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1. “It is therefore crucial to ensure their implementation. The Stockholm Agreement and resolution 2451 (2018) are important steps on the path to peace, and we must focus on confidence-building measures to promote them. We must begin with gradual steps to build and enhance trust between the Yemeni parties. An important concrete measure that would alleviate the suffering of many Yemeni families is the exchange of prisoners and detainees. We encourage the Yemeni parties to continue their efforts to achieve that goal and to prioritize the national interests and the security and safety of the Yemeni people above all other considerations.”

   2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

2. “I would also like to commend the efforts of the Special Envoy since he and his team took office to move the peace process forward in Yemen, as well as Major General Cammaert's positive steps to implement the Stockholm Agreement. In addition, I want to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to those working in the humanitarian field for their efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen. We stress the importance of all parties working to ensure the safety of United Nations personnel in order to enable them to carry out their work effectively. We will unquestionably face many obstacles on our path to achieving a comprehensive and permanent peace in Yemen if we continue to fail to push decisively for the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2216 (2015).”

   2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

3. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings today. The Stockholm Agreement has given the international community and the Yemeni people a glimmer ofhope for a peaceful settlement ofthe conflict in Yemen. The Security Council should therefore consolidate those gains and work on implementing the Agreement. All Yemeni parties must honour their obligations under it and cooperate with the United Nations, especially the Special Envoy and his team, retired Major General Patrick Cammaert and United Nations humanitarian agencies, to reach a sustainable solution in Al-Hudaydah port and governorate and thereby ensure the supply of humanitarian assistance to those in need.”

   2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

4. “The State of Kuwait is eager to participate in the conference so as to continue to ease the humanitarian situation in Yemen and alleviate the suffering of its brotherly people.”

   2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source

5. “We hope that all parties will fully implement the agreement with a view to supporting the efforts of the Special Envoy, Mr. Martin Griffiths, leading to the upcoming round of negotiations on a political settlement based on the three agreed terms of reference, namely, the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference, and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, especially resolution 2216 (2015). That would result in ending the crisis in brotherly Yemen, maintain its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure non-interference in its internal affairs. We also welcome the Secretary-General's intention to convene in Geneva on 26 February an international pledging conference in support ofthe 2019 humanitarian response plan.”

   2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source

6. “We also voted in favour as a response to the sensitive and important nature of this articulated stage, when there is a ray of hope and a real possibility of reaching a peaceful solution to the crisis, which has brought terrible destruction to that dear Arab country with its deep-rooted civilization, threatening its unity and stability as well as the security and stability of the region. Our support for resolution 2451 (2018) reflects our support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy and for the Stockholm agreement reached by the Yemeni parties during the most recent cycle of consultations, hosted by the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden, concerning the city of Al-Hudaydah, its ports and prisoner exchange. We also support the declaration of understanding on Taiz.”

   2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2451 (2018) by the Security Council and thank the permanent delegation of the United Kingdom for its tireless efforts as penholder on the issue of Yemen. We also commend the flexibility shown by the delegation during the negotiations on the resolution. We voted in favour of the resolution despite the fact that it does not cover some of the concerns that we expressed during the negotiations. There are several reasons for that, most notably the need to preserve the unity of the Security Council on the issue of Yemen. We hope that such unity will be preserved and applied also to other agenda items of the Council.”

   2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source

8. “There is a need to enhance coordination among the various stakeholders that offer development support in the region in order to guarantee success in all the efforts being made. In conclusion, I would like to commend the efforts being made by all of the countries in the region, as well as by United Nations agencies, especially since they work in an unstable environment that has witnessed a tangible increase in the level ofinstability and insecurity. There is an urgent need to combat emerging terrorist threats in West Africa while at the same time focusing on intensifying efforts to establish peacebuilding. A holistic approach is the best way to address the various challenges posing a threat to the region.”

   2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

9. “The projects were conducted in various areas, including improving health-care facilities, roads and airports as well as developing water supply systems. We welcome the steps taken by regional organizations in Africa. We appreciate their efforts to develop strategies that target sustainable development. They include Agenda 2063 of the African Union, as well as the priority investment plan of the Group of Five for the Sahel. Regional cooperation is a fundamental element in attracting the support of the international community. I take this opportunity to welcome the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission, whose annual session, held on 12 November, focused on peacebuilding in the Sahel.”

