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1. “In that regard, we call for enhanced dialogue between both parties and at all levels to lend greater momentum to the settlement of the dispute. Moreover, we observe with concern the ongoing unstable situation in eastern Ukraine, now in its fifth year. The situation has had grave humanitarian and economic consequences for the daily lives ofthe people and for the infrastructure. More than 3.5 million out of a total of 5.2 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance, in addition to the 1.5 million internally displaced persons. We therefore urge both parties not to take any escalatory measures or steps that would fuel the conflict or obstruct the progress made in the implementation of Minsk agreements, which represent the only agreed framework for a settlement of the dispute within its regional scope.”

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2. “We also urge them to demonstrate the necessary political will to re-commit to the full implementation of the Minsk agreements in order to end the conflict and preserve peace and security in the region. We renew the call for dialogue as the best peaceful means to resolve disputes and conflicts no matter how diverse they might be, based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Therefore, we also renew our appeal to the parties to engage seriously and in good faith in that dialogue to maintain the security and stability of the region and pursue a comprehensive and balanced solution to the issue through dialogue, as provided for in Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations.”

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3. “Since the law provides for a transitional period of six months to 10 years for the implementation of some of its provisions. Both the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe have provided advice to the Ukrainian authorities on language issues to ensure a balanced legislation that unite the diverse Ukrainian society. We hope that the relevant parties will implement those provisions and recommendation, which are likely to ease tensions. On another level, we call on the two sides to show restraint and undertake all the measures necessary to de-escalate the situation, diffuse military tension in the Sea of Azov and commit to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.”

   2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source

4. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): First, let me thank Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Zannier for their briefings. The State of Kuwait believes that all States have the right to adopt an official State language through their Constitutions. That is one of the most important elements supporting the existence and identity of the State. In that regard, the use of languages in Ukraine is provided for by its Constitution and regulated by law. Furthermore, article 10 of the Constitution provides that the official language of the State of Ukraine is Ukrainian. The State guarantees the development and use of the Ukrainian language in all aspects of social life throughout Ukrainian territory. despite the fact that many provisions of the law entered into force on 16 July 2019.”

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5. “Moreover, we will spare no effort in supporting Iraq and standing by its side in its attempts to contain Da'esh and its practices, hold accountable those who have perpetrated such heinous crimes and reconstruct areas that have been damaged by Da'esh. We will also support Iraq in its efforts to consolidate national unity among all Iraqi people, based on its territorial integrity and political sovereignty.”

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6. “We continue to support Iraq in its efforts to overcome the ordeal that it suffered under Da'esh within the framework of the International Coalition aimed at defeating that organization, as well as to face the great challenges that brotherly Iraq continues to face following the defeat of Da'esh. The Emir of our country, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, took the initiative by calling for the convening of the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq in February 2018, which garnered pledges amounting to $30 billion that would require the establishment of a follow-up mechanism to ensure that these pledges are honoured and that stability and security are restored in Iraq. In conclusion, we reiterate our solidarity with Iraq, its Government and its people in any step it takes to combat terrorism.”

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7. “However, much remains to be done in the same unified international spirit, which we believe to be necessary in combatting Da'esh sleeper cells and completely eliminating their potential threat, while exploring ways to deal with the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters and to ensure reintegration. It is especially alarming that Da'esh continues to threaten the security and stability of the region as a whole. We all shoulder the responsibility of eliminating Da'esh in a flexible and effective way that will curb its ambitions and dry up its financing and resources, ensure that its ideology does not re-emerge by resolving the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism, and guarantee a smooth transition to reconstruction and the return of stability.”

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8. “We support the efforts of the Government of Iraq in combating terrorism and we appreciate the determination that the country has demonstrated to eliminate extremism, Violence and terrorism, with the support of its friends and partners from the international community and the United Nations. In that regard, we welcome the ongoing cooperation and collaboration between UNITAD and the Iraqi Government in accordance with the Team's mandate, which has contributed to expeditious progress in the field operations of the Team. We also note the international efforts of the Global Coalition against Da'esh.”

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9. “The mechanism established pursuant to resolution 2379 (2017) upholds achieving justice, ensures providing redress to victims and is a response to the request by the Iraqi Government to guarantee that there be no impunity for those who perpetrated these crimes, which may amount to the level of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, with full respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and its jurisdiction over crimes committed in its territory under Iraqi law and Constitution. We are well aware that the judicial responsibility for dealing with all kinds of terrorism is of an international nature.”

