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Alotaibi

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first: 2010-04-14
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“Conflicts caused by disputes over natural resources are no longer only among sovereign States, as was the case before and during the Cold War. Over the past three decades, we have witnessed many civil wars, primarily in developing countries. Such conflicts seem to be political in nature but the root causes are economic and social. The consequences have been catastrophic, and the Security Council has worked to settle such conflicts for many years, although some of them persist. Since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999) and presidential statement S/PRST/2007/22 on this topic, the Security Council has been able to shed light on several basic factors that supposedly help to limit and address that phenomenon.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. I also thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his participation and valuable briefing. We very much hope that today's discussion will raise our awareness of the link between natural resources and conflict. The concept note (S/2018/901, annex) sheds light on the close link between them, which the Security Council has discussed on two previous occasions (see S/PV.5705 and S/PV.6982). Nevertheless, we have seldom met to discuss that issue and to reach the necessary understanding and solutions, which shows that the Council does not see how dangerous it is and the threat that it poses to those experiencing its impact.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we underline our full support for the efforts made by Special Envoy Djinnit and for the initiatives of the African Union, the Southern African Development Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in following up on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. The aim is to address the security, political and humanitarian challenges at the national and regional levels and to end the conflicts and instability that have existed for so long. We hope that the African Union will be able to achieve its goal of putting an end to all conflicts by 2020, in accordance with the Framework Agreement.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, on the security situation, the ongoing violence and armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular in the eastern part of the country, continue to escalate militarily, to varying levels of intensity, in various areas, which is also a source of concern. Military attacks directly jeopardize unarmed civilian lives and exhaust the natural and human resources of the country. In that respect, we commend the enormous efforts by MONUSCO and its personnel to combat military attacks and protect civilians. We call on all the parties responsible for the military clashes to halt them in order to save unarmed civilian lives and establish the desired security and stability.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“As set out in the Secretary-General's latest report, published on 1 October (S/2018/882), the statistics pertaining to refugees, displaced persons and people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance are a source of concern. That is all the more so following the Ministry of Health's declaration on 1 August that an Ebola outbreak had begun, which to date has killed more than 120 people. The Congolese Government and the international community must cooperate in order to meet humanitarian needs and alleviate the suffering of the people. In that regard, we commend MONUSCO and the World Health Organization for their efforts and prompt response to counter the disease.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the efforts being made by the Congolese Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the achievement of key milestones in the electoral process, including the publication of the final list of presidential and legislative candidates at the national and provincial levels. We underscore the importance of reaching consensus on the outstanding contentious issues, such as on the use of electronic voting machines, the electoral roll and the financing of the electoral process - which the Government has committed to covering it in its entirety - as well as of MONUSCO's provision of technical and logistical support in the run- up to the elections. Secondly, on the humanitarian situation, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is very worrisome.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“During our visit, we took note of the determination and commitment of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the electoral timetable, as well as to holding the elections on 23 December, which is the date specified in the electoral calendar. We hope that the election process will put an end to the political tensions the country has been experiencing, and that the elections will be free, transparent, inclusive of all segments of the Congolese people and credible, as well as in line with the Congolese Constitution and legislation. Confidence-building measures must be ensured with the participation of all Congolese political parties in the elections, as stipulated in the political agreement of 31 December 2016.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“Of course, we also thank the delegations of Bolivia, France and Equatorial Guinea for their outstanding arrangements and efforts to make the visit a success, with a positive effect on our discussion of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would like to address three aspects in my statement. First, on the political front, our discussion today coincides with the beginning of the countdown to the most important event for the Congolese people, namely, the presidential and legislative elections at the national and provincial levels to be held in approximately two months' time.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Said Djinnit, for their valuable briefings. With regard to the visit by the members of the Security Council to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which took place from 5 to 7 October, we would like to thank the Congolese Government for having facilitated the organization of the delegation's visit from our arrival in the capital, Kinshasa, until our departure. We also thank Ms. Zerrougui and all MONUSCO staff, as well as the Security Council secretariat.”
