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“I would like to begin by thanking you, Madam President, for organizing this important meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his useful briefing and, frankly, for having been such a driving force for the revitalization of the United Nations, including in the area of peace and security. This meeting has certainly attracted a lot of attention within the broader membership of the United Nations. It has also already stimulated interesting discussions among members of the media, academia and civil society organizations. That is indeed a good thing, and we are among those who truly believe that there is a need for a frank discussion on reforming United Nations peacekeeping operations to make them fit for purpose.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“We understand the enormous challenge faced by the Mission and recall the meeting of the MINUSMA troop- and police-contributing countries held in January (see S/PV.7874) to discuss the ways and means of enhancing the capacity of the Mission to enable it to effectively carry out its mandated tasks. There is a need to follow up on the outcome of that meeting in order to provide the Mission with the necessary logistical support. We hope that next mandate renewal of the Mission will afford us an opportunity to address some of these issues.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“The targeting of signatory parties by terrorists and violent extremists to obstruct the implementation of the peace agreement and perpetrate insecurity in the north is a matter of serious concern. The recent announcement of a merger by armed and terrorist groups in Mali underscores the seriousness of the threat. The efforts of Mali and the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel region to fight the resurgence of violent extremists and terrorist networks, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and other forms of transnational organized crimes need to be supported. In that regard, we note the decision of the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel to deploy a 5,000-strong joint force. We appreciate the civilian and military personnel of MINUSMA who are operating under extremely difficult circumstances.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“As other colleagues have stated, with only three months left before the end of the interim period, the implementation of the agreement, no doubt, still faces a number of hurdles and the country continues to confront enormous peace and security challenges. The need for the restoration of inclusive State authority in the central and northern regions of Mali remains critical but continued insecurity in those regions poses serious challenges that prevent the effective deployment of State officials and, in some instances, forces those who have already started their duties to leave the area. Terrorism and violent extremism, transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking continue to pose serious security threats in Mali.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“We also welcome the National Accord Conference, held in Bamako from 27 March to 2 April, as part of the implementation of the peace agreement to address the root causes of the conflict and ensure greater inclusiveness in the peace process. We note the outcome of the Conference, which brought together the signatory parties and different sections of Malian society and concluded with the adoption of a National Charter For Unity, Peace And Reconciliation. Those recent developments have injected some momentum in the implementation of the agreement; they need to be further consolidated. The support of the international community, including countries of the region, the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and the United Nations needs to be sustained.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“It was clear to us from our very first encounter with him in Paris a few weeks ago that he has all it takes to hit the ground running at the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, even at such an unprecedented and complex time. We are encouraged by the recent progress in the implementation of the June 2015 Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We note the holding of the high-level meeting of the Agreement Monitoring Committee, which has facilitated renewed efforts for the establishment of interim administrations in three areas for the launch of joint security patrols. We appreciate the efforts of the international mediation team in convening that meeting and the parties for demonstrating commitment to making progress in the implementation of important aspects of the peace agreement.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“I would like to start by greeting and welcoming the Foreign Minister of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop. I would also like to extend condolences to France and to our colleagues following the loss of one of their compatriots, who was part of peacekeeping efforts in Mali - a country whose people have done so much for Africa. I Wish to thank Mr. Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Mali and on the activities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali over the past three months. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment as the new Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and wish him all the very best in the effective discharge of his responsibilities.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“It is our conviction that, the more united the Council is with respect to the actions that it takes on the matter, the easier the international community will find it to control the menace of the use of chemical weapons. That is why we look forward to finding common ground to ensure that there is unity within the Council so that investigations are conducted as speedily and as effectively as possible.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“Such a threat could be sustainably addressed if political and diplomatic solutions are given primacy. Only an inclusive political process could ultimately address the Syrian crisis and stop the horrible attacks, including what we saw yesterday, from continuing to cause unspeakable suffering to the people of Syria. Without underestimating the challenges that lie ahead, we note the limited progress made in the fifth round of intra-Syrian talks, which concluded a few days ago. We look forward to the briefing by Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura next week. In conclusion, we are inclined to look favourably at the draft resolution proposed by the United Kingdom, the United States and France.