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  1. “We are all aiming to improve the performance of the 1540 Committee and its four working groups and to operationalize its mechanisms at the national, regional and international levels, which have become a fundamental part of international efforts to achieve non-proliferation. That is extremely important for the maintenance of international peace and security. The State of Kuwait is deeply concerned about the current challenges to the WMD-non-proliferation regime. The Council has already met more than four times this month to discuss the use of WMDs in more than one country. The entire international community is aware of the recent tragedies in Syria, the latest of which centres on the ongoing uncertainty about the use of such lethal weapons in Douma last Saturday.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  2. “The agreement reached by the members of the Council on the Committee's 2018 programme of work, after more than two months of consultations, is a clear manifestation of the important role played by the Committee's members. It highlights the sectors that are most urgently in need of attention in the light of new proliferation risks, as well as the national plans and regional visits by the Committee and its Group of Experts. It also addresses the special circumstances of certain States with regard to the implementation of measures to combat proliferation and enhance the role of civil society in combating the proliferation ofWMDs.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  3. “We hope today's meeting will convince Member States to step up their efforts to implement resolution 1540 (2004) as intensively as possible, so as to achieve full implementation of the resolution's provisions and universality for its very important guidelines, which represent a road map for Member States to develop national strategies and legislation designed to prevent the proliferation of these weapons to non-State actors and promote a future free of WMDs. We call on the 13 non-reporting States to submit their first reports as soon as possible. I would also like to welcome the new members of the Committee's Group of Experts. We wish them every success in their work.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  4. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ambassador Llorentty Soliz, Permanent Representative of Bolivia, for his valuable briefing and outstanding work as Chair ofthe Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), particularly those efforts aimed at preventing non-State actors' development, acquisition, production, possession, transfer or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their means of delivery.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

  5. “I would like to emphasize that we are ready to work with all members of the Security Council during the coming period to ensure the necessary mandate for the Mission and facilitate the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  6. “We call upon the Government to redouble its efforts to reopen all of the schools that were closed throughout the country. We also commend the efforts of humanitarian organizations that are cooperating with the central Government to meet the humanitarian needs of the residents of the northern regions. We urge all parties to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers. In conclusion, Kuwait underscores that the role of the United Nations in Mali and the Sahel is indispensable at this stage. We look forward to the outcome of the MINUSMA strategic review in preparation for the renewal of its mandate next June so as to make its work more efficient in the current difficult environment.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  7. “Thirdly, with regard to the humanitarian situation, we urge all parties to honour their commitments in line with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and to take the necessary steps to prevent collateral damage in military operations. We welcome the steps taken by the Malian Government to investigate such incidents. We reiterate our support to the International Commission of Inquiry on Mali, which will investigate gross violations and abuses of international law, including sexual violence in time of conflict. We also welcome the Secretary-General's efforts to combat human rights abuses. We welcome the decision of the Government of Mali to adopt the Safe Schools Declaration. We fully believe that educating youth will promote security and stability in any country.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  8. “We welcome the visit by the Prime Minister Maiga to the city of Kidal, in northern Mali, to bridge the political gap and rebuild trust between the residents of that area and the central Government and to resume social services in the region. We also welcome the cooperation among all signatory parties to the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in preparation for the upcoming presidential and local elections. We also commend MINUSMA on its efforts to prepare for those elections. We urge the Government to ensure smooth and transparent elections in which all segments of the population can participate. We also encourage the Government to implement the remaining provisions of the Agreement in line with the agreed road map.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  9. “We commend the group of mediators, led by Algeria, the United Nations and participating regional and international organizations on their efforts to reduce security and political tensions in Mali. We also call upon the Government of Mali to play its role and create an environment conducive to implementing the Agreement by taking key political steps, such as cooperating with all parties to ensure the completion of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, security sector reform and the decentralization process. We underscore that the absence of State authority in northern Mali will thwart comprehensive progress.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  10. “We reiterate our support and gratitude to them and to all peacekeepers. Our gratitude will always fall short, regardless of how much we thank them. With regard to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, the State of Kuwait welcomes the pledges made during the donors conference held in Brussels on 23 February, which will enable the Force to carry out its tasks to the fullest. In that regard, we look forward to the report of the Secretary-General in May. Secondly, concerning the political situation, we welcome the road map that was signed by all the relevant parties on 22 March. We urge them to commit themselves to the timeline agreed upon. We reiterate our position that the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali is the main solution to the ongoing crisis in Mali.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  11. “We must speed up the operationalization of the Mechanism to ensure that all combatants are integrated into the security sector, according to the number agreed upon, in order to address security threats and ensure control over the northern areas. The State of Kuwait extends its deep condolences to the families of the victims of the two terrorist attacks that took place in Aguelhok and Gao, as well as to the Governments of the Niger and Chad and to MINUSMA. We are deeply saddened about the ongoing deterioration of the security situation in Mali. We are concerned about the increasing number of civilian victims during the most recent reporting period and about continued attacks on security personnel, in particular the Blue Helmets, who risk their lives daily to ensure stability and security in Mali.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  12. “In my statement today I will address three key issues, namely, the security, political and humanitarian situations. First, with regard to the security situation, we are concerned about, and have paid close attention to, the increasing use of improvised explosive devices by terrorist groups over the past two years. The number of incidents in which such devices were used has exceeded 269 since the beginning of 2016. They have killed nearly 230 people and injured 480. We commend MINUSMA and other international partners, as well as the security forces in Mali, on their efforts to train and build the capacity of security personnel, provide the necessary military resources to the security sector and support Operational Coordination Mechanism.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  13. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like very much to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mr. Annadif, and the Chair ofthe Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali, His Excellency Ambassador Skoog. We appreciate their valuable briefings on the most recent developments in the Republic of Mali. We also commend the Special Representative on his efforts to ease political tensions among all the parties concerned and to implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, Mr. Coulibaly, who is participating in today's meeting.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

