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Alotaibi

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“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council is meeting to discuss the use of chemical weapons. Regardless of the wording of the agenda item that we are discussing today, be it "Letter from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom" or "Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction", we believe that this is an issue of concern. Attempted assassination is a dangerous crime that has an impact on the security and safety of civilians and could undermine relations among Member States. The State of Kuwait holds a principled and firm position condemning the use, production, acquisition, stockpiling or retention of chemical weapons, as well as their direct or indirect transfer. This position is based on article I of the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8203 (2018) · source
“We affirm our full commitment to continue to closely follow the status of the implementation of the resolution in the Council monthly reports. We will spare no effort to make progress on its implementation. This month marks the beginning of the eighth year of the conflict in Syria. Sadly, there is still a need for the violence to cease, for sustained humanitarian access through weekly cross-line convoys, for medical evacuations, for the protection of civilians and hospitals and for lifting the siege. We cannot let the Syrian people down, and we will continue to strive to implement the joint demands that we have set out. Finally, we recall that the lack of a political settlement to the conflict in Syria based on resolution 2254 (2015) will lead to further deterioration of the humanitarian situation.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“We call again on the parties to those agreements to redouble their efforts in order to implement the provisions of resolution 2401 (2018). The unanimous position that the Security Council conveyed to the Syrian people and to the world by adopting resolution 2401 (2018) on 24 February must be built on in a speedy and effective manner, especially as the resolution is primarily of a humanitarian nature. There is a collective responsibility on us as members of the Security Council, specifically on influential parties, to maintain our credibility before the world and work to implement the provisions of resolution 2401 (2018). We would like here to stress that the provisions of the resolution are valid even after 30 days from the date of its adoption.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“Staffan de Mistura, to operationalize this matter without delay. Fifthly, listening to the Secretary-General's briefing today on the status of the implementation of resolution 2401 (2018) constitutes one of the monitoring tools included in the resolution. But the main mechanisms remain the existing ceasefire agreements between the parties to the conflict, most notably the Astana accord with Russia, Turkey and Iran as its guarantors, and the agreement supervised by the United States and the Russian Federation that emanated from the International Syria Support Group. The resolution stresses the need to activate those agreements in order to reach a 30- day ceasefire aimed at allowing sustainable access to humanitarian assistance in all regions in Syria.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“Fourthly, the United Nations has confirmed that the number of combatants associated with terrorist groups designated by the Security Council in eastern Ghouta does not exceed 350. We cannot accept continued military operations under the pretext of combating terrorism when they effectively prevent the delivery of humanitarian assistance, contrary to the requirements of the resolution. Resolution 2401 (2018), which was adopted unanimously, took effect immediately and is applicable to all parties. In that regard, we note the willingness of certain opposition groups in eastern Ghouta to abide by the provisions of the resolution and to expel terrorist groups designated by the Security Council. We express our support for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“Secondly, we reiterate the Council's demand for immediate unconditional medical evacuations based on medical need, starting this week, and we call on the Syrian authorities to give permission and work with the United Nations and its implementing partners to that end. Thirdly, the continued fighting in eastern Ghouta, particularly the incessant air strikes, prompts us to again call specifically on the Syrian authorities to comply with the provisions of the resolution and of international law in order to facilitate humanitarian assistance to reach those in need. We believe that a daily five-hour truce in eastern Ghouta does not support the implementation of resolution 2401 (2018).”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“We call on all parties to provide appropriate security guarantees for these convoys and to permit United Nations staff to accompany the convoys. In this regard, we reaffirm the need for all parties, in particular the Syrian authorities, to assume their responsibilities to protect all humanitarian workers, including United Nations agencies and their relevant partners. We welcome the entry of the remaining humanitarian convoys provided by the Red Cross and the World Food Program into Douma on 9 March to deliver the remaining food assistance. This was the second time such convoys had been allowed to enter Douma in one week. There is a need to build on this so as to increase the number of weekly convoys to eastern Ghouta in a sustainable manner.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“However, what happened was that the number of beneficiaries dropped to less than half due to the Syrian authorities having removed necessary medical supplies from the convoy's load without clear justification, despite the fact that they had been given prior notification, based on standard operating procedures, of the entirety of the humanitarian convoy's content. It is also a matter of deep concern that convoys administered by the United Nations and its partners were compelled to cease their operations before completely unloading their cargo due to continued aerial bombardment on Douma. We demand that the Syrian authorities give immediate permission for two convoys per week to eastern Ghouta and other destinations, at the request of the United Nations.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“First, we have followed with deep concern the inability of the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to enter the besieged areas, and the obstacles and impediments that they have faced during their operations in some areas. In that regard, we would refer to events in Douma, eastern Ghouta, on 5 March, which proved to be the deadliest day since the adoption of resolution 2401 (2018), with at least 100 people having been killed on that day alone. On that day, the hopes of civilians hinged on receiving lifesaving humanitarian aid, and we looked forward to that first positive initiative reaching 90,000 people in need of assistance in eastern Ghouta.