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Alotaibi

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first: 2010-04-14
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“In that regard, we would like to stress that, when dealing with such events, it is essential to abide by established principles regulating relations among States, based on the Charter of the United Nations, that is, respect for the sovereignty of States, non-interference in their internal affairs and compliance with the remit of the various bodies of the United Nations. The Council, according to Article 24 of the Charter, is the organ charged with maintaining international peace and security and with addressing any genuine threat to global security and stability. Over the past few years, several States in the Middle East have witnessed demonstrations and protests that were peaceful at first but, regrettably, turned violent, leading to loss oflife, damage to infrastructure, foreign interference and instability in the region.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“In that context, we stress that it is important to respect the freedom of expression and rights of peaceful demonstrators, in accordance with the Iranian Constitution and international law, including the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights, adopted by the General Assembly in 1966 (resolution 2200A (XXI)), which guarantees freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, among other things. The State of Kuwait deems it important to engage in preventive diplomacy and strengthen the role of the Security Council in the prevention of conflicts and addressing events at an early stage, when there are signs of future threats to regional and international peace and security. We hope that the popular demonstrations in Iran do not take that direction.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“We take note of the letter dated 3 January 2018 from the Permanent Representative of Iran addressed to the Secretary-General, as well as the press statement issued yesterday by the spokesperson for the Secretary-General, in which he expressed the Secretary-General's concern regarding the recent events in Iran and his deploration of the loss of life due to the demonstrations in Iran. Regrettably, we have been following what has been reported and statements citing the Iranian the authorities regarding the loss of life among civilians and members of the security forces, as well as the various acts of violence that have occurred over the past few days.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“The State of Kuwait will work unremittingly during its term on the Council, in compliance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, hoping that our efforts will succeed in achieving the aspirations of our peoples and the whole world. We listened carefully to the statement made by Assistant Secretary-General Taye-Brook Zerihoun and welcome the information provided to us, as well as his efforts and those of all staff of the Department of Political Affairs.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): It is a great pleasure for me, as I am speaking for the first time in the Security Council, to wish you, Mr. President, and all members a happy New Year and to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of January. I wish you every success. I would also like to congratulate the newly elected members of the Council and wish them every success in the two years ahead. Forty years after our first term on the Council, I take this opportunity to reiterate that we look forward to working together and cooperating with members on all issues on the agenda of the Council.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“I also welcome the General Assembly's adoption this morning of resolution 72/199, on restructuring that pillar so that the Secretary-General can begin to implement his vision in order that the United Nations becomes more transparent, effective, accountable and capable of upholding the responsibilities entrusted to it. While we look forward to our membership of the Security Council starting next year, we would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Japan, Italy, Senegal, Uruguay, Ukraine and, last but not least, sisterly Egypt. We thank them for their outstanding role and the valuable, effective contribution that they have made to the Security Council during their membership.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“That should entail the continued involvement of regional and subregional organizations in the peaceful settlement of conflicts, including through prevention, confidence-building, mediation and good offices. Peacebuilding and peacemaking are one of the main pillars of maintaining of international peace and security, which underscores the importance of upholding and strengthening that dimension in peacekeeping operations and instituting the necessary reforms to enable peacekeeping operations to fully fulfil their mandates. I agree with the Secretary-General's vision for reforming the peace and security pillar of the United Nations, which is considered an important step towards enhancing the effectiveness of that pillar.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We look forward to enhancing regional strategic cooperation and partnerships with other organizations, especially the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. We also agree with the Secretary-General's description of the new challenges facing international peace and security and the need to prevent conflict, given the complexity of the challenges and the need for multidisciplinary responses to them. We therefore reiterate the need to hold regional dialogues and enhance the exchange of expertise in arriving at a common regional approach to resolving conflicts and other issues pertaining to regional and international peace and security.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We also underscore that the Secretary-General's vision for enhancing and entrenching the main pillars of the United Nations - peace, security, human rights and development - will undoubtedly lead to sustaining peace. That requires complete harmony and coordination of effort among the relevant organs in order to address any threats to international peace and security. We must acknowledge the urgency of enhancing the relationship between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations - in line with today's reality where the problems we face are extremely complex and intertwined, in a way that no single country can resolve them without cooperation and assistance from others.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Kuwait's foreign policy is primarily founded on resolving conflicts peacefully and diplomatically, as our history shows over time. We support efforts at mediation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, as well as efforts to build national and regional capabilities, enhance peace and stability, achieve development and uphold human rights, especially in areas of tension that are at risk of slipping into conflict. We reiterate Kuwait's deep conviction that development and human rights are intrinsically linked to security, and we support efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in order to leave no one behind and address one of the main reasons for conflict throughout the world.