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Alotaibi

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first: 2010-04-14
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“African women and their children are often recruited by those terrorist and extremist groups. That is why we must promote the role of women in the fight against extremism and terrorism at all social levels, in particular at the regional and international levels. We recall resolution 2242 (2015), which calls for the integration of the women and peace and security agenda while boosting the role of women to counter trafficking of light weapons. We reiterate our support for the countries of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel so that they can meet their national needs and address the common challenges faced in the Sahel region. We commend the participation of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel in supporting and developing national plans related to the issues of women and peace and security.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“The participation of women should be further encouraged throughout peacekeeping missions at all levels - at the administrative level, as members of peacekeeping forces and at the leadership level. The State of Kuwait condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks targeting the Sahel, which seek to undermine the stability and security of its peoples. We condemn in particular the terrorist activities of Boko Haram and the terrorist group Da'esh and its terrorist cells, which still exist even after its defeat. We support the efforts of the national Governments as they seek to withstand economic challenges, as stipulated in resolution 2349 (2017). Women and girls are the group most targeted by these terrorist operations because they are vulnerable to terrorist acts.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Undoubtedly, the Sahel region faces various challenges, which pose a threat to peace and security, including environmental issues that lead to tensions and food insecurity, in addition to economic problems, such as unemployment and other terrorism-related challenges. Such challenges all have an adverse impact on the people in that region. However, women and girls are particularly vulnerable to them. We commend the efforts of the United Nations to promote the role of women in achieving peace and security in the Sahel, which is one of the priorities of the Secretary-General as he seeks to achieve gender parity at the various United Nations bodies. We welcome the fact that women account for 22 per cent of the contingent of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to commend you, Madam President, for participating in today's important meeting. We also welcome Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and the African Union Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security, Ms. Bineta Diop, and thank them for their very valuable briefings. We have heard briefings today on the joint visit conducted by the United Nations and the African Union to the Sahel, in particular the south of the region - Chad and the Niger - in which you, Madam President, participated. We welcome this initiative.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the establishment of an international fund, upon the initiative of the United Nations and in partnership with the World Bank, for the rehabilitation and reintegration of children affected by conflicts. We would like to draw the Council's attention to the fact that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and all related international conventions and resolutions do not differentiate between children and adults. In that context, the second preambular paragraph of the Charter of the United Nations reiterates our determination "to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small".”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Now more than ever, our joint efforts and international unity are needed to provide children with effective protection and ensure their legitimate rights. It is very important to realize that ending conflicts does not mean ending the suffering of children. Sustainable peace requires the development and implementation of mechanisms for the rehabilitation and reintegration of children affected by conflicts into their communities, by way of including the protection of children in all peace processes. There is no peace while children continue to suffer from psychological, physical, social and health effects. In that regard, we welcome the release and reintegration of 10,000 children into their communities in 2017, a development that will eventually enhance sustainable peace.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We reiterate the central role of national Governments in achieving effective and sustainable protection for children, in accordance with resolutions 1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009). The work of the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism on grave violations against children is also important, in line with resolution 1612 (2005). All that should take place while bein able to rely on impartial, reliable and credible sources and independent United Nations observers. Member States should also be informed about the facts of the situation being monitored. Expressing our anger repeatedly about these atrocities is not enough. It is time to put an end to the violence against children and make the perpetrators of these crimes accountable.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“With respect to children and armed conflict and the importance of transparency, we are compelled to highlight the suffering of the unarmed Palestinian people and their children under the heavy yoke of occupation for more than five decades. We would also like to highlight the suffering, including maiming, killing and rape and other forms of sexual violence, of the children of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar. It is incumbent upon us as a Council to shoulder our responsibility and take all the necessary measures to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law, so as to safeguard safety and freedom of movement without any ethnic or religious discrimination, and enhance mechanisms designed to make all perpetrators of such violations accountable.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We call upon all States Members to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocol thereto in order to enhance the protection of children in armed conflict. The Paris Principles and the Paris Commitments were issued 11 years ago to end the recruitment and use of children by armed forces or groups. The State of Kuwait would like to welcome anew the voluntary commitment to those principles, which call for ending inhumane practices against children, and to reiterate the importance of using and optimizing all the tools and mechanisms adopted by the Security Council so as to enhance the procedures that aim to address violations against children.