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first: 2011-03-10
most recent: 2018-07-30
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“Multilateral agreements, such as the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons continue to contribute immensely to the prevention and elimination of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including into the hands ofnon-State actors and terrorist groups. Nonetheless, much remains to be done to ensure the universal accession to and the full implementation of such agreements. Regional nuclear- weapon-free zones, such as the African Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone, also remain central to the global and regional non-proliferation regimes in the creation of a world free of nuclear weapons.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“It is absolutely important that all sides start to take small but meaningful steps to build the necessary trust and confidence that could help pave the way for the resumption of dialogue and negotiation towards finding a comprehensive and lasting solution to the issue surrounding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. We must take serious note of the proposal by the President on this matter. That brings me to my third point on the broader threat to international peace and security and to humankind posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including by non-State actors.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“At this stage, it is important to create an atmosphere conducive to the holding of such dialogue. We hope that the Winter Olympic Games will be instrumental in promoting that kind of atmosphere and in building confidence. We welcome the decision of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to send its delegation to the Winter Olympic Games, and we also appreciate the Secretary-General's decision to attend the opening ceremony of the Games. On the other hand, we are under no illusion that resolving the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will be easy.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“It is increasingly apparent that there is no other option but a peaceful and diplomatic path to resolving the crisis in the Korean peninsula. It is for that reason that priority should be given to easing heightened tensions and avoiding the risk of miscalculation. In that regard, we welcome the recent high-level intra-Korean talks and the agreement reached to ease military tensions, hold military-to- military talks and reopen the inter-Korean military hotline, which we hope will help to reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula. We also welcome the agreement reached between the United States and the Republic of Korea to postpone theirjoint military exercises. Undeniably, such developments are encouraging and should facilitate the resumption of serious dialogue.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We believe, as the Secretary-General stated, that issues not directly related to the JCPOA should be addressed without prejudice to the provisions of the Agreement and its accomplishments. We therefore hope that the participating countries will continue to uphold their commitment to that important deal, which has enormous significance to international peace and security within the international non-proliferation regime. We believe that it is essential to adopt confidence-building measures in order to build trust among the participating States, and we hope that the President will take steps in that direction. Based on the lessons learned from the Iranian nuclear deal, it is important to explore ways and means of addressing the serious threat posed by the nuclear and ballistic missile programme of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We believe that the issues raised in the concept note (S/2018/4, annex) in terms of prevention and confidence-building measures are very timely and relevant. Let me stress that we deeply appreciate the proposals made by the President of Kazkahstan in that regard. In our View, it is important to comprehensively address risks of proliferation through political and diplomatic means aimed at finding a negotiated solution. For example, we believe that the manner in which the States participating in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) managed to address the Iranian nuclear issue is a significant achievement for multilateralism. Of course, we recognize that much more needs to be done to resolve misunderstandings and to prevent any possible obstacles to the full implementation of the JCPOA.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We all know the unimaginable potential danger that humankind would face should the non-proliferation regime be further weakened. That is why a world free of nuclear weapons is an important objective, which we in Ethiopia fully support and subscribe to, as do many States Members of the United Nations. We are also party to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, the Pelindaba Treaty. Moreover, we recognize the challenge that the world faces today with regard to the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the fact that the international norm set by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is being seriously tested. The question before us today, therefore, is what can be done to respond to the current challenges and to preserve that important international norm.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We express our appreciation to the Kazakh presidency for organzing this high-level briefing on a very important issue, which has been at the top of the Security Council agenda for the past year. We were very pleased to see the President of Kazakhstan presiding over this meeting as the leader of a country that decided not to have nuclear weapons on its territory. He made a wise decision in that regard, and we appreciate his vision and wisdom on that important issue. We are always appreciative of the Secretary- General for his briefings. We are also very pleased to see the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan presiding over the meeting at this point. Since the end of the Cold War, the threat posed by the proliferation of nuclear weapons has never been as deeply worrying as it is today.