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Alotaibi

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first: 2010-04-14
most recent: 2022-07-26
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“The suffering of the families of missing hostages continues, but we hope that the fates of those remaining missing persons will soon be resolved, given the latest developments in the exhumation and analysis of the remains of missing Kuwaiti nationals. We hope that more potential burial sites will be identified so as to eventually be able to bring closure to this humanitarian issue. Kuwait, for its part, has spared no effort to lend support to the efforts made. We believe that it is possible to make progress if we intensify actions and implement the agreed programmes and plans. We urge Iraq to continue its constructive cooperation with the Tripartite Commission and its technical subcommittee under the leadership of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). We appreciate and commend the important role of the ICRC in that respect.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“We look forward to promoting them by seizing promising opportunities to elevate our relations so as to bring about the progress and prosperity that our friendly peoples aspire to. In that regard, we commend Iraq's commitment to implementing all of its remaining outstanding international obligations towards the State of Kuwait in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions. We stand ready to provide support and assistance to accelerate the implementation of such obligations, in particular with regard to humanitarian commitments related to the remaining missing Kuwaiti and third- country nationals since the liberation of the State of Kuwait in 1991. Two hundred and thirty-six of the 605 missing persons have been identified.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“The bilateral visits at the highest level that have taken place, including a visit by the Amir of the country, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in June, as well as meetings ofjoint bilateral committees, are an important indicator of the promotion of such cooperation and the closing of an old painful chapter and the opening a new one of productive partnership, which will translate into the resolution of outstanding issues. Since the fall of Saddam Hussein regime, the State of Kuwait has provided all kinds of support and assistance to the brotherly Iraqi people, in spite of the circumstances that hindered us from doing so in the past and while realizing our deep-rooted interests.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I wish to thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her valuable and comprehensive briefing. The State of Kuwait appreciates and supports the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in accordance with its mandate and pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolutions. We have reviewed the Secretary-General's report (S/20l9/632) on the progress made in fulfilling the mandate of UNAMI, including developments related to the missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives, Kuwait's bilateral relations with the Republic of Iraq have seen continued positive developments. Steps have been taken by the leaderships of both countries that reflect the concepts of fraternity and neighbourliness.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“We commend the ongoing cooperation between United Nations bodies and agencies with regional organizations and Member States in the areas of capacity-building and the exchange of expertise. We look forward to further cooperation in that regard. In conclusion, we continue to condemn terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations, regardless of its motives. It is a criminal act that cannot be justified and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnicity. Combating terrorism requires the mobilization of all international efforts to tackle this criminal scourge through measures to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law and good governance.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, on the importance of international cooperation, one of the key tools to combat the threat of Da'esh to international peace and security is international, regional and subregional cooperation in the following areas - sharing information, improving prevention, addressing circumstances conducive to terrorism, preventing incitement to perpetrate terrorist acts, combating financial support to terrorist groups, training members of law enforcement agencies, addressing the nexus between crime and terrorism and focusing on youth and engaging them in national plans related to combating terrorism. We must also conclude bilateral and multilateral counter-terrorism agreements.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“That resolution is dedicated exclusively to the prevention and suppression of terrorism financing and refocuses attention on evaluating and understanding the threat posed by terrorist financing and the strategic role of financial intelligence in efforts to combat terrorism. It also focuses on the importance of public-private partnerships, as well as effective activities related to cooperation, coordination and exchange of information.