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“resume its work as expeditiously as possible. Without its full operationalization, the Council would be unable to ensure accountability, which we believe is imperative for holding perpetrators to account and deterring the further use of chemical weapons. It is therefore essential to provide all necessary support for the JIM so that it could resume and conduct this investigation in a professional, independent and impartial manner. It is not only a matter of ensuring justice to the victims of chemical-weapons attacks in Syria, but it is also about preserving the non-proliferation architecture that is a critical pillar for maintaining global peace and security. The proliferation of chemical weapons and their use including by terrorists is a source of grave concern and poses a serious threat to peace and stability in the region and beyond.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the statement of the OPCW that indicated that the fact-finding mission is in the process of gathering and analysing information from all available sources. More importantly, after a proper investigation process, the perpetrators of the attack should be identified by the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) based on reliable evidence in order to ensure accountability. It is very critical that whatever action is taken by the Security Council is and appears to be based on credible evidence about which no well-meaning and objectively disposed person could have doubts. The continued reports of chemical attacks in Syria give us additional justification for fully supporting the work of the Joint Investigative Mechanism. That is why it is so critical that the JIM.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“We strongly condemn any use of chemical weapons by any State or non-State actor. The use of chemicals as weapons is unacceptable and unjustifiable under any circumstances. We agree with what the Secretary-General stated in his letter dated 27 March 2017: "The continuing use of toxic chemicals as weapons, as well as the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic, imperils the long- established norm against such weapons. Their use is intolerable and impunity must be stopped by identifying and holding those responsible to account." (S/2017/260, p.I) We hope the reported attack in Idlib will be investigated by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic as effectively as possible.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“I wish to thank Mr. Kim Won-soo for his briefing. Let me take this opportunity to express my appreciation to him for his commitment and dedicated service as Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs since June 2015. I would also like to congratulate his successor, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu. The report of the use of chemical weapons in Idlib yesterday is indeed very shocking. What we have seen in videos and pictures is simply heartbreaking. Earlier, the representative of Uruguay expressed so eloquently what we also felt at this gruesome sight. We express our profound sympathy for the victims of the attack. As we have stated before, we are concerned about continued reports of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, including the eight incidents that have been recorded since the beginning of the year.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“The Sudanese Government has opened humanitarian corridors to deliver assistance to South Sudan. Although there are still a number of outstanding issues, the improvement of relations between the Sudan and South Sudan is indeed a welcome development. In the same vein, the Sudan's improved relations with Chad and Uganda are also very encouraging. The facilitation roles played by Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Idriss Deby Itno in support of the Sudan's peace efforts are a testament to the confidence that the Sudan has recently achieved in its relations with those countries, and we hope that that will make a positive contribution to peace and stability in the region.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“We appreciate the personal involvement of the Secretary-General in resolving the impasse between the Government of the Sudan and the Secretariat concerning the way forward in implementing the exit strategy. That led to the finalization of the report of the joint working group following the successful meeting that the group held in Khartoum on 26 February and the commencement of the joint African Union-United Nations report on the strategic review. We look forward to receiving the report that we expect will take into account the outcome of the aforementioned joint working group meeting. Finally, the Sudan has been playing a constructive role in dealing with peace and security issues in the region. The relationship between the Sudan and South Sudan is improving.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“Those outside the National Dialogue process able to exercise leverage on the parties should exercise pressure on them so that they join the implementation phase. The Government should also be encouraged to remain committed to ensuring inclusivity. With regard to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), we note the improvements made in connection with Visas and customs clearance. Furthermore, the revision of the directives and procedures for humanitarian action in the Sudan by the Humanitarian Aid Commission eased the regulations governing the delivery of humanitarian aid as indicated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/20l7/250). It is our hope that all remaining challenges facing UNAMID operations will be resolved through taking advantage of the existing arrangements.