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“ISIL in Afghanistan has also been trying to establish itself in a number of areas. The rise of ISIL groups in South East Asia has been of growing concern. The latest attack, in Tehran, which we condemn most vehemently, underscores the extent of the common danger that the world faces: terrorist-financing risks, the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters and returnees, terrorist exploitation of information and communication technologies and social media and the internet. They are the new frontiers, as the representative of France pointed out. Vulnerabilities in certain sectors, including non-profit organizations and money remitters, remain serious challenges.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“What complicates the challenge in West Africa and North Africa is the link between terrorist groups and organized criminal networks involved in trafficking, in particular of weapons and related material. That is why there should be renewed efforts to develop concrete regional and international cooperation to counter the threat posed by ISIL in those regions. Enhancing the capacity of countries of the Lake Chad basin region, will continue to be very significant in countering ISIL and its affiliates operating in the wider region. In that regard, we reiterate our appreciation to the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force in assisting countries of the region to develop a counter-terrorism strategy and enhance their counter-terrorism capacity. ISIL in Yemen continues to conduct deadly extensive multi-pronged attacks.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“ISIL has found a foothold in North Africa in reaction to the continuous pressure in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic and has also become a source of concern in that region. As Under-Secretary-General Feltman stated, although ISIL in Libya has weakened after losing a significant portion of the territory it controlled, the threat persists in that country and the wider region. It is impossible to state that the trajectory is promising. The organization of Al Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb, the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara and factions of Al Qa'ida affiliates, such as Boko Haram and the number of terrorist attacks attributed to them show how ISIL is expanding in the wider region. Restoring peace and stability in Libya, Mali and the Lake Chad basin is indeed critical to denying ISIL safe haven.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Let me say in parenthesis that that has been a major problem in our region for a very long time - long before it was drawn to the attention of the Security Council. With regard to East Africa, we already see ISIL cells in Somalia. The report acknowledges emerging ISIL affiliates operating in Puntland and in parts of southern Somalia. That certainly complicates the challenge of the terrorist threat posed by Al Qa'ida's affiliate Al-Shabaab, which remains a major threat to the region and beyond, as the report has quite rightly noted. There are also interesting reports by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, which reinforce those findings and provide useful insights.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“I would like to express appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing, which was based on the fifth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat (S/2017/467). We found the report very comprehensive and informative. ISIL has indeed been under continuous military pressure, facing several setbacks on the battlefield, but what remains of serious concern is the fact that the group continues to inspire a range of attacks outside of the conflict zone. Returnees and fighters who relocated from conflict zones to other regions now pose a considerable threat to international security.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“It is such kind of development-oriented dialogues, together with adequate and sustained financial, technological and capacity-building support for the most vulnerable countries, that could bring concrete solutions for the water-stressed world. This is how we all could prevent conflicts and promote durable peace and security.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“The timely and full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the best tool to prevent conflict and ensure inclusive development for all. In this context, enhanced international cooperation would be indispensable to fully implement SDG 6 and other water and water-related Development Goals and Targets in developing countries, particularly in least developed countries. Ethiopia has been actively and constructively engaged in water dialogues that Member States have undertaken this year in accordance with General Assembly resolution 71/222 on the International Decade for Action, "Water for Sustainable Development", 2018-2028, which it co-sponsored.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“The cooperation between Ethiopia, Egypt and the Sudan and the signing of the Declaration of Principles by the leaders of the three easterly countries is also another manifestation of regional cooperation which needs to be enhanced further. No doubt, there are differences between upstream and downstream States of the Nile, but the most important thing is that we have a mechanism for dialogue anchored in the principle of mutual understanding and respect. We believe such bilateral and regional governance mechanisms should be allowed to develop and consolidate within their own regional contexts. Internationalizing these issues will not help; it would instead complicate matters undermining efforts at the bilateral and regional levels. The 2030 Agenda provides us another historical opportunity to ensure access to clean water for all.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“That is why, in fact, the topic is best addressed by the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. All the same, the Nile Basin initiative is an example of cooperation and partnership that we have in our part of the world whose ultimate objective is achieving harmonious utilization of the river. The riparian States negotiated the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement for almost 13 years and now the Agreement is signed by six riparian States and ratified by three States. It is our sincere hope that once the remaining three riparian States ratify the Agreement, a permanent River Basin Commission will be established.