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“Secondly, combating and preventing terrorist financing is one of the main challenges that countries face in their counter-terrorism efforts. Terrorist groups finance their activities through various means, including transnational organized crime, ransom, arms trafficking, drug trafficking and extortion. The Security Council has adopted many resolutions to consolidate the capacity of Member States to prevent and combat the financing of terrorism, notably, resolution 1373 (2001), which introduced legally binding rules. Recently, the Council also adopted resolution 2462 (2019) under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“Prisons are also incubators that fuel and spread extremist ideologies among poor, marginalized or discriminated against prisoners. That calls for greater cooperation and communication among Member States, with the support of relevant United Nations agencies, in order to bolster efforts related to the rehabilitation of prisoners and their reintegration into society, including prisoners convicted of terrorist crimes. The State of Kuwait has established Al-Salam Rehabilitation Centre, which provides guidance to those who were affected by aberrant ideologies. The centre's programme leads to the rehabilitation of participants with extremist ideologies. That reflects our endeavours to cope with global events and counter the phenomenon of religious bigotry and extremist thought.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“It continues to operate and develop covertly in Iraq, Syria and other regions across the world by evolving its tactics - either for terrorist operations or financing such operations, as well as recruiting individuals based on available resources. The Secretary-General's report (S/20l9/6l2) notes that Da'esh continues to be able to send money to carry out subversive acts in ways that are difficult to detect by authorities. It still has a wealth of nearly $300 million. The war against Da'esh in Iraq and Syria has resulted in many humanitarian and security threats and challenges that include, for example, the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters, returnees and people wishing to relocate with their families. Addressing their large number requires building the capacities of law enforcement agencies to try them and rehabilitate the victims.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thankMr. VladimirVoronkov and Ms. Michele Coninsx for their valuable and comprehensive briefings on the threat posed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (Da'esh) to international peace and security. I will focus on three key issues. First, with regard to the continuing threat posed by Da'esh, despite the victory of the international community against terrorist organizations, especially the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh) and its military defeat in Syria with the fall of the city of Al-Baghuz in the Deir ez-Zor region in March, Da'esh has not been fully eradicated.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“Moreover, we call on Israel to stop its repeated violations of the sovereignty of Lebanon and to respect its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1701 (2006).”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“It is based on international law, resolutions of international legitimacy and the principle of land for peace. We cannot accept a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict that is not in line with those international terms of reference, to be preceded by an end to the occupation by Israel of the Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem; its recognition of the State of Palestine and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and right of return; compensation to Palestinian refugees; and resolving their cause in a just manner, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (III).”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“We call upon Israel, the occupying Power, to cease all acts of aggression against the Palestinian people, commit to the protection of civilians and guarantee the implementation of international law and the relevant resolutions. Palestine cannot remain the exception to the rule. In addition, the international community must be committed to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and provide its budget with the necessary resources and financial contributions so that it continues to offer its educational, health and social services to the community of Palestinian refugees. In conclusion, despite what President Abbas said before the Council, we are committed to peace as a strategic choice. Arab States concluded the Arab Peace Initiative in 2002.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“However, the daily violations against the Palestinian people are unprecedented, given the dangerous precedents that the Palestinian question has recently witnessed, the most notable of which was the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of embassies there, while ignoring the fact that East Jerusalem is Palestinian land that has been occupied since 1967. All those measures, and many others, have compelled the Palestinian Authority to halt its implementation of the agreements that were reached with the Israeli occupying Power. We all have responsibilities to help meet the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people and to uphold the responsibilities that we have been tasked as Security Council members to protect civilians, given the escalating violence.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“The Israeli occupation authority takes illegal unilateral decisions, such as freezing part of Palestinian tax revenues and refusing to renew the mandate of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron, not to mention its measures that aim to change the historic and democratic nature of the city of Jerusalem. It tries to impose a fait accompli and exercises sovereignty over the territories that it occupies. There are those who believe that the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories cannot get any worse than they are at present.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“However, the Israeli acts of aggression continue to entrench the occupation and undermine any real chance for peace that would ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The occupying Power continues its arbitrary detentions and the demolition and seizure of Palestinian homes. Moreover, the occupying Power continues the construction of settlements in an unprecedented manner, especially after the most recent announcement made by the Israeli occupation authority to build over 2,300 settlement units in the West Bank. It also continues to expand the already existing settlements and forcibly displace Palestinian civilians, in another blatant violation of resolution 2334 (2016). It continues, as well, to tighten the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip and its aggression on Islamic and Christian sanctuaries.