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“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting ruse at 12.45 pm.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“The Council, when united, has taken historic and memorable positions. I invite all present to once again show our ability to overcome all political divisions and intensify our efforts to take measures and decisions that would grant those innocent people the chance to live and offer them a safe, dignified and free life. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Myanmar.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to end my statement today with a verse from the Holy Koran in which the exalted and Almighty Allah The great and Almighty decrees that: "O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)" (The Holy Koran, XLIX'JS) This holy verse confirms that Islam is a religion of love and peace, and opens the way to human unity, without any intolerance based on race, colour or language. We here may speak different languages and have different customs and views, but once we sit in this Chamber we all become responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we believe that these measures must be accompanied by other arrangements, most importantly a call upon the Government of Myanmar to take all measures necessary to establish peace and harmony among the various communities through dialogue and within a comprehensive national process for peace and reconciliation in which all segments of society can take part. It must eliminate the root causes of the plight of the Rohingya minority without discrimination and regardless of ethnicity or religion. Moreover, they must be granted their inherent right to nationality, as confirmed by the General Assembly in its resolution calling for the granting of full citizenship rights to the Rohingya minority (resolution 72/248).”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Adopt all measures to combat any incitement to violence or hatred, and restore peace and harmony among the various sects under the rule of law. Allow access to United Nations agencies and its partners and allow freedom of movement to all those in Rakhine state in a safe and unhindered manner. Involve the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the bilateral talks between Myanmar and Bangladesh. These are some of the measures that we deem important and that must be taken before the refugees can return home.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We have taken note of the three agreements signed between Bangladesh and Myanmar, which are aimed at ensuring the voluntary return of refugees to their homes. Such voluntary return cannot begin until additional, explicit confidence-building measures have been taken in order to ensure a safe return to and a dignified life in Rakhine state. Here I would like to refer to some of the measures that must be taken before there can be a voluntary return of refugees. The Government of Myanmar must take all measures necessary to ensure the immediate cessation of violence and prevent the excessive use of force against civilians. Refrain from establishing new refugee camps for displaced persons in the northern part of Rakhine state.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Last October, the State of Kuwait co-chaired the donors conference for the Rohingya refugee crisis and pledged $15 million. That amount, contributed by official and civil-society bodies, is part of Kuwait's efforts to alleviate the severity of the tragedy and of international efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Rohingya refugees. This tragedy has put an entire generation of children at risk of losing everything and of not receiving an education which determine their future, or any medical services or health care - not to mention the destruction of their homes and villages. Since the Security Council issued its presidential statement S/PRST/2017/22, on the situation in Myanmar on 6 November 2017, we have been closely following the ongoing developments in Myanmar.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“This tragedy, which has resulted in the deaths of many innocent people and the displacement of hundreds of thousands more owing to their persecution and forcible displacement, actions that can be described as ethnic cleansing. The State of Kuwait condemns and denounces these actions, which contravene international norms and principles, carried out in Rakhine state in Myanmar since August and which has led to the displacement of approximately 650,000 people of the Rohingya minority. Here we emphasize the need for the Government of Myanmar to assume its primary responsibilities to protect its citizens and ensure that excessive force is not used. Moreover, I should like to express my country's appreciation for the considerable efforts that the Government of Bangladesh is making in hosting these innocent people on its territory.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Kuwait. I would first like to express our condolences to the families of the victims of the plane accident that occurred in Russia on Sunday. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Miroslav Jenea, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for their briefings. The world is following the proceedings of our meeting in the Security Council today and expects us to persist in our principled position supporting the principles of international law and human values above any political considerations, so as to deal with one of the worst tragedies of our modern history: the tragedy that the majority-Muslim Rohingya minority continue to live.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bangladesh and Myanmar to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Miroslav Jenea, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Grandi is joining the meeting via video- teleconference from Amman. I now give the floor to Mr. Jenea.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate Kuwait's firm and absolute condemnation of acts of terrorism in all their forms and manifestations and regardless of their motivation, location and perpetrators. They constitute a deliberate threat to international peace and security and a blatant violation of international law. At the same time, we underscore the fact that strengthening the culture of tolerance and coexistence among peoples and nations is one of Kuwait's foreign policy priorities. We fully support all international efforts aimed at combating terrorism and stopping terrorist threats throughout the world. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations in order to continue our discussion on the subject.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we reiterate the importance of issues involving youth and women with respect to international peace and security within the context of terrorist acts. We must increase women's participation in the strategies pertaining to counter terrorism and violent extremism that leads to terrorism. On 13 February, and as part of the efforts that the State of Kuwait makes at the international level, we will host a ministerial meeting of the global coalition against Da'esh, with the participation of 70 countries and four international organizations. Its goal is to establish a strategy and guidelines for combating terrorism. The conference will be the first such event since the defeat of Da'esh in Iraq.