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“Addressing the challenge of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is vital to bringing lasting peace to Darfur, and we note the efforts that are being taken in that regard, including facilitating the voluntary repatriation ofIDPs. It is important that those efforts be supported by the United Nations and the international community in general. The National Dialogue process is indeed a step in the right direction. We note that the Government has begun implementing the National Dialogue document, and we welcome the appointment of Barki Hasan Saleh to the post of Prime Minister. Support for the implementation of the National Dialogue is critical for sustainable peace and security to prevail not only in Darfur but in the Sudan, in general.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“We commend the Government of the Sudan for extending the unilateral ceasefire for an additional six months. The Council should continue to exert pressure on the armed movements to negotiate seriously ending the suffering of the people of Darfur and holding the spoilers accountable. The leadership of Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid should also be called upon to join the peace process in earnest without preconditions. Of course, we all recognize that much remains to be done in addressing the root causes of the conflict in Darfur and ensuring long-term stability. In that regard, we appreciate that the Government established the Darfur Peace Follow-up Office and took forward the implementation of Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“I am very pleased to see our good friend and brother Ambassador Jeremiah Nyamane Kingsley Mamabolo, who did so much here at the United Nations when he was the Permanent Representative of his country. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment as the new African Union-United Nations Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator for Darfur. I also thank him for his informative briefing. I would also like to express our appreciation to his predecessor for his notable contributions. The situation in Darfur continues to show marked progress as was acknowledged in the reports of the Secretary-General and the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015). Indeed, no major fighting has been reported since the beginning of this year, and the security situation has significantly improved.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“Let me start by congratulating you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. I wish to assure you ofmy delegation's full support and cooperation. I would like to thank Ambassador Matthew Rycroft and his team for their very successful presidency. Much was achieved in March. Before I proceed further, on behalf of my Government I would like very strongly to condemn the heinous and vicious terrorist attack in Saint Petersburg, as well as to express our solidarity with the people and the Government of the Russian Federation. We will always be second-to-none in our readiness to cooperate in the fight against this scourge. All can count on that.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“We therefore expressed our firm solidarity and support for countries in the region in overcoming their challenges and underscored the need for a comprehensive and holistic solution through intervention oriented towards long-term development. It is therefore only appropriate that the resolution remain true to that sentiment, and that is what we tried to do during the negotiations. That is also precisely what countries of the region that enthusiastically welcomed us during the visit - for which we must be grateful - expected from the Council. We hope that the resolution will live up to that expectation. I must conclude by applauding the cooperation and coordination among the four countries of the region in combating Boko Haram, as exemplified in the activities of the Multinational Joint Task Force.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7911 (2017) · source
“We believe that the resolution in its current form conveys the right message; that is why we decided to co-sponsor it. We are also happy that the countries in the region are here with us, and it is good that the Council had the opportunity to listen to their views. I am sure that Council members will agree that we were unanimous in our appreciation of the interrelated nature of the security and climate-change-induced environmental challenges that the countries of the Lake Chad basin region are facing and the major impact that the fall in the price of commodities has had on their economies. It was also very clear to us that there was no sufficient realization within the international community of the magnitude of the serious challenge faced by the region.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7911 (2017) · source
“Once again, we welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2349 (2017) as a follow-up to the Security Council mission to the countries of the Lake Chad basin from 2 to 7 March 2017. There is no doubt that negotiations on the draft required some work. We worked as a trio, together with the countries of the region and the penholder, to reflect the objective of the visit and the sentiments expressed by the Council during the series of meetings with a number of stakeholders, including the leadership at the highest level of some of those countries. Before proceeding further, I should like to pay tribute to the co-leaders of the mission, the United Kingdom and Senegal, for the success of the mission, which was aided by the meticulous preparation that was done in advance. They deserve commendation.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7911 (2017) · source
“It is imperative that the Mission be given the means and capabilities necessary to carry out its tasks, including addressing the threat of the negative forces. Finally, we are deeply saddened by and shocked and really angry at the brutality that ended the lives of Michael and Zaida, two members of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but it is not enough to lament what befell them. No stone should be left unturned in the search for the murderers to ensure that they are held accountable. We convey our deepest condolences to their families, their colleagues, as well as to the United States and Sweden, for the loss of their nationals.