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“We call upon the Council to help us so that we do not commit acts that are at variance with our beliefs, those of the Council and the world." (S/PV8183, 17.10) Those are the words that His Excellency the President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, the highest Palestinian official, used in addressing the international community from this Chamber in February 2018, when he called for the liberty, dignity and independence of his people, just like other peoples. Almost one and a half years have passed since he launched that call and, regrettably, we have not lifted a finger in response. The Oslo Accords are nearly 25 years old, and we have had great hopes for leading to a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question which is at the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to welcome you, Mr. President, to preside over this meeting. We also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for his comprehensive briefing. We look forward to the submission of at least two written reports per year on the state of the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), in accordance with the agreements reached on different issues in the Security Council, the provisions of that resolution and the note by the President contained in document S/2017/507. "The Security Council is the highest world body. After the Council, we leave our issue in the hands ofthe Almighty, until Judgment Day. Ifjustice for all people cannot be attained here, where should we go? Please help us.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“With regard to the upcoming mandate, we will continue to work with our colleagues inside and outside the Council to guarantee that the upcoming UNAMID mandate, given the joint assessment to be presented to the Security Council in September, will be short and clear in confirming one of the exit options. We furthermore hope that it will be in line with the wishes of the Sudan, the host country, and its capacities; focus on specific areas, such as capacity-building, supporting the rule of law and enhancing national ownership; and strengthen the transitional process by consolidating cooperation and coordination with the United Nations country team in Darfur. We thank the brotherly Sudan for its cooperation and look forward to further cooperation during the remaining period of mandated drawdown and withdrawal in a smooth and safe manner.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“We call for the achievements of UNAMID over the past 12 years to be maintained. We are responsible for those achievements and encourage and support the measures of the Sudan to extend its sovereignty throughout Darfur. We also stress the importance of continuing the mission's gradual withdrawal until next month, in line with UNAMID's mandate. We recall the 14 June resolution of the African Union Peace and Security Council - the Security Council's counterpart and partner in UNAMID - which calls on the Security Council to extend the UNAMID mandate for 12 months.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“We look forward to the armed groups participating in good faith and without preconditions in a dialogue to join the political process, reach a political solution and strengthen peace in Darfur. The current and future issues to be addressed in Darfur with regard to land ownership, climate change and the safe, dignified and voluntary return of internally displaced persons are all related to post-conflict peacebuilding. Peacekeeping is no longer the best way, as in the past, to address such issues. We therefore call on UNAMID to continue on its current path, in line with resolutions 2479 (2019) and 2429 (2018), as well as last year's presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/19). Regarding UNAMID's exit, we commend its dedicated efforts to achieve a smooth transition in Darfur. We condemn any attack against UNAMID by any party.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we commend the role of the African Union and Ethiopia in ensuring mediation and helping all parties to reach this historical agreement. I would like to address three basic aspects today: the situation in Darfur, the withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the upcoming mandate. We have monitored the situation in Darfur over the past two months as the Sudan was witnessing positive developments. It was clear that, as in previous years, there has been continued stability in the security situation around Jebel Marra. UNAMID's exit strategy has had little impact on that situation in most parts ofthe province. This reaffirms that the gradual withdrawal of UNAMID has achieved its objective.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we very much thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr. Sma'il Chergui for their briefings. We sincerely congratulate the leadership, Government and the brotherly people of the Sudan on the political achievements and the agreement reached by the Transitional Military Council and the Forces for Freedom and Change on 17 August pertaining to the transitional period. We reiterate our support for the Sudan at this delicate stage and beyond, while we eagerly await the concerted efforts that will help achieve the aspirations of our brothers in the Sudan for a promising future. We reaffirm our support for the Sudan, its unity, sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we call on all parties to avoid escalation and embark upon an effective dialogue with a view to adopting confidence-building measures in order to reach a new joint agreement to limit the proliferation of short- and intermediate-range nuclear missiles, and perhaps to not cancel the Treaty under discussion but to strengthen it.