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Alotaibi

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“Secondly, concerning rewards and accountability, we have long discussed and even sometimes disagreed on the issue ofaccountability in cases offailure. We also must consider the many achievements of peacekeeping operations. The past 70 years of peacekeeping have seen myriad examples of success stories in which peacekeeping operations implemented their mandates as required, with minimum casualties and loss of life and money. The United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission, which ran from 1991 to 2003, is but one example of such success stories. The efforts of the Secretariat this month, led by the Secretary-General, deserve support and commendation.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Our debate focuses on our ultimate common goal of achieving sustainable peace by providing elements of success in the area of peacekeeping, such as trained personnel at the operational, theoretical and linguistic levels; ensuring the necessary equipment; defining clear policies; and carrying out detailed reviews. In that regard, I reaffirm that we stand ready to cooperate with the United States and other States Members of the Security Council with regard to adopting a draft resolution in the coming days to support various aspects of reform and develop peacekeeping operations based on previous understandings that would eventually contribute to the development of peacekeeping both at Headquarters and in the field, and then move it to higher levels.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Reforms start with the definition of clear and meaningful mandates that support an existing political process, followed by the development of specific, measurable tasks and subsequently a review of the collective efforts of the Secretariat, the Security Council and the troop-contributing countries (TCCs) with the aim of establishing shortcomings and achievements. Resolution 2378 (2017) is an important point ofreference that guides the Security Council in its deliberations. The Council is currently discussing reform at various levels, including the Secretary-General's initiatives, which we support, in its resolutions or through its subsidiary bodies.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“First, with regard to pathways to reform, political solutions and the Security Council's responsibility for maintaining international peace and security take priority when we discuss peacekeeping operations. In discussing implementing or reviewing reforms, we should always keep in mind the importance of respect for States' sovereignty and for the three principles of peacekeeping - the consent of the States concerned, impartiality and refraining from the use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank you, Madam President, for holding today's meeting. We also thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix and Ms. Blakemore for their valuable briefings. Despite the fact that the Charter of the United Nations does not address peacekeeping operations in any of its articles, they are currently the Organization's most costly and important activities, as well the most important tool that the Security Council has at its disposal for the maintenance of international peace and security. I will address three aspects of this topic - first, pathways for reform; secondly, rewards and accountability; and thirdly, dealing with problems.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“That would end the humanitarian suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people and the threats to international and regional security posed by the Houthis, who continue to target the territories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and to threaten the safety of the international maritime navigation in Bab Al-Mandab and the Red Sea. In conclusion, we welcome the United Kingdom's intention to address the media.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“In most of its outcomes, the Security Council has been persistent in asserting that the optimal solution to any dispute involves addressing its root causes. It is evident to everybody that the root cause of the conflict is the September 2014 coup by the Houthis against the legitimate Government in Yemen. The Security Council must therefore work to shoulder the collective responsibility in fully implementing its resolutions and translating its words into deeds. We reaffirm our support for the efforts ofthe Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, who has reiterated the wish of the international community to find a political solution to the crisis based on the aforementioned three terms of reference.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“The States of the coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen have proved once again their open support for the efforts of the United Nations and the Special Envoy through their announcements confirming their support for a political solution and the presence of their accredited ambassadors to Yemen at the Geneva consultations in order to participate in the briefings that were supposed to be given by Mr. Griffiths at the margin of those consultations. The States of the coalition also announced that they would grant flight permission to the aircraft that was supposed to transport the Houthi delegation to Geneva in order to participate in the consultations. In addition, they stopped their military operations in Al-Hudaydah in order to help the international efforts to promote the peace operation in Yemen.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“Therefore, the Security Council has to shoulder its responsibilities and to insist on the full implementation of its resolutions, leading to security and stability in Yemen and giving priority to a political solution based on the three agreed terms of reference, namely, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcome of the national dialogue and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015).”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“The unrealized consultations provided an opportunity to distinguish between the party seeking a political solution, based on relevant Security Council resolutions, and the party that does not seek to achieve any progress in the political process in Yemen and obstructs international and regional efforts to reach a political solution, while perpetuating the crisis and exacerbating the humanitarian suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people, who seek a peaceful and stable life. The absence of Houthis in the consultations demonstrates their indifference to the statements of the Security Council calling for consultations and urging all parties to participate constructively therein.