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10. “We reiterate our every wish for the success of the Special Adviser and his team with its international and national members in their difficult and sensitive mission. We hope that it will be carried out in accordance with international standards and the investigation strategy put forward by UNITAD for collecting and storing evidence and protecting witnesses in support of local and international efforts aimed at attaining justice for the most atrocious crimes committed against the Iraqi people. That is an important part of the comprehensive framework to eliminate terrorism.”

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11. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I join those who spoke before me in thanking Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), pursuant to resolution 2379 (2017), for his valuable briefing. We also welcome the appointment of Ms. Salama Hasson Al-Khafaji, Deputy of the Special Adviser, and welcome her participation with us in this meeting. We also recall our meeting with Mr. Khan during the Council's visit to the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, which was successful in achieving its goal of showing support for Iraq, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and UNITAD.”

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12. “The members of the Security Council welcomed the continued engagement of the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve all outstanding issues in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution. They also welcomed progress towards the full formation of a new Kurdistan Regional Government. The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that the Government of Iraq is upholding the values set forth in the Iraqi Constitution and is responding to the needs of all Iraqis, including woman, youth, children, displaced persons and persons belonging to all ethnic and religious groups. Members of the Security Council also commended Iraq for seeking stepped-up regional diplomatic and economic reintegration.”

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13. “On the second day, in Baghdad, the members of the Security Council met with President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim, Speaker of the Council of Representatives Mohammed Al-Halbousi, Kurdistan Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani, and representatives of political blocs in the Council of Representatives and members of civil society and non-governmental organizations. During meetings with the Iraqi interlocutors, members of the Security Council recognized the progress Iraq has made while also noting that challenges remain in Iraq's post- conflict recovery and reconstruction. Members of the Security Council welcomed the positive progress towards the full formation of the Government of Iraq, with the confirmation of Ministers for Justice, Defence and Interior on 24 June.”

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14. “The members of the Security Council discussed the role of both organizations in the implementation of resolution 2107 (2013) to resolve outstanding issues related to missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property, including the national archives. Members of the Security Council also met World Bank representative, Ghassan Khoja, to discuss follow-up of international financial bridges to Iraq, including from the 2018 Kuwait International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq, co-chaired by Kuwait, Iraq, the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank.”

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15. “The visit was conducted over two days in Kuwait City and Baghdad. On the first day, in Kuwait City, the members of the Security Council met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al Sabah. The members of the Security Council discussed bilateral engagement between Iraq and Kuwait and regional issues. In Kuwait City, we met with the Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs of UNAMI, Alice Walpole, and the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in Kuwait in his capacity as Chair of the Tripartite Mechanism, Omar Odeh.”

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16. “The purpose of the visit was, first, to demonstrate the Security Council's support for Iraq's post-conflict recovery and reconstruction and for the sovereignty, unity, security and territorial integrity of Iraq; secondly, to observe and support the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) aimed at implementing its mandate, in line with resolutions 2470 (2019) and 2107 (2013) and other related Security Council resolutions; thirdly, to observe and support the efforts of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, established under resolution 2379 (2017); fourthly, to recognize the challenges Iraq faces in its transition into a post-conflict environment to include addressing the humanitarian situation, the need for economic reform and attracting inward investment, and to better understand the aspirations and concerns of the Iraqi people as they begin the process of stabilizing and rebuilding their country; and fifthly, to address Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property, including the national archives, in line with a solution 2107 (2013).”

    2019-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8571 (2019) · source

17. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this meeting on the visit to Iraq and Kuwait. (spoke in English) On 28 and 29 June, the members of the Security Council visited the State ofKuwait and, for the first time, the Republic of Iraq, in a mission co-led by the State of Kuwait and the United States of America.”

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18. “Moreover, previous practices and initiatives are an important foundation on which to build and pave the way for more future development.”

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19. “The Council must also consult with the host countries where peacekeeping operations are deployed for the sake of their present and future. We refer in that regard to the transitional stages in Haiti and Darfur, since they provide a good opportunity to adopt best practices. In addition, we would also like to commend the contributing countries Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, China and Egypt for holding the first meeting of its kind on triangular cooperation last March. We also commend the Cairo Roadmap, which developed the concept of triangular cooperation into four-party consultations by adding a fourth side representing the host countries. The presidential statement S/PRST/2019/4 recognizes that the mandate of a peacekeeping operation is defined according to the need of the country concerned.”