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We believe that protecting children in armed conflicts should be an integral part of any inclusive conflict-settlement strategy and all procedures to be undertaken by United Nations entities, especially within the framework of Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism, which supports and complements the efforts of national Governments. That should be done in close cooperation with the United Nations and the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict in order to bolster national plans and all other forms of cooperation for the protection of children in armed conflict, with the support of the relevant regional and sub-egional organizations, each within its mandate.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“The international community should effectively respond to all those issues, which threaten peace and security, while fully complying with international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The best way to protect children and end Violations against them is to forestall armed conflicts and create sustainable peace. Since the Graca Machel report on the impact of armed conflict on children (see A/51/306), which was published more than 20 years ago, the United Nations has recognized that the best way to protect children is to prevent conflicts. All United Nations reports and resolutions, including today's resolution 2427 (2018), acknowledge that truth.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“I would like as well to express our appreciation for the efforts of the United Nations system to address this topic, which represents a great challenge for the international community, namely, children and armed conflict. The crises and unrest in our world serve to highlight an appalling increase in the suffering of children, especially in armed conflict. We are concerned about the almost 35 per cent increase in the number of violations perpetrated against children as compared to the reporting period in 2016. Armed conflicts have negative consequences on children, and include their recruitment and use, exploitation, mass abduction, sexual violence, killing and maiming.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (Spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to welcome you, Mr. President, as you preside over today's important meeting. At the same time, we pay tribute to Sweden as it carries out its chairmanship of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, as well as for its efforts aimed at reaching consensus on the resolution that we just adopted (resolution 2427 (2018)). I would also like to thank Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of UNICEF, and Ms. Yenny Londofio, for their briefings this morning.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We underscore the position of the League of Arab States in its last summit, which calls for maintaining security and stability in the countries of the region, ensuring the safety of their peoples, committing to non-interference in the internal affairs of States, respecting their sovereignty and maintaining good neighbourliness, in accordance with international instruments and norms. Meanwhile all acts of provocation that undermine trust and threaten security and stability in the region must cease. In conclusion, the State of Kuwait reaffirms that the Security Council should continue to shoulder its responsibilities.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“We are concerned about the findings of the Secretariat involved in the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) pertaining to the ballistic missiles fired at Saudi Arabia from Yemen, as well as the issues related to the transfer of arms and military equipment to other States in the region. Although the Secretariat was unable to determine dates for the arms transfers that are mentioned in the report, it remains a very serious issue that threatens security and stability in the region. In that regard, we reiterate our condemnation in the strongest terms of firing ballistic missiles at the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as they are a threat to its national security and the civilian facilities of our sister countries in the Gulf.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“However, in the spirit of cooperation and support for diplomatic efforts, at the time we expressed the hope that the agreement would help to promote security and stability in the Middle East. Notwithstanding the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, the ongoing interference in the region's internal affairs and the destabilization of security and stability at the regional level, we believe that it is important to support and encourage all the parties to the agreement to uphold it and implement its provisions. The State of Kuwait respects and abides by Council resolutions. Nonetheless, the grounds for the withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA must be highlighted in order to address all the regional and international concerns related to that agreement.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we affirm that Iran should continue to meet all its commitments under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the IAEA Safeguards Agreement. Iran should also quickly ratify the Additional Protocol in order to maintain its position as a non-nuclear State. The State of Kuwait supports all ongoing efforts to ensure security and stability in the region, which has long endured turbulence and war. However, we want to emphasize our firm position on all non-proliferation issues in general, and specifically on declaring the Middle East a zone free ofweapons ofmass destruction. Nearly three years ago, the State of Kuwait welcomed the adoption of the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme under the JCPOA (see S/PV.7488), although we believe that it does not address all the concerns of the region.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“We meet today on the agenda item of nuclear non-proliferation to discuss the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), against the backdrop of the reports under consideration (S/2018/60l, S/2018/602 and S/2018/624), and in the wake of the recent developments with regard to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the decision of the United States to withdraw from it. My delegation has reviewed the three reports before us, including the content of the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/602) on Iran's implementation of its commitments regarding its nuclear programme. We welcome its assertions about that implementation in accordance with the nuclear agreement, as mentioned in the reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that have been submitted to the Security Council since January 2016 (see S/2018/624).”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Mrs. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for her briefing on the biannual report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2018/602). I would also like to thank my colleague the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands, in his capacity as Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), and the observer of the European Union for their briefings. And we welcome the participation ofthe Permanent Representative of Germany in this meeting.