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“The United Nations was formed 72 years ago with the purpose of saving future generations from the scourge of war, and its main role, according to the first paragraph of the Charter of the United Nations, is the maintenance of international peace and security, which is ensured by preventing conflict. The Security Council is tasked with that primary responsibility, in accordance with Chapter V of the Charter, which contains other relevant Articles and Chapters. Chapter VI, in particular, includes provisions that authorize the Security Council to perform its role. However, the Security Council's ability to carry out its responsibilities varies and, in some instances, those responsibilities and powers are not fully exercised.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we commend Japan's presidency of the Council this month and Italy's presidency last month. We highly value the efforts made to convene this meeting to discuss a very important topic that is considered to be an issue of major concern for all Member States, under the theme "Maintenance of international peace and security: addressing complex contemporary challenges to international peace and security". We thank you, Sir, for the concept note (S/2017/ 1016, annex) that was prepared for today's meeting. Finally, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his valuable briefing earlier today.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to pay particular tribute to the role of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Labour Organization and the International Organization for Migration and to the tireless efforts of all United Nations specialized agencies that have played a leading role in combating all forms of human trafficking. Kuwait reiterates its commitment to continuing its efforts and to supporting international efforts to combat this crime by adopting laws to deter it and by strengthening the international framework in order to put an end once and for all to the crime of trafficking in persons.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“To that end, we adopted Law No. 91 of2013 ,on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants. We have also acceded to various international agreements on combating trafficking in persons. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council therefore has the accompanying responsibility to combat human trafficking in situations of armed conflict. We must all strengthen the international legal framework of the Council in that regard. Clearly, we must focus not only on combating human trafficking and the link with armed conflict but also on strengthening international cooperation in order to make full use of the existing mechanisms, including by strengthening effective cooperation among the various United Nations agencies.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Those are serious human rights violations and a source of financing for terrorist groups and transnational crime networks. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an essential tool in the fight against the proliferation of the scourge of human trafficking and in tackling the root causes that subject people to such trafficking. The fight against human trafficking and the achievement of sustainable development go hand in hand, and it is very encouraging that 3 of the 169 targets of the 2030 Agenda focus on combating the various forms of human trafficking. The State of Kuwait believes that it is important to analyse the root causes of the increased human trafficking, in particular in cases of armed conflict. We reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding human rights and to continuing our efforts to combat trafficking in persons.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“They include the most recent report of the Secretary-General on trafficking in persons in armed conflict pursuant to Security Council resolution 2331 (2016), the December 2016 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the reports of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children (see A/HRC/32/41 and A/71/303). They all highlight the fact that human trafficking in areas affected by humanitarian crises and by armed conflict takes different forms, including exploitation, sexual abuse, slavery and similar practices. Slavery is also used as a tactic of terror, including by groups such as Da'esh, Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab. Women and girls continue to be victims of such trafficking, forced into marriage and offered as a reward to terrorist fighters.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In that connection, we note that forced migration results from those conflicts, which have compelled millions of people to leave their countries in pursuit of a life of dignity elsewhere. We are horrified by the thousands of victims who have lost their lives as a result. We reaffirm that, as the Secretary-General said, there is no place for slavery in today's world. It is one of the most serious human rights violations and may constitute a crime against humanity. In that regard, we wish to recall the importance of dealing with the migratory flows and to do so in a comprehensive and humane way, and of strengthening development cooperation so that we can understand the underlying causes of that trafficking. Recent reports establish the link between armed conflict and trafficking in persons.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In resolution 2331 (2016), the Security Council unanimously condemns all instances of human trafficking in areas affected by armed conflict, since such trafficking is a human rights violation and a criminal activity that helps the financing of and recruitment for terrorist groups. In that connection, we welcome the adoption of resolution 2388 (2017) this morning. The report of the Secretary-General before us (S/2017/939) highlights the frightening statistics with regard to the proliferation in human trafficking. It also notes the link between armed conflict and trafficking in persons and describes conflicts throughout the world and their serious repercussions.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate the fraternal country of Italy on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important open debate. We endorse the statement made by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We wish to thank Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary- General; Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; Ms. Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children; and Ambassador Sma'il Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, for their presentations this morning.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In that way, our efforts would be helpful in establishing a time frame to complete the negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli parties in order to arrive at a two-State solution.