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, for his briefing. We underscore our support and confidence for his efforts. We also thank all the United Nations personnel who are working on the ground in Yemen, and we commend all their work and sacrifices. We listened closely to the briefing by Mr. Griffiths on the United Nations efforts to hold intra-Yemeni consultations in Geneva, which regrettably have not materialized owing to the absence ofthe Houthis, despite conducive conditions being established for the holding of those consultations and all the attempts to overcome the impediments to their participation.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we underscore once again that the best and most sustainale solution to the Syrian crisis is a political solution under the auspices of the United Nations and in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“We hope that these meetings will draw attention to Idlib and contribute to sustaining the diplomatic efforts of us all in order to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe and maintain the commitment to implementing Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2401 (2018), which calls for a ceasefire, for humanitarian aid to reach those who are in need, and for the protection of civilians and health-care and civilian facilities. We hope that the messages that come out of our meetings will reach the parties concerned and make them aware that the Security Council will closely follow the situation in Idlib and is ready to take the measures necessary to shoulder its humanitarian and legal responsibilities towards the inhabitants of Idlib.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Let us remember that wars have rules, and that in Idlib there is one terrorist for every 100 civilians, most of whom are women and children. We reiterate our support to for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who in a statement of 29 August, urgently appealed to the Syrian Government and all parties concerned to exercise restraint. He also called on the Astana guarantors to step up efforts to find a peaceful solution to the situation in Idlib and to devote more time and attention to diplomatic efforts in order to avoid further bloodshed. In this context, we hope that the meetings held today and yesterday in Geneva by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, will find ways to save the lives of innocent civilians. This is the fourth meeting that we have held on Syria in less than one week.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“I reiterate that warning by saying that if a comprehensive military operation were to take place in Idlib, which must draw the attention of the Security Council, then we would indeed face the worst humanitarian catastrophe, with the heaviest loss of lives, in the twenty-first century. We remind all parties of the need to honour their commitments under international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and to uphold the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution, as well as of the protection of civilians and civilian sites. Military attacks targeting groups categorized as terrorist groups by the Security Council absolutely do not give any party to the conflict cause to violate its obligations under international law.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“We have closely followed the recent reports of some international organizations on the situation in Idlib and the surrounding areas. We would like to voice our deep concern in the light of the information that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported on the displacement of more than 30,000 persons from Idlib during the past few days as a result of the recent escalation there. We also followed the press conference that the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Mark Lowcock, held yesterday in Geneva, during which he called upon the international community to address the crisis in a way that would prevent Idlib in the months ahead from becoming the worst humanitarian catastrophe, with the heaviest loss of lives, in the twenty-first century.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for his briefing to the Security Council on the outcome of the summit held in Tehran on Friday among the Astana guarantors. The summit addressed the situation in Syria generally and in Idlib specifically. In that regard, we call on the parties concerned to pursue the dialogue process at all levels in order to reach a peaceful resolution to the situation in Idlib. The State of Kuwait reiterates what we have noted in previous meetings, namely, that any military escalation in Idlib would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences. It is the most vulnerable of the society - women, children, the elderly and the sick - who would pay the heaviest price. We have seen what happened in other parts of Syria, some of which were designated de-escalation zones.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): This morning's meeting coincides with the commemoration of the terrorist attacks that took place on 11 September 2001, claiming thousands of innocent victims among the friendly American people. We would like to convey once again our condolences to the American people and the families of the victims, and to express our solidarity with them on this day. We also reiterate our commitment to working with our partners and allies to eliminate the scourge of terrorism, which threatens international peace and security. We too pledge to pursue our efforts as a member of the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we stress that the issue of fighting and eliminating corruption is a common responsibility that starts with the individual in particular and the State in general. Corruption is a tool that allows its perpetrators to achieve their purpose quickly, illicitly and illegally. We can put an end to such a phenomenon by educating societies and providing a decent life and equality to all, and by Governments implementing international conventions and treaties pertaining to this issue, while above all strengthening and applying the rule of law without discrimination.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, in 2016, the State of Kuwait established an anti-corruption authority to fulfil our obligations under the United Nations Convention against Corruption. I will mention briefly some of the objectives that the authority aims to achieve, namely, promote the principles of transparency and integrity in economic and administrative transactions; implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption and other international conventions and treaties on fighting corruption; work on fighting corruption, reduce its threats and repercussions and prosecute its perpetrators; seize and restore assets and proceeds from corruption, in accordance with the law; protect State institutions from bribery, trading in influence and the misuse of power; protect whistle-blowers about corruption; promote the principle of cooperation and participation with countries and regional and international organizations; and encourage and operationalize the role of civil society institutions and organizations to fight corruption and increase society's awareness of its risks.