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Almunayekh

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first: 2017-10-27
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“Perhaps among the most important repercussions of the Syrian crisis is the fate ofthe refugees and internally displaced persons. Their hope must be restored for a safe and normal life, reunification with their families, and a safe, voluntary and dignified return to their homes, in accordance with international norms and without regard for political considerations or the narrow interests of any party on the crisis. Measures, such as arbitrary detentions and the expropriation of property, are in contradiction of all efforts aimed at ensuring the safe return for refugees. We also reject any attempt to undertake demographic changes in Syria. In conclusion, we reaffirm that there is no military solution to the crisis in Syria. A solution can be attained through international concerted efforts to implement resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“We take note of the recent release of a number of prisoners, but we need to see more progress on this issue. We urge the parties to the conflict to cooperate with the Special Envoy and his Office to achieve further progress in that regard. The Syrian crisis has seen many violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Those responsible must be held accountable. Lasting and comprehensive peace cannot be achieved without justice or with impunity for those who committed crimes against humanity. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“It has been more than a year since the Sochi agreement was concluded regarding the establishment of a constitutional committee. To date, the work of such a committee has yet to begin. In that context, we reiterate our call for the committee to be balanced, credible and inclusive of all sectors of Syrian society and to devise its working methods. On 15 February, the Special Envoy expressed in Geneva his hope that the Committee would meet as soon as possible, also in Geneva, to begin serious discussions, which would signal the long-awaited launch of the political process. Furthermore, like any other political process, confidence-building measures among the parties are important; the most prominent of these is the release of detainees and prisoners.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“The Security Council and the international community must renew their commitment to the political process, as outlined in resolution 2254 (2015), which established the steps of a political transition process consisting of many stages, including the drafting of a constitution and the holding of free and fair elections, in accordance with the Constitution and under the supervision of the United Nations. Those elections would be held according to the highest international norms of transparency and accountability, inclusive of all Syrians, including those living abroad. Resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) are the major terms of reference regarding the Syrian crisis, and the Security Council must ensure their implementation.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“I am referring in particular to resolution 2254 (2015), which was adopted by consensus in December 2015. The resolution established a road map to reach a just political settlement in Syria, facilitated by the United Nations while led and owned by Syria. That would contribute to restoring stability in this dear Arab country, but unfortunately is not translated yet on the ground. The Special Envoy therefore has many challenges ahead, but we are confident that he is determined to ensure the implementation of the resolution. His latest visit and meetings with the parties concerned represent a good beginning, which reflects his resolve to revitalize the political process in Syria.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his valuable briefing. We take this opportunity to offer him and his team our full support in undertaking their difficult task. We hope that his efforts will be crowned by future success in order to move forward the Syrian political process. We are meeting today for the first time this year to discuss the Syrian political issue. It is an issue that, regrettably, has seen no progress for a number of years. The State of Kuwait has always stressed that the failure of the Security Council to implement its resolutions would prolong and compound conflicts and weaken its credibility. We have seen that happen in Yemen, Palestine and a number of other countries, as we see today in Syria.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“The State of Kuwait, as an observer State in the African Union, will continue to support development in Africa, whether at the governmental or grass-roots level or through the institutions linked to the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. We believe that Africa is an important region with regard to our activities. In conclusion, the State of Kuwait relies on the United Nations and its relevant organs in promoting the potential of African countries to implement the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative and Agenda 2063 in cooperation with donor countries. We were pleased to work with all Council members on resolution 2457 (2019), related to silencing the guns in Africa. We are also pleased to sponsor and implement that resolution, as well as to reap its benefits in the near future.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“That would require establishing a culture of peace and tolerance through educating children and young people about peace, the principles of good governance, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, access to justice and addressing the root causes of interrelated and complex differences. Development - together with peace, security and human rights - is one of the main pillars of the United Nations for achieving lasting peace. Accordingly, the State of Kuwait has attached great importance to that pillar in partnership with all African States, based on its conviction that Africa is of strategic importance for the international community, especially the Arab world. As was mentioned a while ago, peace and security in Africa are imperative to the international community.