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20. “It would be better if it included all our practices encompassing informal consultations of penholders with TCCs as well as with the host countries. That is a good and commendable practice that we hope to encompass all peacekeeping operations, including in cases where the course of a mandate is altered following official meetings in order to give stakeholders the opportunity to express their opinion on new developments. Holding those meetings early and regularly, as far as possible, stresses that the responsibility of the Security Council to maintain international peace and security does not mean monopolizing the decision-making process. Instead, it means taking into account the advice and concerns of those most affected by its resolutions, especially since they sacrifice the most to maintain peace.”

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21. “The cooperation of the Working Group with the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, known as C-34, provides the Council with the opportunity to take into account the concerns of TCCs and PCCs as well as all the remaining members of the United Nations, since the Special Committee is the sole body mandated to tackle all peacekeeping issues. In that regard, we thank the United Kingdom and Pakistan for their non-paper of 2017, which is still valuable and of relevance to our debate today in terms of benefiting from formal and informal meetings as well as enjoying flexibility in calling for meetings while preparing for them. On best practices, we believe that the engagement of stakeholders must not be limited to the formal meetings of the Council and its subsidiary bodies.”

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22. “The Council can also go back to what many States said regarding today's topic during the two debates held by the Council under Kuwait's presidency, in February 2018 (see S/PV.8175) and last month (see S/PV.8552), on developing triangular cooperation to ensure synergy between TCC experiences and the peacekeeping reforms at the United Nations. On the subsidiary bodies, the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations is one of the most inclusive subsidiary bodies. Its meetings are held with the participation of TCCs and on an equal footing with Council members. That makes the Working Group one of the Council's most inclusive tools for working with TCCs.”

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23. “Presidential note S/2017/507, issued in 2017, presented some requests and advice to promote the Council's ability to adopt effective resolutions, including making the Secretary-General's reports available to the countries concerned for enough time before discussing them in the meetings. Consequently, engaging the stakeholders, be they contributing or host countries, as much as possible is a practical request. As stated in note 507, cooperation must not be limited to the meetings held before the conclusion of a peacekeeping operation's mandate but must also include all those held after the issuance of the Secretary-General's reports. Taking note 507 as a guideline is a great step towards holding honest and interactive discussions.”

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24. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. I also thank all the briefers: Mr. Lacroix, Lieutenant General Gyllensporre and Ms. Novosseloff. I would like to address the topic of today's meeting, which is strengthening triangular cooperation, by highlighting three basic aspects. In fact, some speakers who preceded me focused on the same aspects that I will mention now but I would like to deal with them from a different perspective. They are procedural issues, the subsidiary bodies and best practices. On procedural issues, resolution 1353 (2001) regulated the mechanism governing the meetings of the Security Council with troop- and police-contributing countries (TCCs/PCCs) as we know them today.”

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25. “We aim to adopt and implement the Task Force's 40 recommendations and promote joint efforts to identify the issues of money-laundering and terrorism financing at the regional level, as well exchanging experiences and promoting solutions in that regard. In conclusion, we emphasize that organized crime can be eradicated only if we follow a persistent and inclusive approach based on the effective participation of all States and regional and international organizations. We also commend the role played by UNODC in capacity-building on behalf of Member States.”

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26. “In that regard, we stress the importance of implementing the relevant Council resolutions. We also welcome Peru's initiative on presenting a draft resolution pertaining to the link between terrorism and organized crime. Kuwait has recognized the serious dangers to international peace and security flowing from the link between international terrorism and organized crime. We have adopted a law on combating money- laundering and the financing of terrorism that includes a number of preventive measures. Kuwait has also acceded to a number of international conventions on combating organized crime and on anti-terrorism. During 2017, the State of Kuwait presided over the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force.”

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27. “On the efforts of the United Nations, the Security Council has recognized that there is a close link between terrorism and transnational organized crime, as has been expressed in many of its resolutions underscoring the importance of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols, as well as strengthening international cooperation, securing borders, exchanging information and continuous cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and other relevant United Nations bodies, as well as the INTERPOL, especially in terms of providing technical support and capacity-building of Member States to address the link between terrorism and transnational organized crime.”