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“We therefore urge Governments, the private sector and civil society to take a collective stand against that phenomenon so that we can attain ajust and more prosperous future for all. In that regard, we underscore the need to strengthen cooperation and coordination with regional and international entities in order to promote measures to fight corruption. We must establish regional networks to fight corruption, strengthen cooperation, share expertise and work towards the implementation of United Nations conventions in several areas, such as in the areas of extradition and exchange of information. As the Secretary-General mentioned in his briefing, corruption exists in all countries - large and small, rich and poor, North and South.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Secondly, with regard to the role of the United Nations in fighting corruption, as well as in international cooperation, the United Nations Convention against Corruption, adopted by the General Assembly in 2003, is considered a solid legal framework that includes a set of norms, measures and rules that should be implemented by all parties to the Convention in order to promote its legal and regulatory systems to fight corruption. If implemented, it will reduce the incidence of corruption, especially since the Convention further states that the United Nations would provide assistance to Member States for capacity-building and the implementation of programmes that promote transparency, integrity, accountability and the rule of law.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Many examples and conflicts have proven that there is a close link between the spread of corruption and the intensity of conflicts. Corruption increases as conflicts become more intense, which is why conflicts become prolonged. The risk of corruption is not limited to one country alone, but rather it threatens regional and international security. The spread of corruption deepens human misery, injustice and the misuse and waste of public and private resources. Corruption can destroy the economies of countries by diminishing economic growth, slowing development and increasing unemployment and poverty.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“First, with respect to the causes and repercussions of corruption, we know that our world today is suffering from the spread of corruption to varying degrees. The Secretary-General mentioned some facts and figures that stress that point, especially in areas that suffer from political or security turmoil. Corruption does not exist in a vacuum. There are underlying economic and social causes, such as poverty, oppression, inequality, violations of human rights and a decline in levels of social justice, as well as the absence of the rule of law. All those create fertile ground for the proliferation of corruption. The increase in the levels of corruption in societies negatively impacts the national security of countries, similar to terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for holding this important meeting and for the concept note. We also appreciate the briefing by the Secretary- General and that of Mr. John Prendergast, whom we thank for his thoughts and proposals about targeted sanctions. We believe that there is a need to further look into them. The Security Council managed previously to move from general sanctions to targeted and smart sanctions. However, we believe that it is high time to evaluate that experience more thoroughly. Iwill cover three main aspects in my statement: first, the causes and repercussions of corruption; secondly, the role of the United Nations in fighting corruption and in international cooperation; and, thirdly, the steps taken by the State of Kuwait to fight corruption.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Over the past eight years, the Syrian people have suffered the most brutal humanitarian violations, including the use of chemical weapons against them. That is why we must be united and rise above our differences and divisions in order to prevent such crimes against humanity and to peacefully resolve the situations in Idlib and in Syria as a whole. Our aim is to stop the bloodshed of our Syrian brethren. In conclusion, we hope that the summit to be held tomorrow by the Astana guarantors will prevent a humanitarian disaster in Idlib, protect civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the needy, in compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and international humanitarian law.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We condemn any use of chemical weapons anywhere, at any time and by any party. That is a flagrant violation of international law. We underscore the importance of holding those responsible for the use of chemical weapons to account, be they individuals, entities, non-State actors or Governments. Our meeting today comes at a critical time, as we are seeing increasing reports and indications of an imminent military escalation in the Idlib governorate, home to nearly 3 million people, half of whom are internally displaced persons. We are particularly concerned about the possible recurrent use of chemical weapons in Syria, and about the repetition in Idlib ofthe crimes committed in Khan Shaykhun and elsewhere. We join the Secretary-General in stressing that any use of chemical weapons is absolutely unacceptable.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“A special session ofthe Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Conventionwas held in The Hague, at which it was decided that the OPCW would take on the mandate of identifying the perpetrators of the crime of the use of chemical weapons. We look forward to the OPCW making the necessary arrangements in order to shoulder this responsibility. In that regard, we express our support for the Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic (FFM), and we commend its work and professionalism. We stress that it is important to cooperate with the FFM. and to protect its staff so that they can work in a safe environment. We look forward to the final findings of the FFM. soon, including the investigations of the Douma incident in April. I reiterate the principled and steadfast position of the State of Kuwait in that regard.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We hope that the answers provided by the Syrian Government in response to the questions posed by the OPCW Director General will contribute to resolving those discrepancies. We call upon the relevant Syrian authorities to fully cooperate with the OPCW. The Security Council is unable to fulfil its responsibilities pertaining to the Syrian chemical programme because it lacks a mechanism, replacing the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, to identify those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria. That is attributable to a division among Council members. As a result, many Member States, including Kuwait, have resorted to a different international platform, the OPCW, to fill that vacuum.