  14. “However, the OPCW Fact-finding Mission will go to Syria anyway, and the Council welcomed that fact yesterday. There is therefore no need for a draft resolution. What we are looking for is an international, independent, neutral and professional body or mechanism that would investigate the incident and identify the party that has used chemical weapons, if it indeed determines that chemical weapons have been used. That approach will enable the Council to hold the perpetrators accountable, in accordance with resolution 2118 (2013).”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  15. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to start by thanking Sweden for its efforts and attempts to achieve rapprochement and to smooth over the differences among the members of the Security Council. We are disappointed by the Council's inability to reach consensus on this important matter and by the fact that the divisions among Council members unfortunately continue. We abstained in the voting, despite the fact that the gist of draft resolution S/2018/322 calls for an investigation into what took place in Douma, which is what we called for. The investigation should be undertaken by an international, independent and impartial body, which in this case is the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  16. “These should be treated as procedural issues; they should not be subject to a veto so that such human tragedies and sufferings are never repeated.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  17. “Kuwait supported the code of conduct whereby the States members of the Security Council would commit to not opposing draft resolutions dealing with crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes. We also supported the French-Mexican initiative on abstention in the use ofthe veto in cases ofhuman rights violations. As a result of the voting today, and based on our commitment to abiding by the four Geneva Conventions and their two Additional Protocols, international humanitarian law and the final outcome of 2016 World Humanitarian Summit, we call again for crimes against humanity and war crimes, as well as humanitarian issues, to receive due attention. That would include allowing the safe and sustainable delivery of humanitarian assistance and medical evacuations, and preventing the siege of residential areas.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  18. “The mechanism would identify the perpetrators responsible for any chemical attack, and then the Security Council would shoulder its responsibility in terms of sanctions. We abstained in the voting on the draft resolution presented by the Russian Federation (S/2016/175) because it did not include the elements to which I have referred. It would undermine the credibility of the new mechanism by depriving it of its fundamental terms of reference, namely, to determine whoever is responsible in the event of attacks using chemical weapons. We are very concerned about the result of voting today because it will encourage parties to the conflict to continue using chemical weapons in the absence of accountability.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  19. “We ask their forgiveness because the Council has been unable to put an end to the serious and gross violations of international humanitarian law, human rights law and many Security Council resolutions condemning the use of chemical weapons in Syria. We ask their forgiveness because the Council has been unable to hold to account the perpetrators of crimes related to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Our position has always been clear. We have called for consensus in the Council on this sensitive issue, which touches on accountability and impunity. We voted in favour of the United States draft resolution because it contains the basic elements that we think are necessary to establish any new accountability mechanism in Syria in order to guarantee its independence, neutrality and professionalism.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  20. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I support the statement in explanation of vote on the American draft resolution (S/2018/32l) made earlier in the meeting by the representative of the United Kingdom, who said that today is actually a sad day. It is a sad day for the non-proliferation regime, and a sad day for civilians - particularly women, children and the elderly - throughout Syria, and specifically Douma in eastern Ghouta. We ask their forgiveness because we have disappointed them once again. The Council has been unable to establish a mechanism that would hold accountable those who commit crimes by using chemical weapons in Syria.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