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“As Kuwait will soonjoin the Security Council as an elected member for the period 2018-2019, we would like to stress that we will continue to support the Palestinian question and to bring pressure to bear on Israel, the occupying Power, so that it desists forthwith from policies that run counter to international legitimacy and international agreements, including the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention. We will continue to work to ensure that Israel respects and implements Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2234 (2016), as well as to make progress in a process led by the international community, in particular the Security Council and the five permanent members, as well as the Middle East Quartet.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“The State of Kuwait welcomes the agreement among our Palestinian brothers in Fatah and Hamas, and we pay tribute to the efforts made by the Arab Republic of Egypt to arrive at that agreement. National reconciliation among our Palestinian brothers is a historic achievement and an important step in the right direction to end the division that has harmed the Palestinian cause. The agreement is also a prologue to unifying the ranks of the Palestinians so that they will be better equipped to face the challenges that the Palestinian question is confronted with. It will contribute to the fulfilment of the aspirations of the Palestinian people.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“We reject all Israeli unilateral steps aimed at changing the facts on the ground and compromising the two-State solution within the pre-1967 borders. We reiterate that the desired peace must include an end to the occupation, which has already lasted for 50 years, in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy, the principle of land for peace, the Quartet road map and the 2002 Beirut Arab Peace Initiative. These are based on the terms of reference that call for the withdrawal of Israel from all the Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese territories to the borders of 4 June 1967, including addressing all final status issues in order to allow the Palestinian people to enjoy their political rights.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“The illegal plans and policies aimed at Judaizing the Holy City, distorting its national Arab identity and at altering its demographic composition, in addition to isolating it from the rest of Palestinian territory, continue, as does the illegal expansion of settlement activities in the Palestinian territories. Thas has taken place despite the numerous Security Council resolutions that have condemned Israeli practices and confirmed their illegality, the most recent being resolution 2334 (2016). Faced with that fact, the international community has remained incapable of making the occupying force comply with its resolutions. It is disconcerting to see the disdain shown by the occupying Power for the Council and its resolutions, which are supposed to be enforceable under Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): Let me thank the President for convening this meeting, as well as Mr. Jenca for his important briefing to the Security Council. We associate ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. More than 50 years have passed since the start of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. In that time, we have seen continuous violations of the most fundamental rules of international law, including breaches by Israel of its legal obligations as an occupying Power under international conventions.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“The State of Kuwait looks forward to taking part in constructive deliberations in the Council regarding peacekeeping operations and their reform this year, as well as over the next two years as a member of the Council.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“The growing cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union is an example to follow when considering other forms of cooperation with other regional organizations. In that regard, I recall that my country took part in the United Nations Operation in Somalia 11. But our most extensive experience, which lasted for more than 12 years, was hosting the United Nations Iraq- Kuwait Observation Mission, where the State of Kuwait cooperated with the Mission and the Organization in order to achieve its goals and its mandate until we managed, in consultation with Iraq, the Mission and troop-contributing countries, in 2003, to agree on withdrawing the Mission after it achieved its mandate, as part of a process that included the host country, troop-contributing countries and the Security Council.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Taking into consideration the needs of host countries in a way that corresponds to their challenges and the realities on the ground effectively contributes to adapting the mandates ofpeacekeeping operations to those developments and enhances the ability of relevant States to design and devise mission mandates and exit strategies. After that, the international community, the international financial institutions and donor countries will be able to play their role in supporting reconstruction and development efforts. I would be remiss if I failed to commend the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in support of peacekeeping operations on the continent while enhancing and the national role and responsibility of the African States in their region.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Establishing peacekeeping operations in line with concepts and on the basis of resolutions 2086 (2013) and 2282 (2016) would allow the United Nations achieve a more comprehensive assessessment of missions and to define the challenges they face. Therefore, this could enable us to come up with innovative solutions that improve the performance of missions and their financial efficiency, without prejudice to their ability to confront all challenges facing their mandates. Continued cooperation and consultation with relevant States and focusing on their needs and wishes would help inevitably lead to greater efficiency in the performance of peacekeeping operations, whether in peacebuilding or peacekeeping.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“That is important because we must also mobilize all support from our national and regional institutions and from all social segments, including women and children, in order to start building peace without postponing it until the post-conflict phase. As such, and guided by resolution 2282 (2016), which provides a great number of tools to sustain peace, supporting the work of the Peacebuilding Commission will bridge the gap between the end of peacekeeping operations and the start of planning for peacebuilding through a smooth transition that ensures the sustainability of peace and better cooperation with national institutions in the concerned States. Such an approach should also help us reduce the cost of peacekeeping operations.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“The State of Kuwait stands behind the Secretary-General in his efforts to support peacekeeping operations and to develop those operations in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. In that regard, I would like to build on what has been said today regarding how peacekeeping operations can contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. That requres, first, considering innovative preventive diplomacy practices in line with resolution 2086 (2013), which stresses the importance of monitoring and defining functions and challenges facing peacebuilding during the inception of the mission.