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1. “We also believe that all participating parties need to continue to maintain an attitude conducive to confidence-building among the JCPOA participants, as indicated in the Facilitator's report. It is important that the Islamic Republic of Iran refrain from acts that could undermine the overall implementation of the JCPOA, such as ballistic missile tests, and continue to fully implement its commitments under resolution 2231 (2015), including the travel bans and restrictions on arms transfer. On the other hand, it is imperative that all the JCPOA participating States continue to fully implement their commitments in all their aspects.”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source

2. “Such activities could impact the overall implementation of the JCPOA and increase tension among countries of the region and beyond. Those are all matters that affect stability and security in a region that is already very sensitive. That notwithstanding, the JCPOA continues to provide a very good framework for addressing some of the most pressing proliferation-related issues related to nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction through political and diplomatic means. We hope that all participating States will address any challenges and difficulties, particularly in relation to implementation, through cooperation in good faith within the proper format, and we echo the call made by the Secretary-General in that regard.”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source

3. “It is also noteworthy that the Secretary-General and his predecessor have not received any report on the supply, transfer or export to Iran of nuclear and dual-use items, materials, equipment, goods and technology. However, we note the challenges in the broader implementation of the JCPOA by the participating States, as indicated in the reports of the Secretary- General and the Facilitator. In that regard, Iran's ballistic missile tests, although not strictly an integral part of the JCPOA, do affect mutual understanding, which is so critical to ensuring the successful implementation of the JCPOA. Reports of arms seizures by the United States in the vicinity in the Gulf of Oman also affect mutual understanding, and we await the outcome of the investigation on the matter.”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source

4. “Through the JCPOA, the participating States managed to establish a framework that so far has continued to ensure the peaceful nature of the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear programme, with the necessary verification and monitoring of Iran's nuclear- related commitments. We note from the reports of the Secretary-General and the Facilitator that the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to implement its nuclear-related commitments under the J CPOA, as verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The continued provisional application of the Additional Protocol to its Safeguards Agreement by the Islamic Republic of Iran is encouraging.”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source

5. “We thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing on the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/1030). We also commend Ambassador Cardi, as the Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), for his briefing on the Facilitator's report (S/2017/1058), and express our appreciation for all that he has done as he comes to the end of his term. We also appreciate the statement by Ms. Adamson on behalf ofthe Coordinator of the Joint Commission. As stated in the Secretary-General's report, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) "constitutes a major achievement in nuclear non-proliferation and diplomacy in addressing issues that could have an impact on regional and international peace and security" (S/2017/1030, para. 1).”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source

6. “The resolution also provides an opportunity to receive detailed information about cross-border and cross-line deliveries, thereby further enhancing transparency. We therefore saw no weighty reason why we should not support the resolution. Finally, we all know that it is only through a comprehensive political solution that the suffering of the Syrian people can come to an end. One hopes that all the necessary efforts will be made to achieve that objective, no matter the existing and current difficulties.”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source

7. “The cross-border programme is a vital mechanism for reaching millions of Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance. The Council's decision today will certainly contribute to saving lives. We hope that the implementation of the resolution will facilitate the delivery of aid to millions of Syrians in need of urgent assistance through the cross-border and cross- line deliveries. The resolution goes a long way towards addressing the concerns of some delegations by requesting the Secretary-General to conduct a review of the cross- border operations with the objective of further strengthening the United Nations monitoring mechanism, while taking into consideration the views of relevant parties, including the Syrian Government, relevant neighbouring countries, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners.”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source

8. “We welcome the adoption of resolution 2393 (2017), renewing resolution 2165 (2014) for one year. We express appreciation to all three penholders - Egypt, Japan and Sweden - for their role in facilitating the negotiations on the resolution. The extensive consultation they held with all members and the extra efforts they exerted to ensure a participatory process made it possible to narrow differences to a large extent. It is our view that they made all the necessary efforts, and that they did so in good faith. We have always felt that it would not be impossible to make progress if we put the humanitarian needs and continued suffering of the Syrians at the centre of our deliberations. We seem to have made some progress in that regard, and we commend Council members for their constructive engagement and flexibility in that regard.”