   2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

10. “Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for West Africa and the Sahel, to make every effort to ensure that the goals of the Strategy are met. We look forward to reviewing the outcome of their efforts in the upcoming reports of the Secretary-General. The State of Kuwait believes in the importance of development as a way to prevent conflict, and we work bilaterally with several African countries to fund their development projects. We also enjoy close relations with West African countries, especially in the context of developing their infrastructure. Through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Kuwait has funded several African projects in the amount of approximately $439 million since 2015.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

11. “Since then, Cote d'Ivoire has made considerable progress towards sustainable peace, stability and economic prosperity. The closure of any peacekeeping mission does not mean the end of the conflict. Instead, it means the beginning of action towards achieving long-term sustainable development, which is an important element in preventing a relapse into conflict. We therefore stress the importance of implementing the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, under the supervision of Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. The Strategy is a comprehensive approach in support of regional development and aims to achieve peace and prosperity as well as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The Strategy also supports capacity-building. In that regard, we urge Mr. Thiaw and Mr.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

12. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting, which builds upon yesterday's discussions on drug trafficking, governance, organized crime and the rule of law in West Africa (see S/PV.8433). I would also like to thank all of the briefers who spoke today: Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Mr. Hafez Ghanem and Mr. Remy Rioux, as well as our dear colleague Ambassador Ion Jinga, Permanent Representative of Romania. The date of 30 June 2017 was a historic day for the country of the current presidency of the Security Council because it witnessed the closure of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cote d'Ivoire. That allowed the country to start a new chapter in its history.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source

13. “We ought to implement the relevant Council resolutions so as to enable the Syrian people to achieve their legitimate aspirations through a political settlement agreed by all Syrian protagonists. That would enable the Syrian people to achieve their legitimate aspirations, while preserving the unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria. In conclusion, we reiterate our thanks and deep appreciation to Special Envoy Mr. De Mistura for his relentless efforts over the past four years. We look forward to working with the new Special Envoy, Ambassador Geir Pedersen. The State of Kuwait will fully support him and encourage his efforts to ensure the success of his mandate.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source

14. “There is a need to support all efforts to build trust among the relevant parties, most notably through the release of all prisoners and detainees, support for the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to investigate all war crimes and crimes against humanity, and the holding of all perpetrators accountable. As long as Idlib province is relatively stable, thanks to the Turkish-Russian agreement, there is a glimmer of hope for achieving a breakthrough and make an important step towards the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). The international community and the Security Council have repeatedly failed the Syrian people. We must not fail them again.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source

15. “We have listened to the Special Envoy and closely followed the discussions of the Astana guarantors with him in Geneva on 18 December to move forward with the establishment of the constitutional committee. In that regard, we stress that the United Nations has a central role to play in facilitating a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process. The political process in Syria is at a criticaljuncture and requires decisive decisions. I am not exaggerating when I say that the credibility of the Security Council and the United Nations is at stake at this sensitive period in the Syrian crisis. We reaffirm that there can be no military solution to the crisis in Syrian.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source

16. “We renew our call for a balanced, credible, comprehensive and inclusive committee in which all Syrian components are represented. We believe that that would play a vital role in moving the Syrian political process forward. The constitutional committee is the first step in a political transition that includes several steps, such as drafting the constitution and holding free and fair elections, pursuant to the constitution, under the supervision of the United Nations and in line with highest international standards of transparency and accountability. The elections should also give voice to all Syrians, including those living abroad, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015).”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source

17. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (Spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his comprehensive and detailed briefing and for his relentless efforts over the past four years to achieve peace in Syria. Three years ago in this Chamber, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2254 (2015), which set a road map for reaching a just political settlement in Syria and restoring stability to that dear Arab country, which has a great history. However, three years have passed and we have, unfortunately, not been able to implement that resolution on the ground. In January, an agreement was reached in Sochi to establish a constitutional committee. We have long awaited the start of its functioning. Efforts made thus far to allow the committee to begin its work before the end of the year have been unsuccessful.”

