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Alotaibi

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first: 2010-04-14
most recent: 2022-07-26
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“We reiterate our support for the Arab, Islamic and international position, which underscores that peace is a strategic choice and that a lasting, comprehensive and just settlement is based on the two-State solution pursuant to the agreed parameters — relevant Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative — so that the Palestinian people can fully enjoy all their legitimate political rights in their own independent State, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We stress the need for an immediate international, independent and transparent investigation of that crime to ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. In conclusion, the State of Kuwait reaffirms its full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as we believe in the vital role it plays in mitigating the suffering of Palestine refugees in its five working zones. We urge the international community to continue supporting UNRWA in order to ensure that it continues to provide health, educational and relief services.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Whenever and wherever they occur, impunity and the lack of accountability will inevitably expand the cycle of violence, prolong the conflict and reduce opportunities to achieve sustainable peace and security, which is directly demonstrated in the occupied Palestinian territories, whose people suffer from daily crimes that require the international community to make the perpetrators of those crimes and violations accountable. In that regard, Israel must also uphold its international obligations. We reaffirm our strong condemnation of the heinous assassination of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli occupation forces in a Jenin camp last May, while she was doing her job and covering the crimes committed against the Palestinian people.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That was affirmed by the recent report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, which clearly noted that Israel has no intention to end the occupation and that it has clear policies to ensure its control of the occupied Palestinian territory and to work to alter the demographic composition therein. There is also an increase in the number of settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which has led to many Palestinian families being displaced after being dispossessed of their property and having their homes demolished, without any accountability for the perpetrators of those crimes.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We therefore reiterate our call on the international community, and in particular the Security Council, to play its role in ensuring that the Israeli occupying forces be held fully responsible for the repercussions of those crimes and the illegal and provocative practices in Jerusalem and Al-Haram Al-Sharif and violations against the unarmed Palestinian people and their land and holy sites. It is important to work jointly together to strengthen international efforts to restore comprehensive calm and focus on reviving the peace process in the Middle East. The Israeli policies and practices confirm once again that Israel seeks to entrench the occupation, as well as its unwillingness to reach a comprehensive and just peace agreement.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Those hostile practices are also part of a series of flagrant violations against all international conventions and resolutions, as well as a driver of the destruction of stability in the region and a source for fuelling hate, extremism and violence. The aggression and crimes committed by the Israeli occupying forces are among a series of such crimes and violations committed by Israel, the occupying Power, of the relevant resolutions 476 (1980), 478 (1980) and 2334 (2016), which all emphasize the importance of not undermining the special status of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and invalidate any measure aimed at changing its demographic character. The occupying Power must respect the historical and legal status quo at Al-Haram Al-Sharif.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Since our last open debate, on 24 April (see S/PV.9021), under the agenda item “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”, the international community has followed with great concern the grave escalation in the occupied Palestinian territory as a result of the systematic crimes and aggression committed by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people. We have seen that the Al-Aqsa Mosque is still subject to repeated violations, whether by the Israeli occupying forces or settlers, the latest of which was yesterday. We reiterate our strong condemnation and denunciation of those hostile practices, which constitute a provocation to the feelings of Muslims throughout the world and an explicit threat to the freedom of worship in the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you and your delegation, Mr. President, on Brazil’s successful management of the work of the Security Council in the month of July, and we wish you all the best for the remaining meetings of this month. We would also like to thank Ms. Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for her briefing, and we reiterate our support for her and for all efforts to restore calm and stability in the region.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As a member of the Security Council in 2018 and 2019, the State of Kuwait notes the concrete and effective changes that have been made in the working methods of the Council. That could happen only through cooperation and a genuine desire among all its members. In that context, we hope to see more flexibility and innovation with a view to continuing to pursue greater Council effectiveness, efficiency and transparency. In conclusion, the State of Kuwait reiterates its support to a Security Council that is more transparent, efficient and accountable, including in the context of the work undertaken by the Informal Working Group. We emphasize that we are fully ready to support those efforts in any way possible.