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“In the light of the current political and security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the continued support of MONUSCO in maintaining peace and security in the country and ensuring conditions conducive to a smooth political process cannot be overstated. The adoption of today's resolution is therefore very important, and we hope that the Mission will carry out its mandate, strategic priorities and tasks, as outlined in the resolution, with greater efficiency and effectiveness. We commend the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and pay tribute to the military and civilian personnel of MONUSCO, who are doing everything they can to implement the mandate of the Mission in a difficult and challenging environment.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the activities of armed groups in the eastern part of the country and the resurgence of negative forces. Those have enormous implications with regard to peace and security not only for the Democratic Republic of the Congo but also for the Great Lakes region. That needs to be addressed seriously within the PSC framework agreement. The role of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region and his continuous regional and international engagement in the promotion of peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region, including through the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, in consultation with countries of the region and the guarantors, remain very important.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“Mobilizing the necessary resources for the electoral processes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure long-term security and stability in the country and the region in general is indeed critical. It is also important that the countries of the region, the African Union and the United Nations act in unison and put their full weight behind those efforts to ensure a smooth transition process and the holding of elections as envisaged in the agreement. In that regard, we would like to refer to the communique adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union two days ago on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which underscored the latter point. The deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking a heavy toll on the civilian population.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“The agreement reached by the Congolese political actors on 31 December 2016, with the mediation efforts of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo, has without any doubt averted a major political crisis. The immediate implementation of the agreement is indeed the key to preserving the stability of the country and paving the way for a peaceful political process. It is indeed appropriate that the Security Council has called on all stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to redouble their efforts towards a speedy conclusion of the ongoing talks on the implementation modalities in line with the 31 December 2016 agreement and proceed without further delay to preparations for the presidential and legislative elections due to take place before the end of 2017.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2348 (2017), renewing the mandate of United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), including the Force Intervention Brigade. We understand that it has indeed been a difficult negotiation process, and not everyone has secured what they wanted. In the end, we are pleased that the Security Council was able to achieve consensus through compromise. We believe that maintaining that spirit of unity within the Council on this and other matters is absolutely important. France should be commended for ensuring that that is what transpired during negotiations on the draft resolution, of which we are very appreciative. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is at an important political juncture.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“We have indeed been shocked and dismayed by the destruction of cultural heritage in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Mali and other parts of the world by armed groups and terrorists, which is an affront to all humankind. Our briefers have highlighted that last point in a very vivid and palpable manner. We therefore earnestly hope that the resolution that we have unanimously adopted today will contribute to safeguarding cultural heritage and countering the illicit trafficking of cultural property in the context of armed conflict. It was a great opportunity for us to be able to co-sponsor resolution 2347 (2017).”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Such efforts could be further complemented by bilateral, regional and international cooperation among States, including in the context of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNESCO, INTERPOL and other relevant international and regional frameworks. The Council might also consider mandating United Nations peacekeeping missions so as to protect cultural heritage from being attacked by armed groups and terrorists, based on the experience gleaned from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and where such mandates are deemed necessary and feasible. Finally, as home to eight cultural World Heritage Sites, Ethiopia attaches great importance to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Though they are narrow in scope compared to the resolution that we have adopted today, ensuring the full implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly 2199 (2015), 2253 (2015) and 2322 (2016), will also be significant. Such efforts could be complemented by initiatives and cooperation among Member States in various United Nations forums. For instance, Ethiopia, in collaboration with other countries, joined an initiative to bring the issue of cultural heritage to the attention of the Human Rights Council, which resulted in the adoption of the action-oriented resolution 33/20, which we will continue to follow closely.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“International law provides special protection for cultural heritage, as well as civilian property. As such, States are required to take all the necessary measures within the framework of their criminal legislation to prosecute and criminalize individuals, groups or entities responsible for such crimes. Special care must be taken in military operations, including by United Nations peacekeeping missions, to avoid damaging cultural heritage. The Security Council should further strengthen its work to ensure compliance with the obligation on the part of States to prohibit, prevent and stop to any form of theft, pillage or misappropriation of cultural property in the context of armed conflict by armed groups and terrorists. In that regard, the role of Security Council Committees on counter-terrorism will be critical.