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): Mr. President, at the outset I would like to commend the presidency of your brotherly country, Egypt, of the Security Council for this month. I also thank you, Sir, for the initiative to hold this important open debate on a topic that is at the core of the goals of the Charter of the United Nations, and also for circulating the concept note (S/2017/692, annex ). I commend your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of China, for his presidency of the Council during the previous month. And I thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed for her valuable briefing, as well as Mr. Mahmoud and Mr. Rosenthal.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“It would allow for the creation of an independent State with East Jerusalem as the capital. We call on the international community to implement the relevant resolutions, particularly resolution 2334 (2016) and those resolutions that condemn land-grabbing and settlements and call for an end to Israeli occupation.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Their fundamental rights have been violated by the occupying Power. Palestinians are suffering from religious terrorist attacks that are being carried out by the settlers and others. There are measures attempting to change the situation on the ground and impede the search for a two-State solution. I want to reiterate that peace should begin with the end of the occupation, which is entering its fiftieth year. The peace should be based on the legitimacy of international agreements and the Arab Peace Initiative, which was adopted by all Arab countries in at the Beirut Summit in 2002. The Initiative calls for Israel's withdrawal from all of the Palestinian territories that have been occupied since 1967, which would guarantee the final status of Palestine and allow the Palestinian people to exercise their rights.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Israel should remove the difficulties and obstacles. All the measures taken by the occupying Power up to this point are not acceptable because they are insufficient. Israel needs to take additional measures. The practices of the occupying Power, Israel, on the occupied Palestinian territories, including in East Jerusalem, run counter to its legal commitments that have been established through international agreements and treaties, including the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. We should condemn those practices in the international community and through the Security Council. We should reject what Israel is doing in its closing of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and putting obstacles in place that prevent the Palestinian people from exercising their religion. The Security Council should protect the Palestinian people.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, my country categorically rejects any policies or plans on the part of Israel that aim to Judaize the holy city, including isolating the city's environment and manipulating the city's demographics. Those are violations of international peace and security. That is why we call on the international Community to take on its responsibilities and face up to Israel's criminal actions in Jerusalem, particularly under the relevant Security Council resolutions, which reject any change in Jerusalem. Furthermore, we call on the international community to block any attempt by Israel at any time to change the historic status quo of the holy sites. It is necessary that we safeguard the religious status of those religious sites, which would allow worshipers to pray far free violence and provocations.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Given the will of Israel to transform the conflict into a religious conflict and the arbitrary and constrictive security measures that have been imposed by the Israelis on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, we declare those actions to constitute a violation of international norms and standards. It goes without saying that there will be further violence in the future as long as the Palestinian cause remains without a solution, given that the occupation continues. If the Council does not end Israeli practices, then it is as if we are encouraging Israel to continue its practices and aggression. The State of Kuwait roundly condemns Israel's violations of international agreements as an occupying Power in Jerusalem.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We thank the Chinese presidency for having arranged such an important open debate. We would also like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his very important briefing to the Security Council. We echo the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, as well as the statement delivered by the representative of Uzbekistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Today's periodic meeting is taking place at a time when sad events have recently occurred. We have seen an unfortunate escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in Jerusalem - an escalation in the situation that has served to raise awareness among the international community.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“The aforementioned Kuwaiti initiatives and contributions are based on our belief in the importance of operationalizing the concept oftrue partnership with the African continent and our conviction of the robust nexus between development and peace. Finally, Kuwait, which will be a non-permanent member ofthe Security Council in 2018-2019, will spare no effort in continuing to support the African countries and the African Union, and will work to enhance African conflict-prevention and settlement capacities and for the maintenance of peace and stability.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Kuwait has worked on creating prospects for Arab-African relations that are based on common interests in sustainable development and that would ensure the optimization of our natural resources as well as realize the aspirations of the peoples of the Arab and African regions. His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also announced concessional credits in the amount of $1 billion. In this regard, allow me to highlight, during the Chinese presidency of the Security Council, the fact that the implementation of this Kuwaiti initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the China- Africa Development Fund as well as the World Bank and its organizations.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“In 1961, we established the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development, which has extended more than 500 concessional credits to more than 50 African countries, amounting to more than $10 billion in credits to the sectors of agriculture, energy, transportation, industry, water, communications and so on. In parallel to that developmental role, Kuwait is also keen on fostering cooperation with Africa. In November 2013, under the theme"Partners in Development and Investment", Kuwait hosted the third Arab-African Summit, which was attended by the Presidents of 34 States, as well by delegations from 71 countries.