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the best way by which to silence the guns in a lasting manner lies in building sustainable peace. There is no peace amid a turbulent climate, and no prevention of conflicts without working on establishing the foundations of peace, which can be done only through establishing societies whereby all citizens can effectively participate in building those foundations, achieve lasting peace and implement the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. It is therefore necessary to resolve the root causes of conflicts before they erupt. The African Union's Agenda 2063 envisages a number of factors that would prevent the emergence of conflicts as well as resolving them.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“We call for the preservation of that momentum, which led to many gains, and for building upon them, especially the initiative related to maintain peace in order to enable peace missions to be more efficient, better equipped, safest and stronger. Undoubtedly, that requires robust Security Council mandates and sustainable and predictable funding. The positive developments that we have seen in the Security Council on a number of agenda items well exemplify the outcome of constructive cooperation between the two organizations. It is important to pool efforts in responding to the challenges that threaten peace and security through preventive diplomacy and mediation as a first line of defence to prevent the outbreak of conflicts, for which there are several examples.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“If we review the various aspects and kinds of cooperation we have seen in recent months, we will note that there is substantial progress, such as the signing of joint frameworks for sustainable peace and development, as well as holding annual meetings between both organizations at the highest levels, which has been institutionalized, in addition to the Joint Statement on Support for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and increased cooperation between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council. The two Councils hold annual meetings, and additional meetings are held between the AU Peace and Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. Recently, the AU Commission and the United Nations Secretariat also held for the first time a dialogue on human rights.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“That reflects the importance of the African continent for the international community and international organizations. The African Union (AU) has achieved many accomplishments in its efforts to resolve a number of African issues, which enables the United Nations to build upon them. The cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, is an exceptional and commendable development.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I welcome you, Mr. President, as you preside over our meeting today. I would also like to thank the briefers -Ms. DiCarlo, Mr. Lamamra and Mr. Gounden. I thank them for their detailed and valuable briefings, which included a wealth of information on various aspects of the Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020 initiative, the African Union Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by 2020 and the challenges and obstacles that could prevent the African continent from implementing that initiative by the target date. The concerns and aspirations of the African continent are on the agenda today - not only in the Security Council but throughout all United Nations organs and specialized agencies in Africa.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“We underscore the importance of the Government ensuring the social and economic reintegration of those who have already returned, while providing guarantees for the remaining refugees to return to their homes. Thirdly, and lastly, concerning the economic and social sector, the including the people in the development and reform efforts is a vital and important factor to build societies with a secure and bright future. We look forward to the establishment of genuine cooperation among all the people of Burundi and their inclusion in the decision-making process, including young people and women. In conclusion, we hope that the Government of Burundi will achieve a positive outcome as a result of its development plans. It is also our hope that those plans will contribute to permanent stability in the security and political situations.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“We hope that the security situation will remain stable and that the Government of Burundi will take the opportunity that provides to intensify its efforts for holding of the national dialogue so as to bring all political parties to the negotiating table and guarantee the holding of peaceful and credible elections in 2020 that are free of acts of violence. As for the humanitarian situation in Burundi, although it is improved compared to the last two years, with a decrease in the number of people who face food insecurity, it is still a subject of concern due to acts of violence that constitute violations of human rights and international law. We call for ending them and bringing the perpetrators to justice. I would like to commend the progressive voluntary return of Burundian refugees.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“I welcome the efforts made by the Government of Burundi to prepare for free and democratic elections in 2020, as well as the creation of national mechanisms to prepare for those elections, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in accordance with Arusha Agreement of 2000, which has made welcome efforts with regard to the security situation in Burundi, which is generally relatively stable. Secondly, concerning security and humanitarian situations, the security situation in Burundi is generally calm and improving despite some acts of violence and continued activities by armed groups in certain regions.