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“We thank Special Representative Ghassan Salame for his comprehensive briefing. We appreciate the very good work that he is doing and the close working relationship he has established with the African Union. We want to see this continue. Looking back, one can see how useful it is to take into account the African perspective. We reiterate our support for his continued diplomatic endeavours to facilitate a Libyan-led comprehensive political solution to end the crisis. We also thank Ambassador Olof Skoog for his report as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. We welcome the progress registered in the implementation of the United Nations action plan.”
2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source
“Given its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should indeed play a vital role in ensuring strict adherence to the rules-based international system. As much as there have been instances when the Council has stood its ground in order to uphold principles of international law, there have also been several when it failed miserably to do so, tarnishing its image and credibility immeasurably. We therefore certainly need to draw lessons from those shortcomings and make all the necessary efforts to redress them. That is what the situation calls for, and we should summon our collective will to do better. That is what will enable the Council to effectively respond to the challenges of our time and live up to the responsibilities entrusted to it by the United Nations Charter.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“The rules-based global order constitutes a foundation for the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security as well as for fostering friendly relations and cooperation among States. It is certainly never easy or even possible, in fact, to ensure that the rule of law will become a firm basis for relations among nations, large or small, to the same degree that it constitutes the foundation for democratic governance at the national level. On the other hand, we cannot abandon the effort to adhere to the principles of international law governing inter-State relations, despite the fact that it may be an uphill struggle to fully achieve such a goal. There is not really another sane option.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Of course, if we are to meet the needs and aspirations of current and future generations, the Charter principles have to be applied in a manner that is consistent with the realities of our time. That is why we have been giving our full support to the Secretary- General's reform agenda. Unfortunately, we have yet to take full advantage of what the Charter can offer to help us overcome the constraints of self-defeating policies based on narrow national-interest calculations, which ipso facto lead to double standards that in turn undermine the credibility of the Organization. In that regard, the most critical matter is to be consistent in our fidelity to the principles of the Charter - sovereign equality, territorial integrity, political independence, non-intervention in others' internal affairs and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“However, this situation should not be allowed to define what humankind is capable of achieving in politics. It is therefore imperative that we must make every effort to undo the situation by redressing the enormous trust deficit among nations and allowing diplomacy and multilateralism to work. We do not need to reinvent the wheel to do that. All that is required is absolute commitment and strict adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter ofthe United Nations, which remain as relevant today as they did at the Organization's inception 4 safeguarding international peace and security, promoting respect for human rights and ensuring sustainable development for all.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“The role of the United Nations and its various organs, including the Security Council, continues to be crucial in this regard. Of course, the Organization can only be as good as its Members allow it to be, and the United Nations has no life independent of its membership. It is in that context that the existence of a healthy relationship among members of the Council is the major determinant of the effectiveness of the United Nations in advancing its historic mission, which is so explicitly stated in the Preamble to the Charter of the Organization. But recent developments have served only to highlight how much the lofty ideals of the Charter, instead of being brought closer to realization, appear in fact to be objectives that are far from doable.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“That is why now more than ever we need a rules-based international world order. We cannot afford to remain silent when established international norms and principles are being challenged and undermined. History teaches us that indifference to blatant disregard for the purposes and principles of international law that govern inter-State relations can only lead to catastrophic consequences. That is why upholding international law is absolutely necessary, making today's deliberations all the more timely and relevant. That is in the interest of all States, without exception, but there can be no question that African States have a deep attachment to rules-based interactions among nations, for obvious reasons. There is no peace without law, as the President of Poland said.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“It is an understatement to say that we are living in dangerously complextimes. We are facing unprecedented challenges and threats to global peace and security. Multilateralism and the rules-based international order are under enormous strain. Collective action and respect for basic norms and principles of international law have therefore never been more essential than they are today. That is all the more true today because we are living in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. What happens in one corner of the world can easily affect us all, whether it is terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, climate change or a pandemic. No one can remain unaffected by these problems, nor can anyone claim to have a panacea by which to address them alone. We can do so only if we work we work together.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“My delegation would like to express its deep appreciation to the Polish presidency for organizing this high-level open debate, and we are pleased that the President of Poland presided over the start of the meeting. We thank the Chef de Cabinet and Judges Owada and Meron for their informative briefings. I would like to express my appreciation to Judges Owada and Meron for their effort to help us to come to grips with the issues surrounding accountability and the challenges it presents. I am particularly appreciative of Judge Meron's comprehensive treatment of this very vital legal matter, in which he also very rightly stressed the importance of avoiding selectivity, which would unquestionably undermine any efforts to ensure that a system of accountability is put in place. That is a problem the Council has yet to overcome.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Mladenov for the very honourable way he has been discharging his responsibilities. We realize how heavy that responsibility is.”