  21. “However, the OPCW Fact-finding Mission will go to Syria anyway, and the Council welcomed that fact yesterday. There is therefore no need for a draft resolution. What we are looking for is an international, independent, neutral and professional body or mechanism that would investigate the incident and identify the party that has used chemical weapons, if it indeed determines that chemical weapons have been used. That approach will enable the Council to hold the perpetrators accountable, in accordance with resolution 2118 (2013).”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  22. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to start by thanking Sweden for its efforts and attempts to achieve rapprochement and to smooth over the differences among the members of the Security Council. We are disappointed by the Council's inability to reach consensus on this important matter and by the fact that the divisions among Council members unfortunately continue. We abstained in the voting, despite the fact that the gist of draft resolution S/2018/322 calls for an investigation into what took place in Douma, which is what we called for. The investigation should be undertaken by an international, independent and impartial body, which in this case is the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  23. “These should be treated as procedural issues; they should not be subject to a veto so that such human tragedies and sufferings are never repeated.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  24. “Kuwait supported the code of conduct whereby the States members of the Security Council would commit to not opposing draft resolutions dealing with crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes. We also supported the French-Mexican initiative on abstention in the use ofthe veto in cases ofhuman rights violations. As a result of the voting today, and based on our commitment to abiding by the four Geneva Conventions and their two Additional Protocols, international humanitarian law and the final outcome of 2016 World Humanitarian Summit, we call again for crimes against humanity and war crimes, as well as humanitarian issues, to receive due attention. That would include allowing the safe and sustainable delivery of humanitarian assistance and medical evacuations, and preventing the siege of residential areas.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  25. “The mechanism would identify the perpetrators responsible for any chemical attack, and then the Security Council would shoulder its responsibility in terms of sanctions. We abstained in the voting on the draft resolution presented by the Russian Federation (S/2016/175) because it did not include the elements to which I have referred. It would undermine the credibility of the new mechanism by depriving it of its fundamental terms of reference, namely, to determine whoever is responsible in the event of attacks using chemical weapons. We are very concerned about the result of voting today because it will encourage parties to the conflict to continue using chemical weapons in the absence of accountability.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  26. “We ask their forgiveness because the Council has been unable to put an end to the serious and gross violations of international humanitarian law, human rights law and many Security Council resolutions condemning the use of chemical weapons in Syria. We ask their forgiveness because the Council has been unable to hold to account the perpetrators of crimes related to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Our position has always been clear. We have called for consensus in the Council on this sensitive issue, which touches on accountability and impunity. We voted in favour of the United States draft resolution because it contains the basic elements that we think are necessary to establish any new accountability mechanism in Syria in order to guarantee its independence, neutrality and professionalism.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  27. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I support the statement in explanation of vote on the American draft resolution (S/2018/32l) made earlier in the meeting by the representative of the United Kingdom, who said that today is actually a sad day. It is a sad day for the non-proliferation regime, and a sad day for civilians - particularly women, children and the elderly - throughout Syria, and specifically Douma in eastern Ghouta. We ask their forgiveness because we have disappointed them once again. The Council has been unable to establish a mechanism that would hold accountable those who commit crimes by using chemical weapons in Syria.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source