   2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source

9. “Despite the lack of unity today, it is incumbent upon the Council to discharge its responsibilities and support such efforts for the sake of peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians - and peace in the broader Middle East region.”

   2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source

10. “In that regard, it is of the utmost urgency to work towards easing tensions and restoring calm as a matter ofurgency. It is also vital that the parties tone down the rhetoric and refrain from taking actions that could further aggravate the already tense situation. Above all, however, removing the long-standing obstacles that have hindered progress so far is imperative in order to create the necessary conditions for the resumption of direct negotiations between the two parties. We believe that should be done on the basis of the two-State formula, which still remains the only viable option for peace. That is why we supported the call for the intensification and acceleration of international and regional efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive, lasting and just solution.”

    2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source

11. “We believe this is a final status issue that must be resolved through direct negotiations between the two parties, on the basis of the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, while taking into account the legitimate concerns of both the Palestinian and the Israeli sides. The draft resolution (S/2017/1060) put forward by the delegation of Egypt today reaffirms that long- standing principle on the part of the United Nations, which is why we supported it. It was a well-balanced draft resolution. Although the draft resolution could not be adopted, there is no denying the fact that the latest developments have once again brought the Israeli- Palestine dispute back to the foreground, thereby underscoring the urgency of reinvigorating the peace process without any further delay.”

    2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source

12. “Ethiopia is a friend to both Israelis and Palestinians - we are not bashful about that, and we display it quite openly. Our position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always been consistent, and, we believe principled. As much as we support the right of Israel to exist in peace and security, we also support the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to exist as a free and independent State. That is consistent not only with the relevant United Nations resolutions, but also with the decisions of our continental organization, the African Union. With regard to the recent developments surrounding the issue of Jerusalem, we had an opportunity to express our position on the matter during the emergency meeting of the Security Council held on 8 December (see S/PV.8128).”

    2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source

13. “We hope that the recent United Nations engagement with the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will contribute to improving the provision of lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the population in need. It might also help to raise the level of mutual trust, which is currently non-existent. We welcome the presence of the representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at this meeting. Lastly, it is only through the unity of the Council that we can avert the dangerous situation on the Korean peninsula, and at this critical juncture it is only appropriate to focus on what would help to improve cooperation among members of Council in ensuring the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. We should not lose hope of the possibility of achieving that goal.”

    2017-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8137 (2017) · source

14. “In the meantime, the full and effective implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions by all Member States remains crucial - as was pointed out by the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) when he reported to the Council (see S/PV.8127) on the work of the Committee in 2017 - to creating "conditions conducive to restarting negotiations, while at the same time hindering the development of the nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea". Regardless of that, I would like to point to the need to pay attention to the humanitarian situation in the country.”

    2017-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8137 (2017) · source

15. “It is a small but important step in the right direction, and we greatly appreciated the extremely useful briefing that we received on the range of discussions that he had with North Korean officials in Pyongyang. What the visit has shown is that the engagement of the United Nations and, especially, of the Secretary-General's good offices, could be helpful. While nothing concrete came out of Mr. Feltman's visit, we believe that the various discussions he held may contribute to a better understanding of the thinking in Pyongyang and to devising a strategy of engagement to bring the Democratic People's Republic of Korea back to the negotiating table. In our View, that is absolutely critical.”

    2017-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8137 (2017) · source

16. “We are under no illusions that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issue can be resolved any time soon, but it is absolutely essential that all sides start taking meaningful steps, however small, to build the necessary trust and confidence, which could help pave the way for a resumption of dialogue and negotiations to find a comprehensive and lasting solution to the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as well as to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Everyone agrees that this is the key to preserving peace and security in North-East Asia. We very much welcomed Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman's visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the first by a senior official of the United Nations since 2010.”