2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source
“Nevertheless, it is the parties that should show flexibility to engage in direct and meaningful negotiation to reach a final settlement on all issues. However, the international community - and particularly the Security Council - should discharge its responsibility in helping and encouraging the two sides to do so. It is also in that context that we support initiatives that have been under way to facilitate negotiation between the Israelis and the Palestinians with a View to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting resolution. The efforts of the Middle East Quartet, the Quarter's road map, the Arab Peace Initiative and the work of countries within and outside the Council are very much appreciated and should be encouraged to continue. I want to conclude by expressing profound appreciation to Mr.”
2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source
“The basic elements required for reliable and sustainable peace between the Palestinians and Israel are two, that is, dependable security for Israel, on the one hand, and the realization of the national aspiration of Palestinians, on the other. Any attempt to run away from this reality or to ignore it can lead only to the tension, violence and bloodletting we have been witnessing. Whether done openly and without qualms or in a less transparent manner and far from public gaze, the attempt to make the Palestinian quest for justice and fairness a footnote to other issues that the region has in abundance would no doubt lead to perpetual turmoil with unimaginable consequences for all. The writing is on the wall, and the trajectory is by no means unfathomable.”
2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source
“That is why preserving the possibility of reaching a two-State solution is absolutely critical and cannot be avoided. There is no other viable option. All arguments to the contrary are unrealistic and are not consistent with the firm commitment to seek a just and democratic resolution of the problem. That is why it is so critical that ways and means be found to limit the damage that would be caused and to try, no matter how difficult, to continue the peace process and save the two-State formula, which is a long- held position of the United Nations and the international community. But there is no denying the fact that the formula may soon become unviable - a situation from which no one would benefit, jeopardizing the aims of achieving greater security or promoting national aspirations.”
2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source
“We have expressed our position on this issue unequivocally, which is in line with the African Union position reiterated yesterday by Chairperson Moussa Faki. We believe the Jerusalem issue is a final-status issue that must be resolved through direct negotiations between the two parties on the basis of the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, while taking into account the legitimate concerns of both the Palestinian and Israeli sides. It is self-evident that, unless the peace process is advanced and the underlying problems are resolved peacefully, the current tragedy would only happen again and again, eventually reaching the point of no return. That is where we seem to be headed. The situation is that grave. Much greater violence is becoming increasingly imminent, as a natural consequence of the current circumstances.”
2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. We have been following the escalation of Violence in the occupied Palestinian territory and the high number of Palestinians killed and injured in the Gaza protests. Let me join others in expressing our deepest sorrow and sympathy for the loss of lives. We wish the injured a speedy recovery. I would like to echo what the Secretary-General said yesterday through his spokesperson: "Israel security forces must exercise maximum restraint in the use of live fire. Hamas and the leaders of the demonstrations have a responsibility to prevent all Violent actions and provocations." We are also holding this meeting against the backdrop of ongoing discontent from Palestinians and the region over the latest development surrounding the issue of the city of Jerusalem.”
