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1. “Although the initial plan was to directly hold discussions with the President of the Republic, we had an opportunity to interact with his Cabinet Ministers, which was coordinated by the Foreign Minister. The Cabinet Ministers briefed Council members on how the security crisis in the neighbouring Republic of Mali to the north is affecting social and economic development in the already long-neglected part of Burkina Faso. They recounted the deliberate and targeted burning of schools and the killing and intimidation of teachers by terrorists and transnational criminals. We were told that 13 schools and two higher-level training institutions were not able to provide services because they were either totally destroyed or burned down.”

   2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8077 (2017) · source

2. “It was very symbolic ofthe purpose of our mission that we headed for Ouagadougou from the governorate of Mopti, in central Mali, where our last meeting was held with a representative of civil society. It brought home to us, in a very saddening manner, the extent to which the people of the region feel that they have no security - even when going to the market. The Government of Burkina Faso made the point of highlighting why we were there by taking us immediately upon our arrival to the site of the 13 August terrorist attack, in which 19 people were killed and 22, including security personnel, were wounded. The Homeland Security Minister received us there and subsequently stayed with us until the end of our visit.”

   2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8077 (2017) · source

3. “Therefore, the fact that there is an urgent need for practical solidarity with those countries is self-evident. Failure to come up with an appropriate positive response would be disastrous and have huge implications for the international community, and that is also obvious. The readiness of the G-5 Sahel States to do their share and discharge their responsibilities is also undeniable. In all three countries, the Security Council mission was received with open arms and was able to talk with the relevant officials, including their respective Heads of State and Government, who were not frugal with their time. I should like to turn to the last leg of the trip, in Burkina Faso, which I had the privilege of leading.”

   2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8077 (2017) · source

4. “It is impossible to deny the particular and critical challenges that some of the countries are facing. What is needed is an urgent response, both from the Security Council and the international community, before the tipping point is reached. The margin between where they are now and the tipping point is razor-thin. What could give relief to the G-5 Sahel countries is a holistic approach with a purview covering climate change, environmental issues and general development matters. There is simply no gainsaying the fact that the absolute prevalence of insecurity caused by terrorism and trafficking in drugs and persons, which fuel terrorism, have become scourges that those countries are hardly in a position to contain, let alone reverse, without the support of the international community.”

   2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8077 (2017) · source

5. “I want to join you, Sir, and the representative of Italy in expressing our solidarity with Chad and in condemning the terrorist attack in northern Mali. What took place highlights the reason why the mission went to the region. It also highlights the need once again for robust international cooperation. I wish to express our deep appreciation to the French presidency for its initiative to organize the Security Council mission to States of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel). The visit to three of the G-5 Sahel countries - Mali, Mauritania and Burkina Faso - was not only very successful, but also an eye-opener. In our view, the visit undoubtedly has helped confirm the value of Security Council missions. In fact, we already knew the extent to which the situation faced by the G-5 Sahel States was grim, but seeing is believing.”

   2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8077 (2017) · source

6. “Therefore, we will take an appropriate position, based on the content of the upcoming report, which, we believe, has to be robust and reliable, both in its methodologies and in its conclusions.”

   2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

7. “That is why the Mechanism has an enormous responsibility to be objective and to avoid the appearance of politicizing the matter, which for some already appears to be politicized. It is also a matter of self-respect for members of the Mechanism, as well as its Chair, to be as scrupulous as possible in that regard. I can assure the Russian Federation and Bolivia that our standard is very high, and we will not accept shoddy work. As we have stated repeatedly, we attach great importance to this matter of the use of chemical weapons not only because we are a member of the Council and a signatory to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, but also because of historical reasons which are not necessary to delve into at this point.”

   2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

8. “Of course, we know the final report of the Mechanism will be coming out shortly, and the way we voted today should in no way be interpreted as an a priori endorsement of the report or even the slackening of our resolve to be as objective as possible, focusing on the technical work of the Mechanism, from which we expect the highest level of objectivity and fidelity to what the facts of the case dictate. Its final report is expected to establish clear responsibility on the Om Hush and Khan Shaykhun incidents. Our position has always been consistent. Those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria should be punished based on robust and conclusive evidence. It is impossible to overlook the concerns of the Russian Federation and Bolivia.”