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“It is for these reasons that we remain committed to and actively pursue a path of cooperation in bilateral and regional transboundary water management issues. Ethiopia strongly believes in the utilization of transboundary waters, including the Nile River, as a source of regional cooperation for shared development. For Ethiopia, the Nile basin is a natural endowment that belongs to all riparian States, which should lead to strengthened friendship and greater understanding. Let me take this opportunity to reaffirm the political commitment of Ethiopia to continuing the regional dialogue with a genuine and lasting commitment to shared prosperity and overcoming poverty. This is also in conformity with the 2030 Agenda, whose major clarion call is leaving no one behind.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“Creating and building a win-win partnership is indeed possible, as long as States accept that transboundary resources must be used equitably and reasonably. With the right political will, unwavering commitment to continued dialogue to solve disagreements and participatory mechanisms, transboundary rivers create favourable conditions for peace, economic cooperation and regional integration which could benefit all riparian States. That is why studies demonstrate that, despite the fiery political rhetoric, no State has gone to war specifically over water resources, and there are more examples of cooperation than of conflict, with hundreds of agreements negotiated and signed by States, resulting in productive and well-functioning bilateral and regional mechanisms.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“This is not naturally ordained by a higher power, however; it is not ineluctable. What is in fact natural and in accord with the interest of all concerned is cooperation, which is facilitated by the natural bond among peoples that transboundary rivers help to engender. But the realization ofthis in itselfrequires wisdom, realism and commitment to a spirit of cooperation that brooks no desire to monopolize transboundary water resources. The colonial history of Africa makes this issue all the more critical. Our strong conviction of the critical importance of cooperation as a more important theme whenever the topic is addressed is borne out of past experiences. History has shown that water can be instrumental in transforming a potentially conflictive situation into one of cooperation and partnership.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“Therefore, in an era of water stress, the way States manage their transboundary waters will be extremely crucial to realizing peace, stability and development. We are firmly convinced that transboundary rivers and lakes could and should be, as you stressed, Sir, a source of genuine cooperation and partnership between Governments and peoples. Of course, affirming this in theory is by far much easier than carrying out the same in practice. The latter requires overcoming obstacles to a win-win approach that are political, psychological and cultural, as well as other types of impediments that affect the development of realistic partnerships that accord with the reality on the ground. It is therefore self-evident that the mismanagement of transboundary waters in the ways just indicated could lead to political tension and conflict.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“We wish to express solidarity with the United Kingdom and Afghanistan. Of course, the United Kingdom knows that we stand shoulder to shoulder with it during these difficult times. It is indeed a great opportunity for me to be able to extend a warm welcome to you, Sir, and to thank you for presiding over today's important meeting, and we thank the Bolivian delegation for organizing it. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his briefing, which, as usual, was very insightful. Mr. President, water is, as you so eloquently highlighted, a vital natural resource, indispensable to realizing sustainable peace and development. Unfortunately, due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization and climate change, water scarcity is projected to rise.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“The full implementation of the Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, including the resolution that we just adopted today, has become all the more vital in the light of the prevailing situation. For our part, we remain committed to carrying out our obligations. Finally, the need to find a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution to this issue has never been more urgent. We support all efforts in the search for a peaceful and comprehensive solution through dialouge, as reiterated by the resolution we adopted today.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“In our view, this is in the interests of everyone - the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's neighbours, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea itself, the Korean Peninsula as a whole and the international community. There is a window of opportunity, as China has said. We want to see a peaceful resolution of this problem. Without a doubt, a further escalation of the situation on the Korean Peninsula will have devastating consequences for regional and international peace and security. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea should not be surprised to see people worried. It is therefore very critical that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea return to its international commitments on de-nuclearization and fully comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council in order to reduce the increased tension in the region.