2018-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8256 (2018) · source
“It is our hope that UNMIK will continue to promote political dialogue, strengthen community reconciliation and ensure security and stability in Kosovo and the region. We also recognize the significant role of the European Union on matters concerning Kosovo, and we commend the European Union Rule of Law Mission and the Kosovo Force for its valuable contribution in Kosovo in the areas of the rule of law and security. In conclusion, I would like to state that security and stability in Kosovo and the region will ultimately be ensured when there is political will and resolve on the part of both parties. In that respect, we once again encourage both parties to remain committed to dialogue and negotiation with the view to finding a mutually acceptable solution.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“It is our hope that leaders in both Belgrade and Pristina will continue to engage in dialogue in good faith and maintain a positive and constructive spirit with a view to addressing outstanding issues and disagreements through peaceful means. That requires that both sides refrain from actions and statements that could cause ethnic discord, and exert efforts to create an atmosphere of trust and confidence conducive for dialogue. Ethiopia fully supports the work that UNMIK has been undertaking in discharging its mandates in line with resolution 1244 (1999). Its engagement and support to promote inter-community reconciliation and confidence-building measures in the reporting period is commendable. Recent developments have indeed made it imperative that UNMIK continue to discharge its responsibilities.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the resumption of the EU-facilitated dialogue and call on Belgrade and Pristina to continue demonstrating good faith and positive commitment to the dialogue with a view to normalizing relations. The ongoing efforts being made to operationalize an integrated Kosovo judiciary are a welcome step. However, we are concerned with the slow progress on the establishment of the association/community of Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo. We therefore encourage the implementation of all existing agreements, in accordance with the Brussels Agreement. We are deeply concerned by the heightened tension and deteriorating relations following the unfortunate incident of 26 March. The concerns expressed by the Special Representative are indeed fully justified.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“We would like to reaffirm our support for a responsible handling by the two parties of the challenge they face and for the peaceful and amicable resolution of all outstanding issues between Belgrade and Pristina in accordance with the Brussels Agreement so that there may be reliable and sustainable peace between the two parties, which can happen only when there is justice for all and rights are respected. We welcome the ongoing efforts made by the European Union (EU) in facilitating the dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, as well as its efforts to advance peace and stability in the region. In that regard, we are encouraged by the high- level engagements by the European Union during the reporting period, including the high-level visits to Belgrade and Pristina in the months of February and March.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Ambassador Zahir Tanin, for his comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in Kosovo. I welcome the presence of Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affaris His Excellency Ivica Dacie and thank him for his remarks. I also thank Ambassador Vlora Citaku for her statement. We took note of what Ambassador Tanin said at the very outset of his statement regarding how much the quality of dialogue between the two parties has deteriorated. Our position on the issue at hand has always been consistent and clear.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“But in the light of the seriousness of the matter, it is imperative that they be addressed as promptly as possible. Otherwise, the commitment to the protection of civilians will remain mere words repeated ad nauseam, with little meaning in the real world, where so many need protection in practice, not theory. Before concluding, I would like to express my appreciation to the Force Commanders for their briefings and for their work to contribute to peace and stability in Africa. We are grateful for what they and the troops under their command are doing by way of discharging their responsibilities. I look forward to hearing their comments.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“In that regard, it would be useful to hear the opinions of the Force Commanders of how peacekeepers should overcome the challenges posed by terrorism. From our perspective, on the basis of the principles of complementarity and division of labour, the United Nations should be ready to share the burden with AU- led peace support operations, among others, through the provision of a financial and logistical package. In that connection, the relevant recommendations made in the HIPPO report are a step in the right direction. It is absolutely necessary that they be translated into concrete action. We know that the points I have raised are easier said than done. We have no illusions that the strategic and operational challenges will be easily overcome.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“For instance, the African Union (AU) and its regional mechanisms have shown greater commitment and readiness to deploy forces in asymmetrical environments. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is a case in point. Hardly any other mission exemplifies the need for greater partnership than AMISOM. - a Mission that is operating in one ofthe most hostile environments - and let us not overlook the real meaning of what the Mission does on behalf of the international community. AMISOM. peacekeepers are facing asymmetrical attacks almost daily, and yet they are underfunded and in a dire logistical predicament. Maybe that applies to other missions as well. Of course, AMISOM. is not a United Nations peacekeeping force, but the experience it has had is germane to our discussion here, particularly with respect to counter-terrorism activities.