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“It is with great regret that we continue to witness a clear failure to implement the resolution's provisions while military operations across Syria continue to prevent humanitarian and medical assistance, particularly in eastern Ghouta and specifically on the part of the Syrian authorities. This has prevented United Nations teams and their humanitarian partners from safely providing humanitarian assistance to eastern Ghouta, which has been a primary locus among Syrian areas in need of assistance ever since its siege began in 2013, and which is home to about 400,000 people. In this regard, we would like to make a number of observations, as follows.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I deliver this speech today on behalf of Kuwait and Sweden. At the outset I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting at the request of the delegations of Kuwait and Sweden, pursuant to resolution 2401 (2018). I also thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his presence here today and for his briefing about the implementation ofthis resolution. Fifteen days have passed since the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2401 (2018), which demands that all parties implement a 30-day ceasefire throughout Syria without delay in order to deliver humanitarian assistance to those in need and to end the siege of residential areas.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“I think the best way to conclude my remarks would be to quote Nelson Mandela, the late former President of South Africa, who said, "Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world".”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, the State of Kuwait believes that lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region can be achieved only through a negotiated diplomatic settlement. History teaches us that military solutions do not lead to lasting peaceful settlements. 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. Such diplomatic efforts should be coupled with significant and genuine investment in education, with which any true societal reform begins. Many nations torn apart by war, conflict and destruction have been able to recover and join the ranks of developed countries because they invested in the education of future generations and allocated resources to education without discrimination between men and women.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“They must be guaranteed all their political and civil rights. That is a basic demand all over the world, including in Afghanistan. The Government of Afghanistan has taken steps to improve gender equality in the civil service. We also welcome the enactment of by the Afghan Parliament of the new Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is awaiting the President's approval to enter into force. We appreciate and commend the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to implement the new Law and resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. We hope that the Afghan Government will pursue such efforts in order to uphold the best interests of Afghan society.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“Those figures underscore the fact that the Afghani Government and the international community are facing a very daunting task. The Taliban and Da'esh continue to launch terrorist attacks against unarmed civilians. We are all aware that those attacks have caused many civilian casualties. Last year alone, UNAMA recorded 10,453 civilians killed or injured in violent acts, in addition to damaging homes and property and the displacement of families. Third is the issue of human rights. When we speak about human rights we should recall the fact that today's meeting coincides with the International Women's Day. Women, and mothers in particular, make up half of the society and contribute significantly to raising new generations that can shoulder their responsibilities. We believe in the great role of women in our societies.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“As the parliamentary elections draw near, we note with regret the increasing political tensions among the various political parties and coalitions in Afghanistan. This puts more pressure on the National Unity Government and has led to delays in the implementation of the national reform agenda. Secondly, concerning the security situation, the State of Kuwait supports the call of the Secretary- General to lower the level of threat in Afghanistan and Central Asia. However, the security situation in Afghanistan is unstable. Conflict continues between the Government of Afghanistan and opposition forces in most of the country. The United Nations recorded 23,744 security incidents in Afghanistan in 2017, 63 per cent ofwhich were due to armed conflict in Afghanistan. Suicide attacks have increased by 50 per cent compared to 2016.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“First, concerning the political situation, we welcome the efforts of the Independent Election Commission and the progress made towards the holding of the parliamentary elections next July, despite the recent domestic unrest in Afghanistan. The Commission has continued with its work and appointed a new management structure. It has prepared the voter registry and linked it to the polling stations. It has also approved national identification cards - tazkz'ras - as part of the voter-registration process. We hope that these preparations will lead to broad participation on the part of the Afghan people. There is also a need to focus on encouraging women to actively participate in the upcoming elections.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“Over the past four centuries, Afghanistan has suffered from political and security instability that has negatively affected the lives of the people. The critical political conditions in Afghanistan require all those who are wise and all the heads of political parties to give priority to national interests over partisan ones in order to provide the Afghan people with a decent life after years of war and conflict. We in the Council must continue to step upp our efforts to support the political process and to encourage the timely holding of the parliamentary and presidential elections. I would like to address the following points.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we welcome your presiding over this important meeting, Madam President. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto; Ms. Habiba Sarabi, Deputy Chairperson of the Afghan High Peace Council; and Ms. Mariam Safi, Executive Director of the Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies, for their valuable briefings. The State of Kuwait appreciates the work of UNAMA. We value the vital role of Mr. Yamamoto, as well as the sincere efforts and dedication of United Nations staff in Afghanistan as they support the people of Afghanistan in these difficult circumstances. We welcome the adoption today of resolution 2405 (2018), extending the mandate of UNAMA.