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1. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/794, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015) and 2332 (2016). I now give the floor to Mr. De Mistura.”

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

2. “They are real threats and they have already happened in our region. Having one of the biggest airline groups in the region, Ethiopia attaches great importance to aviation security. I wish to express our firm commitment to cooperating with other States and to working with all the relevant stakeholders in the contexr of regional and international cooperation frameworks. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to Ms. Fang Liu to respond to comments.”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

3. “We believe that today's meeting will enable us to reflect on the progress made in implementing the resolution and applicable ICAO standards, and on challenges and opportunities in relation to aviation security, and to explore possibilities for more tangible collaboration and cooperation, at both the regional and the international levels. We sincerely hope that States will continue to develop partnerships aimed at building capacities and facilitating technical assistance delivery, and that ICAO, CTC, CTED and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force will also continue to strengthen their cooperation in that regard. As Ethiopia is living in a volatile neighbourhood that is facing threats of terrorism and violent extremism, attacks against civil aviation by terrorists are not remote possibilities for us.”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

4. “In this context, the close cooperation between ICAO and CTC and between ICAO and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) is very important. It is encouraging to note that aviation security issues have been continuously addressed in CTC/CTED country assessments and reports. We also commend the special meeting of the Counter- Terrorism Committee on terrorist threats to civil aviation, held in July, which afforded the opportunity to look into existing good practices, identify gaps and vulnerabilities relevant to aviation security, and consider the responsibilities of ICAO, Member States and international and regional organizations in promoting the effective implementation of resolution 2309 (2016).”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

5. “Therefore, assistance in the delivery of effective and targeted capacity-development, training and other necessary resources, technical assistance, technology transfers and programmes are needed to enable all States to achieve the objectives set out in the resolution. There is no doubt that no single Member State, big or small, can carry out the responsibilities outlined in the resolution, given the globally interconnected nature of aviation and the magnitude of the threat posed. That is why strengthening cooperation and collaboration and sharing experience in regards to developing security- check technologies and regional and international cooperation on border control, law enforcement and criminal justice continue to be extremely critical.”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

6. “The resolution affirms States' responsibility to ensure the safety of air services operating within their territory and calls on all States to work within the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to ensure that international security standards are reviewed, updated, adapted and put in place based on current risks, pursuant to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. However, as all colleagues mentioned earlier, it is very clear that not all Member States have the same level of capacity to implement those provisions of the resolution that have resource implications and require more sophisticated technical know-how.”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

7. “However, it remains vulnerable to attacks as terrorists continue to perceive civil aviation as an attractive target and to seek to exploit real or perceived vulnerabilities in the system. That is why aviation security should remain a high priority agenda for Member States and for the international community. It is also why there is a need for greater international cooperation in closing any loopholes that could be exploited by terrorists. That is what resolution 2309 (2016) calls for. In that regard, we appreciate the briefing we received today on the implementation of this important resolution, which deals specifically with terrorist threats to civil aviation.”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

8. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as representative of Ethiopia. I would like to express my appreciation to Ms. Fang Liu for her presence here today and for her comprehensive briefing on aviation security. I also wish to thank Ambassador Aboulatta for his excellent leadership of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and for his presentation highlighting what the CTC has been doing in relation to aviation security. We thank the United Kingdom for the initiative of convening this meeting, which marks the one-year anniversary of the adoption of the landmark resolution 2309 (2016), on aviation security. The aviation industry has often been the primary target of terrorists and a series of measures have already been put in place to enhance aviation security.”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

9. “I thank Ambassador Aboulatta for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

   2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

10. “I thank Ms. Fang Liu for her briefing. I now give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Egypt in his capacity as Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

11. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Fang Liu, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Ms. Fang Liu and Ambassador Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta, Permanent Representative of Egypt, who will speak in his capacity as the Chair ofthe Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism. I now give the floor to Ms. Fang Liu.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

12. “I would like to express my appreciation to President Mogae for having joined us and for his excellent briefing, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.30 am.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

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

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

14. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/784, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan covering the period from 2 June to 1 September 2017. I now give the floor to Mr. Shearer.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

15. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; and His Excellency Mr. Festus Mogae, Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Mr. Mogae is participating in today's meeting via Video-teleconference from Juba. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

16. “Let me conclude by expressing support and solidarity with the Afghan Government in its difficult task of addressing the country's multiple challenges with a view to promoting peace, reconciliation and development. I also wish to express our appreciation to UNAMA for its continued role in support of those endeavours, as well as for efforts in carrying out its mandate under difficult circumstances. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Pakistan.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