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“We need to ensure that peacekeepers have adequate equipment, including force enablers and multipliers to be able to counter hostilities and fulfil their mandate effectively in an asymmetrical environment. That has already been mentioned by the Force Commanders, and emphasized in particular by the MINUSMA Force Commander. Peacekeepers must also receive adequate training and acquire the necessary skills to operate in volatile security situations. Fourthly, although the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO) (see S/2015/446) recommended that United Nations peacekeepers should not undertake counter-terrorism operations, it did not rule out such a possibility by capable regional forces and/or ad hoc coalitions authorized by the Security Council.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“In our view, peacekeepers should have a robust mandate with a clear concept of operations and rules of engagement based on a thorough situational analysis, threat assessment and planning. That will allow them to have a robust posture in defending themselves and protecting civilians in the face of mortal danger. However, having a clear mandate, concept of operations and rules of engagement is not enough. Therefore, the third point is that peacekeepers need to have the necessary capability that is credible enough to deter spoilers who threaten the mission's mandate and civilians, as well as the peacekeepers themselves. Being adequately equipped also has a deterrence value that is rarely taken into account. We would welcome comments from the Force Commanders on this point.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“My first suggestion has to do with what has been reiterated by many on numerous occasions, that is, the need for pragmatic and flexible interpretation of the basic principles of United Nations peacekeeping. The traditional peacekeeping versus peace enforcement debate should, at a minimum, be looked at in a more nuanced manner. Peacekeepers cannot, and should not, remain indifferent in the face of significant threats to themselves or to innocent civilians, whom they are supposed to protect. The Force Commander of MINUSMA referred to the robust use of force. How much flexibility do United Nations peacekeeping principles allow for resorting to the robust use of force?”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations review has certainly made important recommendations, and their timely implementation will certainly go a long way in making United Nations peace operations fit for purpose. That, at least, is our view of the matter. Devising the right political strategies and operational approach has also never been at critical as it is today. In that regard, I would like to suggest the following suggestions, and will be pleased to hear the comments of the Force Commanders. I subscribe to the view expressed by the representative of the United Kingdom on the need to be frank in this exchange of views.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“Targeted attacks against peacekeepers and innocent civilians are not only on the rise, but they have increasingly continued to become the norm rather than the exception. This point has already been highlighted by my colleagues, but it needs to be repeated because of the magnitude of the challenge we are facing. The recent attacks that led to the deaths of peacekeepers in Mali, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are a clear indication that such threats are growing in scale, frequency and complexity. It is therefore imperative that peacekeeping missions undertake reforms and adapt to the changing security dynamics.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and all the Force Commanders for their respective briefings on the main challenges in today's peacekeeping operations. I wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the brave men and women who are serving in different peacekeeping missions around the world. I want to focus on the unprecedented challenges peacekeeping missions are facing today, as the Force Commanders of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur have already explained to us. Peacekeepers are increasingly being deployed to protect civilians and support complex political processes amid ongoing fighting and high-risk situations characterized by asymmetrical threats.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“That is why we supported the call for the intensification and acceleration of international and regional efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive, lasting and just solution. Indeed, the resumption of negotiations requires the full support of all partners, and all should play their part in order for any meaningful progress to be achieved. In that context, it is incumbent upon the Council to discharge its responsibilities and support such efforts for the sake of peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians and peace in the broader Middle Eastern region. No doubt, at the end of the day, the responsibility for making progress toward lasting peace and mutual accommodation, based on justice and fair play, falls on the two parties.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“Such actions not only increase frustration and mistrust, but are also undermining the very viability of the two-State solution. The removal of those long-standing obstacles is imperative in order to create the necessary conditions for progress in negotiations between the two parties aimed at achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting solution on the basis of mutual trust and a spirit of compromise, a solution that ensures Israel's security and Palestine's aspirations for statehood. That is what the situation calls for, and it is also in the best interest of the two parties, as well as that of the international community as a whole. The latest tragedy in Gaza makes it obvious that the demand for justice will never disappear as long as there are objective facts on the ground that call for it.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“As much as we support the right of Israel to exist in peace and security, we also support the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the right of Palestine to exist as a free and independent State. Accordingly, Ethiopia fully supports the goal of two States living side by side in peace and security as the only viable option for resolving the Israeli- Palestinian dispute. We believe that that is not only in the best interest of both Israel and Palestine, but it will also significantly advance peace and security in the Middle East region. However, it seems to us self-evident that, lately, moves have been made and actions have been taken that might not contribute to making progress toward resolving the outstanding issues on the basis of the two-State formula.