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of the Netherlands good luck in the month of March. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.45 pm.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“As this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of February, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Kuwait to the members of the Security Council, especially my colleagues the Permanent Representatives, their respective staff and to the secretariat of the Council for all the support they have given to us. Indeed, February has been a busy month, and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, support and positive contributions of all the delegations and the representatives of the Secretariat, as well as all the relevant conference service officers, interpreters, translators and security staff.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“In accordance with to rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“We call on all the parties to the conflict in Syria to uphold international humanitarian law and abide by the provisions of the resolution, which cover all the various aspects that are causing the daily suffering of the Syrian people. Thirdly, we underscore the importance of members of the Council making their contribution by spurring all the parties to the conflict in Syria to immediately implement the provisions of resolution 2401 (2018), keeping in mind that, as co-penholders, we are committed to closely follow its implementation, including ensuring a briefing by the Secretariat 15 days after the adoption of the resolution. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“However, to date we have not seen the implementation of the provisions of the resolution - not even a partial implementation - as we heard from Mr. Lowcock this morning, in particular in eastern Ghouta. The Council demonstrated unity in adopting the resolution and it is up to us now to ensure that all its provisions are implemented in full and immediately in order to alleviate the suffering of our brethren in Syria and to protect civilians. The resolution is binding on all, in accordance with Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations. Secondly, we welcome the fact that the United Nations is ready to come to eastern Ghouta and other besieged areas so as to deliver all kinds of aid and assistance to those that need them.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. First of all, the delegation of Kuwait aligns itself to the statement made by the representative of Sweden on behalf of our two countries as co-penholders on the issue of Syria. We thank Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under- Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for their briefings. Four days after the adoption of resolution 2401 (2018), which demands that all parties cease hostilities throughout Syrian territory for 30 days, I would like to make the following points. We have said from the outset that resolution 2401 (2018) is only the first step towards improving the humanitarian situation in Syria.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“I thank Mr. Feltman for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2018/138, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015), 2332 (2016) and 2393 (2017). I now give the floor to Mr. Lowcock.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8195 (2018) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, C6te d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2404 (2018). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make a statement after the voting.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8194 (2018) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2018/164, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Cote d'Ivoire. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/110, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make a statement before the voting.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8194 (2018) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/l60, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/133, which contains a note by the Secretary-General concerning the date of an election to fill a vacancy in the International Court of Justice. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to adopt the draft resolution before it without a vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2403 (2018). The meeting rose at10.10 am.”
2018-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8193 (2018) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4.20 pm.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source
“I thank Mr. Wais for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; and His Excellency Mr. Ismail Wais, Intergovernmental Authority on Development Special Envoy for South Sudan. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/143, which contains the special report of the Secretary-General on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.10p.m.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“In Kuwait, we have closely witnessed the efforts he has made in the peace talks. We hope to be able to work with our new Special Envoy, Mr. Griffiths. We pledge our full support for him in carrying out his duties. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“On 22 January, the coalition announced a comprehensive plan of humanitarian operations in Yemen, which was hailed by Secretary-General Guterres and Under- Secretary-General Lowcock. The plan includes a generous contribution from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates amounting to $1 billion in humanitarian aid, amounting to nearly one-third of the entire 2018 United Nations appeal for assistance in Yemen. We hope that the coalition will be able to improve the humanitarian situation on the ground by the end of 2018. In conclusion, and since this is the last briefing of Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, I wish to express our gratitude for the work he and his team have done over almost three years since he started working to resolve the Yemeni crisis.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“The security of seaways is also important and we cannot be complacent in dealing with them. A clear message must be sent that attacking or threatening to attack vessels or mining the Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea is absolutely unacceptable. This must be condemned as well. At the humanitarian level, it is important for us to do more to alleviate humanitarian conditions for the people of Yemen. In Kuwait, we are well aware of that humanitarian aspect. We participated in the donor's conference held in Geneva in April 2017, where we committed to providing approximately $100 million in humanitarian assistance. Countries of the coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen are continuing to make efforts to reduce the suffering ofthe Yemeni people.