2018-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8370 (2018) · source
“The State of Kuwait is firmly committed to working actively to effectively implement the relevant Security Council resolutions on counter-terrorism and non-proliferation.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to underscore that the State of Kuwait condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations regardless of its motives. Terrorism is a criminal act that cannot be justified and must not be associated with any religion, nationality, culture or ethnicity. In order to combat the criminal scourge of terrorism, we must combine international efforts and adopt the necessary measures to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law, good governance and peaceful coexistence among religions, while respecting their symbols and holy places. In addition, conditions conducive to terrorism must be addressed along with rejecting hatred and all forms of extremism and violence.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Pertaining to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), we commend the role played by the Committee and its Panel of Experts in helping countries to implement the provisions of that important resolution. We have witnessed the recent use of chemical weapons by States and non-State actors throughout the world. We therefore must recognize the urgent need to address that disaster through the implementation of the relevant international resolutions, especially resolution 1540 (2004). That would allow the international community to continue its strenuous efforts in order to prevent non-State actors, in particular terrorist groups, from developing, possessing, manufacturing, acquiring, transferring or using weapons of mass destruction in all their forms, whether nuclear, chemical or biological.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“The State of Kuwait commends the efforts of the three Chairs, including their visits to Member States, joint briefings, comprehensive assessments and analytical work concerning emerging issues, trends and developments in supporting Member States and United Nations entities so that they can take the necessary measures under international law. All those activities are helpful to Member States and other subsidiary bodies. We reaffirm what the Chair of the Counter- Terrorism Committee said earlier with regard to the need to focus on women and children as victims of terrorist groups. In that regard, we note resolution 2396 (2017), which stressed the need to pay attention to women and children in those specific situations.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“We also thank the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Committee concerning Da'esh and Al-Qaida, the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the Office of the Ombudsperson for carrying out their activities in accordance with their respective mandates. We commend the role played by the three Committees, including their cooperation with other relevant United Nations entities, such as United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL, the International Civil Aviation Organization and other relevant United Nations entities, together with regional organizations, to combat terrorism and the proliferation of terrorist groups, as they pose a threat to international peace and security.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Security Council and wish your country's delegation all the best. I also thank the delegation of the United States for its presidency of the Council last month. I want as well to thank our colleagues the Chairs of the three Committees - the Permanent Representatives of Kazakhstan, Peru and Bolivia - for their detailed briefings on the activities of those Committees concerning counter-terrorism and non-proliferation.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Fourthly, it is vital to cooperate with the United Nations to ensure the safe delivery and full distribution of humanitarian assistance in every region of Yemen and without targeting United Nations field personnel. In conclusion, we reiterate our support for Mr. Griffiths, the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, and the importance of stepping up efforts to end the crisis in Yemen based on a political solution that complies with the three political terms of reference - the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions - in order to ensure Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“First, attempts to consolidate gains and strengthen personal interests rather than those ofthe Yemeni people by ignoring Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015), and by continuing to refuse to participate positively in the political process, are unacceptable. Secondly, ballistic-missile attacks on neighbouring States and threats to maritime commercial routes in Bab Al-Mandab and the Red Sea are also unacceptable. Thirdly, it is equally unacceptable to use civilians as human shields, utilize civilian facilities and maritime ports as bases for launching military attacks or recruit children for military purposes, all of which are considered war crimes punishable under international law.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“The letter underscored the conclusions of the Committee's Panel of Experts, reaffirming the direct responsibility of the Houthis for the attack on the oil tanker Abqaiq and another commercial ship transporting wheat, while noting that if the attack on the oil tanker had been successful, it would have caused an environmental disaster with wide negative impact on the transport of merchandise from and into Yemen. That letter also reaffirmed that those attacks are a Violation of international humanitarian law and would have a negative impact on the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Given this unprecedentedly terrible humanitarian situation, the Security Council must send a message to the Yemeni parties, and especially the Houthis, that emphasizes the following points.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“Martin Griffiths, and providing sufficient time to resume the dialogue among Yemeni parties, despite security challenges posed by the Houthis, as they continue their practices that constitute a threat to regional peace and security, through controlling Al-Hudaydah port and threatening the safety of international maritime navigation. Those threats were confirmed by the letter addressed on 17 September to the President of the Security Council from the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), regarding sanctions on Yemen.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“The latest of such efforts include the donor conference held in April in Geneva on the situation in Yemen. Concerning political and security developments, today's meeting is taking place to discuss the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen, which is the outcome of the stalemate in political efforts to end the crisis, owing to the Houthis' absence during the 6 September round of consultations, which were fully supported by the Security Council. The pro-legitimacy coalition has stepped in at various stages of the crisis to support and facilitate a political solution in Yemen based on resolutions of the international legitimacy. The latest of the coalition's actions include ceasing military operations in Al-Hudaydah, supporting United Nations efforts led by Mr.