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“We stress that the only way to end the threat of nuclear weapons is to completely destroy them. The ongoing possession of these deadly weapons is itself a threat to international peace and security. Circumventing the responsibility to comply with conventions limiting this danger send the wrong message to other nuclear- weapon States that did not join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, such as Israel and other countries on the Council's agenda, namely, North Korea and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“The collapse of the INF Treaty and the potential repercussions could undermine other arms limitation treaties and accelerate the collapse of the global system which aims to achieving non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It could also undermine global security and knock down a basic pillar of arms limitation, especially since some have taken advantage of the opportunity to avoid compliance with international conventions and instruments on limiting nuclear weapons. It is unfortunate that the doctrine of nuclear deterrence is still part of the security policies of all nuclear-weapon States. Frustration is growing because of the slow pace of nuclear disarmament and the resulting disappointment, while fears of tragic and catastrophic humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons are increasing.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“By committing to its provisions, the two parties were able to destroy and remove approximately 2,700 missile systems in 1991. The Treaty also helped to considerably reduce tensions at that time and to tangibly maintain international peace and stability, especially in Europe. The world was looking forward to the reduction in short-range and intermediate-range nuclear missiles. However, following certain recent events, that hope has begun to fade away, in particular in the light of the threats and challenges we are facing everywhere. Our world today cannot afford further chaos, instability and disruption of international security.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We thank Ms. Nakamitsu for her briefing. The State of Kuwait attaches great importance to everything that could promote security and stability throughout the world and establish international peace and security. Today's subject is a very important one and has a direct impact on international peace and security. It is unfortunate to see such an extremely important historic treaty, the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which was signed at a very critical time - at the peak of the Cold War between the United States of America and the Soviet Union 4 end in collapse. This is undoubtedly of great concern. Looking back, we can see that the Treaty had a very important positive impact.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our call for the need to respect the sovereignty, political independence and unity of Somalia. We call on the international community to continue to provide political and financial support to the Somali Federal Government in order to enable it to rebuild the State and establish stability.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Concerning the humanitarian situation, the ongoing food insecurity and the growing number of internally displaced persons - which is reaching dangerous proportions at 2.6 million people - are a source of grave concern. Unfortunately, weather forecasts are not encouraging, as they are predicting a new dry season owing to the low level of precipitation. We fear that this could impede Somalia's harvests this year. Despite all this, we are still optimistic regarding the developmental steps taken by the Somali Federal Government, which led the International Monetary Fund to confirm that Somalia has thereby met the conditionality standard for a credit tranche arrangement. That is an important step in terms of debt relief for the State, in line with the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“With regard to the security situation, unfortunately the latest incidents in Somalia continue to remind us of the threat posed by Al-Shabaab and other armed groups. We reject and condemn in the strongest terms their targeting of United Nations and humanitarian personnel in Somalia. The Security Council must address that issue with the utmost seriousness and wisdom to ensure that such acts do not reoccur. We are concerned about the growing ability of those groups to manufacture improvised explosive devices, hence the importance of implementing the comprehensive approach to security in order to enable the national security forces to protect the State against the threat of terrorism and violent extremism, in line with the transition plan and the national security structure.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“It will enable Somali leaders to build on previous important achievements, including continuing the implementation of the technical aspect of the comprehensive approach to security; enabling the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission to complete its first review of the Provisional Federal Constitution; the adoption of the draft electoral bill; the completion of the identification of voter registration centres; and the adoption of many important laws. We look forward to the efforts of the Federal Government to implement the transition plan and its comprehensive political reform agenda. We trust that it will implement economic and development goals as well as increase its financial capacity and revenues.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We call on all parties to overcome the obstacles that are impeding political, economic and security integration in Somalia and to put the interests of the State first, especially as the upcoming phase will be decisive for the future of Somalia, as we are closing in on the general elections, to be held in 2020-2021. The achievement of reconciliation will undoubtedly have a positive impact.