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28. “Thirdly, we must strengthen national and regional legislation so as to be able to collect, analyse and exchange information, in particular on the implementation of laws and intelligence-gathering. F ourthly, it is also important to foster the role played by the private sector as well as to enhance cooperation between the private and public sectors to prevent terrorists from benefiting from organized crime.”

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29. “In that regard, Member States must join the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the protocols thereto, the 2003 United Nations Convention against Corruption, the relevant international conventions and protocols on combating terrorism and all other relevant international instruments. We call on Member States to do the following. First, they must strengthen national, subregional, regional and international efforts to counter the links between international terrorism and transnational organized crime at the global level. Secondly, they must promote cooperation and strategies to prevent terrorists from reaping the benefits of organized crime. It is necessary to strengthen the capacities of States to ensure border security against terrorists and their collaborators, while also making them accountable.”

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30. “In its resolutions 1373 (2001), 2195 (2014), 2322 (2016), 2368 (2017) and 2462 (2019), the Security Council has emphasized the link between terrorism and organized crime. Consequently, it is impossible to counter the linkage between international terrorism and organized crime or to disrupt the activities of those terrorist groups without international cooperation and concerted efforts at the regional and international levels, while combating corruption, money-laundering and illegal financial flows and establishing regional and international strategies.”

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31. “Terrorist groups are financing their operations through transnational organized crime in certain regions, including by trafficking in drugs, arms, humans and migrants, illegal trafficking in natural resources and kidnapping for ransom. They use the proceeds of such activities to fund their terrorist activities. The phenomenon of terrorism is linked to transnational organized crime regardless of the differences in methodologies and goals. They both constitute a threat to international peace and security and represent a major challenge to affected States, which might lead to conflict aggravation in affected regions. Terrorist groups which benefit from organized crime might contribute to complicating efforts of preventing and settling conflicts.”

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32. “Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate; and Ms. Tamara Makarenko for their valuable briefings. I would like to focus in my statement on the following points. First of all, with respect to the links between international terrorism and organized crime, despite the international community's success in combating terrorism and terrorist groups throughout the world this phenomenon remains a threat to international peace and security. The working methods of the terrorist groups are evolving and their area of operations is expanding and becoming more diversified.”

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33. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council. You may rest assured of the support of the State of Kuwait for you and your team. I also want to congratulate Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere of France on his appointment as Permanent Representative of his country. I wish him every success in his new tasks. I further wish every success to our colleague Ambassador Ma Zhaoxu of China and thank him for his valuable contributions to the work of the Security Council. I commend him for representing his country in the way he has. I thank you, Mr. President, for today's open debate and the concept note (S/2019/537, annex). I also thank Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); Ms.”

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34. “In addition, given that this Council meeting is the last for His Excellency Ambassador Francois Delattre, we wish him every success on behalf of the members of the Council in his future endeavours. Undoubtedly, we will miss him and Council, and we have seen how much he is appreciated miss his effective participation in the Council's work. when members Of his delegation and COUflCil members He has been an outstanding representative of France. gave him a b'g round Of applause. He has aISo left a meaningful mark on the work of the The meeting rose at 11.05 am.”

    2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source

35. “Before adjourning this Council meeting, as it is the last scheduled one for June, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of the State of Kuwait to Council members and its secretariat for all their support to us this month. It has indeed been a busy and special month, during which we achieved consensus on several important issues before us. We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, unlimited support and positive contributions of every delegation in the Council, as well as the representatives of the Secretariat, including officers of the conference services, interpreters, translators, verbatim reporters and security staff. As we end our presidency today, we wish every success to the delegation of Peru in presiding over the Council for the month of July.”

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36. “We believe that the tasks set out in the resolution presented by France today address the situation in the best way. The Mission is called upon to implement the objectives in accordance with the priorities entrusted to it by the Security Council. That would undoubtedly lead to making progress on the political track with a view to addressing the situation in Mali. We also welcome the expansion of the Mission's mandate in the centre of Mali, a region that recently faced many difficult security challenges. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Mali.”

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37. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kuwait. We would like to begin by thanking the French delegation, which, as penholder, put forward resolution 2480 (2019). We also thank the French delegation for its collaboration with all Council members during the deliberations on this resolution. We voted in favour oftoday's resolution because we are fully convinced that the situation in Mali requires the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to be a peacekeeping mission with a robust and comprehensive mandate. We underscore the importance of renewing the Mission's mandate for another year with a view to ensuring continuity in its work, in particular given the many political challenges and security threats in the north and centre of Mali.”