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“It was endorsed by the Security Council via resolution 2254 (2015) and enjoys the support of the League of Arab States. The people of Syria, with their rich culture and history, are no longer able to bear further humanitarian suffering. It is incumbent upon us to support the political track agreed by all segments of society of the brotherly Syrian people, which would maintain the territorial integrity, unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria and meet their legitimate aspirations.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“Concerning the statistics relating to health- care facilities cited by Mr. Ging in his briefing, we are deeply concerned about and condemn the targeting of such facilities, which is a clear violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions and most certainly constitutes war crimes. We urge all parties to respect the provisions of international law and international humanitarian law, especially the de-escalation zone and ceasefire agreement in south-western Syria, which had been calm over the past year. Before concluding, it seems wise to remind all of us that we are only a few days away from the sixth anniversary of the Geneva communique' (S/2012/522, annex) of 2012, which serves as the cornerstone for reaching a solution to the Syrian crisis.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“We agree with the assessment of the Secretary- General in his report (S/2018/617) on cross-border operations and humanitarian aid. Providing such assistance is in line with resolution 2393 (2017) and other previous relevant resolutions, and is part of the humanitarian response in Syria. As was just said by Mr. Ging, reliance on such assistance for people in certain provinces is on the rise. We therefore have to maintain and find ways to improve it so as to reach remote and hard-to-reach areas. Secondly, we share the Secretary-General's concern about the recent military escalation in south- west Syria, to which Mr. De Mistura referred, and its potential humanitarian repercussions. We have already seen some of its negative consequences in the number of displaced persons, which, to date, has reached almost 50,000.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we stress that there is no military or humanitarian solution to the crisis in Syria. The only way to resolve the crisis is through a political solution, which will require all ofus to accelerate ending the crisis through such a solution to a prolonged crisis that does not have repercussions only for the Middle East but far beyond the region. In that connection, I underscore what my colleague Mr. Skoog said, namely, that we believe in the importance of committing to resolution 2401 (2018), which needs to be implemented. As members we shoulder an important responsibility to follow up on that consensus resolution and ensure its implementation. The guarantors of the Astana agreement also must follow up on its implementation.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank and commend Mr. Staffan de Mistura and Mr. John Ging for their comprehensive and detailed briefings. We reiterate our appreciation for all United Nations efforts in every facet of the crisis in Syria. Ambassador Olof Skoog will speak on behalf of Kuwait and Sweden during the informal consultations later, as the two countries were the co-penholders on the resolution on the humanitarian situation in Syria. Nevertheless, I would like to make the following main points. First, we welcome the reasons that Mr. De Mistura just gave to us as to why we should remain cautiously optimistic about progress made concerning the establishment of the constitutional committee. If carried out, that step will be critical to the transitional political process.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“Investment in the education system, based on gender parity, is the real investment that will help to revive Afghanistan and build a brighter future by the country's educated sons and daughters.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we believe that lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region can be achieved only through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned negotiated diplomatic settlement. We therefore urge all parties to participate constructively in the efforts to achieve peace through diplomacy in the interests and well-being of the Afghan people. The political, economic and security steps taken by the Government of Afghanistan towards regional connectivity with its neighbouring countries are extremely encouraging, and we urge it to continue on that path. We welcome the signing of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity, and we look forward to further interregional cooperation. Such diplomatic efforts should be accompanied with significant and real investment in the education sector.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“We have followed with concern the findings of the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism on Children and Armed Conflict, which verified 11 incidents of attacks on schools. The unabating Taliban attacks on educational facilities led to the closure of many schools in Kunduz and Logar. Such terrorist threats and acts undermine the future of the country by intimidating children and scaring them away from schools. That is one of the battles that have to be won, as children are the future of Afghanistan and must be protected. The Government of Afghanistan is making efforts to amend a number of laws on violence against women. We appreciate and commend such efforts. We believe that the Government should continue its efforts in that regard, as it will benefit the Afghan people.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“We hope that the Afghan authorities will continue to thwart such attacks for the remaining period leading up to the elections. Thirdly, on the humanitarian situation, despite the fact that the number of displaced people has dropped to 65 per cent, we are still concerned about the remaining 75,000 displaced persons, due to armed conflicts this year. The report of the Secretary-General maintains that there are still many internally displaced persons, due to factors such as violence and drought in many provinces, forcing almost 500,000 people to leave their homes and seek other accommodation. My colleague, the representative of Afghanistan, touched upon that matter. We have repeatedly stressed to the Council the important role of education in building nations. In that regard, Afghanistan can benefit from the education sector.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Suicidal bombings continue to claim the lives of innocent citizens, and we are also concerned by the breaches of security that occurred in Afghanistan from 15 February to 15 May, amounting to 5,675 incidents. That underscores the staggering task that the Afghan Government and international community are facing, with continuous terrorist attacks perpetrated by Taliban and Da'esh against innocent Afghan citizens and foreigners living in Afghanistan. We recognize that the increased acts and threats of violence are simply desperate attempts from those who do not believe in democracy or human rights and are adverse to stability and security in the country. With such acts, those groups are trying to delay the upcoming October elections.