  28. “In conclusion, we hope that the conference to be held in Geneva in three days' time will contribute to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. It will be the first-ever humanitarian donors' conference for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its goal is to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Congolese people, and, as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we are keen on promoting the role of the Committee in anchoring security and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through continuous communication with Member States, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the relevant stakeholders.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  29. “Fourthly, the regrettable security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a turn for the worse, as evidenced by the escalation of violence by armed groups fighting among themselves and controlling natural resources. They even attack peacekeepers in United Nations missions, illustrated by the worst attack of its kind in the history of the United Nations, which was launched by the Allied Democratic Forces against Tanzanian peacekeepers on 7 December 2017, killing 15 peacekeepers and injuring 53 others. That attests to the need to unify the efforts of Governments of the Central African region to combat armed groups in the region, limit their influence and eliminate them gradually.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  30. “Thirdly, the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region was described as the framework of hope when the agreement was signed, in 2013, and as a MODEL to bring about stability. Peoples hoped that it would be a cornerstone for stability and advancement in the whole Great Lakes region. Regrettably, the agreement is entering its fifth year with unprecedented humanitarian suffering and an increase in the number of refugees, with 11 million forcibly displaced persons. In that regard, we reiterate the need for countries of the region to commit to the agreement, and we commend the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy. We look forward to the implementation of the provisions of the agreement and overcoming all obstacles.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  31. “Secondly, the United Nations missions in countries neighbouring the Great Lakes region are the largest in terms of their human component and annual budgets. Such contributions attest to the firm belief in, and the vital and critical role of, peacekeeping operations in restoring State authority, achieving peace and stability and alleviating humanitarian suffering, particularly in the Central African region which has suffered for many years. Radical solution must be found to address the problems leading to humanitarian suffering, namely, in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and Burundi.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  32. “There will be no progress without empowering the national institutions of those States, while building advanced political frameworks and cooperation among the countries of the region, as well as the engagement of their Governments as part of international efforts made by regional and international organizations. We remain concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in those areas marred by political tensions. In order to improve the situation and establish comprehensive peace, the following priorities should be implemented: ending conflicts in the countries experiencing political tensions; neutralizing illegal armed groups; expeditiously addressing the humanitarian crises resulting from forced displacement; and protecting human rights and preventing impunity in the Great Lakes region.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  33. “Stability in the Great Lakes region and neighbouring countries will undoubtedly affect in a positive way the potential for development, security and improving the living standards of the people of Central Africa in specific and across the continent of Africa in general. In that regard, I would like to reflect on four main aspects. First, concerning the political aspect, establishing security in any one of the States in the region closely depends upon its political stability, in particular with regard to the peaceful transfer of power and the sustained engagement of all segments of society in political processes.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  34. “The latter threaten the lives of millions of civilians and play a role in pillaging natural resources, thereby depriving the people of the region of important development resources. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate and raise serious concern, given the large number of refugees, internally displaced persons and those in need of humanitarian assistance. Those challenges can be addressed only through cooperation among the countries ofthe region, collective responsibility and finding sustainable solutions to strengthening regional and international partnerships, in particular with the African Union, the United Nations, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the European Union and the Southern African Development Community.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  35. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to Special Envoy Said Djinnit for his valuable briefing and his efforts to establish dialogue and cooperation with the countries of the Great Lakes region in order to overcome the various challenges they face. I also thank Ambassador Bale' of the Republic of the Congo, in his capacity as Chair of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, for his briefing. The Great Lakes region faces serious challenges in terms of security, stability, declines in development indicators, and the spread of armed groups that pose the main obstacle to the establishment of State authority.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