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“In addition, it is important for political leaders in exile to be able to return to the country, and political prisoners to be freed following their arrest during the acts of violence in 2015. There is also the issue of the return of refugees and their reintegration into society. All of those different steps are important and necessary for achieving political, security and economic stability. I would also like to note the outcome of the thirty- second African Union summit, which took place last week, and its recognition of the fact that Burundi is returning to peace and stability.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“Mkapa as part of the inter-Burundian political dialogue. I especially thank Mr. Mkapa, since he has come to the end of his three-year mandate as facilitator. I wish him every success in his future endeavours. There is no doubt that cooperation between the Government of Burundi and international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, the African Union and East African Community, as well as neighbouring countries, is of great importance to achieve the desired stability. Cooperation is one of the factors in reaching a sustained solution before the presidential elections. We are fully confident that the inter-Burundian dialogue is an important means that will greatly contribute to facilitating the political process.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“We also hope that the elections will involve the participation of the entire population and all political parties, and that they will be free, fair, transparent and credible. Free expression by all the different factions of civil society, including young people, women, regional and international organizations must be guaranteed. In that regard, we commend the efforts that have been made by the African Union and the East African Community with a view to a peaceful solution to the political and security situations in Burundi, through an inclusive dialogue based on the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement. We also welcome Burundi's participation in the East African Community Summit that was held on 1 February. We greatly appreciate as well the mediation efforts facilitated by President Museveni of Uganda and Mr.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“The Republic of Burundi witnessed important political developments in 2018, including the constitutional referendum in May 2018, which took place under stable and calm conditions; the announcement by President Nkurunziza that he would not run in the presidential elections in 2020; the announcement of a road map to organize presidential elections in 2020, as well as the outline of provisions provided by the National Independent Electoral Commission; and the decision of the Government of Burundi to finance the 2020 elections in its entirety and its intention to begin an inclusive national dialogue among all sectors of the population. Those steps represent important political developments. We hope that they will quickly be put into action so that the Burundian population can benefit from the relative calm until the presidential elections.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Michel Kafando; the observer of the African Union, Ms. Fatima Mohammed; and the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Mr. Jiirg Lauber, for their valuable briefings. I would like to address three issues in my statement First, the political situation has been returning to relative calm since the political tensions and acts of violence began in Burundi in 2015.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“We want to once again recall resolution 514 of the twenty- second Arab Summit, adopted in Sirte in 2010, which represents the Arab position on the ICC proceedings against the President of the Sudan and which rejects the politicization of the principles of international justice and infringements on the sovereignty, unity and stability of States. In conclusion, we reaffirm our commitment to respecting the principles of international law, including the sovereignty of States. We reiterate the importance of respecting the sovereignty and independence of the Sudan.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“The Council encouraged States to contribute to the transition process for peacebuilding in Darfur. We hope that the ICC's proceedings will not hinder peace efforts in the Sudan. The ICC proceedings attempt to set a legal precedent for a President who is still in office and enjoys immunity under international law, and the Court's decision concerning the President of the Sudan does not have the agreement of the international organizations of which the Sudan is a member, including the League of Arab States, the African Union and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, all of which belong to international and regional partnerships of the United Nations under Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We have taken note of the content of her briefing on the twenty-eighth report of the ICC concerning the Sudan. The Security Council must deal with the issue of Darfur in a consistent and comprehensive manner, particularly in the light of the progress that has been made there. Darfur province has just emerged from a phase of conflict and is entering a peacebuilding phase. In a presidential statement three days ago (S/PRST/2018/l9), among other things the Council welcomed the improvement of the security situation in Darfur and the settlement of conflicts between tribes, thanks to the efforts of the Government of the Sudan and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“We reiterate our commitment to respecting Ukraine's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity Within its internationally recognized borders, and to not interfere in its internal affairs. We hope that the parties involved will fully implement resolution 2202 (2015), the Minsk agreements for peace, and presidential statement S/PRST/2018/12 of 6 June. We also hope that both sides will seek to arrive at a comprehensive and balanced solution to this issue through dialogue, as stipulated by Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations. We stress the need to do so within the Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group in order to achieve immediate progress towards implementing the Minsk agreements.