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“I would like to start by welcoming the unanimous adoption of resolution 2356 (2017), which once again sends a strong and unified message of the Security Council in response to the repeated ballistic missile tests by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The situation in the Korean peninsula has indeed been a source of great concern. The ballistic missile-related activities by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in violation of Security Council resolutions, seriously endanger regional and international peace and security. Today's resolution once again reaffirms the Council's unequivocal position calling on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner and immediately to cease all related activities.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“Without a doubt, the need for greater unity and national reconciliation have been made self-evident by recent developments. The country certainly needs the continued support of the international community as it strives to sustain peace and consolidate the political and economic gains made in recent years. Therefore, the sustained engagement of the United Nations country team remains very important. We are encouraged to note that the handing over of commitment from UNOCI to the country team took place in line with the plan established for the transition. Let me conclude by paying tribute to the entire ONOCI team, including the military and civilian personnel, for their dedication and service.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Over the past 13 years, UNOCI has worked to promote the rule of law, national reconciliation, security sector reform, the protection of civilians and human rights in Cote d'Ivoire, thereby contributing to the restoration ofpeace and stability in the country. We hope that the experience of UNOCI will provide useful lessons for similar missions in the future. Without a doubt, the progress made over the past 13 years would not have been possible without the active participation of the people and Government of Cote d'Ivoire. The leadership and commitment of the Government to undertake necessary reform should be commended. We are confident that the efforts of the Government aimed at fostering greater unity and national reconciliation will continue.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Let me start by expressing my appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Aichatou Mindaoudou, for her briefing and for the successful work that she and her team have carried out in order to ensure the successful completion of the mandate of the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). I would also like to thank His Excellency, Mr. Marcel Amon-Tanoh, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. I take this opportunity to extend our warmest congraulations to him on the election of Cote d'Ivoire as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the period of 2018-2019. I look forward to working closely with his country in the Council. The closure of UNOCI marks a significant milestone, both for Cote d'Ivoire and for the United Nations.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Third parties have played a big role in the development of those complications. As memebrs of the Council know, the success of the political track in Syria hinges on the concerted efforts of countries of the region, along with major Powers with influence on the parties. Most importantly, it hinges on the unity of this Council. If we succeed here, then we will be taking a huge step forward in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“Ultimately, the long-term solution to the humanitarian situation depends on the Syrian-led political process, under the auspices of the United Nations. In that connection, we continue to support the Astana process and the Geneva talks, which complement each other. No doubt, as we discussed last week, a political solution may not be easy to achieve over the short term, but it is the only sane option. That is why we believe that even small and incremental progress should be welcomed. That is also why it behoves all the Syrian stakeholders to be fully committed to stopping the war and ending the suffering of the people. Let me say that we align ourselves with what the representative of Egypt said regarding the danger that terrorism represents in Syria. It bears responsibility for complicating the situation in the country.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“Any effort that reduces violence in Syria should be welcomed and we appreciate the efforts of the guarantors to implement the ceasefire agreement. As Under-Secretary-General O'Brien has said, it has to succeed. It is vital that the reduction of violence translate into safe, sustained and rapid humanitarian access, which will help to address the continued challenge of reaching out to those in need of urgent assistance. Only seven inter-agency convoys have been allowed in April and May and their capacity to deliver aid is underutilized. That should certainly change and implementing a simplified facilitation procedure will be instrumental in enhancing aid delivery. In that regard, the cooperation of the Syrian Government is indeed critical in addressing administrative challenges in order to improve humanitarian access.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“Iwish to express appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Mr. Stephen O'Brien for his briefing. As usual, it was very exhaustive and clear. We also express our appreciation to the United Nations and its partners for their sustained efforts in trying to deliver the much needed humanitarian assistance to those in need, under extremely difficult circumstances. As described in detail by the Under-Secretary- General, the humanitarian situation in Syria remains a source of serious concern. The fighting has continued unabated, leaving many civilians killed, injured and displaced, and destroying civilian institutions and infrastructure. Nevertheless, we note that since the signing of the de-escalation memorandum by the three guarantors, Russia, Turkey and Iran, violence has decreased in the de-escalation zones.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“In that connection, the joint press statement of 29 January by the AU, the United Nations and the IGAD still represents a useful framework for cooperation among those three organizations in their joint efforts to reinvigorate the South Sudanese peace process - the implementation of which remains the key to addressing the issue of South Sudan.