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“That is why Kuwait condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its motivation. Terrorism is a criminal act and should not be linked to any religion, identity, culture or ethnicity. Fighting terrorism requires mobilization of all international efforts in order to address this criminal scourge. Measures must be adopted to strengthen commitment to international humanitarian law, respect of human rights, good governance and peaceful coexistence among various religions. There should be respect for the symbols of religions and their holy places. Conditions leading to the proliferation of terrorism, hatred and all manifestations of extremism and violence should be addressed.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“Kuwait welcomes the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/80), including its evaluation and analysis of Da'esh, and the role of the international coalition to combat its proliferation. Member States have established control measures leading to the loss by Da'esh of its capabilities and financial resources. At the same time, the report underscores that Da'esh has the ability to adapt itself to new situations notwithstanding the scarcity of its resources, Da'esh is looking for new resources and creating terrorist groups and cells by using new methods. The report underscores the importance of international cooperation with the United Nations and its bodies to combat this scourge. Terrorism persists and poses a threat to international peace and security.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“Those efforts, combined with the efforts of the international coalition to eliminate terrorism, succeeded in defeating terrorist groups in some places. However, Member States face challenges in their efforts to counter terrorism because those groups have developed new ways and techniques. That requires the Security Council and the Member States to redouble their efforts, through dialogue, information- and experience-sharing. We must also implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and work with the Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Analytical Support Group and other United Nations bodies, along with relevant international organizations.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“I shall now give a statement in my national capacity. We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Vladimir Voronkov for his insightful briefing. We take this opportunity to welcome the Secretary- General's reform by establishing the Office of Counter- Terrorism in June 2017. It is one of the initial steps taken by the Secretary-General to implement institutional reform. Our view is that the reform will to a great extent enhace the coordination of efforts and activities to counter terrorism in the framework of the United Nations and beyond, as well as to build the capacity of Member States to combat this looming threat. The United Nations and its agencies coordinate with international organizations in their significant efforts to counter terrorism. They take precautionary measures to eliminate the terrorist groups.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, to participate in this meeting. 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 8/2018/80, which contains the sixth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering that threat. I now give the floor to Mr. Voronkov.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“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 2400 (2018). I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8177 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/95, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the Council's attention to document S/2017/1125, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 December 2017 from the Panel of Experts on the Sudan established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) addressed to the President of the Security Council 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.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8177 (2018) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 12.15 pm.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“We also express concern regarding attempts by members of Parliament in Kosovo to repeal the law on supporting the work of the Specialist Chambers and the Prosecutor's Office, which would undermine the credibility of the Parliament. We also call upon all parties in Kosovo to remain fully committed to justice and the rule of law. In conclusion, we stress the importance of the continued efforts of the international community to urge Pristina and Belgrade to overcome their differences and to achieve consensual, equitable and sustainable solutions that are acceptable to both parties and lay the foundation for peace and stability in the region. UNMIK should continue to cooperate constructively with Pristina and Belgrade and all communities in Kosovo in order to enhance security, stability and respect for human rights.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“We appreciate the role played by political leaders and their self-restraint in the aftermath of the assassination of Mr. Oliver Ivanovie, as well as the commitment of both Pristina and Belgrade to cooperation in order to prevent political tensions from escalating. On the other hand, we express our concern at the continued challenges facing the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, as indicated in the report of the Secretary-General before us. Kuwait stresses that the high-level dialogue between the two sides, which is being facilitated by the European Union, remains the most appropriate framework to resolve all pending issues in order to achieve consensual, equitable and sustainable solutions.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Ivica Daeic', Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, as well as Ambassador Vlora Citaku, and thank both of them for their statements. The security and political developments in Kosovo without a doubt directly affect regional security and stability. The State of Kuwait applauds the measures taken by Kosovo to achieve more coherent and faster progress in implementing the European reform agenda and its full commitment to the implementation of all the consequent obligations within the framework of the agreed agenda. Kuwait welcomes the free and fair municipal elections held on 22 October 2017, which were the second local elections to be held in Kosovo since the signing of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations between Belgrade and Pristina, on 19 April 2013.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kuwait. I would like to begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his comprehensive briefing to the Security Council on the report (S/2018/76) pertaining to the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The State of Kuwait reiterates its full support for the Special Representative in the discharge of his duties, and appreciates the vital role of the United Nations during the past period in assisting Kosovo in building its institutions, in accordance with security Council resolutions, especially resolution 1244 (1999). I also welcome His Excellency Mr.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/76, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I now give the floor to Mr. Tanin.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Serbia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Ivica Daeie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Tanin joins today's meeting via video- teleconference from Pristina. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Vlora Citaku to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“We have heard the last speaker on the list of speakers. Before I conclude this meeting, I would like once again to thank Mr. Martin for his briefing and for participating in this meeting for six full hours. I would also like to thank all Member States that took part in the meeting and provided ideas and suggestions. They will be very useful in our endeavour to make the Council's work more transparent and to improve its working methods. This will definitely be an ongoing process and will not be time bound. The meeting rose at 4.15 pm.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I wish to also inform all concerned that we will be carrying on this open debate right through the lunch hour, as we have a large number of speakers. I now give the floor to the representative of Japan.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Accordingly, Kuwait intends to convene a wrap-up session at the end of this month to highlight the main landmarks of our presidency, and I look forward to the participation of all Member States, both from the Council and the general membership. While the revised text of note 507 is comprehensive and balanced, we stress the need for the Council to review progress periodically and ensure its full and effective implementation. In that regard, the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions intends to assess all gaps in the implementation of the note to ensure the full implementation of the practices recommended therein, and to consider proposals made by Member States today in an attempt to ensure transparency, inclusivity and interactive exchanges in the work of the Council.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“These practices have proven to be useful not only for the newly elected members, but for the Council as a whole, allowing it to work coherently and effectively from the beginning of the year. The State of Kuwait has only just begun its membership on the Council. However, we have spared no effort to ensure the transparency and inclusivity of our work. As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuwait organized the first meeting, on 26 January, in an open format, allowing all States concerned to attend so as to increase transparency and inclusivity. I also welcome the convening ofinformal briefings, which has become a common practice over the past several years.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“First, under paragraph 140 of the revised note, the Security Council invites the newly elected members of the Council to observe all meetings of the Council and its subsidiary bodies and the informal consultations of the Whole for a period of three months, from 1 October immediately preceding their term of membership. The Council also invites the Secretariat to provide all the relevant Council communications to the newly elected members during that period. I would also like to bring up another important point pertaining to the appointment of the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies. The members of the Council are required to consult informally with the newly elected members on this issue. Such consultations should be informal, undertaken in a balanced, transparent, effective and comprehensive manner and concluded before the month of October.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We look forward to hearing their opinions on improving the working methods of the Council and to building on the lauded efforts of our predecessors. We cannot address progress in improving the working methods of the Council without referring to the noteworthy efforts made by the previous Chairs of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, especially Japan, which played a pivotal role as Chair of the Informal Working Group in the adoption of the revised note S/2017/507 in August 2017. The note has become a useful reference for all, especially the newly elected members. In that regard, I would like to shed light on a number of substantial elements of note S/2017/507 that we consider very beneficial, especially as newly elected members.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the French- Mexican initiative, which calls for voluntarily refraining from using the right to the veto in cases of crimes against humanity. We hope that we will be able to reach an agreement to restrain the use of the veto on humanitarian issues, including the urgent delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians in need, medical evacuation and the imposition of a humanitarian truce. The State of Kuwait, as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, attaches great importance to the role of Member States in improving the Council's working methods. We have chosen to organize this open debate - the first on this topic since July 2016 (see S/PV.7740) - to allow all Member States to express their views on the working methods and to make concrete proposals for their improvement.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“The abuse of the veto by some of the five permanent members on many occasions has undermined the credibility of the decision-making process and has prevented the Council in some cases from carrying out its responsibilities and from taking the necessary measures to maintain international peace and security. Some permanent Council members have used the right to the veto on some occasions during past years to protect their own national interests and the interests of their allies. I would like to note that the State of Kuwait is among the signatories of the code of conduct of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, whereby members of the Council pledge not to vote against any draft resolution intended to prevent crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes, especially in the Security Council.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“While we stress the importance of implementing Article 25 of the Charter with regard to Member States' implementation of the Council's resolutions, the Council must also comply with other Articles to ensure the transparency and credibility of its decisions, especially when it comes to issues related directly to the security and stability of Member States, such as imposing sanctions and establishing peacekeeping operations. We are aware that the General Assembly, as part of the intergovernmental negotiations, is currently discussing comprehensive reform of the Security Council within the five issues set out in its decision 62/557, including improving the working methods of the Council. However, we reaffirm the need to address another critical issue, namely, the veto. Many challenges remain in addressing that issue.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Although these improvements are important to ensuring the transparency of the Council, they remain insufficient. There is still room for more improvements that would enhance the Council's role in carrying out its tasks and responsibilities as stated in the Charter of the United Nations. The participation of Member States in the decision-making process within the Council remains weak as a result of its working methods and the lack of transparency under the pretext of ensuring effectiveness, efficiency and quick decision-making. However, we believe that it is important to engage all Member States, especially States particularly affected, and to consult with them within an agreed framework before making any decisions, in accordance with Articles 31 and 32 of the Charter.