    2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source

18. “In conclusion, we renew Kuwait's full solidarity with Lebanon, while providing our political and economic support to its Government and all its constitutional institutions, towards safeguarding the national unity, security, stability and sovereignty of Lebanon over all its territories.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

19. “In that regard, we commend the achievements of the Lebanese Armed Forces during the past period, both along the Blue Line and throughout Lebanon. We welcome the Lebanese army's efforts to continuously enhance security along the borders by asserting the authority of the Government over all the territories of Lebanon. Those efforts would assist the Lebanese Government in honouring Lebanon's international commitments, including those made at the Rome 11 conference to support the Lebanese army and the Paris conference to support the Lebanese economy. Both conferences reaffirmed the international community's commitment to the stability and prosperity of Lebanon. We renew our support to the Lebanese Government in order to continue its disassociation policy and avert any conflict in the region pursuant to Baabda Declaration.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

20. “Resistance is not considered a terrorist act. Although there is no permanent ceasefire primarily because Israel insists on continuing its violations, we welcome the continuous detente in UNIFIL's area of operations, which is made possible as a result of the close cooperation between the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL towards the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006). That is clearly demonstrated by the increasing number of their joint patrols. We call on all parties to use current channels, including the Tripartite Committee, to address all concerns and problems along the borders. We also call on parties to continue their cooperation and coordination within that Committee in order to overcome any differences that could lead to armed confrontations.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

21. “In that regard, I refer to the statement issued this morning by the Lebanese Ministry for Foreign Affairs that renews its steadfast position of being committed to the relevant Security Council resolutions. The Israeli violations we referred to did not include its biggest violation, which is the ongoing occupation of Lebanese territory. We stress Lebanon's legitimate right to end the occupation and have its territory restored, including the Shaba'a farmlands, the Lebanese Kfar Shuba hills and the Lebanese part of Al-Ghajar village. Lebanon has the right to resist any aggression through legitimate means. We also must make the distinction between terrorism and legitimate resistance against Israeli occupation, which is a right as set out in international charters and in the principles of international law.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

22. “There have also been electronic monitoring and espionage activities by Israel, using its infrastructure along the Blue Line and devices it placed on Lebanese territory. A telecommunications war has been waged by Israel against Lebanon, with an increase in the number of telecommunications towers and monitoring devices put in place to spy on the Lebanese network, thereby violating the privacy of Lebanese citizens. We reiterate our condemnation of Israeli acts of aggression against Lebanese sovereignty by land, air and sea. We emphasize our support for Lebanon's call on the international community to implement resolution 1701 (2006), based on resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), thereby putting an end to Israel's violations and its continuous threats to Lebanon and Lebanese civil facilities and infrastructure.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

23. “The provisions of resolution 1701 (2006) and, more important, Lebanese sovereignty, are being violated almost on a daily basis, as proven by the figures and images provided by the Lebanese Government and the reports of the Secretary-General. However, there have been no calls for the convening of an emergency meeting to discuss those Israeli violations, which we believe are much more threatening than the topic of today's debate. There is all the more reason to convene many open debates to discuss those Israeli violations. For instance, there have been 550 air space violations committed by Israel over the past four months alone, totalling 2,000 flying hours. The Israeli violations have not been limited to that.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

24. “Meanwhile, Israel's violations of Lebanese sovereignty continue unabated almost daily. Today's debate provides us with an opportunity to address the dangerous reality that Lebanon is facing, as Israeli violations continue to increase and intensify. The Israeli army continues to commit violations, disregarding the safety of civilians and the fragile stability of the region. Unfortunately, the constant calls of the international community and the attempts of UNIFIL have failed to put an end to those violations. If the recent activities of the Israeli air force are anything to go by, then we can fully expect those violations to increase in the near future.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

25. “The President of the Lebanese Republic, General Michel Aoun, declared that Lebanon remained committed to addressing the problem and eliminating its causes, especially so that the crisis does not realistically pose a genuine threat to peace and security in the region. The President further stated that he remained committed to implementing the provisions set out in resolution 1701 (2006) and to maintaining stability in the south of the country, while rejecting any practices that could lead to further escalation on the border. Lebanon has been experiencing continuous Israeli provocations for many decades, the last of which is Israel's attempt to exaggerate the current incident through the media and at the political and even military levels by threatening to use military means to destroy the tunnels.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

26. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his briefing today, his second one on this topic in less than a week. We also thank the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and all staff and force personnel of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). We particularly thank the Force Commander, Major General Stefano Del Col, for his efforts to contain the current crisis and avoid any further escalation in the region. We also commend the Lebanese Government for its efforts aimed at managing and resolving the crisis since its emergence.”