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for her briefing on developments in the Sea of Azov. The recent escalation oftensions in the Sea of Azov is very worrying. We call on both sides to exercise self-restraint and undertake all measures necessary to diffuse military tensions in the Sea of Azov. We call on them to abide by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and urge them to demonstrate the necessary political will and to renew their commitment to the full implementation of the Minsk agreements in order to resolve the conflict and maintain security and stability in the region.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“Fourthly, we underscore that socioeconomic development is a key factor for any Government that wants to develop and advance its society towards a bright and secure future. The adoption by the Government of Burundi on 22 August of the national development plan for the next 10 years is a step in the right direction towards genuine cooperation among factions of the Burundian community to the benefit of all. We therefore hope that the development plan will lead to significant progress in the Burundian economy and contribute to greater stability in the security and economic situations so that its positive effects will improve the standard of living of the Burundian people.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“Almost 1.7 million people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance, while human rights violations continue to occur, accompanied by acts of killing and violence, in violation of the principles of human rights and international law. We call for an end to such acts and for the perpetrators to be held to account and brought to justice as soon as possible. As for refugee situation following the signature of the tripartite agreement by Tanzania, Burundi and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, we commend the gradual, voluntary return of refugees and reiterate the need for the Government to step up its efforts to ensure the economic and social reintegration of those who have returned and the return of the remaining refugees to their homes and regions.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We hope that the security situation will continue to improve and that the Government will seize on the improved security situation to intensify national dialogue efforts and bring all political parties together, while ensuring the holding of the elections in 2020 in a secure and credible manner free of violence. We hope that the outcome of the EAC Heads of the State summit, to be held late this month, will contribute to strengthening the security situation, advancing the inter-Burundian dialogue and identifying a mechanism to facilitate national reconciliation, in collaboration with regional and international partners. Thirdly, the humanitarian situation in the Republic of Burundi, despite having improved since 2017, including through the reduction of food insecurity, is still a cause of concern.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We are quite confident that the inter-Burundian dialogue will contribute significantly to facilitating the political process, while its positive effects will reflect on the security, economic and living conditions in the country. Moreover, Government's reconciliation efforts, the promotion of tolerance among all Burundian parties and the call for national reconciliation will have a positive impact that will undoubtedly contribute to the resolution of the political crisis in Burundi. That includes the release of certain political prisoners who were detained during the violent events in 2015. Secondly, the security situation in the Republic of Burundi is improving, despite some continued violent acts perpetrated by armed groups.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“That would be achieved through a comprehensive dialogue based on the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi, signed on 28 August 2000, and the country's Constitution. We also highly appreciate the efforts led by the President of Uganda, Mr. Museveni, as facilitator and by Mr. Mkapa as mediator in the political dialogue. Undoubtedly, the engagement of the Burundian Government with international and regional organizations, such as the United Nations, the AU, the European Union (EU) and the EAC, is significant and fraught with important implications that could lead to achieving the aspired stability. Such collaboration is considered to be one of the main factors in reaching a sustainable solution before the presidential elections in 2020.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We hope that the state of calm will prevail in Burundi, leading to the holding of presidential elections in 2020, which we hope will include all categories of the Burundian people and enjoy the participation of all political parties. We also hope that the elections will be free, fair, transparent and credible and ensure the freedom of expression and the participation of actors from civil society, including young people and women along, with regional and international organizations. In that regard, we commend the efforts of the African Union (AU) and the East African Community (EAC) to reach a peaceful solution to the political and security situations in the Republic of Burundi.