   2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

9. “Izumi Nakamitsu, that renewing the Mechanism's mandate in a matter that ensures institutional continuity and stability, drawing lessons from the experience of last year, was crucial. Despite today's outcome, we are hopeful that every possible effort will continue to be made to restore the Council's unity and achieve the necessary compromise to renew the Mechanism's mandate. The Mechanism's existence is indispensable as a deterrent to the use of chemical weapons, not only in Syria, but also in the wider region. Without a mechanism to clearly establish responsibility, the Council would be sending the wrong message to the perpetrators of this heinous crime.”

   2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

10. “It is regrettable that the Council could not adopt draft resolution S/2017/884, renewing the mandate of the Joint Investigative Mechanism, which was created based on consensus. The reason why we voted in favour of the draft resolution is because there are still credible allegations of the use of chemical weapons under investigation by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic, and the work of the Mechanism is not yet over. Webelieve thatthe Mechanismremainsanimportant mechanism to establish those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria, both State and non-State actors. We are also convinced by the explanation of the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

11. “The Security Council must play an important role in all of that or recognize its failure to discharge its responsibilities.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

12. “We are also meeting at a time when the fight against terrorism in the region is making progress, with Da'esh losing a lot of ground in both Syria and Iraq. That has come at an enormous price, and everything should be done to preserve the recent gains that have been made, which is why it is important for the international community to remain focused on fighting terrorism in the region and to coordinate its efforts so as to further consolidate the gains and achieve lasting stability. What is becoming increasingly self-evident is the degree to which the various challenges that we face in the Middle East, while seeming self-contained, are in fact interrelated, thereby demanding a peacemaking approach that is sensitive to their complexity so that security andjustice for all can be assured.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

13. “Needless to say, there are serious difficulties to be tackled in order to facilitate a credible political process aimed at a two-State solution, which is the only viable option for ending the long- standing Israeli-Palestinian dispute, and also the only viable way to ensure that security and justice for all can become a reality. But that is not impossible if the necessary political will is there. The same well-known obstacles to ending the impasse and achieving peace persist, with no movement forward to speak of, in a situation that is hardly conducive to sustainable peace and security for both countries. In the meantime, the quest for justice keeps being postponed, with all that that implies. Without genuine efforts to remove those obstacles, there can be no meaningful progress towards realizing a two-State solution.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

14. “In that regard, we take note of the discussions between the Secretary-General and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process with the Palestinian leadership. There can be no question that the continued support and engagement of the international community, particularly the United Nations, will be crucial to the agreement's success. As Mr. Jenca said, the implementation of the Cairo agreement will also be critical to the efforts to find a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. We take note of the high-level engagements made recently to facilitate a resumption of direct negotiations between the two parties.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

15. “I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca for his comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We are meeting today only a few days after the signing of the intra-Palestinian agreement, an encouraging development that we believe may be able to promote Palestinian unity and reconciliation. We appreciate Egypt's role in facilitating the signing of the agreement and are grateful for its noble efforts. We hope that the agreement's timely and effective implementation will be instrumental in enabling the Palestinian Authority to return to Gaza and help to improve the livelihoods of Palestinians there by addressing the humanitarian situation, which continues to be a source of major concern.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

16. “Alhough serious problems linger and need to be addressed, we are particularly encouraged to see improved cooperation from the Government with regard to the deployment of the RPF. The troop-contributing countries to the RPF, including Ethiopia, remain committed to its deployment, as well as to its rationale of the Force itself.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

17. “That is particularly important because no matter what we - both in the region and in the rest of the international community - can do, the success of the revitalization process, as well as addressing the enormous challenges that South Sudan is facing, will depend greatly upon the willingness of all the parties, as the representative of Uruguay said. We still remain hopeful that all the parties will seize the opportunity provided and work towards achieving the purposes of the revitalization agenda. Finally, we recognize that the deployment of vanguard units of the Regional Protection Force (RPF) continues according to the revised timelines. In that regard, we endorse what Under-Secretary-General Lacroix said on the matter.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

18. “We believe that the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and IGAD should be commended for maintaining the unity of purpose among the three organizations in the search for lasting peace, security and stability in South Sudan. The high-level revitalization forum would not have progressed in the way it has without those three organizations working in close consultation and coordination. We encourage the United Nations, the AU and IGAD to redouble their efforts and further strengthen that positive trend. We are encouraged to learn that all the parties have expressed their commitment to the high-level revitalization forum and the cessation of hostilities.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