    2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source

27. “The Initiative states that a comprehensive peace and the normalization of relations with Israel are conditional on ending Israel's occupation since 1967 of Palestinian and Arab territories, including East Jerusalem; on Israel's recognition of the State of Palestine and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination and the right of return and reparation for Palestinian refugees; on ajust resolution of the Palestinian question pursuant to General Assembly resolution 194 (III); and on a rejection of any deal or initiative for a resolution of the conflict that is not in line with the internationally agreed terms of reference pertaining to the peace process in the Middle East.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

28. “In conclusion, we welcomed the General Assembly's adoption few days ago of resolution 73/89, submitted by Ireland on behalf of the European Union and entitled "Comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East". We reiterate our support for putting an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict, in accordance with the relevant international resolutions, international law and the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002, with all its provisions.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

29. “Those unprecedented attacks have recently increased and demonstrate that Israel, the occupying Power, plans to change the Mosque's current historic and legal status, which will have grave consequences. We welcome Jordan's announcement that it will be organizing an international conference on 20 December on an appeal for the Al-Aqsa Mosque, with wide Arab and international participation. The aim is to hold consultations in support of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem and its Islamic holy sites. We reiterate our rejection and condemnation of all violations by Israel, the occupying Power, of Islamic and Christian holy sites, especially its attempts to change the existing historical and legal status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by dividing it in space and time, undermining the freedom of Muslim prayer.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

30. “We also call on the international community, especially the Security Council, to implement resolution 2334 (2016), which emphasizes that Israel's settlement activities are a blatant violation of international law and an obstacle to peace. It calls on Israel, the occupying Power, to immediately and fully cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem and reaffirms the importance of the implementation of other relevant international resolutions on the illegal and illegitimate nature of Israeli settlement activities, including resolutions 465 (1980) and 497 (1981). We reaffirm our condemnation of Israel's repeated acts of aggression against the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the form of daily violations and dangerous incursions, which provoke Muslim and Arab feelings of resentment.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

31. “As members of the Security Council, we must assume our responsibility and stop Israel, the occupying Power, from perpetrating such illegitimate and provocative actions in deliberate and dangerous violation of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions. We call on the United Nations and the Secretary-General to implement General Assembly resolution ES-10/20, on the protection of Palestinian civilians, pursuant to the Secretary-General's latest report (A/ES-10/794). We must urge the States and institutions of the international community to engage in the protection of Palestinian civilians and establish a practical and effective mechanism for implementing both the resolution and the report.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

32. “His killing was the forty-second murder of a Palestinian child since the Great March of Return began in March. Since then, more than 230 Palestinian martyrs have perished and more than 24,000 have been injured. Reports from Doctors without Borders estimate that more than 1,000 of those who have been injured in the Gaza Strip now suffer from permanent disabilities as a result of the live ammunition used by the Israeli occupying forces. The Security Council must not stand idly by in the face of Israel's systematic crimes against unarmed Palestinians. They are war crimes and crimes against humanity under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

33. “The most recent of those crimes was the Israeli act of aggression against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and other parts of the occupied Palestinian territory on 11 November, which targeted the lives of Palestinian civilians and their homes, media facilities and civilian infrastructure. Its victims included dozens of martyrs and unarmed civilians who were killed or injured as a result of the Israeli occupying forces' war crimes and crimes against humanity. The most recent child fatality was that of a boy aged four years and eight months, a victim of the occupying Israeli forces' relentless crimes against Palestinian civilians. On 12 December we saw the images of hundreds of civilians in the town of Absan in Khan Younis burying the small body of Ahmed Abu Abed.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