  36. “We call on all members of the Council to build on that draft as a good basis for negotiations on a future mechanism. We continue to seek a political solution as the only means to end the crisis in all its dimensions. The political road map is clear and agreed, based on the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and on resolution 2254 (2015). It seeks to maintain the unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria and meet the legitimate aspirations and ambitions of the Syrian people towards living a dignified life.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  37. “It is another disappointment for the Syrian people, whose suffering caused by the use of such weapons in different parts of Syria we have been unable to end. The Council has a collective responsibility. The suffering Syrian people are sick and tired of tuning into meetings of the Council without seeing tangible results on the ground. At several junctures throughout this bloody conflict the Council has been able to find common ground to end the crisis. However, we must overcome our political differences and establish a new accountability mechanism in Syria that is professional, credible and impartial. Such elements are available in the draft resolution under discussion, which has been put forward by the United States. It includes updates on the incident in Douma.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  38. “The continued attacks against civilians in medical facilities and residential areas, through air strikes or artillery, are all flagrant violations of the international community's will and relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2401 (2018), which demanded a 30-day ceasefire, at the very least, without delay. The provisions of resolution 2118 (2013) are clear and definite. They call for accountability for the use of chemical weapons in Syria, which is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law. However, current events are a clear violation of the provisions of the resolution. As members of the Council, we cannot accept the status quo, which is the continued use of chemical weapons in Syria.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  39. “They have not been punished, even when we witnessed the very first crime of the use of chemical weapons in eastern Ghouta. We do not want to mark the first anniversary of the attack in Douma without a conviction. We call for the Council to establish an accountability mechanism that would determine the perpetrators of the chemical-weapons crimes anywhere in Syria - be they a Government, entity, group or individual - so that they can be held accountable in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2118 (2013). The Council must shoulder its responsibility with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security. The use of chemical weapons in Syria is a genuine threat to the non-proliferation regime.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  40. “Two days ago, scores ofcivilians, including children and women, were killed or injured in attacks and air strikes against Douma. Many cases of asphyxiation were recorded. Several international reports confirmed that the crimes committed in both incidents were tantamount to crimes against humanity and war crimes, which reminds us once again of the request we all made in the Chamber for the establishment of a new mechanism to determine whether or not and by whom chemical weapons had been used, and to hold the perpetrators in Syria accountable. The mechanism must guarantee impartial, transparent and professional investigations in all chemical attacks in Syria in order to end impunity. For the past five years - specifically, since August 2013 - the perpetrators of chemical attacks in Syria have enjoyed impunity.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  41. “Security Council resolutions on such issues are not implemented. The Council is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security but is unable to shoulder that responsibility. It is divided as it faces those dangers and threats. Therefore the crises continue, along with the suffering of the people in the region. The State of Kuwait condemns in the strongest terms the heinous rocket and barrel bomb attacks against residential areas under siege in eastern Ghouta, including the latest attack on Douma, on 7 April. Five days ago we marked the first anniversary of the Khan Shaykhun incident (see S/PV.8221), in which chemical weapons were used, as confirmed by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons- United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism. It also identified who used them.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  42. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank you, Mr. President, for the prompt convening of today's meeting. We were one of the countries that requested it. We also thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, and Mr. Thomas Markram, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for their briefings. Since the beginning ofthis year, the State ofKuwait has occupied the Arab seat in the Security Council. One of our most important priorities, which we made clear before wejoined it, is to defend and uphold Arab issues, voice the concerns about them and work to find peaceful solutions. We deeply deplore the lack of any real and genuine progress on any of these issues, in particular that of the Syrian crisis, which regrettably continues to deteriorate.”