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Nakamitsu, for her valuable briefing earlier today. We welcome the destruction of the last two chemical facilities in Syria. The overall number of chemical facilities that have been destroyed now stands at 27. This is a very important step towards the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). We also welcome the reference Ms. Nakamitsu made in her briefing to the signing of the Tripartite Agreement, which allows the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to resume the work and shoulder its responsibilities in Syria. Despite the progress achieved, there remain discrepancies in the details of the chemical programme declared by the Syrian Government.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we stress the need to uphold international law and norms and to maintain international peace and security, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. We urge all the parties concerned to cooperate with all the investigations under way with regard to this incident.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“We stress the need to hold those responsible for such use accountable, whether they be individuals, entities, groups or Governments. We also condemn the production, acquisition, stockpiling, possession or direct and indirect transfer of such weapons, pursuant to Article 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which the State of Kuwait joined in 1997. We express our confidence in the professionalism, independence and transparency of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. We underscore the need to build up its capacity and potential in order to carry out its tasks and shoulder its responsibilities. That would strengthen the non-proliferation regime in the area of investigating the use of such weapons and identifying those responsible for violating it.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We listened carefully to the important and detailed briefing by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, Ambassador Karen Pierce, with regard to the latest results of the investigations into the Salisbury incident on 4 March. Those investigations recently identified the potential perpetrators. I would like to commend the comprehensive and professional manner in which the investigations to identify the perpetrators of that heinous crime were carried out. I reiterate our confidence in all the actions and measures taken by the United Kingdom as part of the investigations into that incident. In that regard, we underscore our principled position in condemning the use of chemical weapons - by any party, at any time and wherever it may occur - as a grave violation of international law.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to commend MINUJUSTH on its efforts to build on the gains that have been achieved in Haiti in the past few years and to promote security, stability, and long-term sustainable development by supporting the work of the Government in the area of the rule of law.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“I would like to highlight a number of elements that should be taken into consideration to improve the humanitarian situation in the country, including, first, implementing the United Nations approach to cholera, which has helped to considerably reduce the rate of transmission; secondly, assisting national institutions in building capacity to prepare for the hurricane season; thirdly, accelerating the implementation of reforms in the national judicial system; fourthly, addressing overcrowding in prisons; and fifthly, engaging Haitians in human rights awareness-raising programmes organized by MINUJUSTH.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“There is a need for increased cooperation between the people, the national Government, civil society organizations and the private sector, on the one hand, and the United Nations and donors, on the other, which would help Haiti to successfully survive this critical and very important stage in its modern history. With hard work, there is still time, despite a potentially difficult start, to achieve political stability and sustainable development by adopting short-term plans to meet the needs of the people along with critical mid- and long-term plans.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“However, we call on the national authorities to take full advantage of the expertise of MINUJUSTH in that respect in order to develop and increase the efficiency of the Haitian National Police and to maintain the progress achieved in security and stability while strengthening State judicial institutions, ending impunity and preventing corruption in accordance with the timeline stipulated in the exit strategy of MINUJUSTH. In that regard, we look forward to the strategic assessment to be submitted next March. Thirdly, pertaining to the humanitarian situation, there is no doubt that despite recent developments, the situation in Haiti remains fragile.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“I would like also to commend the efforts of Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Diallo and his good offices, in cooperation with the diplomatic corps in Haiti, in order to support the rule of law and stability in the country. We also welcome the appointment of the new Prime Minister, Jean Henry Ceant, and we hope that he will enjoy the confidence of the Parliament. We look forward to the adoption of necessary measures to implement the required priorities and reforms in all fields. Secondly, with regard to the security situation, given its important impact on all other aspects in Haiti, we welcome the significant improvement and the decrease in documented crime rates.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“First, with regard to the political situation, we followed the latest address of His Excellency President Moise in the aftermath of a wave of violent protests in many parts of Haiti after the elimination of all Government subsidies on fuel. The address ushered in a number of political reforms and initiatives that helped to reduce tensions, including accepting the resignation of the national Government and calling for national consultations with all active political parties in Haiti to form a new Government and to combat all forms of corruption. The President also focused on advancing the national economy by adopting a number of reforms related to rationalizing Government spending and promoting public investment without prejudice to the basic needs of Haitians.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Bintou Keita, for her valuable briefing on the situation in Haiti and the role of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). I would also like to thank Ms. Susan D. Page, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUJUSTH, for her efforts in leading the Mission in Haiti. We wish the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. La Lime, all the best in her new tasks. I also welcome the presence and participation of Ms. Leona Marlin-Romeo, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, in this meeting. I would like to focus on three main aspects: the political, security and humanitarian situations.