34. “We therefore call for an increase in the number of written reports on the status of the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) over the course of 2019. We do not want to settle for just one written report per year. That accords with the provisions of the resolution, presidential note S/2010/507 and the practices used in addressing other items on the Security Council's agenda. As always, we listened carefully to Mr. Mladenov's briefing, especially with regard to the recent developments in the West Bank, which show once again how dangerous the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories has become, thanks to the crimes perpetrated by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people and their land and holy sites, as well as their inalienable rights.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

35. “Mladenov and the parties concerned to improve the daily lives of the citizens of the Gaza Strip, which have led to the completion of the joint review of the Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism in order to promote and improve its effectiveness and performance. We look forward to the implementation of its recommendations by 1 January 2019. In that regard, we were awaiting a written report for this month by the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), similar to his first written report submitted in June (see S/PV.8289) following his response, for which we are grateful, to a request by 10 Security Council members. This month, however, we regret to say that was not the case.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

36. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his valuable briefing and reaffirm the full support of the State ofKuwait to his role in finding a solution to the protracted Palestinian question, which has had such a severe impact on the daily lives of the Palestinians who have been living under the yoke of occupation for more than five decades. We also thank our colleague Ambassador Nikki Haley. I am pleased that her very important final statement to the Security Council was on today's topic of the Palestinian question, and that she has revealed some of the points of the peace plan that the United States will soon unveil. We once again commend the efforts of Mr.”

    2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source

37. “We highly value the vital role that the United Nations has played in helping Kosovo to build its institutions and to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 1244 (1999). We call on both sides to fully implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. We also welcome the statement by the Secretary-General in that regard. In conclusion, it is important that the international community continues to make efforts in order to urge Pristina and Belgrade to overcome their differences and reach consensual, fair and sustainable solutions that are acceptable to both sides and lead to peace, security and stability in the region.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

38. “We urge them to continue to deal with issues of concern through dialogue and to demonstrate the necessary political will in order to ensure the full normalization of relations between the two sides. Kuwait affirms that the high-level European Union-facilitated dialogue in Brussels between Belgrade and Pristina remains the most appropriate framework for settling all outstanding issues between the two sides. It is the appropriate means for reaching lasting, just and consensual solutions. We would like to reiterate our full support to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

39. “We recognize that the decisions recently taken by the Kosovo Parliament could be a source of concern to the friendly Republic of Serbia, given the recent developments in the relationship between the two States. We hope that such developments do not undermine the political process under the auspices of the European Union. We believe that the decision of the Republic of Kosovo does not contravene resolution 1244 (1999). We thank the President of Kosovo for the reassurances that he provided in the Chamber earlier, in which he stated that the measure does not constitute any threat to the minorities in Kosovo or the neighbouring States. We call on both sides to exercise self-restraint and to take all necessary measures to calm the situation and to decrease tension.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

40. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Aleksandar Vucie, President of the Republic of Serbia, and His Excellency Mr. Hashim Thaci, President of the Republic of Kosovo, at today's meeting. I would also like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his valuable briefing. The State of Kuwait acknowledges the sensitivity of the measure taken by the Assembly of Kosovo. We reaffirm that every State has the full, sovereign and inherent right to establish its national institutions in line with its national Constitution and legislation.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

41. “In conclusion, the State of Kuwait renews its support to Afghanistan in achieving permanent peace and stability by reaching a diplomatically negotiated settlement. We stand with Afghanistan in its war against terrorism. We also believe that the diplomatic efforts must be accompanied by an investment in education. True reform in any society begins with a real investment in comprehensive education system that raises a promising and educated generation that is free from the clutches of sectarianism and contributes to building a safe nation for all. There is a famous Chinese saying on the importance of education that best describes my point, and with it I will end my statement today. If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; and if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

42. “We also express our relief for the efforts made by UNAMA field offices, which have supported peace initiatives in 11 provinces, including supporting the role of the youth in the peace process and settling sectarian conflicts. In the area of security, we share the concern of the Secretary-General regarding the ongoing instability and the growing impact of the armed conflict on civilians, especially the continuous increase in the number of civilian casualties as a result of suicide and aerial attacks. In that regard, we renew our call to all parties to the conflict to honour their obligations by virtue of international human rights law and to immediately stop targeting unarmed civilians.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