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“We hope that the preparations for the upcoming elections will contribute to further action and consultation among the political parties and leaders of the country with regard to parliamentary coordination and the creation of political coalitions that reduce political tension. Prioritizing national interests over partisan ones is what we called for in the last meeting on this issue (see S/PV.8199). We reiterate that point once again, as national interests must come first. Secondly, on security, we follow with concern the unstable security situation in Afghanistan, as the Afghan Government still faces anti-Government forces, such as Taliban and the so called Da'esh and other groups in many parts of the country.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“My country's delegation noted that the voter- registration process forms part of a national campaign to organize electoral action in the country, which coincides with the distribution of smart identification cards and the naming of polling stations and the cities where voters will be able to vote in the upcoming elections. Moreover, the voter registry has been prepared and linked to polling stations. All such efforts prove that there is a true and genuine desire to achieve tangible progress in Afghanistan. We hope that such preparations will ensure that all Afghan people, men and women alike, are able to participate in the elections. It is very clear that Afghanistan is going through a transitional critical period, and we would like to commend the people of Afghanistan for their resilience in the face of numerous challenges.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“In that regard, I would like to touch upon the following main points. First, on the political situation, we welcome the announcement by the Independent Election Commission of the upcoming parliamentary elections on 20 October. We commend the progress achieved in the preparations for the parliamentary elections, despite the destabilizing incidents that have occurred in certain provinces in Afghanistan since the announcement. The voter registration process began on 14 April, which is the first time that the country has registered voters since 2003.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the briefers: Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. Vladimir Voronkov and Mr. Yury Fedotov. We underscore our appreciation for the efforts of UNAMA in supporting the Afghan people in such difficult circumstances. We have read the Secretary-General's quarterly report (S/2018/539) on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. We noted the information provided and the realistic assessment of the events in Afghanistan since the last report (S/2018/l65). The current report, which covers the events of the last three months, is an amalgamation of positive and negative events.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Over the past two years Kuwait hosted five meetings in the context of the Global Coalition against Da'esh, and in November we will host a high- level international conference to review the Madrid principles, for we are committed to implementing Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2396 (2017).”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Regardless of its motives, terrorism is despicable and is at variance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The State of Kuwait is part of the international coalition to combat terrorism and the so-called Da'esh. In addition to our efforts to combat terrorism and radicalization and cut off the sources of terrorism financing, we are working to coordinate the efforts of the international community to combat terrorism and strengthen commitment to international treaties and relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“That encourages us to continue our efforts and endeavours to operationalize the principles of the culture of peace, in particular our commitment to engaging in dialogue to resolve conflicts, respecting human rights and the rule of law, eradicating poverty and unemployment and raising awareness among peoples of their responsibilities in combating the root causes of terrorism and radicalization. Despite our achievements and those of the rest of the international community to combat terrorism, it remains a challenge to international peace and security. We must therefore redouble our efforts in order to rid humankind of the evil that is terrorism. Terrorism has no religion. It targets civilians for the purpose of harming them and their property anywhere and anytime.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“They are all matters of concern to the Council and other United Nations entities, such as the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council. Building and sustaining peace is a main goal of sustainable development. The State of Kuwait believes in the importance of the culture of peace and works to enhance respect for religious, sectarian, cultural and civilizational diversity. According to the Global Peace Index 2018, Kuwait ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“We believe those measures should be based on the principles of international law governing relations among countries, including respect for good neighbourly relations, non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, respect for the sovereignty of countries and peaceful coexistence in order to achieve security and prosperity for the peoples of the region. We believe that political, security, economic and social repercussions resulting from tensions and security instability were limited not only to the Middle East and North Africa, but they had also an impact on the world's continents in varying proportions. We see that in the spread of several phenomena, such as terrorism, displacement, migration and human trafficking.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“We stress the importance of following up on the implementation of Security Council resolutions. Ifthey remain unimplemented, conflicts will continue and become increasingly complex. That will also undermine the efficiency of the Security Council and its ability to carry out its responsibilities in accordance with the Charter. We believe the Security Council must go beyond its differences and remain united in its position and implement its resolutions so that it can carry out its historic and legal responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. We recall paragraph 8 of resolution 598 (1987), which calls on the Secretary-General to consult with the countries of the region to put in place measures to enhance peace and stability in the region.