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“In order to ensure humanitarian access, the Yemeni Government forces, backed up by the alliance to restore legitimacy, conducted targeted operations that temporarily closed the main road between Sana'a and Al-Hudaydah; communicated through the Al-Riyadh Evacuation and Humanitarian Operations Committee with the active international humanitarian organizations in order to inform them about alternative routes available for the delivery of humanitarian assistance from Al-Hudaydah to Sana'a; and confirmed that the road would be reopened as soon as possible after ensuring that it is de-mined and that checkpoints are lifted, which have hindered the delivery of humanitarian assistance and undermined international efforts aimed at easing humanitarian suffering.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“That situation unfortunately reached unprecedented levels of daily suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people, which has been exacerbated by the activities of the Houthi groups who exploit routes used for the delivery of humanitarian aid. Those groups set up intensive military checkpoints clearly intended hinder the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need of it - people who are suffering cruelly from the possibility of famine and ongoing epidemics.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his briefing to the Security Council on the latest developments concerning the humanitarian situation in Yemen. I will focus on two points in my statement: first, the developments of the humanitarian situation in Yemen, and, secondly, the political and security developments. With regard to the developments of the humanitarian situation in Yemen, we just heard Mr. Lowcock's briefing in which he provided troubling numbers and statistics that demonstrate the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, especially in Al-Hudaydah.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“The resolutions of international legitimatcy, the Quartet road map, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative are the cornerstones ofa comprehensive, just and lasting peace. Those would provide the Palestinian people with their legitimate political rights and the establishment of their independent State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend the decision of the Government of Paraguay to refrain from moving its Embassy to Jerusalem, in respect of international law and the relevant internationally legitimate resolutions. In conclusion, what I have outlined is only a glimpse of the suffering of the unarmed Palestinian people; it is only a small part of the scourges facing our Palestinian brothers in the occupied territories. Most importantly, what I have outlined must stir our consciences and compel us to put an end to the injustices that the Palestinian people have suffered for decades. Everyone in the Council is all too aware that the Palestinian question is a top priority of every Muslim and Arab. There can be no lasting peace and security as long as the occupation continues.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“That is a right which the international community has a responsibility to fulfil, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (III) of 1948. Unfortunately, there is once again overriding tension in Jerusalem due to the provocative incursions launched by extremist settler groups in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, covered by Israeli occupying forces, which have released tear gas on civilians and detained dozens of worshippers and Mosque guards, as well as removing officials from the Islamic Endowments Department. We renew our rejection and condemnation of any Israeli violation of holy sites, especially attempts to change the historical and legal status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque or to partition it, and to undermine the freedom of Muslim prayers therein.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“However, the total amount provided by the State of Kuwait has exceeded $70 million in the past four years alone. We will maintain this support alongside many other countries. The special session of the Council of the League of Arab States, which was held at the ministerial level on 12 September to discuss the UNRWA crisis, fully supported the mandate given to the Agency under General Assembly resolution 302 (IV). It rejected attempts to end or reduce the role and mandate of the Agency through systematic campaigns against it. It called on the international community to commit itself to the Agency mandate and to ensure resources and financial contributions to its budget and activities in a sustainable manner so that it can continue to play its role in providing basic services to the victims of the Nakba.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Unfortunately, the basic services provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to more than 5 million registered Palestinian refugees are facing great pressure as a result of the severe financial crisis of the Agency. We had believed that its previous financial crisis could not get any worse, but today we find that these challenges have doubled and now pose a direct threat to those refugees as a result of UNRWA's fiscal deficit. We urge donor countries to continue to provide the necessary and sustainable financial support for the Agency's programmes and activities. Funding the Agency is the responsibility of the international community and its burden cannot be borne by specific States.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate our demand that the Israeli occupation Power be obliged to respect and implement resolution 2334 (2016), which underscored that Israeli settlements constitute a flagrant violation of international law and an obstacle to peace. We welcome the first written report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/614), which was issued in June, on the implementation of that resolution. We regret that no such report was issued this month, and we look forward to the issuance of periodic written reports regarding the implementation of that resolution starting in December in response to a request by 10 States members of the Council, and in line with the established practice and the note by the President S/2017/507.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“In addition, the occupying authorities have given orders for bulldozers and demolition machines to begin moving towards the Al-Khan Al-Ahmar area after the Israeli Supreme Court rejected the petition filed by the Bedouin community of that area. This act threatens to displace 80 Palestinian families, which means about 190 persons, of whom 53 per cent are children. The reason for that is to implement the so-called Greater Jerusalem Project, including the settlement project called E-l, to vacate the area of all Palestinian presence, separate the southern West Bank from the centre and isolate the occupied city of Jerusalem from the West Bank. That constitutes a serious violation of human rights and international humanitarian law, while undermining the efforts towards a two-State solution.