17. “Afghanistan faces enormous security, social and economic challenges and, without continued inclusive economic growth and development, sustained peace and security cannot be achieved. That is why there is the need to support the Government's continued efforts to determine its development priorities in 10 national priority programmes for 10 sectors, as envisioned in the Afghanistan national peace and development framework. The efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the promotion of peace, reconciliation, dialogue and support for the development efforts of Afghanistan, with full respect for the country's sovereignty, as well as the leadership and ownership of the Afghan Government, remains very important.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

18. “No doubt, the long-term security and stability of Afghanistan can be ensured only through a comprehensive and inclusive Afghan-led, Afghan-owned political process. We agree with the Secretary-General that a regional environment conducive to an Afghan-led peace process is indeed essential. The role of the countries of the region is also very critical in creating the necessary conditions for the fight against terrorism and the advancement of peace efforts. In that regard, we take note of the bilateral and multilateral engagement by the Afghan Government with neighbours and other countries of the region. The promotion of regional cooperation would certainly advance peace, security and development in Afghanistan and in the region. We also take note of the incremental progress made with Pakistan. We hope that it will be strengthened further.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

19. “It will be absolutely important to establish the necessary political atmosphere for the holding of peaceful and credible elections. One hopes that the security situation will not be a major obstacle to achieving that goal. What the country is facing in that area is indeed formidable. As the Secretary-General has said, the lack of progress in negotiations between the Government and Taliban remains a serious challenge. Conditions in rural areas cannot be overlooked, where the Taliban appears to have ratcheted up its activities. We appreciate UNAMA's efforts to continue formal dialogue with the Taliban and with three other local peace initiatives to seek a political solution to the continued conflict.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

20. “We take note ofthe new political dynamic emerging in the political and security sphere, particularly with respect to the consolidation of authority within the National Unity Government and the consensus reached on various issues, such as on high-level appointments, between President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah. We also recognize the progress made by the Afghan Government on its reform agenda, particularly in the areas of anti-corruption activities - without understating existing complications concerning the political situation. Political temperatures will certainly rise during the next several months leading up to parliamentary and district council elections in July 2018, which were announced by the Independent Election Commission. It is encouraging that many opposition groups are motivated to take part in the upcoming election.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

21. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as the representative of Ethiopia. We express our appreciation to Special Representative Yamamoto for his comprehensive briefing on the latest report (S/2017/783) of the Secretary General on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We would like to thank the Secretary-General for the report, which highlights the key political and security challenges facing Afghanistan. We are pleased to have the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan with us and to having had the opportunity to listen to him.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

22. “Guillaume Dabouis, Head of the Political Section of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/783, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. I now give the floor to Mr. Yamamoto.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

23. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Netherlands, Pakistan and Turkey to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Salahuddin Rabbani, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

24. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose m 10.40 a.m.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8054 (2017) · source

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

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8054 (2017) · source

26. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, who is joining this meeting via video- teleconference from Jerusalem. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8054 (2017) · source

27. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at11.20 a.m.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

28. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo, Joint Special Representative for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l7/746, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, and document S/2017/747, which contains a letter dated 30 August 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Mamabolo.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

29. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2377 (2017). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8049 (2017) · source

30. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Colombia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/776, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by all the members of the Security Council. I would like to thank them for co-sponsoring the draft resolution. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/745, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Colombia. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8049 (2017) · source

31. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2376 (2017). I now give the floor to the representative of Libya.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8048 (2017) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/775, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/20l7/726, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show thands.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8048 (2017) · source

33. “Developing a regional strategy to address the root causes ofthe crises, encouraging international support for the Multinational Joint Task Force and urging donors to fulfil pledges for humanitarian needs are some of the priorities before the Council. We hope to see progress along those lines over the coming six months. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Nigeria.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

34. “The regional dimension of the security threats in the subregion and their cross-cutting nature no doubt require an integrated approach, and the initiative of the LCBC and the African Union is a step in the right direction. In spite of the progress seen in scaling up international support, the increasing humanitarian needs in the Lake Chad basin require continued mobilization and support. The plight of refugees and internally displaced persons is a matter of particular concern. We hope that the United Nations and the international community will redouble efforts in that regard. I will conclude by underlining the importance of further coordination of the efforts of the United Nations and the African Union, as well as their respective regional mechanisms, to meet the needs of the countries of the Lake Chad basin.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