    2017-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8137 (2017) · source

17. “One does not need to be an expert in the area to know that no war on the peninsula would be limited. The possibility that it could spread must not be discounted. That is why every possible diplomatic effort must be made to avert this potentially dangerous situation, which could have devastating consequences for the region and the world at large. At this stage, it has become all the more apparent that there is no option other than a path of peace and diplomacy to resolving the crisis on the Korean peninsula. In that regard, priority should be given to easing the heightened tensions and avoiding the risk of miscalculations through all available means, including by reopening communications channels, if none are open at the moment.”

    2017-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8137 (2017) · source

18. “We can imagine the level of anxiety and deep concern in Japan concerning the repeated ballistic- missile tests by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We know that most of those missiles fell into Japan's exclusive economic zone and that some of them flew over its territory. It is not difficult to realize how sensitive this issue is to the people and the Government of Japan, as the only country to ever suffer a nuclear attack. However, the nuclear and ballistic-missile activities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea pose a grave danger not only to Japan and the region of North- East Asia; as a matter of fact, there is no greater threat to global peace and security at the moment than the potential nuclear catastrophe that is hanging over the Korean peninsula.”

    2017-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8137 (2017) · source

19. “We thank the Japanese presidency for having organized this timely and important high-level meeting on the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, over which we are pleased to see you presiding, Mr. Minister. Our own Minister would have been here today had it not been for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development Council of Ministers meeting and the high-level revitalization forum, both due to take place in the coming days in Addis Ababa. We thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his briefing on the topic of our discussion today, which, we understand, was one of the issues raised during his visit to Tokyo. We share his views, and it is no wonder, therefore, that in this statement we may have to repeat what the Secretary-General has stressed.”

    2017-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8137 (2017) · source

20. “It is critical that we continue to pay attention to the crisis and to mobilize resources for the response in order to enable the humanitarian community to do more in assisting and protecting those extremely vulnerable groups.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

21. “We support the efforts of regional organizations, such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in providing humanitarian aid to northern Rakhine. We also take note of the outcome of the ninth ASEAN-United Nations summit, which underscored the importance of addressing the root causes of the crisis by implementing the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. We also commend the donors and the international community for the generous support delivered during the pledging conference of 23 October, which seeks to enhance critical humanitarian assistance for the refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

22. “While recognizing the critical need to investigate the allegations of sexual violence committed in Rakhine state, we welcome the planned visit by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Pramila Patten to Myanmar to undertake consultations with the Government. We welcome the agreement on the return of persons displaced from Rakhine state, signed by Bangladesh and Myanmar on 23 November, which includes detailed guidelines for the smooth and voluntary return of those displaced persons. It is important that it be translated into meaningful action. Drawing on the experience of our own region, we attach great importance to the cooperation between Bangladesh and Myanmar. They hold the key, with the genuine and effective support of the international community.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

23. “We believe that the presidential statement I mentioned provides a useful framework for addressing the situation in Myanmar. The right to a safe, voluntary and dignified return to their place of origin for those who fled is one of the issues particularly underscored in the presidential statement. We note the steps taken by the Myanmar Government to end the violence and to ensure the safe and dignified return of refugees and displaced persons, as well as safe and secure humanitarian access. Clearly, much remains to be done to address the suffering and frustration of the people of Rakhine state.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

24. “We thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Patten for their briefings on the most recent developments in Myanmar as a follow- up to presidential statement S/PRST/20l7/22, adopted last month. The situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state and the movement of hundreds of thousands of refugees from Myanmar to Bangladesh remain a source of concern. Unless the situation is resolved, the implications for the worsening of the humanitarian situation and for regional peace and stability will continue to be horrendous. It is critical that the humanitarian crisis remain humanitarian and not be transformed into a political one that entails violence - a development of which we should be aware given that the situation has begun to deteriorate.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

25. “That is why we welcomed the lifting of the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States against the Sudan. It is also high time that the Council began to seriously consider the issue of the Sudan and the ICC. It is in the interest of the Council to do so, as the status quo does not serve to enhance its credibility.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