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38. “In favour: Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2480 (2019). I shall now give the floor to those Council members who Wish to make statements.”

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39. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's rules ofprocedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2019/532, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l9/454, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

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40. “The seizure and annexation by force ofterritories have been rejected and are in contravention of the Charter of the United Nations, the principles of international law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, including resolution 497 (1981). I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source

41. “We emphasize that it will be impossible to achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace in Syria without justice and ensuring that there is no impunity for those who have committed the most heinous crimes since the start of the Syrian crisis in 2011. In conclusion, we reiterate that this conflict must be settled peacefully, in line with resolution 2254 (2015), in order to enable the Syrian people to fulfil their legitimate aspirations through a political settlement that covers all segments of Syrian society and preserves the unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria. Indeed, since we are speaking of sovereignty, we reiterate that the Golan is Syrian Arab territory occupied by Israel, the occupying Power.”

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42. “We reaffirm the importance of the memorandum of understanding between Turkey and Russia and call for its implementation. We also call for the implementation of confidence-building measures between the parties, including making progress on detainees, prisoners and disappeared persons. We recall that this month the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2474 (2019), on persons reported missing during armed conflict. The resolution was the first of its kind and must be implemented on the ground. Its provisions must also be implemented in all conflicts throughout the world, including in Syria.”

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43. “We once again condemn the targeting of innocent civilians by any perpetrator and recall the need for all parties to respect international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We also condemn all attacks on civilian-populated areas waged by terrorist groups, including those listed on the Security Council sanctions list. At the same time, we recall that anti-terrorism operations in no way exempt any party to a conflict from its obligations under international law, including its duty to abide by the principles of distinguishing targets, proportionality, precaution and protecting civilians and civilian targets. Even wars have rules that must be respected. As military actions continue in north-west Syria, we express our concern over their effects and repercussions on the political process.”

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44. “That resolution sets forth the various steps that are to be taken during the political transition phase, including the drafting of a new constitution and the holding of free and fair elections that include, under the constitution, all Syrians inside and outside the country, with United Nations supervision. In that context, we reaffirm the need for the constitutional committee to be balanced, inclusive and credible. We hope that the beginning of its work will pave the way for the long-awaited political process. We have been following closely and with concern the military escalation ofrecent weeks in the north-west of Syria, which has led to the displacement of nearly 350,000 people, and attacks on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, resulting in casualties among innocent civilians.”

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45. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. I would like to begin by thanking Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his valuable briefing on the political track in Syria. I take this opportunity to reaffirm the full support of the State of Kuwait for Mr. Pedersen's efforts to revive the Syrian political process. We call on all parties to support the Special Envoy and work to help him fully discharge his mandate. We reaffirm that there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis. The only solution is a just political settlement that is facilitated by the United Nations and Syrian-led and Syrian-owned, in conformity with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”

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46. “I thank Mr. Pedersen for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

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47. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Pedersen is joining today's meeting via video- teleconference from Geneva. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Pedersen.”

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48. “We reaffirm the primacy of a political solution and we look forward to the concerted efforts of all partners to reach that goal, based on Council resolutions and in cooperation with organizations seeking to achieve security and development in Darfur and of which the Sudan is a member, such as the United Nations, the African Union and the League of Arab States. That should be attained within the framework of respect for the sovereignty of the Sudan and non-interference in its domestic affairs. I resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”

    2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source

49. “Furthermore, the period given by the extension to assess the situation in Darfur will enable us to make ensure continued improvements there, as we have seen this year and in previous years, and as confirmed by the reports of the Secretary-General and the periodic reports issued by the Secretariat. We support the Sudan and its partners, both inside and outside the Council, in their efforts to build lasting peace in Darfur, create the conditions necessary for the safe, dignified and voluntary return and stability of the displaced, and strengthen the capacity of the Sudan to assume its primary responsibility to protect its citizens.”

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50. “We have been committed to the decisions of the consecutive Summits of the League of Arab States since 2016, seeking to promote the Sudan's vision for UNAMID's exit strategy. In addition, Kuwait believes that the Sudan, a brotherly Arab State, is capable of shouldering its primary responsibility to protect its citizens. We are eager to discuss several issues over the next four months, including the identification of choices pertaining to the Mission's exit strategy and the adaptation of its mandate to ensure a smooth and gradual withdrawal in support of the efforts made by the United Nations country team in the Sudan.”

    2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source