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The State of Kuwait supports political solutions as outlined in Security Council resolutions and resolutions adopted by regional organizations, such as the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as a means to ending the suffering of the peoples and bolstering security and stability in those countries. The State of Kuwait knows that such conflicts and disputes have remained unresolved and exacerbated feelings of disappointment and frustration among the peoples of the region. Therefore, efforts must be redoubled to reach a final and comprehensive settlement to those conflicts and achieve national reconciliation, in line with the aspirations of the peoples of the region pertaining to security, development and a free and dignified life.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The solution to conflicts must be based on international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, in particular non-interference in the internal affairs of countries and respect for their sovereignty. Dialogue and peaceful ways and means should be the best way to conflict resolution. We would like to express our deep regret about the security, political and economic challenges in various countries of the region, which have undermined security and stability in the region and the world, in particular in Syria, Yemen and Libya.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“We would like to recall that this month marked half a century of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories. Our position with regard to the Palestinian question and the Israeli occupation is principled and constant. We need a just, comprehensive and lasting solution in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy, the principle of land for peace, the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative, leading to the withdrawal of Israel from all occupied Arab territories and to establish two States to live side by side in peace along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine, while stressing the importance of a solution to the refugee issue, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (III).”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Since the beginning of the year, issues related to the Middle East and North Africa have accounted for 46 per cent of the Security Council's programme of work. We discuss those issues monthly and, at times, daily or weekly, as needed. The number of formal meetings and informal consultations held about them since the beginning of the year has reached 120. We have heard detailed briefings on the activities of peacekeeping operations and political missions. The State of Kuwait supports the content of the concept note (S/2018/524, annex) with regard to the issue of the Palestinian question as a chronic crisis at the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The fact that the issue remains unresolved will have negative repercussions on the security and stability of the region as a whole.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, Mr. President, we would like to welcome the fact that you are presiding over this meeting. We would also like to welcome the Secretary-General and thank him for his participation and for his valuable briefing. We thank you, Sir, for selecting the topic of today's debate and for the concept note (S/2018/524, annex), which highlights many aspects of the conflicts from which several countries suffer in the Middle East and North Africa. Throughout history, the region has made great and valuable contributions to human civilization. It continues to hold geographic and historic significance and is rich in natural resources and waterways. It has strategic and vital significance to international security and the global economy.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, the State of Kuwait reaffirms its readiness to cooperate with the United Nations and the Sudanese Government and to support their efforts to strengthen stability in Darfur and to tackle the root causes of the conflict so as to ensure that it does not recur.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“We would like to see more discussions among the Government of the Sudan, Member States and the Secretariat over the course of this month to set out a new mandate for the exit strategy, in line with the League of Arab States decision taken during its Jerusalem summit in April, which supports UNAMID's exit strategy for Darfur. The next two years will give the Council the opportunity to make UNAMID's mandate better tailored to reflect the needs on the ground, based on the Doha Document. Turning to support for the Sudan, one common element to be discerned our consideration of the various reports and the Secretariat's briefings is the need to assist that country in meeting its humanitarian needs or to increase financial and moral support for sustaining development there, with the aim of achieving our main goal of sustaining peace.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“Turning to the rule of law, including security and judicial institutions, it is this area that is most in need of capacity-building for consolidating peace by anchoring justice and human rights. We reaffirm the importance of the support of UNAMID to the local Sudanese capabilities in this area. Regarding the political process, Kuwait continues to believe that the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur remains the cornerstone for discussions with all non-signatory parties. The Doha Document remains decisive in evaluating UNAMID's performance. Secondly, with respect to the exit strategy, we welcome the contents of the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/530) concerning the exit of UNAMID from Darfur.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his valuable briefing on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). I wish to deliver the following remarks. First, on the situation in Darfur, we welcome the continued security stability in Darfur, as was mentioned by Mr. Lacroix, as well as the positive impact of the weapons collection campaign and the reduction of intercommunal violence, despite some fighting on in the J ebel Marra area where Abdul Wahid Nour militias of the so-called the Sudan Liberation Army are present. We welcome the efforts of the Sudanese Government to ensure security and stability throughout Darfur.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“With regard to what the representative of Israel said about what he called the events of 1990, I would prefer not to comment because they have no basis in fact. They also have nothing to do with the subject under discussion today.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I will be brief. I would have preferred not to respond to the statement by the representative of Israel. Israel is a State Member of the United Nations, and when it became a member it pledged to respect the Charter of the United Nations. Article 25 ofthe Charter states that the Members of the United Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council. I must therefore ask why Israel does not abide by its commitments. Why does it not implement the Council's resolutions that it is committed to? Why does it not uphold international law and its pledges pursuant to the Geneva Conventions and other international conventions?”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source