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to welcome Mr. James Swan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. We wish him success in his new role and thank him for today's important briefing. We also thank Mr. Francisco Madeira, Ms. Pramila Patten and the Executive Director of the Somali Women Development Center for their briefings. Today I will focus on three key issues. The first pertains to political developments. We welcome the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia and federal states to achieve reconciliation in spite of the challenges facing them.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Their wars have razed neighbourhoods and cities to the ground, seeking to erase the living memories preserved by our previous generations. Not do we forget the continued practices of the occupying Power aimed at obliterating the cultural identity of East Jerusalem and of Palestinians throughout occupied Palestine. In conclusion, we thank once again the Republic of Poland for having chosen today's topic. We have tried to address its various dimensions, which can be summarized as follows: respecting people and international law.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“That is one ofthe areas in which Kuwait is providing assistance to our brethren and friends through official assistance or through our local sector, with a view to fostering a generation that builds peace. Investing in the future does not make us forget the past. We belong to a region of deep-rooted civilizations where peoples from different religions and cultures have coexisted for hundreds of years. No one opinion can erase others, and no crime involving the destruction of the cultural heritage of humankind can be justified. Conflicts have led to trading in monuments of Middle Eastern civilizations and to the crimes committed by terrorists such as Da'esh and others when they destroyed cultural landmarks and monuments.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Those present can only imagine how many lives, properties and opportunities have been lost and how many people have had to emigrate from Arab countries in search of a better life. Political solutions to the problems of the region therefore remain our priority, and ending the occupation is one of those solutions. We hope that the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, will play a greater role in guaranteeing that their resolutions are implemented. Thirdly, on education and culture, conflicts and wars have displaced many people, and we are now dealing with the social and humanitarian consequences. However, we can invest in the future and ensure that refugees, migrants and displaced persons do not suffer any further. We can provide them with a decent life by investing in education above all.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“We must seek to provide a decent life for the peoples of the region and the world in times of peace and war. We have joined France and a group of countries to defend civilians and civilian facilities, including hospitals and schools, against being targeted in time of war. We suffered from such acts ourselves during the occupation of Kuwait, when international humanitarian law was violated countless times. We therefore took it upon ourselves to guarantee that everyone upholds respect for international humanitarian law. The number of refugees and displaced persons from Arab countries now exceeds 24 million, out of the 70 million around the world; that is more than one third.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“We even helped to open channels for regional dialogue with the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on mutual respect; the principles of good-neighbourliness; non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries; respect for the sovereignty of all countries; the adoption of confidence-building measures; and the avoidance of any unilateral actions or measures that could exacerbate matters and undermine security in Gulf waters, which would threaten the safety of water passages and undermine oil security in the world while endangering international peace and security. Secondly, I turn to the humanitarian aspect. Yesterday we celebrated World Humanitarian Day, and today we would recall that our efforts must be focused on people and based on law.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“There have been initiatives on the table now for several years that Israel has rejected, such as the creation of a Middle East zone free of weapons of mass destruction. The State of Kuwait has, since the first years of its independence, consistently sought to enhance regional security by creating the Gulf Cooperation Council in 1981 and providing mediation efforts to resolve differences in the region.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“The policies of Israel since it joined the United Nations have had one thing in common: non-adherence to the Charter of the United Nations, the non-implementation of resolutions of the Security Council and international legitimacy, continued violations and a lack of accountability. The Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, the Syrian Golan and Lebanese territory is the root cause of numerous problems in the Middle East. The efforts under way for many years to achieve security and stability in the Middle East have not gone beyond managing and containing these crises and conflicts and addressing their implications. We must move from addressing the root causes of these crises to prevention. We would recall that the Charter of the United Nations is our guarantee and primary means of preventing conflicts.