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, Mr. Michel Kafando, and the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Mr. Jiirg Lauber, for their valuable briefings, in which they informed us on recent developments in Burundi. In my statement today, I shall focus on four issues. First, on the political situation, the Republic of Burundi is experiencing outstanding political developments, including the constitutional referendum held on 17 May. The situation in the country is relatively calm and much improved from that of 2015.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we greatly appreciate the joint efforts to counter the Ebola epidemic of the Congolese Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations, represented by MONUSCO. We also commend the joint visit last week by the Director- General of WHO and the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to assess the Ebola outbreak. We hope that all such efforts will continue in order to eradicate that epidemic as soon as possible.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“According to the November Humanitarian Bulletin of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 10.5 million people are receiving emergency assistance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That is disturbing and makes it incumbent on the international community and the Congolese Government to redouble their efforts to deal with that difficult situation. In conclusion, I would like to express my deep concern about the persistence of Ebola in the country's eastern regions, as well as the worsening security situation there, which undermines efforts to counter the epidemic and the return of refugees from neighbouring countries. It poses a serious threat to civilians and a direct problem for neighbouring countries.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We also hope that the Congolese Government will support the election process by ensuring an environment conducive to freedom of expression and by allowing peaceful protests to take place. We appreciate the Government's commitment to financing the electoral process with its own resources. We are also looking forward to seeing it cooperate with MONUSCO so that the necessary logistical and technical assistance for holding the elections is provided. In that regard, we value the role played by regional organizations at this critical juncture in the political process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The persistent humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely worrying. The statistics on the humanitarian situation of refugees, displaced persons and others in need of urgent assistance are alarming.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“The publication on 19 September of the electoral rolls, along with the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission - including a meeting with presidential candidates or their representatives to share information and views on the electoral process - will all contribute to the smooth holding of the elections. The issue of voting machines, however, continues to pose a significant challenge. We hope the Government will be able to deal with it by reaching a consensus among all the political parties. Given the significance of the event that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is about to go through, the weight of which we felt first-hand during the Council's recent visit, we hope that it will help to end the political tensions and security challenges in the country.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“The commitment of the Congolese Government to the electoral calendar and the announcement by a majority of political and national parties that they will participate in the elections are positive and hopeful signs. We hope they will culminate in secure, total transparent and credible elections that can realize the aspirations ofthe Congolese people to security, stability and reconstruction. Despite the fact that the presidential elections are fast approaching, we will continue to stress the importance of taking advantage of the remaining time to make concrete progress in implementing the confidence-building measures stipulated in the political agreement of 31 December 2016, ensuring that the political process includes all sectors of the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), and Ms. Josephine Mbela, civil-society representative, for their valuable briefings. We are less than two months away from the most important event in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the holding of presidential and legislative elections at the national and provincial levels. We hope they will be held on schedule on 23 December so that the Democratic Republic of the Congo can enjoy the first democratic and peaceful transfer of power in its history.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“That provides an important opportunity to revitalize the political process led by the United Nations following some eight years of war, destruction, killing and displacement in Syria. We hope that diplomatic, not military, solutions will prevail.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“We encourage him to continue his efforts to form the constitutional committee and to ensure that its work can begin as soon as possible. We once again express our support to him. We believe that he has the necessary mandate to establish the constitutional committee, and we agree with him on the need to create a balanced and credible committee. In conclusion, we stress the need to respect and to implement Security Council resolutions. They should not be a dead letter, especially resolution 2254 (2015), which was unanimously adopted by the Council nearly three years ago. In the coming days we have an opportunity that we must all seize, particularly after the stability seen in Idlib following the Russian-Turkish agreement.