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We commend the role of UNOWAS and its continued efforts, in cooperation and partnership with all of those important stakeholders, in fulfilling its mandate. Finally, we look forward to constructively engaging in the discussion on the draft presidential statement to be proposed by cote d'Ivoire, which has assumrf the penholdership of this dossier from Senegal.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“In this context, we believe that accelerating the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel is key to addressing that challenge. Although the humanitarian response was further scaled up in 2017, the humanitarian challenge remains enormous; hence the need for enhanced and sustained engagement and support on the part of the international community. The continued cooperation and partnership of the Governments of the region, the United Nations, the African Union, ECOWAS, the G-5 Sahel, the Mano River Union, the Gulf of Guinea Commission and the Lake Chad Basin Commission, as well as others, remain indispensable in tackling the multiple and complex challenges faced by countries of the region and promoting peace and stability.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“We could not agree more with the Secretary-General on the need to complement the security and military response - whether in the Sahel or the Lake Chad basin regions - with development interventions and on the need to address the root causes of conflict to prevent tensions and violence, to tackle poverty and exclusion, to strengthen the resilience of institutions and communities and to build peaceful and inclusive societies. There is no doubt that widespread food insecurity, forced displacement, climate change, chronic vulnerability and susceptibility to epidemics continue to affect people across the wider region, as we witnessed first hand during our visit to both the Sahel and the Lake Chad basin region last year.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“The circumstances surrounding those events will have to be looked at seriously with a View to addressing factors that might have given rise to them. The contribution of Chad cannot be taken lightly. There is no doubt that its absence will have implications. On the other hand, the Security Council's Visit to the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) region in October; the adoption of resolution 2359 (2017) and resolution 2391 (2017) on the G-5 Sahel Joint Force; and the high-level meeting held in Paris to mobilize support for the Force are encouraging developments.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“Turning to the security dynamics of the wider region, it is clear that it continues to face multiple and complex security challenges, including the threats of terrorism and violent extremism, drug trafficking and other transnational organized crime. All of these have been elucidated by Mr. Chambas. The visit by the African Union Peace and Security Council to the Lake Chad basin in July and the holding of the first regional stabilization conference for the Lake Chad basin region in November last year were indeed important developments. However, we express our concern over the withdrawal of Chadian troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force in the Niger and its impact on the Force's response effort, as mentioned in the Secretary- General's report.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“Not only are these institutions not built in a day, but they also need to be underpinned by progress in the economic and social sectors in order to address the needs of society. In contrast to this, the political tension in Togo in relation to the amendment of the country's Constitution is a cause for concern. We support the efforts ofregional leaders in trying to assist national stakeholders in arriving at a peaceful resolution to the political crisis. Here it is critical that care is taken so that the relative peace the country has had is not taken for granted. That is why all sectors of society have the responsibility to contribute to ensure that change is achieved peacefully and without allowing a slide to the unknown.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“As I have concluded my introductory remarks, I would now like to make a few observations focusing on some of the most important political, security and humanitarian issues highlighted in the Secretary- General's report (S/2017/1104). With regard to political and governance trends, we welcome the holding of peaceful presidential and legislative elections in Liberia, marking an important milestone in the country's effort to build sustainable democracy. As we celebrate that event and achievement, however, we cannot - as was stressed by the representative of cote d'Ivoire a while ago - be oblivious of the great need the country has for the effective cooperation and support of the international community to ensure the sustainability of its democratic institutions.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“We support the continued role ofthe Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his good offices in efforts aimed at sustaining peace in the region, in collaboration with regional and international partners, through the promotion of inclusive national political dialogue, constitutional and democratic reforms, and transparent and peaceful electoral processes. In such efforts, we must always keep in mind that the collaboration among the United Nations, the African Union and subregional organizations like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is critical, as was amply demonstrated when it ensured a peaceful and safe transition in Gambia, in which Special Representative of the Secretary-General Chambas played a key role.