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, in order to improve the preparedness of newly elected members, we suggest allowing newly elected Member States to attend and monitor meetings of the Council starting 1 August, that is, five months before their terms as members of the Security Council begin. Fifthly, in order to promote transparency, we suggest including informal Arria Formula meetings in the Journal of the United Nations. In addition, we are pleased to see joint statements delivered on behalf of groups of States, including today’s joint statement delivered on behalf of the 10 elected members of the Council. Sixthly, we are pleased to see that the Council is making efforts to be timely in presenting its annual report to the General Assembly. We encourage Council members to make the report more analytical and more detailed.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Those notes included suggestions and improvements on many issues and topics, with the aim of increasing the transparency and efficiency of the Council. Thirdly, we continue to stress the importance of penholderships and the need to develop fair distribution of responsibilities among permanent and non-permanent Council members. There is still a lot to be done to ensure the active and fair participation of all Council members in the decision-making process, including looking into the fact that the five permanent members perennially chair certain committees and subsidiary organs of the Council.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“First, there has been an improvement in the health situation, so the meetings of the Council are being regularly held in person. Nevertheless, we believe that the Council can continue to use certain new practices that were developed during the pandemic to make its work more flexible and effective, including allowing briefers to participate in its meetings remotely, instead of in person, and allowing Member States to present written statements in the Council’s open debates. Secondly, presidential note S/2017/507 must be fully implemented, as should all eight related notes agreed upon in December 2019, during the Kuwaiti chairmanship of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, as well as the five notes agreed upon during the chairmanship of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“We have also joined the Franco-Mexican initiative on the voluntary restriction on the use of the veto in situations of mass atrocities. Furthermore, together with a group of States, the State of Kuwait co-sponsored General Assembly resolution 76/262 on the veto, which was adopted by consensus and stipulates the holding of a General Assembly meeting within 10 working days of the casting of a veto in the Security Council. We believe that this historic resolution will promote the role of the General Assembly and enable it to strengthen transparency and effectiveness in its relationship with the Security Council. Pursuant to the provisions of the concept note circulated by the presidency of the Council (S/2022/499, annex), I wish to make the following suggestions and observations.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Developing and improving the working methods of the Security Council constitutes a critical factor in its ability to assume its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Over the last two decades, we have seen many improvements in the working methods of the Council. We must acknowledge these improvements, which have come principally from non-permanent members. There have also been relevant initiatives launched by States and groups outside the Council. In that context, I would like to note certain innovative initiatives that the State of Kuwait has joined. Kuwait is a signatory of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group’s code of conduct, under which Member States of the Council are committed to refraining from objecting to draft resolutions that address crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“This unprecedented global health crisis has had a significant impact on the performance and work of the United Nations, including the Security Council. In that context, we welcomed the provisional measure adopted by the Council to adapt to the exceptional health circumstances while maintaining its work pursuant to Article 28 of the United Nations Charter. We have seen a great deal of creativity and flexibility, which is a positive example of what we can achieve whenever the Council members work constructively and in unison with a view to ensuring that its work remains ongoing and efficient. In that regard, we welcome the fact that all meetings in 2022 have been held in person, following the improvement of the health situation in New York.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, Mr. President, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Albania for its presidency of the Security Council this month and for holding this open debate on the Council’s working methods. I would also like to express my thanks for the concept note (S/2022/499, annex) prepared for this important meeting, and our gratitude to Ms. Sievers and Ms. Landgren for their valuable briefings. We also welcome the holding of today’s annual open debate on this important topic in accordance with paragraph 100 of the note by the President (S/2017/507). Today’s open debate is being held at a time when the world is starting to recover from the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“We look forward to continuing to work and cooperate with the Iraqi Government in order to build on the positive results and progress made to finalize the outstanding issues and obligations relating to missing Kuwaitis, third-country nationals and the return of property, including the national archives, as stipulated in resolution 2107 (2013). That will help to strengthen fraternal bilateral relations on the basis of respect for sovereignty, good-neighbourliness and non-interference in internal affairs, with a view to promoting common interests for the good of the two countries and their brotherly peoples. The meeting rose at 4.25 p.m.