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“They are the bane of any peacemaking effort. We are pleased in that regard that the African Union (AU) and IGAD have always made sure that their efforts are always fully coordinated. We are now encouraged by the personal involvement of the new African Union Chairperson, as witnessed by his visit to South Sudan. The same is true of the Secretary-General and the active engagement of his Special Representative, Mr. Shearer, and Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom. All of those efforts call for greater cooperation and closer coordination. That is why we continue to attach indispensable value to a unified approach by the AU, IGAD and the United Nations in efforts to ensure a speedy and peaceful settlement to the conflict in South Sudan.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“There is, in particular, a promising effort being deployed by President Museveni of Uganda, to which Mr. Shearer alluded broadly and which deserves close follow-up and support. President Museveni knows that he has the full support of the Ethiopian Prime Minister and the Chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), as well as other members of that regional organization. The Kenyan effort is designed to support that initiative. We look forward to the convening of an IGAD summit when it is appropriate and deemed to offer added value. In our view, the most critical element is that the region continue to speak in one voice, so that the international community and, above all, the Security Council can be on the same page. There is no greater damage that can be inflicted on a peace process than conflicting messages.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the launching of the national dialogue and the swearing in of the Steering Committee members on 22 May represent, of course, steps in the right direction, but we want to emphasize once again the need for that process to be undertaken in all-inclusive manner in order to achieve the desired objective. We call on all parties to seize the opportunity to participate in the dialogue constructively and in good faith. The Security Council and the international community at large must contribute to making the national dialogue a success. We are probably in a somewhat better situation now than we were months ago for moving ahead in the peace process. Regional efforts are being made to try to revive the peace process in South Sudan, and we believe that it is important to support those efforts.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“Lasting peace and security in South Sudan can prevail only through genuine dialogue and reconciliation. We reiterate our conviction that the 2015 peace agreement still remains an important framework for ending the conflict in South Sudan, and that its full implementation, through greater inclusivity, forgiveness and reconciliation, can restore peace and stability in the country. The parties have to be committed to implementing their agreement in good faith and keeping the national interest above all other concerns. We still think that the national dialogue has real potential to facilitate the reinvigoration of the peace process.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“The international community must step up its humanitarian assistance. All parties on the ground should also facilitate safe and unhindered access, without conditions of any kind, so that humanitarian actors can reach those in need of lifesaving assistance. But all of this - the ceasefire and the efforts to alleviate the humanitarian situation - can have durable meaning only ifwe can see a light at the end ofthe tunnel where the peace process is concerned. That continues to wallow in inconsistencies and confusion, to a large degree because of the lack of coordination among the parties that are attempting to help South Sudan achieve peace. Of course, that in no way implies that the lion's share of the responsibility does not belong to the parties of the conflict.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“In that context, we applaud the critical work of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and thank Special Representative Shearer for his lucid briefing on the issue. We do not have much to add to what he said with regard to the Regional Protection Force. We also welcome the unilateral ceasefire and release of political prisoners declared by President Salva Kiir on 22 May. It is our hope that the Government will honour its commitments and take the necessary confidence-building measures. It is important that the Council acknowledge that development and urge all other parties to follow suit by immediately stopping the fighting. We would also like to underscore that the dire humanitarian situation still requires our urgent attention. Every possible measure must be taken to save lives and forestall famine.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“I thank Special Representative David Shearer for his briefing and commend him for his good work in the past few months. It is very understandable that we all remain extremely concerned about the situation in South Sudan on the security, political and humanitarian fronts. What we continue to see is lives lost and major displacement of the civilian population. If we fail to avert what may otherwise end up being a descent down a slippery slope, the consequences will be horrendous in both their geopolitical and humanitarian implications. At the moment, there is no greater priority, as the representative of the United States has said, than making sure that all the parties to the conflict take genuine steps to immediately cease all hostilities and violence in order to end the suffering of the South Sudanese people.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“No doubt, the involvement of relevant stakeholders, such as religious and community leaders, youth, women, victims of terrorism, civil- society organizations, private-sector entities and the media, is critical to efforts in this regard. The role that education can play in countering terrorist narratives is also significant. Finally, we believe that Member States and all relevant United Nations entities should respect the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other Member States in developing and executing counter-narratives.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source
