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1. “At the international level, the Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the first countries to sign and ratify a significant number of relevant international instruments, in particular the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. At the national level, the Kingdom of Bahrain has enacted national legislation based on international instruments, such as a law against trafficking in persons, laws establishing the National Institute for Human Rights and the National Commission for International Humanitarian Law, and a law for protection against domestic violence.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

2. “The Kingdom of Bahrain calls for efforts to counter the stigmatization of victims of sexual violence by providing them with the necessary support for their socioeconomic reintegration, which is essential to protecting the social fabric of post-conflict countries. We also call for strengthened efforts in the area of prevention, early warning and rapid reaction. For these reasons, the Kingdom of Bahrain decided to join the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network. Bahraini women live in a safe and stable country and are represented in the Supreme Council for Women. They provide support services to women in brethren countries in armed conflict. The Kingdom of Bahrain continues to denounce in the strongest terms barbaric acts of sexual violence and calls for the prosecution of their perpetrators.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

3. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this important debate. I also want to thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, for their valuable briefings this morning. We would also thank Ms. Razia Sultana, who spoke on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. We welcome the report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/250). Sexual violence in armed conflict is now one of the most serious dangers facing our societies. It is also a factor of forced displacement and migration that the world is witnessing. Sexual crimes against women are beyond imagination. They have become a weapon of war.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

4. “Nonetheless there is a need to hold consultations in open meetings to enable all Member States to listen to different opinions on the issues discussed within the Council pertaining to international peace and security. We are all aware that political trends play a significant role in those discussions, especially in times of crises or in rapidly developing situations. In conclusion, the Kingdom of Bahrain acknowledges the importance to continue discussions on the working methods of the Security Council. We hope to work with other Member States to develop the working methods and to guarantee enhanced coherence between United Nations organs, as well as introduce the necessary changes to ensure that the Council can fulfil its mission in the best possible way.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

5. “It is also necessary to strengthen approaches that would enable the Council to prevent conflicts, particularly through negotiation, investigation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration, as well as other peaceful means stipulated in Chapter VI of the Charter and options enabling the Council to support the good offices deployed by the Secretariat with a view to achieve peace and stability and maintain human rights. With regard to the holding of closed informal meetings, the question of addressing the details of such meetings at briefings for Member States continues to be a point of discussion. Nevertheless, such transparency must also be guaranteed in press releases and presidential statements, as mentioned in note S/2017/507. Indeed, such practices help to build trust between Council members and other Member States.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

6. “It is very important to step up coordination, cooperation and interaction among the main organs of the United Nations, namely, the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Secretariat and other United Nations bodies, including the Main Committees. There is also a need to strengthen coordination between the Council and regional and subregional organizations, as stipulated by Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, on the maintenance of international and regional peace and security.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

7. “The working methods of the Council should adapt to the continuous changes, progress should be evaluated as well as shortcomings identified, while different proposals and points of view ought to be heard so that they can be addressed. In that regard, I must commend the work carried out by the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions to increase the transparency of its work. We also underscore the contents of presidential note S/2016/619, on the work of the Chairs of the subsidiary organs of the Council. Indeed, the Chairs - including Chairs of the sanctions committees - must present informal periodic briefings to all Member States on their activities, specifying when and where such meetings will take place.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

8. “Those include, most notably, ensuring that consultations are more objective and interactive, and adapting the work of the Security Council to permit non-Member States to participate in it as appropriate, as well as reinforcing the accountability of the Council and the transparency of its work. The items on the agenda should be more detailed, as well as convening more open consultations. We would like to reaffirm the importance of convening open debates on a regular basis on the working methods of the Security Council, as this is an issue in the interests of all Member States that aspire that the Council works in the best possible way.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

9. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank the sisterly State of Kuwait for convening this meeting, and to congratulate it on its non-permanent membership of the Security Council. We wish the delegation of Kuwait every success in assuming the presidency of the Security Council in February. We also thank Mr. Ian Martin for his objective and exhaustive briefing. The concept note (S/2018/66, annex) that you circulated, Sir, contains important references to previous attempts to review the working methods of the Security Council, in particular note by the President S/2017/507, which highlights many ways to improve the working methods of the Council.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