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“They have also been involved in the illicit trade of cultural property to finance and support their activities and fuel conflict. International law makes it an obligation to safeguard and respect cultural heritage in the context of armed conflict. That includes taking all necessary preventive measures to protect cultural heritage in peacetime, refraining from attacking it and prohibiting any form of its pillage or destruction. It is in that context that the role of the Security Council could be both important and relevant. The primary responsibility of the Security Council in ensuring international peace and security demands that it not remain indifferent when armed groups and terrorists target the collective heritage of humankind that is symbolic of our common humanity.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“We express appreciation to all the briefers: Under- Secretary-General Feltman, Director-General Bokova, Executive Director Fedotov and Brigadier General Parrulli for sharing their perspectives on the topic of our discussion. I want in particular to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Director- General Bokova for the major and critical contribution she has been making to ensure that UNESCO succeeds in carrying out its mandate. We are indeed grateful for this is a historical period when so much is going on to undermine our common humankind. UNESCO is the custodian of that shared heritage. We have all witnessed in recent years armed groups and terrorists actively engaging in the looting, theft, pillage and destruction of cultural heritage as a war tactic and means of terrorizing the civilian population.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2347 (2017) on the protection of cultural heritage in the event of armed conflicts and we appreciate the efforts of France and Italy in facilitating the negotiations on the resolution as co-pen holders. I also wish to thank the presidency for making all this possible. In light of the increasing intentional attacks on cultural heritage by armed groups and terrorists, the adoption of this resolution represents a very important step in addressing a problem, which calls for a far more strengthened international cooperation. The resolution indeed has clear added value for it complements existing international legal instruments in the protection of cultural heritage.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“The President could not have been clearer with respect to how complex and challenging the tasks involved are in ensuring that the country is stabilized and begins the reconstruction process. We have no doubt that the African initiative will make a great contribution in that regard. We are hopeful that the Council will send a strong political message in support of the African initiative, and that the President will continue to be committed, as he said, to constructive dialogue.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Three days ago, we had an opportunity to informally interact with the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to the Central African Republic on that important African initiative. We are indeed very pleased to hear today from President Touadera about his views on the initiative. We understand that the goal is to support President Touadera in his efforts to promote reconciliation and inclusive governance, while building on the conclusions of the Bangui Forum. In conclusion, I would like to stress the importance of support to the President in his efforts to bring on board all those who are willing to contribute to building the country and to lay the basis for a durable peace in the Central African Republic.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“It is an indication that sustaining peace in the Central African Republic remains a serious and complex challenge. There is therefore a need for sustained efforts towards an all-inclusive national dialogue and reconciliation for the restoration of sustainable peace, social cohesion and stability. In that context, we welcome the African Union initiative for peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic, whose aim is to facilitate an agreement between the Government and armed opposition groups. That should be achieved without in any way allowing impunity or compromising on accountability, in order to create the necessary political conditions for peace, reconciliation, democracy and stability in the country.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The pledges made at the Brussels Conference on the Central African Republic and the African Union solidarity conference for the Central African Republic are also very welcome, and we hope they will be fulfilled. We also commend the President's efforts in undertaking security sector reform, and welcome the progress made in disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation. Furthermore, we recognize his efforts to expand State authority in the entire country and reach out to the armed groups for dialogue. We have taken note of what he said a while ago with respect to the challenge the country is facing in this area. The resumption of renewed violence in various parts of the country is therefore a source of great concern.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The Central African Republic certainly needs the sustained support of the international community to ensure that its post- conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding endeavours are implemented successfully. We appreciate the role of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is playing in that regard. We look forward to its even greater effectiveness, for which it will need much greater support. The active engagement of the PBC through its Central African Republic Configuration remains very important in supporting the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. Ambassador Hilale's statement is very useful, and we have taken note of what he had to say.