26. “Ofcourse, we also recognize that a lot remains to be done in addressing the root causes of conflict in Darfur and ensuring long-term stability. It is for this reason that we call on the Government to redouble its efforts to implement all remaining tasks. The international community should also live up to its commitments; the Council in particular should exert pressure on the armed movements to negotiate seriously in order to end the suffering of the people of Darfur. As I conclude, I must stress that, in light of the positive developments I have highlighted and the constructive role of the Sudanese Government on a range of issues, it is only appropriate that the international community changed its approach in dealing with the Sudan.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

27. “President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir has demonstrated the necessary political leadership and commitment to resolve the Darfur issue as well as in addressing outstanding issues with South Sudan. As we have said for some time and as acknowledged by various reports of the Secretary-General, the situation in Darfur continues to show marked progress. The hostilities between the Government of the Sudan and rebel forces have decreased substantially and the security situation on the ground has improved significantly. The Darfur peace process, led by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel and supported by African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, has also achieved some progress, despite the fact that the lack of constructive engagement by the leaders of the remaining armed movements has been a major obstacle.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

28. “The fact that the Sudan has been playing a constructive role in fighting terrorism, combating human trafficking and illegal migration, and dealing with other regional peace and security issues is now widely recognized. It has enhanced its bilateral and multilateral cooperation and engagement on all these issues, with enormous positive implications for the respect of human rights and for peace and security, which we believe are intertwined with development. The lifting of the bilateral economic sanctions imposed on the Sudan by the United States for the past two decades is a major positive development resulting from the Sudan's enhanced International engagement. Fairly or not, the Security Council is often criticized for underperformance. On this matter, it has been hyperactive, at the cost of its credibility.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

29. “As ever more information emerges and the fog enveloping the issue lifts, the case is losing any leg it may have had to stand on. Frankly, it is almost becoming an embarrassment, with the ICC, under what seems like marching orders from the Security Council, chasing an African Head of State in what appears to many to be a charade or the fight against impunity gone haywire. This will only damage the credibility of the Council, since what to many looks like a lack of seriousness concerning the matter is inconsistent with the immense responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security incumbent on the Council. This is becoming even more manifest as recent events have accentuated the need for the Council to seriously reexamine its position on the matter.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

30. “We thank Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her briefing and for the efforts she has made under difficult circumstances. Notwithstanding the following remarks, we maintain very high respect for her. Ethiopia's position on the issue of the Sudan in the International Criminal Court (ICC) reflects that of the African Union, which has repeatedly called for the suspension of proceedings against President Omar Al-Bashir ofthe Sudan and urged the Security Council to withdraw its referral of the case concerning the matter. We have always thought, together with African Union, that the case is so weak that its continuation makes no sense at all. No more evidence is required to validate this point of view than the report of the Prosecutor. The spectrum of countries in non-compliance is a call for change.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

31. “In that context, we very much welcome the visit of Under-Secretary-General Feltman to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is the first ofits kind by a senior official of the United Nations since 2010. It is a small but important step in the right direction. We look forward to Mr. Feltman's briefing tomorrow on his various engagements in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

32. “Without a doubt, that test showed that we are indeed at the edge of the precipice, and any slight miscalculation, perhaps even if totally unintended, could land us into a major nuclear catastrophe on the Korean peninsula. That is why every possible diplomatic effort must be made to prevent that from happening, and time is not on our side. Therefore, we believe that the Security Council should devote all its time and energy to finding a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the situation on the Korean peninsula through dialogue and negotiation, in the light of the looming danger and its unimaginable consequences for international peace and security.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

33. “Nevertheless, we all know that situation on the Korean peninsula is so extremely difficult and complex, and its implications for international peace and security so grave, that it is no wonder that the Council spends so much time discussing the issue and has adopted several resolutions and statements this year, thereby demonstrating the seriousness with which it has been actively seized of the matter. Again this month, under the Japanese presidency, we will once again discuss the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issue at the highest level, following the emergency meeting we held after the latest ballistic- missile launch by that country (see S/PV.8118).”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