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“We are very pleased to see Special Representative of the Secretary-General Chambas and we want to thank him for his comprehensive briefing on the situation on the situation in West Africa, the Sahel region and the Lake Chad basin, as well as the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) over the past six months. We very much appreciate the great contribution that Mr. Chambas has been making in discharging his very heavy responsibility with regard to these key regions of Africa. Sweden, the Netherlands and others have recognized the contribution of Mr. Chambas, and we share their View. We take note of the overall developments and trends in these regions, as well as the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“That will no doubt greatly facilitate UNAMID's anticipated traditional peacekeeping role in the Jebel Marra area. Lastly, we support the outcome of the assessment and recommendations made by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary- General regarding the way forward. We look forward to the conduct of the joint review by the African Union and the United Nations, in close consultation with the Government, before the renewal of UNAMID's mandate in June.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“The Sudan obviously need support for this, including considering the fact that it has also been contributing to peace and stability in the region, as can be seen from President Salva Kiir's visit to the Sudan on 1 and 2 November and President Al-Bashir's visits to Uganda on 13 and 14 October and Chad on 1 and 2 December. In that context, we support the efforts of UNAMID and the United Nations country team to develop a joint fund-raising strategy for implementing the Integrated Strategic Framework for Darfur for the period from 2017 to 2019. The international community should also provide all necessary support to the peacebuilding efforts in Darfur. We appreciate the fact that the Government has allocated land for a temporary operating base for the Jebel Marra task force in G010.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“We believe that the situation in Darfur is conducive to proceeding to phase 2. This time, a great deal of emphasis should be placed on peacebuilding efforts, and that is the universal request being made to the assessment team - for development projects to support peace in Darfur. That will require enhancing the financial and human resources of the United Nations country team. It will also be very important not to overlook the humanitarian challenges in the region. The report shows that the number of refugees entering Darfur from South Sudan now totals 192,826, with 89,000 of those having arrived in 2017 alone.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“We are encouraged by the Government's expressed commitment to the Doha Document's implementation and the recent action that has been taken in that direction. It must be understood that the Government is making these efforts in spite of the difficult regional security dynamics and the hostile actions of other external actors, aimed at fomenting more trouble in the Sudan and the region by supporting some of the armed opposition groups, as is highlighted in the report of the Panel of Experts (S/2017/ll25). We are also pleased to note the successful completion of phase 1 of the drawdown and reconfiguration of UNAMID, and the Government's commendable cooperation in that regard. Furthermore, we are pleased that no serious adverse impact has been noted following the closure of team sites as part of the reconfiguration process.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General indicates, and as Under-Secretary-General Lacroix just stressed, whatever rebel activities there may be are limited to pockets of Jebel Marra and have descended to involvement in acts of banditry. That is why we are reiterating our call to the Council to put pressure on the rebel groups to participate meaningfully in the peace process or face the consequences. We are also concerned about the slow progress of the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. As the Secretary-General has said, the Doha Document represents a comprehensive framework for a political solution, and we urge all armed groups to lay down their weapons and join it without delay.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“However, the Government has limited capacity to fully address that enormous challenge and therefore needs the support of the international community. Of course, we are disappointed that progress towards achieving a negotiated political settlement has remained difficult so far. As the Panel of Experts on the Sudan established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) explained in its final report (see S/2017/1125), the core problem is the unrealistic expectations of the rebel groups. It is difficult to assume that the rebel groups are ready to engage with the Government in good faith or, indeed, to consider the interests of the people a priority. What their acts show is that they have been involved in criminal activities, including in Libya and South Sudan.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“It is also encouraging to note that the collection process has been without incident in the internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps and that an agreement has been reached to establish a trilateral committee, with the participation of UNAMID, the Government and representatives of IDPs, to conduct the collection of weapons in Kalma camp. It is our hope that the weapons campaign will contribute to further reducing the level of armed violence and to improving the conditions necessary for the return of IDPs to their original homes. Although we are pleased that no new displacements occurred in the reporting period, the high number of IDPs remains one of the greatest challenges to the 10 months of sustainable peace in Darfur.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“Humanitarian access has continued to improve in Darfur and the operating environment for the movement of humanitarian personnel across Darfur has been reliable and open since December 2016. We are particularly pleased to learn that the weapons- collection campaign launched by the Government is helping to consolidate the prevailing relative peace and stability in Darfur, including its contribution to the significant decrease in intercommunal conflicts, especially given the valid concerns raised during the launch of the campaign.