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We are very pleased to have His Excellency President Touadera here at the Security Council this afternoon. We thank him for his presence here and for his important remarks. They were extremely useful and put matters in their proper perspective. We also thank Under-Secretary- General Ladsous and Ambassador Hilale, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Central African Republic configuration, for their respective briefings. Although the Central African Republic continues to face enormous difficulties, we appreciate the positive developments under the leadership of President Touadera. We fully support his Government's National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We are hopeful that the assistance template would be finalized and become operational within the time frame and would help enhance the effectiveness of future regional assistance conferences, similar to the one held in Addis Ababa last year. Finally, I would like to conclude by affirming our commitment to working cooperatively with the Chair and the other members of the Council to ensure the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and the related resolutions that have been adopted since, including resolution 2325 (2016), in the programme of work. We are also committed to engaging constructively in considering the efficiency and effectiveness of the Special Political Mission that supports the 1540 Committee.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“No doubt this would also ensure the continued engagement of the African Union and its member States in addressing the risk of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by terrorist groups, including in areas affected by armed conflicts. We hope that the Committee will continue to enhance its cooperation with the African Union in relation to the African nuclear-weapon-free zone and thereby contribute to further strengthening the regional non-proliferation framework. Ethiopia also welcomes planned activities aimed at further strengthening the assistance framework, as they would help in improving the matching strategy, that is, the provision of effective and targeted assistance aimed at responding to the proper request.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“We trust that the outreach activities planned in the programme of work will contribute to the full implementation of Security Council resolutions on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by encouraging Member States that have not presented their initial report to do so. Moreover, we welcome the integration ofa regional dimension into the programme of work, as it would enable regional organizations, such as the African Union, to contribute to the work of the Committee and its broad objective of preventing the proliferation of nuclear chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Ambassador Sacha Llorentty Soliz for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and for his positive remarks regarding African Union Member States with respect to the matchmaking platform they were part of, which he said is a genuine platform. I would also like to thank his team and the United Kingdom for the work they have done in finalizing the sixteenth programme of work of the Committee for the coming year. We believe that the programme of work will be instrumental in ensuring the full implementation of resoltuion 2325 (2016) and serve as a basis for the work of the Committee in the upcoming comprehensive review.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“It is imperative that the international community provide coordinated support to reconstruction and development efforts through the implementation of the national framework for peace and development in Afghanistan. We hope that the commitments made at the Brussels conference last October will be honoured. I would like to conclude by expressing our support for and solidarity with the Afghan Government in its herculean 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 role in support of those endeavours and its efforts to fulfil its mandate under difficult circumstances.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“In that connection, we note the progress that has been made in implementing the peace agreement with Hizb-i Islami Gulbuddin, including the lifting of sanctions against Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. However, we understand that the peace talks between the Government and the Taliban have remained stalled. Obviously, listening to the statement by the representative of Afghanistan, we can see how that process is indeed daunting. As the Secretary-General's report notes, the role of other countries in the region is also critical to creating the necessary conditions for advancing the peace efforts. Lastly, the political and security situation in Afghanistan will not improve if we do not take a comprehensive approach to addressing the economic and development challenges facing the country.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“The increasing numbers of terrorist attacks, such as those that occurred recently in Kabul and other parts of the country, are a clear indication of how far the security situation has deteriorated. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our firm condemnation of the terrorist attacks and to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims as well as the people and the Government of Afghanistan. The illegal trafficking of drugs has been further complicating the security situation in Afghanistan and the wider region. As Special Representative Yamamoto indicated, Afghanistan's long-term security and stability can be ensured only through a comprehensive and inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned political process.”
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“In that regard, the efforts of UNAMA to promote peace, reconciliation and development in Afghanistan, with full respect for the country's sovereignty and the Afghan Government's leadership and ownership of the process, continue to be very important, and we support the renewal of its mandate for another year. As the Secretary-General's report clearly states, the security situation has not been improving. On the contrary, it was worse in 2016 than in 2015, and that trend appears to be continuing this year. The report underlines, quite appropriately in our view, the fact that it is civilians who are paying the highest price. The threats posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other armed groups are a serious security concern not only for the country but also the wider region.”
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