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“In addition, we should consider the need to enable the Palestinian Authority to exercise full control over Gaza based on the Cairo agreement. We believe that progress on that issue will not only improve the economic and humanitarian situation, but will also advance Palestinian unity, which hopefully could provide impetus for the peace process. Although the signing of the agreement was very welcome, not much progress has been made in terms of its implementation, and that, coupled with the restrictions on access, continues to exacerbate the humanitarian situation. Ethiopia's position on the Israeli-Palestinian dispute has always been unambiguous and very transparent.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“The recent situation in Gaza is a source of great concern, and, unless efforts are made to de-escalate the situation, it is bound to further complicate the peace and security situation in the region. One would, of course, have to be heartless not to be affected by the loss of lives. There is a great need to do everything necessary politically to prevent the situation in Gaza from getting out of hand. We must take the Special Envoy's words seriously. He said earlier with a heavy heart that Gaza is ready to explode, words that should indeed be heeded. We are, of course, deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and every possible effort must be made to facilitate critical humanitarian solutions and revitalize Gaza's economy.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“In fact, in many ways, the whole complex set of issues surrounding Syria - while the country and its people are being devastated - often appears bigger than Syria alone. Whether it is the Syrian or the Yemeni crisis, there are no political solutions in sight, and those situations remain a source of despair for ordinary people. The humanitarian situation in the region is appalling, and the need for international support is enormous. The use of chemical weapons - even if we have yet to decisively attribute responsibility and therefore establish accountability - is becoming a serious challenge undermining international norms. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has been overshadowed by other crisis situations in the region, is now once again drawing international attention, as it should.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“I would like to express our appreciation to Special Coordinator Mladenov for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, which was, as always, very helpful. We appreciate how difficult it is for Mr. Mladenov to discharge his responsibilities in the mission that he has been called on to carry out, but he has continued to pass the test in terms of the integrity with which he fulfils his obligations. We pay tribute to him for his efforts. The peace and security situation in the Middle East is getting more complicated by the day. Even though the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has been defeated and lost much of its territory, fighting still continues unabated in Syria.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“Finally, we believe there is a need for a change of mindset, without which no amount of structural adjustments and innovations can help us achieve the ultimate objective of making peace and security sustainable and avert what otherwise could be a calamity of immeasurable consequences. That should not be considered as too difficult or complex to achieve, for a good start can be made by summoning our earlier commitment to multilateralism, without which the creation of the United Nations would have been inconceivable, and reining in the short-sighted and undisciplined pursuit of national interest, in which the rationale for the United Nations is anchored and which the Second World War made a lesson to be ignored only at our peril. This, no doubt, is a period when much wisdom is needed in relations among States. The meeting rose at 5.25 pm.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“Ultimately, sustaining peace is of course a national endeavour, and the national ownership and inclusivity of all stakeholders, including the Government, the private sector and civil society, is key to achieving the objective of sustaining peace. What is really required of the United Nations and international partners is to help build national and local capacities for sustaining peace. That has to be very well explained and understood by all so as to avoid any misunderstanding. Building the necessary confidence among Member States is absolutely important to facilitate the implementation and operationalization of this new approach to peacebuilding and sustaining peace.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“For instance, the African Union's peacebuilding efforts in Africa in line with the implementation of the AU post-conflict reconstruction and development policy framework, as well as the African Solidarity Initiative, certainly complements the work of the PBC. We hope the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security will be instrumental in further strengthening the cooperation between the United Nations and the AU in peacebuilding and sustaining peace in Africa. We also welcome the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the PBC and the Economic Community of West African States, which provides a framework for cooperation and partnership in peacebuilding.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“We are also encouraged to note that the Secretary-General has underscored in his reform proposal the hinge role of the Peacebuilding Support Office in linking the peace and security pillar with development and humanitarian efforts. We believe that the United Nations cannot address the myriad international security challenges alone. In order to achieve the end goal of sustaining peace, there is a need to enhance partnerships with various stakeholders, including with regional and subregional organizations, international financial institutions, national Governments and various civil society and private organizations across the whole spectrum of conflict cycles, including prevention, peacekeeping and special political missions, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“However, we have to realize that we cannot achieve that without fully utilizing the potential role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), particularly its convening, bridging and advisory roles with principal and relevant organs of the United Nations. We therefore need to scale up the PBC's contribution along that line, and continuous focus and engagement are needed to ensure that the Commission continues to promote an integrated, strategic and coherent approach. In that regard, we are encouraged to note the recent comprehensive advice of the PBC to the Security Council on a number of regional and country- specific issues.