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his briefing, which, as usual, has been very useful. We also thank the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General for their assessment report (S/2018/12) on phase one of the reconfiguration of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). We are very encouraged that the security situation in Darfur continues to show marked progress and that the Government is consolidating State authority across Darfur. We commend the Government for extending the unilateral ceasefire and for the fact that there has been no fighting with one of the rebel groups since around the beginning of 2015 and with a second rebel group since the beginning of2016.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“I want to conclude by taking this opportunity to express profound appreciation to Matthew for his friendship and for the notable contribution he has made to the work of the Council. As everybody knows, with Matthew one can always be sure about the position he takes, and therefore one can always count on him, as we have. I am personally indebted to him for all of that. I wish him success as he assumes a responsibility back home that is in no way less important than the responsibility he has had as the representative of his country on the Council. He will be missed very much, andI share the sentiment expressed by the representative of the United States in that regard.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Finally, we take this opportunity to reaffirm our support for the full implementation of the Colombian Peace Agreement and continue to stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of Colombia in their efforts to transition to a sustainable peace. I want to stress how critical the success of this process is, not only for the people of Colombia but for us all, particularly for those of us in parts of the world where we have the major challenge of keeping the guns silent. Colombia should continue to serve as an example. For that to happen, it is important that nothing happen to dim the hopes that have been engendered, which we had the opportunity to witness during the Security Council mission last May.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“The Council should continue to provide all of the necessary support, and we remain fully committed to supporting the Colombian parties in the implementation of their Agreement. On the ceasefire agreement between the Colombian Government and the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (National Liberation Army) ,we can only hope that things will improve for the better despite the latest setback. We know how strongly the Government is committed in this regard. We express our appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault and to United Nations personnel in Colombia for all their efforts in support of the Peace Agreement. We also reiterate our appreciation to the countries of the region and other international partners that continue to closely support and accompany the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“The Constitutional Court's endorsement of the Comprehensive System for Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition, on 14 November, as well as FARC's registration as a legal political party and its announcement that it would participate in the 2018 presidential and congressional elections, are very significant. While we commend the continued political will being demonstrated by the Government and FARC, we understand that more needs to be done in order to accelerate the implementation of the Agreement and sustain the gains made in the first phase of the peace process. We note that the parties are committed to addressing this challenge, and they can only be encouraged to stay the course.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“However, we are conscious of the fact that there are sensitive issues that need to be handled carefully, including the reintegration of Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC) combatants into civilian life; the implementation of personal and collective security and protection measures in the absence, or with an inadequate presence, of State institutions in places left by FARC combatants; and other issues highlighted in the report ofthe Secretary-General that might potentially create political complications. We take note of the approval of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, the backbone of the Peace Agreement, on 30 November. We are convinced that the approval of the Agreement alleviates the concerns of former combatants and facilitates their reintegration into society.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We have always known that the road ahead would be difficult and complex, and that it would not be a cakewalk. We certainly welcome the positive progress made over the past year, including the laying down of arms, which was successfully completed just a few months ago and represented a significant milestone in the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Let me join others in expressing our thanks to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault for his briefing on the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (S/2017/lll7). I am pleased to welcome the Vice-President of a country that is, despite the well-known challenges, on the cusp ofmaking history in peacemaking. We wish him success; we need that success as an example. Colombia has indeed been the good news in the Council, and we all have been applauding the remarkable achievement made by the country in turning the page on a long- standing conflict. As we have come to understand, and as stressed by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, there are formidable challenges in terms of implementation that require patience and perseverance to achieve sustainable peace.