34. “We also wish to take this opportunity to express our solidarity with Japan in connection with the abduction of its nationals. We support all efforts and discussions at the bilateral and multilateral levels to ensure the return of the abductees at the earliest possible time. This is in fact the most critical issue that made it very difficult for us to abstain in the procedural vote, because we are deeply convinced that the issue of abductees is a gross violation, which we condemn very strongly and vehemently. We call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to take urgent positive steps on the matter.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

35. “The human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is indeed a source of serious concern. And we understand the relevant mechanisms established within the Human Rights Council, including the Special Rapporteur about human rights in the Democratic Republic People's Republic of Korea as well as other mechanisms, such as the Universal Periodic Review and special procedures for the Human Rights Council. The Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has a huge responsibility for protecting the rights of its citizens. The dialogue on this issue with the relevant mechanisms I just mentioned should certainly continue with a view to improving the human rights and humanitarian situation in the country.”

    2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

36. “Even though the resolution does not necessarily live up to the expectations we had, we nonetheless appreciate the spirit of compromise demonstrated by Member States, particularly the United States, with a view to achieving the necessary consensus, but we sincerely hope that upon appropriate evaluation of the performance of the Force, the Security Council will be able to provide enhanced support in due course. The adoption of the resolution also could not be more timely and relevant in the light of the upcoming international pledging conference in support of the G-5 States to be held in Brussels next week. We hope that the conference will enable international and regional partners to make commitments in support of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

37. “No doubt, the support of the Council, and indeed the rest of the international community, is vital to the ongoing fight being waged by G-5 Sahel countries against terrorism and other transnational organized crimes. The deployment of the 5,000-strong force will be highly instrumental in neutralizing armed terrorist groups and criminal networks operating in the region. It will also support the operational objectives of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, which is the epicentre of the peace and security challenge in the region.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

38. “We express our solidarity with the people and the Government of Tanzania and condemn in the strongest terms the attack that caused the deaths of so many Tanzanian peacekeepers of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wounding of even more. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost loved ones. We wish a speedy recovery to the 53 who were injured. We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2391 (2017) in support ofthe Joint Force ofthe Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). We thank France, as the penholder, for facilitating the negotiation on the draft resolution, as well as for its unwavering commitment in support of the Force.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

39. “Many who still had some hope despite the many hurdles have already begun to show signs of despair and hopelessness. We all know, and life experience has shown so many times, that when those Who seek moderate solutions are deprived of space and their credibility is destroyed, the results are never salutary. That is one way of inadvertently opening the floodgates for extremism and terrorism. That is to say, the implications of this latest development are so huge that it warrants serious handling and readiness to look into what the Security Council can do to avert what otherwise could be the further destabilization of a region that is already facing major challenges.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

40. “We are not convinced that this latest development, which, not surprisingly, has begun to roil the Middle East, will advance the cause of peace and lay the foundation for peace, security and the two-State solution, with all its implications. Obviously, the Middle East does not need all this, for it already has its fair share of insecurity and very complex challenges that could affect not only the security of the region but also that of the entire globe. That is why this latest development is so worrisome and why it is so critical that ways and means be found to limit the damage that might be caused and to try, no matter how difficult it might be, to save the two-State formula in a credible manner and in a way that goes beyond paying lip service.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

41. “Jerusalem, as the Secretary-General said, is a final-status issue that must be resolved through direct negotiations between the two parties on the basis of the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, taking into account the legitimate concerns of both the Palestinian and Israeli sides. It seems to us that there is only one viable, realistic, fair and sustainable option for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the two-State formula, which entails two States living side by side in peace and security. We are not aware of any other viable option that would accommodate the interests of both parties and also accord with the interests of the region for durable peace and security while being consistent with the aspiration that people have for justice and fair play.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

42. “The Chairperson ofthe African Union Commission has also spoken on our behalf when he reiterated the African Union position and called for renewed efforts to find ajust and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing the solidarity of the African Union with the Palestinian people and its support for their legitimate quest for an independent and sovereign State, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We are indeed very concerned by this latest development surrounding Jerusalem, because unilateral measures concerning a place with so much historical, religious and therefore emotional significance is bound to cause incalculable damage and undermine hopes for peace.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