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“We commend Iraq for fully cooperating with the United Nations Compensation Commission and for its commitment to implementing the Commission’s decisions and for bearing legal responsibility for the consequences of its unlawful occupation of Kuwait by its previous regime in 1990. We are confident that Iraq’s fulfilment of its obligations will represent a new starting point that will support its efforts to regain its role and status regionally and internationally. That will also enable Iraq to harness its full potential and resources to continue its reconstruction efforts and realize the aspirations of its people. For its part, Kuwait will spare no effort in supporting Iraq’s security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“The State of Kuwait has readily cooperated with the Compensation Commission, fully supported its work and adhered to its decisions in full. In that context, Kuwait will continue to implement its commitments and obligations as stated in its letter of political assurances addressed to the Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission in 2013 in relation to Kuwait’s environmental rehabilitation programme, as affirmed in paragraph 5 of the Security Council resolution adopted today. We congratulate brotherly Iraq on fully meeting its obligations in accordance with the Security Council resolutions related to the issue of compensation and on ceasing to be subject to one of its most important obligations under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we note the preambular paragraph of resolution 2621 (2022), adopted today, in which the Security Council expresses its appreciation for Kuwait’s cooperation with the Compensation Commission and the Iraqi Government and commends the goodwill shown by Kuwait in supporting Iraq’s request to suspend the payment of compensation for the three consecutive years 2014, 2015 and 2016. Kuwait acted in that way due to the situation in Iraq and being cognizant of the serious security and economic challenges that Iraq faced during that period. Taking into account those same circumstances, Kuwait also agreed to a reduction in Iraq’s contributions to the United Nations Compensation Fund on more than one occasion.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“Today’s meeting presents an opportunity to express our thanks, appreciation and gratitude to the members of the Security Council and the members and the secretariat of the Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission and all its staff, as well as the United Kingdom, penholder on the agenda item “The situation between Iraq and Kuwait”, for their cooperation with Kuwait and for their tireless work and unremitting and ongoing efforts to assume the tasks and responsibilities entrusted to them over the past three decades. We thank them for fully discharging their mandate, as stated in Governing Council decision 277, adopted on 9 February.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“We are fully aware that compensation does not seek to punish the aggressor, but rather to ensure accountability after the end of conflict by addressing the impact of the aggression, holding the aggressor liable for the losses and damage caused and achieving justice for the Governments and individuals affected. We must not lose sight of the fact that endorsing compensation and settling and addressing the impact of aggression are key factors in building trust and reconciliation and resolving any outstanding issues that in the future may hinder normalizing and advancing such relations and achieving the common interests of the States concerned.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“The fulfilment of the respective tasks and responsibilities by mechanisms and subsidiary organs established by the Security Council and the readiness to follow up on their implementation to achieve the desired outcomes to the resolutions enhance the credibility and effectiveness of the Security Council, which is mandated to maintain international peace and security under the Charter of the United Nations. We therefore commend the Security Council’s historic achievement regarding its work on the issue of compensation, as well as the firm will, strong determination and unity that it demonstrated to complete the implementation of that mandate, uphold international law and achieve redress for victims of aggression by adopting the principle of compensation, which is an international principle stipulated by international law.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“According to resolutions 687 (1991) and 692 (1991, the United Nations Compensation Commission was mandated to consider claims for loss and damage to Governments, individuals and corporations and to environmental damage as a direct result of Iraq’s unlawful invasion and occupation of the State of Kuwait in 1990. The United Nations Compensation Commission considered approximately 2.7 million claims, submitted by more than 100 Governments and a number of international organizations, with a total value of $352 billion. However, it approved nearly 1.5 million claims worth $52.4 billion, which reflects the conservative and cautious approach in checking and examining the available evidence in order to verify all claims eligible for compensation.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to wish you success in managing the remaining work ahead. I would also like to thank Norway for its successful presidency last month. My thanks also go to Mr. Michael Gaffey, President of the United Nations Compensation Commission Governing Council, for his valuable briefing and for presenting the Commission’s final report. I welcome the participation of His Excellency Mr. Fuad Mohammad Hussein, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, in today’s meeting. We welcome the unanimous adoption by the Security Council of resolution 2621 (2022) at the beginning of this meeting, concluding after 31 years the mandate of the United Nations Compensation Commission.