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate, lest I sound self- righteous, why as a country we attach great importance to these principles: we do so because of what befell us as the only country to be abandoned by the League of Nations when those principles were blatantly abused to our detriment.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Iran also has a great responsibility in this regard, as do others, including ourselves in our own region. While we do not want to sound self-righteous, we seriously believe that everything should be done to ensure that Iran contributes to regional peace and stability. That is very critical for the developing world and Africa, where there is great hope for the right global context to realize the 2030 Agenda and the promise made in 2015 to eradicate extreme poverty. Peace on the Korean peninsula would contribute to thiat as would peace in the Middle East - to which Iran should, and could, contribute. No doubt the concerns that people may have in this regard need to be addressed as frankly as possible, while noting that, at all times, adherence to the principles of international law governing relations among States is imperative.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“What we have doubts about is whether the Security Council is the proper forum for such discussion. The debate on this matter has yet to be settled. What we find a little troubling is that this may not enhance the possibility of achieving unity in the Council at a time when such unity is so critical. We do not say this without meaning it: we attach great importance to the issue. We are undoubtedly at a very difficult and complex period in world history, when there are so many issues that call for greater cooperation among nations, particularly among members of the Council. The Middle East is an area where there is a great need to take advantage of whatever opportunities we have for diplomacy to work. All countries have a responsibility to contribute to the realization of this objective.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“At the outset, I wish to say how pleased I am to see you, Sir, assume the responsibility of the Security Council presidency. I know we can count on your wisdom. I should also like to welcome the new members of the Council and to assure them of our readiness to work with them closely, as we did with those colleagues who just left us upon completion of their terms. We applaud the contributions they made. I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Taye-Brook Zerihoun for his very factual briefing on the matter before us today. We have also taken note of what the Secretary-General said in his statement released two days ago. I would like to refer, in all humility, to a few points in connection with the latest developments in Iran. First, we have no reason to contest the argument that raising human rights issues has no relevance here.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“We therefore take this opportunity to reaffirm Ethiopia's commitment to continue fulfilling its obligations in that regard. It is our hope that the unity within the Council will continue to be maintained. There is no other sane option.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“We are pleased that this has again been demonstrated today, with the adoption of resolution 2397 (2017), thereby sending an unmistakable message to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to immediately abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. The full and effective implementation of that and previous resolutions adopted by the Council on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea remains very critical to achieving the objective of curbing the advancement of the nuclear and ballistic missile-related programmes of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, while, at the same time, making it clear to the country that it has no other option but to return to the negotiating table.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“No doubt, the various additional new restrictive measures introduced by resolution 2397 (2017) will further tighten the sanctions regime on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is already one of the toughest regimes ever imposed by the Council. We appreciate the consensus achieved on the resolution, and we commend the United States and China on their efforts in that regard. We look forward to the resumption of the Six-Party Talks, which are prominently highlighted in the resolution we have just adopted. As we have stated time and again, the unity of the Council in handling the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is absolutely indispensable. Here too, there is no better option because it is a basis for avoiding the unthinkable. That is why the call for unity in the Council is not vacuous.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2397 (2017) in response to the ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 28 November, in Violation of relevant Security Council resolutions. As has been repeatedly stated here in the Council, only a peaceful and diplomatic path exists to resolving the crisis in the Korean peninsula because we all know that the other alternative is unthinkable. Therefore, the Security Council has no other option but to put greater pressure on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, acting under Article 41 of the Charter of the United Nations, to suspend all its nuclear and ballistic missile activities and return to the negotiating table.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, to go back to the essential issue of United Nations reform in the area of peace and security, I should stress that the most important task at hand is to avoid fragmentation within the United Nations system and to promote the synergy and complementarity of the three pillars of the United Nations, in order to ensure a continuum in its policies so that they are relevant and effective in addressing the challenges of our times. That is what the ongoing reform process should be all about. We very much hope that it will help to reorient the restructuring of the Organization towards that objective.