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We reaffirm the importance of the Security Council reviewing the implementation of all its resolutions, especially those related to Africa and cooperation with the African Union. Sustainable development plays a very important role in establishing stability in all countries. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has opened new paths to peace through a holistic scheme that addresses the root causes of conflicts and impediments to peace. Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda calls for promoting peaceful and inclusive societies and access to justice for all. Kuwait is aware of the powerful nexus between peace and development.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We would also like to pay tribute to the important role played by the AU in leading a number of peace operations that have become a very important means of responding to conflicts and crises in Africa. In that regard, I would like to mention resolution 2320 (2016), which reiterates the importance of the partnership between the United Nations and the Peace and Security Council. The partnership should be based on bilateral consultations and joint strategies, as necessary. It should also be based on the comparative advantages of each organization. The partnership should incorporate burden-sharing, consultative decision-making, joint analysis, transparency and accountability in order to take on the joint security changes in Africa.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We pay tribute to the efforts of African leaders to address peace and security issues across the continent, as well as for their determination to find African solutions to African problems and their persistence in establishing a conflict-free African continent. The African Union (AU) and its Peace and Security Council are role models for regional organizations with respect to maintaining peace and security in the countries of the region. They also play a key role in the development of the continent through Agenda 2063. We call for enhancing cooperation between the United Nations, especially the Security Council, and the AU in line with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which calls for contributions to maintaining peace and security in the region and the world.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“However, many African countries are still stuck in a vicious cycle ofconflict and instability due to political and security challenges, armed conflicts and threats posed by terrorist networks, such as Boko Haram the Lord's Resistance Army, Al-Shabaab and others, as well as organized crime and piracy. In addition, the African continent faces developmental and social challenges due to unemployment, poverty and hunger. Among other things, those challenges pose obstacles to peace and security in Africa. In our capacity as partners in the international community, we must support and help Africa to solve its problems and build its capacities for the promotion of peace and security across the continent.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I would like to congratulate China on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I wish you every success, Mr. President. I would also like to thank the Chinese presidency for preparing the concept note (S/2017/574, annex) on the theme of today's debate, namely, enhancing African capacities in the areas of peace and security. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Secretary- General, Mr. Antonio Guterres and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smail Chergui, for their valuable briefings. Ensuring peace and security is undoubtedly one of the many challenges facing our world today. Peace is a precondition for development. In turn, development leads to prosperity.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We have to work on preventing forced displacements and find a durable solution to the problem of refugees and internally displaced persons everywhere in the world. In conclusion, we would like to stress our support for the vision and recommendations of the Secretary- General contained in his report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. He referred to the need to make a leap forward in diplomatic efforts to address this issue and prevent conflict, enhance early-warning systems and encourage the collective efforts to reform the United Nations.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“That can only be achieved through a political solution in accordance with the three major instruments agreed in Kuwait. We have made many efforts to reach a peaceful settlement to the crisis in Yemen. We have hosted three months of consultations among the various Yemeni parties. However, it has been to no avail. Still, we are willing to host our brotherly people in Yemen, once again, at a meeting to sign a final accord. As I have stated, there have still been gross violations of Security Council resolution 2286 (2016), even after its adoption. We have to respect international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We have to provide the necessary protection to all humanitarian and medical missions and give priority to the protection of civilians in all peacekeeping operations.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“In Syria, despite the many humanitarian efforts made to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people and the efforts of the State of Kuwait in hosting three international donor conferences and presiding over two conferences on Syria, those efforts were not enough. We welcome further efforts to maintain the ceasefire, establish de-escalation lines and continue negotiations in Geneva. We support the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, especially resolution 2254 (2015), to maintain the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. In Yemen, we would like to commend the coalition for restoring legitimacy in Yemen and the efforts aimed at reconstruction in various parts of the country. We support all efforts that would preserve the territorial integrity of Yemen.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“It has indeed been proven that there have been wide-ranging violations of and disregard for international law in the various conflicts. In Iraq, we have seen such violations by Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, which have included attacks against civilians and the basic civilian infrastructure, the use of human shields, sexual violence and others. In Palestine, the Israeli occupying forces continue their violations against the Palestinian people and their violence and provocations against them, especially in the form of the settlements. We call upon all parties to address those continuous violations. We remind members that the Council adopted resolution 2334 (2016), which stresses that all Israeli settlement activities are illegal and must immediately be removed.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source