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“Kuwait condemns in the strongest terms the launching of ballistic missiles by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, as well as their alleged attacks on the United Arab Emirates. This is a dangerous development that threatens regional peace and security, challenges the will of the international community and undermines efforts to reach the aspired political solution to the crisis. We also affirm Kuwait's full support for our brothers in Saudi Arabia and for all the measures taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to safeguard its security and stability. In that context, we underscore that the Security Council cannot accept a non-State actor threatening a sovereign State by launching missiles that endanger the stability and security of the region. Those rocket attacks must be condemned every time they occur.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“In 2016, Kuwait spent more than 100 days hosting peace talks between the Yemeni parties under the auspices of the United Nations, in an effort to achieve a peaceful settlement to the conflict, based on the three reference points that constituted a road map. We made those efforts because we hope to see the brotherly nation of Yemen enjoy stability and to prevent bloodshed among its people. Everybody, including the parties to the conflict, considered the peace talks that took place in Kuwait a historic opportunity for our brothers in Yemen to bring an end to the conflict. There is another aspect of the crisis that should the Security Council should focus on. We all know about the Houthis' firing of ballistic missiles at our brother country Saudi Arabia. By 5 February, 95 missiles had already been launched against Saudi Arabia.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“The State of Kuwait reaffirms the fact that there can be no military solution to the crisis in Yemen. The only way to settle the conflict is through dialogue and a political solution that must be based on the three reference points agreed on - the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcome document of the National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2216 (2015), which is one of the basic pillars for resolving the crisis in Yemen. Historically, Kuwait has worked since the 1970s as a mediator to bring its brothers in Yemen closer together.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Kuwait. I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings this morning. The recent developments on the security and political fronts in Yemen are very worrying and have exacerbated the situation and the stalemate in the political process, which is the result of the clear obstinacy of one of the parties to the conflict, the Houthis, who have refused to engage with the United Nations efforts to end the crisis or even to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“I thank Mr. Ging for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, and Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“We should bear in mind the three references that were agreed on: the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementing mechanism, the outcome of the Yemeni National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015), which is the cornerstone for a resolution of the crisis in Yemen. The sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity There are no more names inscribed on the list oncmcn must be maintained. of speakers. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The meeting rose at 4.101). m.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“We read the report of the Panel of Experts on Yemen (S/2018/68) concerning the fact that the Houthis have been receiving support from outside parties, especially arms that were sent to Yemen after the arms embargo. That constitutes a clear violation of paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015), and we therefore call on all States Members of the United Nations to comply with the arms embargo and the relevant Security Council resolutions. In conclusion, we underscore that a political solution in Yemen should be based on paragraph 1 of resolution 2216 (2015).”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“The Houthis have also claimed that they have launched such missiles against the sister State of the United Arab Emirates and have announced that they intend to wage such attacks against Saudi Arabia and other States in the region. This represents a dangerous development and a challenge to the entire international community. It undermines every effort aimed at reaching the political solution we want that can end the crisis in our brother State of Yemen. We underscore our position that we stand fully with our brothers in Saudi Arabia and support all measures designed to maintain its peace and security. We are all members of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), on sanctions against Yemen.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Kuwait. The State of Kuwait voted in favour of the first version of draft resolution S/2018/156, submitted by the United Kingdom, because it renews the sanctions regime mandated by resolutions 2140 (2014) and 2216 (2015). The draft resolution also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Yemen mandated by resolution 2342 (2017), and contained important language that made it possible for the Council to address a dangerous aspect of the Yemeni crisis that it should pay more attention to - the smuggling of ballistic missiles into Yemeni territory, which the Houthis launched against our sister State of Saudi Arabia, firing a total of 95 missiles by 5 February. We condemn those acts by the Houthis in the strongest terms.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“I shall now put to the draft resolution contained in document S/2018/157, submitted by the Russian Federation. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2402 (2018). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“The Council is now ready to vote on the two draft resolutions. I shall first put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2018/156, submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America Against: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Russian Federation Abstaining: China, Kazakhstan The President (spoke in Arabic): The draft resolution received 11 votes in favour, 2 votes against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them documents S/2018/156 and S/2018/157, which contain the texts of two draft resolutions, respectively. I now give the floor to those members ofthe Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source