19. “Indeed, we cannot overemphasize the importance of the full support of the Council for the success of the regional efforts being exerted to ensure the full implementation of the peace agreement. At the end of the day, it is only through a carefully worked out political strategy that the multifaceted problems of South Sudan can be addressed. Only then can sustainable peace be achieved. Frankly, at present, the high-level revitalization forum is the only show in town, and the IGAD countries are all united behind that agenda. All talk about the destructive impact of parallel initiatives should be thrown out the window. The consultations with the parties that were mentioned earlier were conducted in the presence of all the Ministers or their representatives. The Council has no reason to not fully support that effort, without caveats.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

20. “Like all complex peace processes, this one also exhibits all the complexities that are rooted in a lack of trust, not only among parties, but also between parties on the one hand and mediators on the other. Memories of disappointments and betrayals in the past aggravate the absence of mutual trust. The absence of inclusivity, as Under-Secretary- General Lacroix mentioned, is the other element. Under these circumstances, even the smallest progress in the process of this meeting need not be belittled. It is in part for that reason that the efforts of IGAD to revitalize the peace agreement, which has gained encouraging momentum, needs to be sustained. The support of the international community, in particular that of the Security Council, is absolutely critical for ensuring the effectiveness of the revitalization agenda.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

21. “IGAD will be holding a summit in the near future - we hope in December - to take stock of the outcome of the series of consultations and to provide directions on the launch of the actual high-level revitalization forum. One thing that should be stressed in that regard is that the high-level revitalization forum should in no way be understood as a new negotiating platform. It should rather be seen as an initiative that provides an opportunity for the parties to the peace agreement and estranged groups to expedite, in a realistic and genuine manner, the implementation of the peace agreement to restore a permanent ceasefire and to develop a revised and realistic timeline and implementation schedule towards a democratic election at the end of the transition period. Now, IGAD does not have a magic wand to create miracles in South Sudan.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

22. “Indeed, we are moderately pleased to see that substantive progress has been made towards the convening of the high-level forum. The IGAD Council of Ministers undertook successful consultations with the parties to the peace agreement and estranged groups as part of the pre-forum consultations in preparation for the high- level revitalization forum. One measure of the success of these visits by the IGAD Council of Ministers is that all the parties consulted have expressed their support for the revitalization forum and the cessation of hostilities. It must be underlined that when we say that all parties were consulted, we mean literally all parties without exception, including the former First Vice-President.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

23. “That is what makes the cessation of all hostilities and violence in the country, as well as ensuring safe and unhindered access for humanitarian actors, absolutely critical and urgent. The lack of meaningful progress in the implementation of the 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan is further exacerbating the already dire situation. The peace Agreement is the only viable way forward to bring an end to the conflict and restore peace and stability in South Sudan. The success of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) high-level revitalization forum is becoming all the more crucial. The high-level forum is key to restoring the permanent ceasefire and the full implementation of the peace agreement.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

24. “We thank Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his briefing to the Council. Undoubtedly, we all agree that the situation in South Sudan continues to be of serious concern. Whatever Under-Secretary-General Lacroix has said in this regard is valid. The conflict continues unabated. The economic and financial problems the country is facing are indescribably huge. It is not clear how they can be managed without the support of the international community. This needs to be looked at very seriously. It is not unrelated to the effort being made to achieve peace in the country. The humanitarian situation continues to worsen, and its severity is incalculable.”

    2017-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8071 (2017) · source

25. “Therefore, we very much hope that the Secretariat will develop options for both regional and global capacity to rapidly deploy capabilities, including to serve as bridging forces, in accordance with the HIPPO recommendations.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

26. “While continuing to increase the quantity and quality ofpledges by Member States remains significant, equally important is the question of whether or not the pledges already made are being implemented. That certainly requires continuous follow-up and regular updates by the Secretariat on the issue, in line with resolution 2378 (2017), which is very important. Finally, the new approach to strategic force generation should also support and encourage regional capabilities, such as the African Standby Force. Those regional forces play an important role as first responders and have demonstrated their ability to serve as bridging forces until the United Nations is ready to deploy its own forces.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

27. “Therefore, as stressed by all previous speakers, there is a need to enhance the triangular cooperation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop/police-contributing countries. The increase in the number of countries contributing to United Nations peacekeeping, including by some permanent members of the Council, is encouraging. We support the high-level efforts that have been over the past two years to ensure greater participation by Member States and secure concrete commitments and pledges to fill existing gaps with respect to force generation and capabilities. In that context, we look forward to the upcoming Defence Ministerial Meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Vancouver next month.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