43. “1 want to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this very important and urgent meeting and to express appreciation to those Council members who took the initiative for the meeting. We thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. We appreciate the statement that the Secretary- General issued two days ago, which we believe was timely and most appropriate and reaffirmed the long- standing position of the United Nations regarding the approach and the principles on the basis of which peace, security and justice could be sought by the Israeli and the Palestinian sides.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

44. “We appreciate the briefing by Ambassador Cardi on the activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) and commend the able manner in which he is guiding its work. We welcome the outreach activities he conducted during the reporting period. In our View, such activities significantly contribute to the full and effective implementation of the relevant Council resolutions. The increase in the number of national implementation reports received following the outreach activities undertaken by the Chair is testimony to this fact. I wish to conclude by once again reaffirming Ethiopia's commitment to continue to fulfil its obligations in this regard, and we look forward to us finding a political approach that would lay the basis for resolving the crisis that we are facing on the Korean peninsula.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

45. “Many of those who spoke before me said that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea must change its approach and behaviour. We agree. But in the meantime, everything should be done to avoid any miscalculation, and every effort should be made to de-escalate tensions. It may not be easy, but we believe that all those who are in a position to make a difference should spare no effort, in a united fashion, to find a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution to the situation in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the United Nations Charter. In the meantime, ensuring the full implementation of the various Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic ofKorea remains critical.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

46. “We thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his briefing on the ballistic- missile test carried out yesterday by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in violation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. For the past three months, we have been hopeful that the tension on the Korean peninsula would be subsiding. We were thus optimistic, as Ukraine was, that there were reasonable grounds for a diplomatic way out of the very dangerous stalemate we were witnessing. This latest test, which we strongly condemn, has no doubt undermined the hope that we had. But we are still convinced that it is not proper to abandon this hope, because in our View there is no other acceptable option. The solution is political, as Under-Secretary-General Feltman said earlier.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

47. “Finally, as the Assistant Secretary-General already stressed, we recognize the progress made with regard to the deployment of the Regional Protection Force (RPF). We are pleased to witness improved cooperation from the Government in that regard. The successful deployment of the Ethiopian battalion advance party and the recruited contingent to South Sudan was possible because of that improved cooperation. We reiterate our commitment to the deployment, as well as the rationale of the RPF. In that regard, we would like to inform the Council that the main body of the Ethiopian battalion has concluded its preparations and remains ready to be deployed in South Sudan as early as 18 December.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

48. “Once again, we encourage the United Nations, the AU and IGAD to redouble their efforts and further strengthen that positive trend. No doubt, more and frequent consultations are imperative, as the preparations for the forum are approaching the final phase. Once again, no matter what we in the region and the rest of the international community might do, we understand that the success ofthe revitalization process, as well as success in addressing the enormous challenge that South Sudan is facing, will depend greatly upon the willingness of all parties. We still remain hopeful that all parties will seize the opportunity provided to them and work towards the achievement of the purposes of the revitalization agenda.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

49. “However, we have to realize that the process is bound to be complex and, given the nature of our region, one would not be surprised if developments were to occur occasionally that might complicate matters even more, rather than helping lessen existing complications. As I said at an earlier meeting (see S/PV.8071), IGAD does not have a magic wand to create miracles in South Sudan. The support of the international community, particularly that of the Security Council, is absolutely critical. We are extremely grateful for the support provided by the United Nations and the African Union (AU) in the process leading to the convening of the IGAD forum, as part of maintaining the unity of purpose among the United Nations, the AU and IGAD in the search for lasting peace, security and stability in South Sudan.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

50. “In any case, Ethiopia understands that we all have access, one way or another, to the information on the extensive consultations that the IGAD Council of Ministers and the Special Envoy held with the South Sudanese stakeholders and the tireless efforts made to consolidate the views and positions expressed in those consultations and the upcoming IGAD Council of Ministers meeting. We also all expect that the meeting will provide guidance with regard to the actual convening of the forum and the way forward. That is indeed very meaningful progress and, exactly because of that, we believe that the stage has now been more or less set for the actual convening of the forum.”

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