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“We call for reviving the peace process based on the resolutions of international legitimacy, and we urge all international stakeholders, including the Middle East Quartet, to take practical steps to launch credible negotiations within an agreed timetable to address all final-status issues and establish an independent and sovereign Palestinian State on Palestinian occupied territories, with East Jerusalem as its capital, along the 4 June 1967 borders, in accordance with international law, the relevant Security Council resolutions, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative. We once again emphasize that we value all international efforts to resume the peace process and seek an end to this protracted conflict.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is important to note that our participation in today’s open debate is not merely for the purpose of recalling the list of Israeli violations of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We also want to reaffirm our belief in the importance of multilateralism within the United Nations and the vital role that the Council plays in maintaining international peace and security and supporting international efforts to resume negotiations and the peace process. The State of Kuwait, whose foreign policy is focused on upholding the Charter of the United Nations and the basic principles of international law, reaffirms its principled and firm position in support of the Palestinian people’s choice to exercise their legitimate rights.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Those Israeli plans and crimes, which have been condemned by the international community, not only harm the prospects for resuming negotiations but, as everyone knows, seek to Judaize the city of Jerusalem and undermine the possibility of a two-State solution and Palestinians’ ability to establish a contiguous, viable, sustainable, independent and sovereign Palestinian State. Kuwait once again condemns those Israeli plans and violations and emphasizes the special status of the city of Jerusalem. Any measures aimed at changing the demographic nature of the city are null and void. We need to see an end to such illegal Israeli practices, which violate human rights law, international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. We urge Israel to implement all the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016).”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Israeli authorities continue to issue permits to build hundreds of new housing units in the illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The reports have also warned of high numbers of violent acts by settlers against the Palestinian people, including the elderly, women and children, as well as the confiscation of their property and lands and the destruction of their homes, without any accountability for those crimes. The reports emphasize the urgent need to counter those acts in order to avoid another devastating round of violence and human suffering such as we witnessed in May 2021. Last year was the deadliest for the Palestinian people since 2014, with 324 Palestinians killed, 850 homes destroyed and more than 1,000 people displaced. We have not seen such numbers since 2016.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Wennesland’s efforts and for all the international attempts to calm the situation, restore stability in the occupied Palestinian territories and ensure the provision and delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people affected by Israeli crimes and acts of aggression. It is extremely regrettable that we are starting the new year where we left off last year, with Israel, the occupying Power, continuing its aggressive policies towards the defenceless Palestinian people and pursuing its plans to annex more Palestinian territories in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Council briefings and recent United Nations reports have confirmed the expansion of settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The State of Kuwait has been eager to participate in today’s open debate, despite the enormous challenges and complicated circumstances the world is currently facing as a result of the coronavirus disease pandemic. We are here today because we consider the Palestinian question to be a central issue for the Arab and Muslim nations. I have listened attentively to the statements by Member States and to all our briefers, including the valuable insights from Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. In that regard, I would like to reiterate our support for Mr.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The State of Kuwait condemns and denounces the terrorist attacks last Monday that targeted civilian areas and installations in our sister State of the United Arab Emirates. The Houthi militia launched drones in a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and all humanitarian values and norms, and represents a serious threat to the security and stability of the region. We stress in that regard Kuwait’s support for the United Arab Emirates, as well as our support for any measures it may take to maintain its security and stability. We express our condolences for this act of terrorist aggression to the victims and their families and wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like at the outset to congratulate you, Madam President, and to wish you a happy new year, as well as wishing the Council members every success in their tasks. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Riad Al-Malki, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine, and his participation in this meeting. I once again congratulate Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates on beginning their non-permanent membership in the Security Council. I would also like to express Kuwait’s appreciation for the significant efforts made by Norway and its permanent delegation during their presidency of the Council for the month of January. We wish you and your permanent delegation every success for the remaining meetings this month, Madam President.