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We therefore urge the Government of Nicaragua to continue taking the steps necessary to de-escalate tensions and cooperating with all the relevant parties, including the Organization ofAmerican States, in order to get through this difficult period. The State of Kuwait emphasizes the importance of acting based on the principles established in international law for addressing such situations. We also emphasize our full commitment to the principles stipulated in Article 2 of the Charter, which call for respecting States' sovereignty and refraining from interfering in their internal affairs.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“We are concerned about the recent events in Nicaragua and regret the violence and the many dead and wounded. We underscore the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable and averting similar incidents in the future. We call on the parties concerned to abide by international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We also urge that a national dialogue be launched in good faith, aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the crisis and avoiding repercussions that could affect security and destabilize Nicaragua and the region. This should be done while taking into consideration the interest of the country and the the people's right to a free and dignified life.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Regional and subregional organizations also play an essential role in dealing with regional issues before they escalate, as expressed in Article 52 of the Charter, which calls for enabling them to deal with matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security provided that such activities are consistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations. All such preventive measures in the Charter are available to the Security Council so that it can address crises at an early stage and often prevent conflicts and destabilization. Preventive diplomacy has been one of the priorities of the State of Kuwait during its membership of the Council, as we believe that addressing unrest and crises at an early stage can spare enormous losses on the financial, economic, and political fronts, and especially losses of human life.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we note Article 34 of Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, which states that "The Security Council may investigate any dispute or any situation which might lead to international friction or give rise to a dispute, in order to determine whether the continuance of the dispute or situation is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security." That underscores the role of the Security Council to apply preventive diplomacy in order to prevent conflicts and address situations and crises as early as possible if there are any early-warning signs of such conflicts that could endanger international peace and security, in accordance with the Council's mandate as outlined in Article 24 of the Charter.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Gonzalo Koncke, Chief of Staff to the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, and Mr. Felix Maradiaga for their valuable briefings. I would also like to welcome Mr. Denis Moncada Colindres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua, to our meeting. We are here today in the absence of a consensus among the members of the Security Council on holding this meeting.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“We appreciate the role played by Peru and its proposal to discuss this matter in the context of regional peace. What I would like to underscore is that the unity of the Security Council is very important. If we are to contribute to addressing the situation, I believe that we must be united. Sometimes, differences and the discussion of a contentious issue do not positively contribute to improving the situation. That is a very important matter.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“As a Member State, we consider the Articles of the United Nations Charter to be sacred, in particular those related to the non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and respect for their sovereignty, while we must discuss only those matters pertaining to international peace and security. However, there are other Articles of the Charter that should also be taken into consideration, such as Article 34, as mentioned by Mr. Allen, which is quite clear. The Secretary-General may also, if he wishes, bring any matter to the attention of the Security Council, pursuant to Article 99. One of our priorities, as States members of the Council, is the issue of preventive diplomacy and the prevention of conflict. There can be no doubt that the regional dimension, especially the role played by regional organizations, is very important.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“I assure you that we support transparency and will continue to support you throughout your presidency of the Council. Ofcourse, it is always better to adopt the programme of work by consensus, in conformity with established practice. It is also unusual to discuss the provisional programme of work in an open meeting. Differences do exit and what matters is that we must spare no effort to reach consensus on the provisional programme of work. Regarding the situation in Nicaragua, and even the situation in Iran at the end of the month, these are contentious issues, as we have heard from other representatives.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate your country, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and wish you success. As we mentioned during the breakfast meeting, your tasks will not be easy, but we have full trust that you and your team will be able to accomplish them. I would also like to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for its outstanding presidency of the Council during the month of August. As Chair of the Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, I am very pleased that you have decided that the meetings will be open. This is unusual from a permanent Member State. Member States usually permanent prefer closed meetings, so your move is truly unprecedented on the part of a permanent member State.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate the importance of the Security Council paying more attention to mediation in the area of conflict settlement, while also giving regional and subregional organizations a greater role in mediation, in line with their mandate and according to Chapter VIII of the Charter. That can be done by strengthening strategic partnerships and ensuring synergy, coordination and complementarity in mediation. In order to ensure successful and effective mediation, a number of elements have to be in place, most important of which is admitting that mediation requires concerted efforts and coordination so as to be effective.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source