“The resolution we have adopted today welcomes the comprehensive international framework to counter terrorist narratives, with recommended guidelines and good practices to effectively counter the ways in which terrorist groups use their narratives to encourage, motivate and recruit others to commit terrorist acts. It takes into account the three core elements of the framework: legal and law enforcement measures, public- private partnerships, and counter-narrative measures. It also strengthens transitory provisions in different resolutions in the field of counterterrorist narratives. We believe that the resolution will help to facilitate greater cooperation in countering terrorist narratives, and that is why we decided to vote in favour of and co-sponsor it.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source
“The propagation of false and fallacious narratives, including through the exploitation of the Internet and other information communication technologies, has been one of the latest strategies used by terrorists to recruit supporters and foreign terrorist fighters, and to secure their finances. It is in that context that the comprehensive international framework to counter terrorist narratives was presented by the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, in accordance with presidential statement S/PRST/2016/6, adopted by the Security Council on 11 May 2016.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source
“We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2354 (2017). We express our thanks and appreciation to Egypt for its important role as facilitator, and to Council members for demonstrating flexibility and a spirit of compromise in achieving consensus on this important draft resolution. There are a lot of measures taken in the areas of law enforcement, intelligence sharing and cooperation at different levels to counter the rise of terrorism and violent extremism, but obviously these measures should be adapted to the evolving and sophisticated strategies that terrorist groups have employed increasingly to pursue their extremist agendas.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source
“The challenges that Somalia still faces are enormous, and a lot of work must be done. That is why Somalia needs the continued support and solidarity of the international community as it strives to overcome those challenges. I would like to conclude with some words of my Prime Minister from his remarks at the London Conference last week, when he said that "[w]e in the region would continue to shed our blood, pay immense sacrifices and do whatever is just and necessary to restore the long-sought-after peace and tranquillity in Somalia and across the region. There is no greater contribution, no greater solidarity than this."”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Parenthetically, in connection with the fact that AI-Shabaab continues to be a menace, I should mention that while the London Conference was under way, there was a major battle against Al-Shabaab in the Hiran region. We hope that the upcoming joint African Union-United Nations review will consider these issues and come up with concrete recommendations, including on the issue of providing AMISOM. with complementary, predictable and sustainable funding through United Nations- assessed contributions, within the framework of the enhanced partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Lastly, Somalia has indeed come a long way and, more than ever before, there are better prospects for peace, security and stability in the country, provided that the positive momentum generated in recent years can be maintained and sustained.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“However, there is certainly a need to ensure enhanced coordination and coherence in the international support to the country on the basis of its national security architecture. That has not been the case so far, which is why the progress made in building Somalia's security forces has been far from adequate. But that is changing, and the agreement on the national security architecture is a major breakthrough. Although AMISOM. will begin a gradual drawdown in late 2018, its role will still be significant, and the provision of logistical support to the building of Somalia's security forces and to AMISOM. therefore continues to be very critical, and even more so in the light of the impending offensive operations in the Juba valley corridor designed to dislodge Al-Shabaab from the areas that it still controls.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“There are valuable lessons to be learned from the Mission's experience that are highly relevant and significant to current and future peace operations. AMISOM. is clearly not meant to stay in Somalia forever, and it is only right that discussions of its future have already begun. That future should be based on a clear exit strategy and road map that can eventually give Somalia's security forces greater responsibility. In that regard, we welcome the political agreement reached on 16 April on integrating the regional and federal forces into a coherent national security architecture and on the establishment ofa national security council and office, which will enable Somalia to gradually assume greater responsibility for its security.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Further complicating the humanitarian crisis is the situation of Somalian refugees and displaced persons. The problem of finding a lasting solution to that issue was discussed at the Special Summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development held in Nairobi two months ago. The Nairobi Declaration on Durable Solutions for Somali Refugees and Reintegration of Returnees in Somalia, adopted at the Summit, represents an important framework for comprehensively addressing the refugee issue, but its implementation requires enhanced bilateral, regional and international support. This year marks the tenth anniversary ofAMISOM, which has contributed immensely to peace, security, reconciliation and peacebuilding in Somalia over the past decade.