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate the Arab position that we are committed to achieving peace as a strategic option and to resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict in accordance with relevant resolutions of international legitimacy, international law and all the elements of the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002. That Initiative provides for comprehensive peace with Israel preceded by ending the occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1964, including Jerusalem, with the aim of realizing all the legitimate political rights of the Palestinian people and establishing a Palestinian State on their territory, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“It insists on taking illegal unilateral decisions, such as to withhold part of the Palestinian tax revenues and to not renew the mandate of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron, not to mention changing the historic character and demographic composition of Jerusalem and trying to impose a fait accompli while entrenching its control over the land that it occupies. I raise one simple question. Has the time not come for the Security Council to act decisively to stop Israeli attacks and crimes? If it does not, we will witness another year of tragedies and lack of hope for us and the Palestinian people.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The occupying Power has also tightened the blockade against Gaza for more than 12 years and continues to shoot live ammunition at Palestinian civilians, claiming, since the start of the Great March of Return, the lives of hundreds of martyrs, including dozens of children, and tens of thousands wounded. The occupying Power is also undermining the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It continues to attack Muslim and Christian holy sites and persists in altering the legal status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and dividing it in space and time.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“In 2019, the occupying Power continued to conduct arbitrary arrests and demolish and seize Palestinian homes, for instance in July when it raided the village of Sur Baher, destroying homes and displacing scores of Palestinian families. It continues unprecedentedly to build many settlements and thousands of settlement units in the West Bank, while expanding settlements in occupied East Jerusalem and forcibly displacing Palestinian civilians, in flagrant violation of resolution 2334 (2016). Settlers are increasingly committing crimes against unarmed Palestinians and their places of worship, which are protected by the occupying Power, which we hold totally responsible for the crimes and aggressions that are flagrant violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights law and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The Security Council has been unable to hold Israel, the occupying Power, accountable for failing to implement the Council’s resolutions, in particular for showing disregard and contempt as the occupying Power for the resolutions aimed at protecting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and for engaging in illegal practices against Palestinians, their property, holy sites and fundamental rights, in violation of resolutions of international legitimacy and international humanitarian law. It is also unacceptable that 25 years have passed since the Oslo Accords without progress on a comprehensive and just peace regarding this question, which is at the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Continuous Israeli acts of aggression aim to entrench occupation and undermine any prospects for genuine peace.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Over the past two years and as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, we felt the deep concern of the United Nations about the illegal Israeli policies that have threatened to cause total collapse and undermine any prospects for a two-State solution, as noted by the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, here in the Chamber on many occasions. Israel has adopted countless aggressive practices and policies during the years of occupation, but it is unacceptable that the Israeli occupying authorities continue those violations with impunity.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we emphasize our support for the statements to be delivered by the representatives of the Sudan, on behalf of the Group of Arab States, Bangladesh, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and Azerbaijan, on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We also thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, and the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller, for their valuable briefings (see S/PV.8706), which reminded us of the gravity of the situation on the ground. Regrettably, today’s meeting is convened because of the delicate and dangerous circumstances as a result of continued aggression and repeated violations against the Palestinian people by Israel, the occupying Power.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Over the decades, we have seen the Council unable to resolve some crises owing to deep-rooted differences between the positions of its members and to the use of the veto. Consequently, we stress the importance of the Council showing unity so that it can uphold its responsibilities under the Charter and take firm and effective decisions to counter the dangerous threats and challenges facing our world in this new decade.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“During our term on the Council, we introduced a presidential statement on cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States (S/PRST/2019/5). We hope that the Council will follow this up with a view to promoting dialogue between the League and the Security Council, all the more so because many of the items on the agenda of the Security Council relate to Arab issues. We therefore welcome Viet Nam’s intention to hold a debate this month on cooperation between the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In conclusion, the success achieved by the tools provided by the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security will depend on unity and consensus within the Council.