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Mladenov's briefing tells us once again that the situation in Gaza is still on the brink of the abyss, especially after the fall of a number of martyrs and wounded. Three Palestinian citizens, including a 12-year-old boy, were recently killed in addition to 248 citizens injured, 80 of them were hit by live bullets. That raises the number to 180 people who have been killed since the beginning of the peaceful Great March of Return on 30 March. We strongly condemn these systematic Israeli crimes against unarmedPalestinian civilians, which amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“It is no exaggeration to warn that just a few weeks separate Gaza from a catastrophic collapse in basic humanitarian services, according to Mr. Mladenov. That must cause us to redouble our efforts to protect civilians and avoid this dark scenario by compelling Israel to respect and implement the relevant Security Council resolutions, while stopping all its illegal and illegitimate practices. Yesterday, our appeals were aimed at averting the emergence of a humanitarian crisis due to the closure of the vital Karam Abu Salem crossing by Israel, the occupying Power. Today, the Palestinian people continue to face multiple challenges. Numbers and statistics do not lie. More than 4,800 patients in the Gaza Strip are dire daily need of basic health care. Mr.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Services provided at hospitals, clinics, as well as sewage treatment, water and sanitation facilities will cease... Hospitals in the Gaza Strip only have enough fuel to support service provision just over two weeks, in total, with some facilities at greater risk... putting the lives of over 500 vulnerable patients at risk each day. These include patients being treated in intensive care; new-born babies in neonatal units; patients requiring emergency surgery." Those are the words of Mr. Jamie MCGoldrick, Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, who appealed to the world and the donor community to prevent a new catastrophe; this time, a health catastrophe for the people of Gaza.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his valuable and comprehensive briefing today, and for reminding the Security Council and the international community of the dangerous situation in the occupied Palestinian territory. We underline once again the State of Kuwait's full support for his concerted efforts to achieve lasting, fair and comprehensive peace for the Palestinian people. This repercussions of this long- standing problem have been aggravated on a daily basis and affected the people who have suffered the hardship of occupation for over five decades. "If new funds are not received immediately, we will be facing a potentially catastrophic breakdown in essential service delivery...”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8358 (2018) · source
“However, until we are able to introduce the modifications that will improve the performance and work of the Council, we have no other choice but to work through the established procedures.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“We underscore the concerns of all parties involved, but the discussions that took place in that Committee over the past two weeks and what ensued were unfortunate and a source of concern for my country with regard to the possibility that the unity of the Council on this matter could be lost. We call upon all parties to transcend our differences and assume our responsibilities for maintaining international peace and security. Adherence to the rules of procedure and safeguarding the independence of reports issued by groups of experts are matters that govern our work in the Organization. As Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, I am well aware that there is an urgent need to modify many of the matters affecting the work of the Council.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“It is critical that the Security Council remains united, firm and resolute in fully implementing all its relevant resolutions. My country's delegation followed closely over the past two months the discussions in the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). I would like to first underline our appreciation for the great efforts made by our colleague the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands, Ambassador Karel van Oosterom, Chair of the Committee, and then to underline our appreciation for the professionalism of the members ofhis Mission.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“However, those fears began gradually to subside after sincere diplomatic initiatives that resulted in the convening of two presidential summits in just two months. We look forward to the success of the summit between the two Koreas that will be held tomorrow. The resulting understandings in that regard were supported by Kuwait and the entire international community in order to achieve the desired goal of denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and achieving peace between the two Koreas. It is also important to underline that those diplomatic initiatives followed a series of resolutions adopted by the Security Council. The coherence and unity ofthe Security Council have played a leading role in condemning all the illegal programmes and activities by North Korea, whether they be nuclear programmes or others related to ballistic missiles.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“We would also like to thank Ms. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for her briefing. The issues ofnon-proliferation and weapons ofmass destruction have always posed the gravest challenge to the responsibility that we bear for maintaining international peace and security. We are only nine days away from returning to the Chamber for a high-level meeting to consider the threat of those weapons to our world today, as well as to discuss the main tools at the disposal of the United Nations to limit such weapons and ensure international peace and security. A few months ago, the situation on the Korean peninsula represented the most tense and dangerous situation with regard to peace and security. We all were concerned about the risk of military confrontation.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“Before I begin my statement, I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to the victims of Hurricane Florence. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones and with everyone in the Carolinas as they weather that storm. I would also like to convey our heartfelt condolences to, and solidarity with, China and the Philippines. (spoke in Arabic) They are also facing similar devastating storms, which demonstrate the dangers resulting from the phenomenon of climate change. At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for having convened this meeting to discuss the agenda item "Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea". The request to hold today's meeting reflects your ongoing efforts in the area of denuclearization and your commitment to ridding the Korean peninsula from nuclear weapons.