35. “However, it is only by addressing the root causes of the conflict in the subregion, including challenges resulting from climate change, under- development and unemployment, among other things, that long-term solutions to the crises in the region can be found. That was indeed strongly underscored during the discussion we had with the African Union Peace and Security Council in Addis Ababa on the situation of the Lake Chad basin. We welcome the plan by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and the African Union to organize the first regional conference in N'Djamena next month, with a View to developing a regional strategy.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

36. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ethiopia. At the outset, I wish to thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his comprehensive briefing on the security, humanitarian, human rights and social and economic situations in the Lake Chad basin. We also thank Ms. Fatima Imam forjoining us via teleconference from Maiduguri, Nigeria. We welcome the first six-month report of the Secretary-General on the Lake Chad basin (S/2017/764), pursuant to resolution 2349 (2017). In that regard, we take note of the progress that countries of the region have made in the fight against Boko Haram, and we commend the crucial role played by the Multinational Joint Task Force.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

37. “I thank Ms. Imam for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

38. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Nigeria to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Ms. Fatima Shehu Imam, Director of the Network of Civil Society Organizations in Borno state. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Ms. Imam, who is joining us via video teleconference from Maiduguri, Nigeria. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/764, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Lake Chad basin region. I now give the floor to Mr.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8047 (2017) · source

39. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11 am.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source

40. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/751, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Keating.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source

41. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, and Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Keating and Mr. Madeira, who are joining this meeting via video-teleconference from Mogadishu. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8046 (2017) · source

42. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. I thank Council members for their valuable contributions to the statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2017/l7. The meeting rose at10.05 a.m.”

    2017-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8045 (2017) · source

43. “We express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his commitment to enhancing the United Nations-AU strategic partnership and for his readiness to work closely with the African Union on a range on issues based on Africa's needs and priorities. We cannot agree more with him on the need to build African capacity, in particular in the area of peacekeeping. We hope we will be able to make progress in terms of ensuring predictable, flexible and sustainable financing for AU~led peace support operations authorized by the Security Council. That is not only fair and appropriate, it is also in the best interests of our collective security. [new resume my functions as President of the Council. The meeting rose at 11.50 am.”

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source

44. “Thirdly, and last but not least, this meeting is being held after both the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission presented their report on options for financing AU- mandated peace-support operations authorized by the Security Council on a case-by-case basis in accordance with resolution 2320 (2016). It is also happening just before the high-level open debate on the reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations, scheduled to take place on 20 September, where the issue of partnership with the AU in the area of peacekeeping will form one of the important pillars of the discussion. We are pleased with the progress in terms of United Nations-AU cooperation and collaboration on a range of issues. Our discussion today will certainly build momentum in that regard.”

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source

45. “Secondly, this annual briefing is also taking place against the backdrop of leadership change in both organizations and a renewed commitment to elevating the United Nations-AU partnership to a new, higher level. That is reflected in the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, signed by Secretary- General Antonio Guterres and Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on 19 April. The implementation of the framework will certainly go a long way in further strengthening and deepening the partnership between the two organizations in the areas of conflict prevention and mediation, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and post- conflict recovery.”

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source

46. “Let me highlight the following three points in relation to our discussion on the United Nations-AU partnership today. First, it is indeed fitting that this meeting is taking place immediately after the successful conclusion of the 11th joint annual consultation between the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. I wish to thank once again both Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haile Menkerios and Commissioner Chergui for all their support and cooperation and for making all the arrangements necessary for the smooth conduct of the meeting. The frank exchange ofviews between members of the two Councils demonstrated the significant importance that they attach to the partnership between the United Nations and the AU in the area of peace and security.”

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source

47. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ethiopia. I want to join other Council members in expressing thanks to Special Representative Haile Menkerios for his comprehensive briefing on the annual report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/744) on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) on issues of peace and security in Africa, including the work of the United Nations office to the African Union. Strengthening the United Nations-AU partnership is indeed a matter of priority for us, and we are very pleased that this discussion is taking place during our presidency of the Council and a few days before the start of the high-level week of the seventy-second session of the General Assembly.”

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source

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

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source

49. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefer to participate in this meeting: Mr. Haile Menkerios, Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/ZOI7/744, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union on issues of peace and security in Africa, including the work of the United Nations Office to the African Union. I now give the floor to Mr. Menkerios.”

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source

50. “On behalf of the Council, I should like to express appreciation to all of the members of the Security Council and the Secretariat who participated in the mission for the manner in which they discharged their important responsibilities. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”

    2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8043 (2017) · source