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“That is why we welcome the latest report of the Secretary-General on the review of the peacebuilding architecture and his recommendations contained therein. It has been emphasized time and again that peace and security, development and human rights are inextricably linked, and therefore closer collaboration among various United Nations organs and other stakeholders is required for building peaceful and inclusive societies. As rightly stressed in the latest report, addressing institutional fragmentation and ensuring policy and operational coherence across the entire United Nations system is also essential to ensure that conflict prevention and sustaining peace are placed at the heart of the Organization's work and activities.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“That is very critical, in our View, as it provides the necessary framework to coordinate a coherent response in addressing root causes and violence across various stages of conflict. We believe that the reform outcome will allow the United Nations to develop an integrated capability to comprehensively tackle contemporary security challenges, including, among other ways, by reducing duplicative structures and overlapping mandates; ensuring greater transparency and accountability; and improved planning and budgetary process. We feel that this would ultimately strengthen the Organization's ability to deliver effective and efficient operational support in the field, including in complex security terrains where peacekeeping and special political missions are deployed.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“Nevertheless, we are encouraged by the ongoing reform process that the Secretary-General is undertaking to make the Organization fit for purpose in responding to current security challenges. In view of the enormous peace and security challengeswe face today, prioritizing conflictprevention is not really an option. The concept of sustaining peace is also perfectly aligned with that important priority, and it has certainly brought about a new paradigm shift in the manner in which we should deal with peace and security issues. It is hence encouraging to note that the proposed reform of the United Nations peace and security pillar has prioritized prevention and sustaining peace as its overarching goal.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“The timing of this high-level meeting could not be any more appropriate in the light of the unprecedented challenges facing the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. All indications are that we are passing through a period characterized by increasing geopolitical tensions. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is now becoming a major threat. Terrorism and violent extremism also remain a grave danger to international peace and security. Cybercrime and the possibility of the disruption of critical infrastructure are becoming an almost realized nightmare. The spread of small arms and light weapons and the increasing activities of transnational organized criminals continue to foment instability around the world. The impact of that on Africa is cause for great concern.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“We are indeed very pleased to see Commissioner Chergui among us, and his presence here today signifies the need to forge necessary partnerships with regional organizations in addressing the challenges of sustaining peace. We draw satisfaction from the fact that cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) is currently at the highest level that it has ever been. Commissioner Chergui rightfully paid tribute to the Secretary-General for the role that he has been playing in strengthening that partnership between the United Nations and the AU. We, of course, look forward in the same spirit to further strengthening cooperation between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Peruvian presidency for organizing this important high-level briefing. We are pleased to see you, Mr. Minister, presiding over this meeting. I would like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2018/43) two years after the twin resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council (General Assembly resolution 70/262 and resolution 2282 (2016)) on the review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture were adopted. We thank him for his presentation of the report, which outlines how he intends to implement the new approach to sustaining peace. We also thank the State Secretary for Regional Affairs and Multilateral Global Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania, as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“We hope that Colombians will continue to rally behind the Peace Agreement and support the sustainable implementation of the accord. The successful holding of the presidential elections in Colombia, whose first round is scheduled for 27 May, will be vital to ensure continued progress.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source
“We commend Special Representative Arnault, as well as United Nations personnel in Colombia, on all their efforts in support of the peace agreement. We also reiterate our appreciation to countries of the region and other international partners that continue to closely support and accompany the implementation of the peace agreement. Lastly, we take this opportunity to reaffirm our continued support for the full implementation of the Colombian Peace Agreement and stand in solidarity with the people and Government of Colombia in their exemplary efforts to transition to sustainable peace. In conclusion, I would like to stress the fact that the continued success of the process is critical not only to the people of Colombia but to the entire world.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source
“We raise those matters because we care about the process. As I said earlier, we draw great inspiration from events in Colombia. While we commend the continued political will being demonstrated by the Government with regard to legal guarantees, more must be done to accelerate the full implementation of the amnesty law and resolve all other outstanding issues. With regard to the negotiations between the Colombian Government and the Eje'rcito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN), we recall the Council's condemnation in January of renewed attacks by the ELN. We are encouraged by reports that the two parties have now resumed the fifth round of negotiations to broker an improved ceasefire agreement. We urge the parties to engage in constructive discussions in good faith in order to reach a new ceasefire and a permanent peace agreement.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8238 (2018) · source