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“At yesterday's Council meeting (see S/PV.8349), we heard from the Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU) to the effect thatjoint efforts on the part of the AU and the United Nations would offer more opportunities for strategic cooperation between the two organizations on the African continent. In conclusion, we would like to once again thank Mr. Keating and to welcome his successor, Mr. Nicholas Haysom. We wish him success in his new position and look forward to working with him in order to help him succeed in his work and achieve greater stability in Somalia.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We once again condemn such attacks in the strongest terms, as we condemn the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, which is responsible for these heinous acts. We commend the courageous role of the Somali National Army and the troops of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in confronting the dangers that Somalia is facing and protecting its people and institutions. We appreciate their sacrifice and pray for those who lost their lives. We also welcome the current developments regarding AMISOM's handover of its responsibilities to the Somali National Army, in accordance with the recommendations of the operational readiness assessment. We also welcome the launch of the new policing model.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“These are all developments that will have positive effects not only in the countries in the Horn of Africa but in their neighbours as well. The latest report of the Secretary-General on Somalia (S/2018/800) mentions some regional developments that are of concern, but because they are less worrying than formerly, we still feel cautiously optimistic. We also welcome the Somali partnership conference held in Brussels in July, in which Kuwait was a participant, designed to support Somalia's transition plan and national security architecture in preparation for holding elections by 2020. Thirdly, with regard to terrorism and security, the repeated terrorist attacks on Somalia's capital, most recently on 2 September, are very worrying.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We reiterate the call to the Security Council to maintain its united position in support of the sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity of Somalia while providing it with the financial and political support that it needs. Secondly, with regard to regional and international developments, the positive events that we have been witnessing in the Horn of Africa represent great progress that will undoubtedly help to entrench peace and security in the region. We welcome the visits exchanged between the leaders of States in the Horn of Africa, including the visit by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Asmara. We also welcomed the quadrilateral meeting held in Djibouti between the Foreign Ministers of Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Djibouti.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“During the recent ministerial-level meeting of the Arab League held in Cairo two days ago, the current presidency of the Ministerial Council called on Arab States to support the elected Somali Government and make every effort to work with it to foster peace and development in Somalia. We support the Somali Government's efforts to improve the economic situation in the light of the difficulties it is facing. We also want to remind the Council of the call that the Arab League has made to Arab organizations and funds to offer their support to the Somali Government in order to improve the situation throughout the country.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“First, with regard to local developments, we welcome the improvement in the relationship among the various State institutions in Somalia, including official authorities, as well as the improvement in the relationship with the federal states. That steady improvement has prompted the League of Arab States to welcome several developments, including the success of national reconciliation and the support for Somalia's national development plan. That was expressed in a resolution adopted by the Arab League Summit in April that also welcomed the support for stability in Somalia and called on other Arab States to offer all possible support to the Somali Government.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, for his valuable briefing and everything he has done for the Organization and Somalia during his years of service. I wish him every success in his future endeavours. I would also like to thank Mr. Francisco Madeira, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, and Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive Director of UN-Women. I would like to address three aspects of today's topic - first, local developments; secondly, regional and international developments; and thirdly, terrorism and the security situation.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we pay tribute to the sacrifices made by peacekeepers over more than 70 years of protecting civilian lives. We commend the participation ofMember States in peacekeeping, be it by contributing troops, providing materiel and equipment and training, or sharing expertise, which are necessary for the success of peacekeeping operations.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“That leads me to my third aspect, which concerns addressing negative phenomena, including sexual exploitation and abuse. That requires concerted efforts on our part to eliminate them. In that regard, we must support the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy. We also appreciate the rapid and firm response of TCCs to cases in which discipline is violated. As for the protection ofcivilians, which is at the core of the majority of peacekeeping troops, it is achieved only when civilians feel safe from all threats regardless of their source. Such threats against civilians constitute a red line and are totally unacceptable, whether at the level of the mission, the United Nations with all its organs, or United Nations membership.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“These include the announcement of the shared commitments and the Secretariat action plan regarding the report of retired Lieutenant General Santos Cruz, entitled Improving Security of United Nations Peacekeepers, in addition to earlier reports and plans. In that regard, the efforts of the Secretariat include policies to establish the values of accountability, discipline and excellence, while respecting States' sovereignty when dealing with situations pertaining to their uniformed personnel. Six months ago, the Secretary-General listed the elements of an initiative concerning peacekeeping, of which performance is an essential elements. We look forward to working with the Secretariat in order to develop an informed and integrated plan for peacekeeping operations and their reviews.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source