28. “We look forward to the Secretary-General's recommendations in December, which will be presented to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 2378 (2017), with regard to a mechanism to fill the existing gaps in force generation capabilities, including through more effective and efficient training and capacity-building. As the HIPPO report (see S/2015/446) correctly put it, force generation is not only a technical and operational issue to be left to the Secretariat. Achieving progress on the issue requires the mobilization and political support of Member States. That is why greater consultation with current and potential contributors is absolutely imperative for providing timely, adequate and relevant information, so as to help them make informed decisions regarding contributing personnel.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

29. “The bureaucratic arrangements in the Secretariat have also been posing constraints on the speed, mobility and flexibility of response in the field. That is why there is a need for a new approach to strategic force generation, as recommended by the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO). That certainly requires undertaking important reform efforts to change the way that the United Nations mobilizes and deploys its uniformed personnel. We take note of the efforts undertaken in that regard. The establishment and operation of the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System in the Secretariat represents a step in the right direction.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

30. “We thank you and the French presidency, Sir, as well as the United Kingdom for organizing today's important meeting on force generation for United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is indeed a very important matter that needs to be considered seriously by the Security Council as part of the efforts to reform United Nations peacekeeping. We are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his briefing. We also appreciate the remarks by the Ambassadors of Bangladesh and Canada. We value their contribution. Obviously, the United Nations depends upon Member States to generate forces for its peacekeeping missions. In that regard, securing sufficient forces with the necessary capabilities to be deployed on the ground quickly has been a challenge. Mr. Lacroix was right in highlighting the enormity of the challenge.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

31. “As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of France good luck in the month of October. The meeting rose at 5.15 pm.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

32. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. As this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of September, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Ethiopia to Council members, especially my colleagues the Permanent Representatives and their respective staff, and to the secretariat of the Council for all the support they have given to us. Indeed, it has been a busy month, in which we have rallied to a consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, support and positive contribution of every delegation, the representatives of the secretariat and all relevant conference service officers, interpreters and translators.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

33. “In this regard, we commend the initial step taken by the Government of Myanmar to establish a ministerial committee to ensure the effective implementation of the Commission's recommendations. It is absolutely necessary, we stress, to work closely with the Myanmar Government in addressing the root causes ofthe conflict in Rakhine state. Cooperation with Bangladesh and members ofthe Association of Southeast Asian Nations is also vital in addressing the issue of refugees and its broader implications for regional peace and stability. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Tun.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

34. “The cooperation of the Myanmar Government in allowing unhindered humanitarian access is critical to reach those in need of urgent assistance. The efforts made by the Bangladesh Government and the United Nations agencies to cope with the influx of refugees is to be commended. Here we wish to stress one very critical matter: the need to do what we must to ensure an acceptable level of mutual trust between the Myanmar Government, the United Nations and the international community at large. The role of diplomacy should never be overlooked, including an even greater role by the Secretary-General. We believe that the implementation of the recommendations made by the Advisory Commission will contribute to tackling the long-standing obstacles to peace and development in Rakhine state.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

35. “The Secretary-General is right in condemning it. We believe that has only worsened the humanitarian tragedy, not helped to ease it. The way this tragedy is approached from the outset will determine how soon those affected will get sustainable relief through addressing the root causes or how much the situation will be further complicated, with the humanitarian situation getting ever worse, with no end in sight to the human suffering. Already the Government of Bangladesh is telling us that the situation has become grave, with far- reaching implications for regional peace and security. We welcome and support the proposal by the Secretary- General to address the tragic situation as a matter of high priority. There is indeed an urgent need to end the military operation.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

36. “We certainly recognize, as the representatives of Sweden and Italy said earlier, the complex nature of the challenges in Rakhine State, which we believe can be addressed only through a comprehensive approach that combines political, development, security and humanitarian concerns. In this regard, we encourage the Government of Myanmar to address the root causes of the violence. We wish to underline the need to address all forms of hate speech that incite and fuel violence, and stress the need to take the measures necessary to defuse intercommunal tensions and protect the rights of all communities. Of course, any acts of extreme violence are unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation. That is why we see the initial attack by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army as very unfortunate and senseless.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

37. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ethiopia. I would like to thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for being here with us this afternoon and for his important briefing on the security and humanitarian situation in Myanmar, which is indeed deeply worrying. We appreciate the initiative he has taken to draw the attention of the Council to the latest developments in Myanmar, which no doubt could easily have serious implications for regional peace and security if not handled both quickly and carefully. We also look forward to listening to the views of Bangladesh and Myanmar, the two countries that are directly concerned with the discussion we are having today.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

38. “I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

39. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bangladesh and Myanmar to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Thaung Tun, Special Envoy of the State Counsellor and National Security Adviser of Myanmar. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to the Secretary-General.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

40. “Therefore, I would like to conclude by reaffirming Ethiopia's readiness to continuing to work with Member States, the United Nations and other stakeholders in countering the menace of terrorism and violent extremism, which are among the biggest international peace and security threats of our time. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Voronkov to respond to the comments and questions raised.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

41. “In that context, it is keen to work with all of the stakeholders in existing and new regional and international corporation platforms, but it is not only a matter of carrying out our obligation. We find ourselves in a volatile neighbourhood, which is facing threats of terrorism and violent extremism, and we can see that implementing resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions on counter-terrorism is a matter of absolute necessity. We have enacted an appropriate policy and legal measures and an appropriate institutional framework in that regard. In addition to what we are doing within the framework of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and African Union, we are also cooperating with the United Nations. The recent comprehensive monitoring and promotional visit by the CTC to Ethiopia is a case in point.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

42. “We believe that efficiently and effectively addressing the issues of the compliance of Member States with their obligations, establishing more coordinated and enforcement mechanisms under the auspices of the CTC and CTED to monitor the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions, ensuring better cooperation among the relevant stakeholders and facilitating the provision of technical assistance under resolution 1373 (2001) for Member States when they need it, will go a long way in facilitating implementation and addressing the new and emerging challenges. On its part, Ethiopia is striving to implement resolution 1373 (2001) and other international and regional counter-terrorism frameworks.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

43. “The CTED global implementation survey and the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy clearly indicate that new and emerging threats, including transnational organized crimes and their linkage to terrorism financing and the use of the Internet and other communications technologies by terrorists, are posing an enormous challenge, and they require greater attention. The challenge that developing countries face in that regard is particularly enormous.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

44. “We hope that will enhance greater coherence and synergy among United Nations entities working on counter-terrorism. Although significant progress has been made by Member States in implementing resolution 1373 (2001) and other resolutions, what has been done remains insufficient and terrorists continue to pose a serious threat to international peace and security. Today's briefing will help us to reflect on the achievements made so far and the challenges that need to be addressed.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

45. “We particularly note the increase in the number of country assessments and follow-ups in facilitating technical assistance when that is needed by the Member States concerned. In that regard, the CTC and CTED have rightly contributed to enhancing the capacity of Member States to prevent terrorist activities. The adoption by the General Assembly of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, on 28 September 2006, was another milestone thatprovided a global framework for enhancing national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism. The Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force has also played a very important role in implementing the Strategy in that regard. The recent creation of the Office of Counter-Terrorism and the appointment of the Under-Secretary-General are very much welcomed.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

46. “The scourge of terrorism has been a major threat to us all for decades now, and the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001)provided the international community with a framework to combat terrorism and violent extremism. The resolution established the Security Council counter-terrorism architecture, including the CTC and CTED, and laid the foundation for other resolutions. We recognize and commend the indispensable role of the CTC in monitoring the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions on counter-terrorism. We also appreciate the work of the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate fo inimplementing the decisions of the CTC, the expert assessments it provides, as well as its assistance to Member States in the implementation of resolutions on terrorism on behalf of CTC.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

47. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as the representative of Ethiopia. We are pleased to have taken the initiative to convene this briefing meeting, together with our Russian colleagues. We join other Security Council members in congratulating Under-Secretary-General Voronkov on his appointment as the head of the new Office of Counter-Terrorism, as well as for his maiden briefing to the Council, in which he outlined his vision and priorities. I would also like once again to express appreciation to Ambassador Aboulatta for his briefing today, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning Counter-Terrorism (CTC). We are also thankful to David Scharia for sharing the perspective of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED).”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

48. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism; and Mr. David Scharia, Officer-in-Charge of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. The Security Councilwill now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Voronkov, Mr. Scharia and Ambassador Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta, Permanent Representative of Egypt, in his capacity as the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism. I now give the floor to Mr. Voronkov.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

49. “The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8058 (2017) · source

50. “I thank Mr. Lowcock for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8058 (2017) · source