10. “With regard to the annual report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict, it is important to review the mechanisms that we use to protect children in armed conflict, because the information and data we use must be accurate and well documented. Children around the world, particularly in Yemen and Palestine, are in danger. The crises should seize our collective conscience. We continue to work with our partners, brotherly countries and neighbours to protect children and uphold our commitments to providing humanitarian assistance and cooperating with various mechanisms of the United Nations in that area.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

11. “The protection of children in armed conflict is a priority for the international community, especially in the light of the number and complexity of those conflicts. That is why, as a member of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, which was established at the request of the Government of Yemen and in compliance with resolution 2216 (2015), we have taken steps to stop the attacks being carried out by terrorist groups that are receiving assistance, including military assistance and weapons that are smuggled into Yemeni territory, from foreign sources. We wanted to act within the Coalition to protect civilians, particularly children, and to uphold international law and international humanitarian law.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

12. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I offer my most sincere gratitude to the French delegation for organizing today's important open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for the report before us(S/2017/821) and welcome his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba. She can count on our full support. Terrorist groups such as Da'esh and Al-Qaida continue to carry out attacks on children in Syria, Libya, Yemen and Somalia. Children are abducted and turned into soldiers; they are used as human shields or suicide bombers - a growing phenomenon in armed conflicts. The Kingdom of Bahrain condemns those practices of terrorist groups in the strongest possible terms.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

13. “Therefore, the Kingdom of Bahrain applauds the policies of His Excellency Mr. Donald Trump in an attempt to end chaos and combat terrorism. In conclusion, the Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirms its commitment to working with the international community to address and overcome all challenges in the Middle East. We are eager to eliminate the threats posed to the region and to achieve a peaceful and stable future for all people of the region.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

14. “Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi Mansour, through our participation in the Arab coalition forces to restore legitimacy in Yemen, end the control of foreign-backed militia groups and reach a comprehensive political solution, based on reparations documents, the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and the Implementation Mechanism, international dialogue outcomes and resolution 2216 (2015). The goal is to end all external intervention and ease the humanitarian crisis suffered by the Yemeni people. We thank the Special Envoy for Yemen, Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, for his efforts. Combating terrorism and extremism in all their forms and manifestations, regardless of their motivations and wherever they occur in the Middle East, is one of the most important elements to achieve peace and stability in the region and the world.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

15. “In that regard, we welcome the recent important steps taken by the Palestinian factions to end divisions, renounce violence and work together peacefully. The Kingdom of Bahrain stresses the importance of undertaking efforts to achieve a political solution that preserves the political independence and territorial integrity of Syria, prevents interference in its domestic affairs, eliminates all terrorist organizations and secures peace for all Syrians. The Kingdom of Bahrain reiterates its long-standing position of support for the legitimate Government in Yemen, under the presidency of Mr.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

16. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Madam President, for convening today's meeting. It is being held against a backdrop of major developments and challenges in our region. The Kingdom of Bahrain underscores that achieving just, comprehensive and lasting peace will remain directly related to restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. That will be achieved through the establishment of a Palestinian State, based on the June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem at its capital, as outlined by the relevant international resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and the two-State solution, and by ending the occupation of Palestinian territory and the settlement activities that Israel continues to conduct, in blatant violation of Security Council resolutions.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

17. “A fair and sustainable peace in the region will depend to a great extent on the ability of the Palestinian people to recover their legitimate rights, including their right to an independent State within the borders of 4 June 1967, and on an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory and to all forms of settlement. Finally, Bahrain recalls that the Palestinian question remains among our major concerns. We therefore encourage any attempt to help the international community to find a fair and sustainable solution to that question on the basis of the two-State solution, international law and the Arab Peace Initiative, and to provide the region with a genuine opportunity to live in peace, security and development.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