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“They include communication between the Council and non-member States, as well as between the Council and other United Nations organs, such as the General Assembly; the flow of information from and to the Council; the marked increase in the number of formal and thematic and other meetings that involve the participation of non-governmental and civil society organizations; and the circulation of Council documents to non-member States before their adoption. These improvements are critical and cannot be underestimated. Credit for them goes to the Security Council, especially its non-permanent members, and to a number of groups of States that launched many initiatives as part of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“I thank Mr. Martin for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. At the outset, allow me to express my sincere appreciation to all Member States that will be participating in today's open debate. I would also like to welcome the valuable briefing made by Mr. Ian Martin at the beginning of this meeting. The development and improvement of the working methods of the Security Council are critical to shouldering its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security. Over the past 25 years, many improvements have been introduced in its working methods, especially after the end of the Cold War.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I should like to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/66, which contains the text of a letter dated 24 January 2018 from the Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I would like to welcome to this meeting Ambassador Ma Zhaoxu, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations. I now give the floor to Mr. Martin.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ian Martin, Executive Director of Security Council Report, to participate in this meeting.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our full readiness to take part in any efforts that are aimed at reaching consensus among Security Council members and at holding accountable the perpetrators of such internationally prohibited crimes. We assert that a political solution in Syria is the only way to arrive at a comprehensive settlement of the crisis, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, especially resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of the United Kingdom has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we reaffirm that the primary responsibility of any mechanism must be to determine the identity of those using chemical weapons in Syria, provided that the Security Council would then play its role and hold the perpetrators accountable, in implementation of the principle of ending impunity and of resolution 2118 (2013), which undoubtedly stipulates the imperative need for, and importance of, holding accountable those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria. We also look forward to receiving the report that will soon be submitted by the Fact- finding Mission, as mentioned by Ms. Nakamitsu in her earlier briefing on the most recent incidents, as well as her reports on the use of chlorine gas in Saraqib.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“These weapons target health facilities and civilian locations in eastern Ghouta, Idlib and other areas. We therefore support the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria in its quest to gather evidence and investigate the crimes committed against civilians in order to hold the perpetrators accountable. The State of Kuwait will support any alternative or mechanism that enjoys the consensus of all members of the Security Council and ensures the independence, neutrality and professionalism of any new future mechanism.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“This is the third such attack during the past few weeks, which means that the perpetrators of those crimes will go unpunished and that there is no guarantee that they, or anyone else, who commits such crimes in the future will be held accountable, after we lost the Joint Investigative Mechanism. The position of the State of Kuwait is a principled and steadfast one that strongly condemns any use of chemical weapons, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever, as this is considered a grave violation of international law. We reiterate the need to hold accountable those responsible for such use, be they individuals, entities, non-State groups or Governments. In that context, we condemn the use of heavy and destructive weapons as well as the targeting civilians and residential areas killing dozens ofinnocent victims.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“Consequently, we regret the substantial regression in addressing the chemical-weapon issue in Syria, which is a result of the divisions among Council members after the Council was unable to extend the mandate of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism in Syria, which we feel carried out its tasks in a very professional, impartial and independent manner. We express our deep concern about the allegations of the continued use of chemical weapons in Syria, most recently during the attack in Douma, in eastern Ghouta, lastweek and during the attack that took place in Saraqeb, in Idlib, yesterday.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kuwait. At the outset, I would like to thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, for the briefing she gave at the beginning of this meeting. We had hoped that the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), in September 2013 following the first incident involving the use of chemical weapons in Syria, would have resolved this matter, since the Council had demonstrated unity and determination in confronting that crime with a View to ensuring that it not be repeated and that its perpetrators be held accountable.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“The situation in the Middle East Letter dated 1 February 2018 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2018/84) The President (spoke in Arabic): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. 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/ 84, which contains the text of a letter dated 1 February 2018 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Ms.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“As this is the first public meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Kairat Umarov, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan, for his service as President of the Council for the month of January. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Umarov and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“We look forward to cooperating with all Council members so that the Council can carry out its tasks, shoulder its responsibilities and implement its mandate for maintaining international peace and security. We will ensure that the presidency is transparent and cooperative in a constructive manner with all Member States.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“As Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, I take this opportunity to announce, in my capacity as President of the Council next month, that we will hold an open debate in the first week of February to hear statements and recommendations by United Nations States Members - not only Security Council members - on how to increase transparency and improve the performance of the Security Council. That will allow us to identify ways to improve our working methods during our presidency. In conclusion, I thank all Council members that have offered their good wishes and support to Kuwait's presidency of the Council as of tomorrow.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source