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“According to resolution 2254 (2015), the formation of the constitutional committee is an important step in the political process and a basis for further steps in the future, including the drafting of the constitution and the holding of free and credible elections in Syria under the supervision of the United Nations and with the participation of all Syrians. The Sochi declaration is clear in terms ofidentifying the role of the Special Envoy and the Geneva process in the final formation of the constitutional committee so as to contribute to the political settlement under the auspices of the United Nations and in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). There is still nearly one month to go until Mr. De Mistura leaves office.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Staffan dc Mistura for his important briefing. The State of Kuwait expresses its appreciation and gratitude for all his efforts over the past four years in carrying out his difficult task. We are certain that he will make further efforts until his last day in office. We have just listened to the outcomes ofthe Special Envoy's visit to Damascus, which we had hoped would lead to positive results and would advance the Syrian political process nine months after the declaration made in Sochi regarding the constitutional committee. Unfortunately, the outcomes of the visit did not meet our aspirations and expectations.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“We support the United Nations efforts to empower women, in cooperation with Member States, to effectively participate for achieving lasting peace.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we support the Secretary-General's efforts to improve gender parity in United Nations peace operations. It is important to provide training and capacity-building to all participants, military and civilian, in issues pertaining to women, including sexual violence in conflicts. We understand that troop-contributing countries and police-contributing countries, as well as host countries, are mainly involved in realizing the effective participation of women in peace processes. We encourage the strengthening of cooperation with those States, as well as building their national capacities to ensure that the participation of women is of real measurable value. In conclusion, we reaffirm that women have the inherent right to participate in issues of peace and security.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“The participation of women would also lead to longer-term agreements, whereby communities become more stable and less liable to fall back into conflict. The best example of the effective participation of women in the peace processes is Colombia. Colombian women have attained high positions in transitional justice in their country. We encourage Colombian women to continue participating in the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. At the regional level, we commend the effective participation of Yemeni women in the inclusive national dialogue, which is still the key factor for the realization of the desired peace in brotherly Yemen. Yemeni women also participated in the Yemen peace talks hosted by the State of Kuwait.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“In addition, we must address obstacles that hinder the participation of women in the achievement of lasting peace, particularly violence against women in political life; high poverty rates and food insecurity; low political participation of women in the stages of peace; and the denial of their rights in general. When conflicts break out, women should participate in the political processes that take place prior to peace consultations, as well as in the consultations themselves. Women should be empowered to participate in the implementation of peace agreements through specific and tangible procedures and mechanisms. Experience has proven that the participation of women in peace processes is directly linked to achieving improvement in the outcome of those processes and to the implementation of peace agreements.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“If we are to achieve positive peace, as the Secretary-General has called it, which is a more comprehensive concept of peace that is not limited to stopping violence, but also includes accountability and full enjoyment of human rights, we must intensify our efforts aimed at the useful participation of women in mediation and negotiation processes so that our resolutions will not be useless. That begins with ensuring the political, social and economic rights of women, empowering them to secure an education and basic services, as well as empowering them economically. Communities where there is gender parity are more stable and resilient against disorders and disputes.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“The United Nations and all its organs have sought to empower women politically, socially and economically, and to ensure gender parity. That is best exemplified in the Secretary-General's successful strategy on gender parity among higher administration staff and resident coordinators. Through consecutive Security Council resolutions, beginning with resolution 1325 (2000), a solid framework of standards has been established to strengthen the role of women in maintaining peace and security. Now we have to bridge the resolutions gap to make them a reality and ensure that the participation of women is neither secondary nor symbolic for the purpose of filling quotas. According to the latest statistics for the period from 1990 to 2017, women represented 2 per cent of mediators and 8 per cent of negotiators.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. I would like to thank your delegation, Mr. President, for convening this open debate and discussing this important topic. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2018/900) and for his valuable briefing. I would like further to thank Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Women, and Ms. Randa Siniora Atallah for their informative briefings. The Security Council has without a doubt succeeded in highlighting the centrality of the role of women in achieving international peace and security in its various stages, from conflict prevention to the settlement of conflicts.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source