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“Responding urgently and swiftly to the crisis is first and foremost a matter of saving lives, but it also has to do with preserving the gains that have been made in recent years through enormous effort and sacrifice. In that regard, we appreciate the Federal Government's initiatives and plans to address this national disaster, and we welcome the international support that has been mobilized to deliver much-needed assistance to those affected by the drought. Ensuring an effective and coordinated response under the leadership of the Federal Government is important if a humanitarian catastrophe is to be averted, in the short term, and the root causes of the country's vulnerability to disasters addressed, with a View to building its resilience, over the long term.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The outcome of the London Conference hosted last week by the United Kingdom, for which it should be commended, reflected that positive momentum, and the new partnership for Somalia endorsed at the Conference is consistent with the country's need and expectations for renewed international support based on its ownership and priorities, as outlined by the Federal Government in its national development plan. What is equally important, of course, is the need to honour the pledges and commitments that have been made previously and to translate them into concrete support for the country's recovery and peacebuilding endeavours. However, we are also mindful of the fact that we are meeting at a time when Somalia is facing a serious humanitarian crisis brought on by drought.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“The second issue is really an appeal for ensuring that the support provided to Somalia's security forces and AMISOM. is judged according to objective reality and the contribution that those forces are making to regional and international peace and security. Sweden's advice is pertinent here. Today's meeting is taking place against abackdrop of the positive momentum generated over the past couple of months for Somalia's peace, security and development.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“We thank Mr. Zenenga, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, and Ambassador Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), for their briefings. I would like to begin by bringing up two important issues. The first is essentially about the thanks we owe Ambassador Madeira for what he said towards the end of his statement, when he stressed how critical it is to ensure a coordinated effort in the support provided to Somalia's security sector. He talked about the fact that the deficit in that support has been a major problem. We hope that, post-London and post-April, we have established a basis for overcoming that problem.”
2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source
“It is our hope that UNMIK will continue to promote political dialogue and human rights, strengthen community reconciliation, and ensure security and stability in Kosovo and the region. In concluding, I should like to state that security and stability in Kosovo and the region will ultimately be ensured when there is the necessary resolve on the part of all parties to address the real challenge they face. In this respect, we encourage both parties to remain committed to dialogue and negotiation in a spirit of understanding and compromise on mutually acceptable ways.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source
“On the other hand, however, we recognize some of the positive developments as highlighted in the report, including the resumption by members of the Kosovo Serb political grouping of their participation in official activities of the Assembly and Government of Kosovo, the conduct of voting for the Serbian presidential election throughout Kosovo without any incident, and the lessening of tension in northern Kosovo. Ethiopia also fully supports the work that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has been undertaking in the discharge of the mandates bestowed on it within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999), particularly its good offices to defuse tensions and promote consensual solutions to problems on the ground.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source
“In this regard, the lack of concrete steps towards the establishment of the Association/Community of Serb- majority municipalities in Kosovo as well the delay in completing judicial integration in northern Kosovo, as reflected in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/387), should be seen as a source of concern. We also note the controversy in relation to the proposal on the transformation of the Kosovo Security Force and the strong reaction that it has created.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source
“We would like to reiterate our support for the peaceful and amicable resolution of all outstanding issues between Belgrade and Pristina in accordance with the Brussels Agreement. We also welcome the ongoing efforts being made by the European Union in facilitating dialogue between the two parties, including the convening of the two high-level meetings by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in the reporting period. We note the latest political and security developments in relations between Belgrade and Pristina, and we are concerned by the slow progress in the practical implementation of dialogue agreements between the two parties during the reporting period.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source
“I should like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), our colleague Ambassador Zahir Tanin, for his comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in Kosovo, which has highlighted how the use of language could cause real problems and how loose talk, some would say rhetoric, could lead to a dangerous situation. I also welcome the presence of Minister Nela Kuburovic' at today's meeting and would like to thank her for her statement. I also thank Ambassador Ms. Vlora Citaku for her remarks. At the previous debate (see S/PV.7891), we made our position very clear with respect to the need to ensure that all the issues surrounding Kosovo are resolved in a just and fair manner, without ignoring the interests of any, big or small.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source