    2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source

  43. “We said the same during the urgent meeting convened by the Security Council on 14 March to discuss this issue (see S/PV 8203). The State of Kuwait believes in the importance of complying with international law and norms, and in the importance of maintaining international peace and security in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. Kuwait urges all the relevant parties to cooperate in the ongoing investigations in this case through the OPCW, in accordance with the articles and provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

  44. “We welcome the appeal to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to participate in the investigation as an impartial and independent international body specialized in that area in order to reveal the details of the incident. At the same time, we would like to express our sympathy and condolences to the victims. We wish Mr. Skripal and his daughter and those who were injured from the police and the public a speedy recovery. The State of Kuwait holds a principled and firm position condemning and prohibiting the use, production, acquisition, stockpiling or retention of chemical weapons, as well as their direct or indirect transfer, in line with article I of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The State of Kuwait has been party to the Convention since 1997.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

  45. “Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We have listened carefully to the detailed statements made by the representatives of the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom on the incident that took place in Salisbury on Sunday, 4 March. It is truly regrettable that the Security Council has held meetings on two consecutive days to discuss the use ofweapons of mass destruction in two different countries (see S/PV.8221). The State of Kuwait is deeply concerned about the challenges facing the non-proliferation regime in our world today. We very much regret the attack perpetrated against Mr. Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in the British city of Salisbury. The State of Kuwait stands with the United Kingdom and supports all the procedures and measures it has undertaken as part of the investigation into that case.”

    2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source

  46. “In conclusion, we welcome the efforts of the General Assembly and support the work of the impartial and independent International Mechanism in assisting the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the most serious crimes under international law committed in Syria since 2011, including crimes related to the use of chemical weapons. We look forward to the results of its first report in this regard, which will be discussed on 17 April in the General Assembly.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

  47. “Kuwait also supports the French Partnership Initiative and the principles set out therein aimed at holding accountable those responsible for the use of chemical weapons and ensuring that there is no impunity. We reiterate our full readiness to participate in any effort to achieve consensus in the positions of Security Council Member States so as to ensure that the perpetrators of such internationally prohibited crimes are held accountable and that the non-proliferation regime is preserved. This is based on our principled and firm commitment condemning any use of chemical weapons as a gross violation of international law, while stressing the importance of bringing to international justice the perpetrators of such crimes, whatever they may represent.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

  48. “On more than one occasion we have expressed our full backing for any accountability alternatives and mechanisms that would enjoy the consensus of all members of the Council in a manner that would ensure its independence, neutrality and professionalism, while stressing that its responsibility is exclusively to determine who is responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria. The Security Council would then call to account the perpetrators responsible for committing those crimes, according to the principle of no impunity provided for in resolution 2118 (2013). We believe that those elements exist in the United States draft resolution being discussed by the members of the Council. We call on all Member States to build upon this draft resolution as a good basis for any negotiations on such a mechanism in the future.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

  49. “We commend the Mission's performance and professionalism and call on the Syrian authorities to cooperate with the OPCW in order to resolve the discrepancies concerning the details of their chemical programme. The provisions of resolution 2118 (2013) are conclusive and decisive regarding the accountability of those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria. We cannot accept the current situation, namely, the continued use of chemical weapons in Syria more than four years after the adoption of that resolution. This means that we have failed the Syrian people, and could not end their suffering from the use of these weapons against them in various Syrian areas.”

    2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source

  50. “The Mechanism was able to determine those responsible for several crimes, including the incident that took place in Khan Shaykhun, whose first anniversary we mark today. Since then, we in the State of Kuwait have demanded an independent and impartial international investigation into the incident. The JIM. determined the perpetrators of that and other painful incidents. Nonetheless, the Council was unable to hold any party accountable. Therefore, the justice we hoped for dissipated as a result of divisions among the member States, which prevented the extension of the JIM's mandate. The State of Kuwait fully supports the work of the United Nations and of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) through its Fact-finding Mission investigating allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria.”

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