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We are confident that the Council could be more effective in addressing the challenges of today’s world by utilizing the instruments provided to it by the Charter, including by making the best possible use of Chapter VI, which includes the peaceful settlement of disputes, mediation and arbitration. We also emphasize that the Council must give more attention to precautionary measures aimed at preventing disputes by addressing them at an early stage. We strongly believe in the constructive role that could be played by regional and subregional organizations in maintaining peace and security at the regional and international levels in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter. Greater cooperation should take place between the Security Council and regional organizations.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The Charter, its purposes and principles represent the first line of defence for small countries. We in the State of Kuwait recognize that very well. The liberation of Kuwait in 1991 clearly demonstrated what the international community can do when it acts under the auspices of the United Nations. Security Council resolutions aim to champion the rule Organizationf law, right and justice. Kuwait’s liberation is a successful historic example of the ability of the Security Council to put an end to aggression and to violations of the noble purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. During our term, we were guided by the Charter when dealing with the issues on its agenda.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We echo the repeated appeal of the Secretary-General for de-escalation by calling for restraint in order to address the situation politically and prevent further tensions and threats. Seventy-five years after the creation of the United Nations, the Charter continues to be a constitution that guides multilateral action. It is an instrument of international law that outlines a clear framework for governing relations among States. It also provides measures that allow us to address threats to international peace and security in a collective and effective way. The purposes and principles of the Charter include action to establish friendly relations among States by working collectively in a unifying manner in the face of aggression, while respecting the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of others.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We congratulate Viet Nam on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting, which complements the meeting convened by the State of Kuwait during its presidency of the Council in February 2018 (see S/PV.8185) on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security. I would also like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres and Mrs. Mary Robinson for their informative briefings. At the outset, I want to underscore the dangerous escalation in the Gulf region, which is a source of grave concern for all of us. Its repercussions could affect the security and stability of the region.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we reaffirm the Arab position, which holds that peace is the strategic choice and is the solution to the Israeli-Arab conflict, in line with the relevant legitimate international resolutions, international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which stipulates that comprehensive peace in Israel must be preceded by ending the Israeli occupation of all Arab and Palestinian territories since 1967 as a prelude to realizing all legitimate political rights ofthe Palestinian people and establishing an independent Palestinian State on their land, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“It continues to carry out attacks on holy sites and seeks to alter the historic status and character of Jerusalem as well as its demographic composition. It undermines the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which provides basic services to Palestinian refugees in areas such as health, education and relief. Israel, the occupying Power, has also taken other unilateral unjust decisions, such as not renewing the mandate of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron and freezing part of the Palestinian tax returns.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“The States concerned must also practice neutrality when they mediate to achieve peace, given that taking unilateral measures that contravene the relevant United Nations resolutions represent a real threat to peace and security in the Middle East and throughout the world. They may have repercussions that could help to fuel frustration as well as instigate extremism and violence in the Palestinian territory and the region as a whole, especially given that Israel, the occupying Power, insists on depriving the Palestinian people of their legitimate rights and is determined to entrench its occupation. In addition, it has tightened the blockade imposed on Gaza for more than 12 years and restricted freedom of movement for individuals and goods.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“We are not exaggerating when we say that the future of the Palestinian question is on the line. We cannot achieve a breakthrough in the peace process if any of the parties fail to comply with the international terms of reference for the peace process in the Middle East, that is, the resolutions of international legitimacy, the principle of land for peace and a two-State solution, which would bring the Israeli occupation to an end. It is therefore essential that all Member States that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine do so in order to put an end to occupation, save the two-State solution and promote the prospects for peace, especially in these critical circumstances.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source