43. “The Security Council must also continuously intensify efforts to support the political process and encourage Afghanistan to hold presidential elections as scheduled. In that regard, I join my colleague the representative of the United Kingdom in welcoming the appointment by the United States of Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad as the Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation. We also read with relief the content of the report of the Secretary-General on the effective and positive role of that appointment on revitalizing the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. We wish Mr. Khalilzad success in that vital mission.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

44. “Last November, the Geneva Ministerial Conference was held to supportAfghanistan, and reaffirmed without any doubt that the international community continues to stand with Afghanistan. As this year is coming to an end, we must address the issue that concerns us the most in Afghanistan, namely, the peace and reconciliation process to end four decades of security and political instability, which have had an adverse impact on the life of Afghan citizens. The delicate political situation in Afghanistan requires that all wise people and political party leaders in Afghanistan give primacy to national interests over party interests. They must intensify efforts to ensure the success of upcoming presidential elections in April 2019 in order to guarantee a better future and a decent life for Afghan citizens after long years of war and conflict.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

45. “We also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2018/1092) on the situation in Afghanistan during the past three months. We hold our meeting today following the parliamentary elections held two months ago in Afghanistan. I am pleased to congratulate the Government and the people of Afghanistan for successfully holding those historic elections, where the Afghan people showed their courage in the face of challenges, threats and acts of violence by going to the polling centres to choose their representatives in the Parliament. To accompany that historic achievement, the Security Council and the international community not only followed the elections, but we as members of the Council also welcomed and supported those elections through press statements.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

46. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank you, Mr. President, for holding this meeting. We also thank Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Mr. Yuri Fedotov, Ambassador Khairat Umarov, as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), concerning the sanctions on the Taliban, and Ms. Ghizaal Haress for their important and comprehensive briefings. I also welcome the participation of our colleague Mr. Mahmoud Saikal, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, in the meeting. I would like to take this opportunity to renew the support of the State of Kuwait to all efforts made by Mr. Yamamoto and the members of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), given the difficult situation there.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source

47. “To conclude, we reiterate our support for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths. We underline the importance of his efforts to end the crisis in Yemen being based on the three political terms of reference, namely, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue and the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2216 (2015). That would ensure the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen, as well as non-interference in Yemen's domestic affairs.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

48. “We also hope that Yemeni parties will be seriously committed to implementing the outcomes of the consultations held in Sweden, insofar as that will be a key factor in alleviating the humanitarian suffering and crystallize the efforts of the international community and the important donors towards supporting the humanitarian situation. Brotherly Yemen looks to the international community and the Security Council to support the positive tangible results of the consultations reached in Sweden. Those results have specific features and will constitute the bedrock of future consultations, to be held early next year. The Council must maintain its consensus-based spirit concerning Yemen, reflecting its unity and ensuring that no messages may be misinterpreted by any Yemeni party.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

49. “The United Nations would scale up its Verification and Inspection Mechanism in that regard. It is important that revenues from the three ports be channelled to the Central Bank in Al-Hudaydah in order to pay the salaries of civil servants throughout Yemen. That would have a positive impact and alleviate the difficult economic repercussions of the crisis while improving the exchange rate of the national currency, which has recently risen to and stabilized at 450 rials to the dollar. The Yemeni city of Taiz has endured a painful siege for the past three years. Its inhabitants have suffered deplorable circumstances. We hope that the declaration of understanding reached by the Yemeni parties will end the negative impacts of the siege and spare its inhabitants the risks of the humanitarian crisis.”

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50. “However, there has been agreement on the port and city of Al-Hudaydah, as well as a declaration of understanding on Taiz. Moreover, an agreement was reached on an implementation mechanism for the exchange of prisoners, which will help to address the adverse humanitarian impact on the brotherly Yemeni people. The port and the city of Al-Hudaydah exemplify the aggravated difficult humanitarian situation. We believe that the staged agreement reached would, if implemented, lead to a ceasefire and the mutual redeployment of forces to areas outside the ports and cities, allowing the United Nations greater freedom of movement to ensure the safe arrival of humanitarian aid without being impeded or looted as before. Undoubtedly, the agreement would also facilitate the arrival of commodities and commercial goods.”

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