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Of the 14 United Nations peacekeeping operations, six are in Arab countries, and more than one third of refugees and displaced persons around the world come from the Arab region. The one common denominator is occupation, which is the raison d'etre of and justification for the violent and terrorist ideological movements that exacerbate those conflicts. In more than one meeting and forum and on more than one occasion, we have reiterated that settling the Palestinian question entails ensuring the rights of the Palestinians to their land and their State, along with reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement through the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions; ending the occupation; and establishing a Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“It has the oldest cities in the world and has vast natural and human resources. It is unfortunate, therefore, that it is experiencing such chronic security and political crises. I would like to address the topic from three aspects. First, let me touch on conflicts and means of prevention. The United Nations in general, and the Security Council in particular, is dealing with more than eight issues in the Middle East: one of them has been on the agenda for more than half a century, namely, the Palestinian question, and the others for many years, including Syria, Yemen, the Sudan and Libya. Currently five Arab countries are bearing witness to the occupation of parts of their territories. Our region, which is countering terrorism on five fronts, is witnessing six internal conflicts.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Mr. President, for choosing today's topic. I also welcome the Secretary of State of the United States and the State Secretary of the Republic of Germany, and I thank them for being with us today. I furthermore thank the Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General for her briefing. The State of Kuwait aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the United Arab Emirates on behalf of the Group of Arab States. The Middle East continues to take up a significant portionofthe SecurityCouncil's agenda-approximately 30 to 40 per cent. The region, which has witnessed many wars and crises over more than seven decades, is the cradle of the three monotheistic religions and of human civilizations and cultures.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“That would complement the efforts made by the Special Envoy to reach a political solution based on the agreed three terms of reference - the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, especially resolution 2216 (2015). That would end the crisis in Yemen and safeguard its independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity and ensure non-interference in its internal affairs.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“The World Food Programme had to suspend its operations in Sana'a for two months before resuming them few days ago after receiving certain assurances, including to not divert humanitarian assistance from its main destination. We once again call on all parties to cooperate with humanitarian and relief agencies, not obstruct their work and ensure the safety and security of humanitarian workers, whom we thank and commend for their tireless efforts to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance to people in need, despite the difficulties they are facing. In conclusion, we renew our call on all Yemeni parties to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement on Al-Hudaydah and its three ports, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the understandings on Taiz.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we stress the need to fully implement the arms embargo as per relevant Security Council resolutions. We are concerned about recent developments in Aden and look forward to the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host a dialogue in Jeddah between the Yemeni Government and representatives of the Southern Transitional Council. We hope that the dialogue will lead to the return of security and stability to Aden, while ensuring the unity and territorial integrity of Yemen. Pertaining to the humanitarian situation, it is still difficult in Yemen due to the ongoing crisis and increased challenges of lack of food, the spread of diseases and obstacles to humanitarian efforts.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“It is extremely important to fully and concretely implement the three elements of the Stockholm Agreement as the optimal path towards resuming the next round of consultations, which would focus on the broader aspects of ending the crisis. With regard to security developments, the State of Kuwait condemns, in the strongest terms, the continued attacks against civilian and Vital infrastructure in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The most recent attack was on the Shaybah oilfield. We fully support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the measures it is taking to ensure its security, stability and territorial integrity. The Houthis' continued and escalated attacks against Saudi territories are a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a clear and direct threat to regional security and stability.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“Parties continue to struggle to implement the Al-Hudaydah Agreement and to complete the first phase, but that will be impossible without respecting the understandings and agreements reached through the Redeployment Coordination Committee, especially those regarding the concept of operations. We welcome the efforts of the Special Envoy and his proposals to end the deadlock on the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. We stress the need for such efforts to be based on understandings that would ensure that the Yemeni Government can exercise full sovereignty across its territory. We reiterate our established position that there is no military solution to the crisis in Yemen. We stress the need to ensure military de-escalation, as noted by the Special Envoy a while ago.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source