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We believe that the Security Council is not best suited to discussing matters that fall under the Charter- mandated responsibilities of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Nor does it have the relevant expertise to make appropriate recommendations and decisions on issues related to social, economic and environmental matters. It should therefore deal only with issues that come directly under its mandate. Indeed, there are a great many critical issues in today's world that do not receive the attention they should from the Council. One clear example is respect for the principles of international law governing relations between States, since so many conflicts have resulted from a failure to respect them.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Considering the strong links between the security, development and human rights pillars of the United Nations, there is no question that ensuring an integrated, coherent and cross-pillar approach within the Organization is critical to addressing the factors driving conflicts. However, that should not necessarily mean that we should change the established mandates, functions and funding sources of the various United Nations entities. That is particularly relevant in the light of the clear division oflabour between the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, as stipulated in the Charter of the United Nations, and we note the assurances given by the Secretary-General in that regard.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We hope that the results of the reforms will enable the United Nations to develop an integrated capability for comprehensively tackling contemporary security challenges such as the Organization's fragmentation by minimizing overlapping structures and mandates, ensuring greater transparency and accountability and improving the planning and budgetary processes. We believe that this will ultimately strengthen the Organization's ability to deliver effective and efficient operational support in the field, including on complex security terrains where peacekeeping and special political missions are deployed.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“That cannot happen without comprehensive reform, which is why we support the ongoing reform process that the Secretary-General has embarked on to make the United Nations fit for purpose. The fact that the proposed reform of the United Nations peace and security pillar prioritizes prevention and sustaining peace as its overarching goals is very welcome. We believe that it will give the Organization the framework it needs to organize a more coordinated, coherent response to the root causes of violence and conflict in various States of conflict.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“What has emerged clearly from them is the importance of adopting a comprehensive, holistic approach to addressing the peace and security challenges of our time, not only by promoting greater coherence in the United Nations system, but also by strengthening key strategic partnerships with regional organizations to prevent, manage and resolve conflict and crisis situations in different parts of the world. The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union is a good example of that. We can hope that cooperation between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council can be strengthened far more. We understand, of course, that the relevant recommendations of the studies and reviews will have a meaningful impact only if they are translated into concrete action.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We all know that some of the challenges and threats to international peace and security that we face today are not only different from those that we have faced in the past, they have also become much more complex and difficult. The Secretary-General mentioned many of them in his statement today. That is why we cannot address these contemporary challenges with old ways of thinking and tools designed for different challenges and threats at a different time. There is a need for new ways of thinking and innovative tools to respond to emerging challenges to international peace and security. There can be no doubt that these challenges require States to strengthen their cooperation with one another more than ever before. The various recent studies and reviews have made valuable recommendations in that regard.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“1 would like to thank the Japanese presidency for organizing this important open debate on addressing complex contemporary challenges to international peace and security. We should also commend you, Mr. President, for the very useful concept note you have made available to help us frame the debate (S/2017/1016, annex). The note points to the need to focus not only on the root causes of conflict, but also on the drivers of those conflicts, despite the fact that it is often difficult to pinpoint how climate change, for example, represents a root cause or driver of conflict. All the same, Ijust wanted to underscore how useful we found the concept note.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“As we stated during the meeting under the format of resolution 2231 (2015), we will await the outcome of the independent investigation on reports of ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis, as well as information received by the Secretariat in relation to the use of unmanned surface vessels allegedly used against the Saudi-led coalition. Finally, while expressing appreciation to all dedicated efforts by Facilitator Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi and his team during the past year, we hope the incoming Facilitator will further strengthen his engagement with, and outreach to, Member States in order to address issues raised in the report of the Secretary-General in relation to the general lack of understanding of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source