18. “The international community should assume its responsibilities to end all violations and any step to alter the historic and legal status of Jerusalem. The Kingdom of Bahrain therefore calls once again on the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to assume their responsibilities, to end those dangerous practices and to ensure respect for the relevant conventions and laws, international law as a whole and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council concerning the city of Jerusalem by providing the necessary protection to the Palestinian people and to the holy sites in order to protect freedom of religion.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

19. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): We thank you, Sir, for having convened this debate, which is very important in the current circumstances. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the Israeli measures that have prevented Muslim worshippers from accessing Al-Haram Al-Sharif, which runs counter to freedom of worship and is an unacceptable provocation to all Muslims around the world. It is part and parcel of a number of attempts by Israel to impede the status quo in Jerusalem and in Al-Aqsa Mosque. We express our gravest concerns about the violence we have seen on the holy esplanade. We insist that the Mosque must to remain open to all worshippers. We call upon all parties to demonstrate restraint and to abide by international treaties, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

20. “Finally, the conflicts under way today in the region and the backsliding in the peace process show that the current situation is untenable. That is why the Kingdom ofBahrain continues to work alongside the international community to tackle the challenges facing the Middle East region and to combat all of the threats looming on the horizon. We wish to see a future of peace, stability and prosperity.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

21. “That is why progress must be made in the framework of the Arab coalition that is working in the country today, of which Bahrain is a part. Let us enable the legitimate Government, led by President Mansour, the opportunity to exercise all of its functions. In addition, all political stakeholders and parties must work together in a concerted manner so as to achieve the legitimate aspirations of the Yemeni people and achieve a lasting peace. Full support must be provided to the Special Envoy, Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed. We call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to comply with the principles of good-neighbourliness, uphold the sovereignty of the States of the region and halt its interference in neighbouring States.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

22. “This should push the international community to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria so that the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people can be addressed and terrorism, which is a problem in various parts of Syria, combated. Today crimes are being perpetrated, indirectly or directly, all of which prevents the Syrian people from fulfilling their aspirations. Here we would like to underscore the need to ensure compliance with the ceasefire throughout the country and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Syria so as to alleviate their suffering. I turn now to Yemen, our neighbour, which is experiencing serious interference today from certain foreign forces.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

23. “This was indeed a victory for the Palestinian people, as well as evidence of international consensus, even unanimity, on this issue. The only way to achieve peace is to implement the resolution. The international community must shoulder its responsibilities and oblige Israel to uphold international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions. This is the only way to ensure a peaceful future of tolerance for the entire Middle East and the world as a whole, as this is a threat to all. In addition, the Syrian crisis continues unabated, and the tragedy of the Syrian people is ever-growing. A crime was recently perpetrated that runs counter to international law: the chemical-weapons attack in Khan Shaykun. The attack caused the deaths of hundreds of people and many injuries.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

24. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): Madam President, I should like at the outset to thank you for having convened this meeting at a time when the Middle East is witnessing numerous challenges and crises that are having a serious impact not only on the region but also on the entire world. For ajust and lasting peace to prevail in the region, the Palestinian people must recover their inalienable rights, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, within the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. There must be an end to the Israeli occupation throughout the Palestinian territory. In this context, resolution 2334 (2016) was a historic turning point, as it calls on Israel to put an end to the settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territories.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

25. “Despite the important role that the Security Council can play in countering trafficking in persons in armed conflict, we still believe in the leading role of the General Assembly in all matters related to trafficking in persons. In conclusion, we affirm the commitment of the members of the group to the obligations under the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.”

    2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

26. “The Group of Friends is committed to working together with its partners around the world to eliminate the scourge of human trafficking. We are convinced that the upcoming review of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, which will take place in 2017, represents a critical moment in analysing and improving shared international efforts. The international community can be assured of the full support and cooperation of the Group of Friends for an effective review of the Global Plan of Action. We hope that resolution 2331 (2016), adopted today, will provide a strong impetus for establishing counter-trafficking measures in situations of armed conflict, especially the trafficking in persons that is being carried out by terrorist groups.”

    2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

27. “By working together and implementing and improving the global strategy for collecting, analysing and sharing data, we can make it easier for countries, non-governmental organizations and international agencies to share accurate information on a timely basis. That would enable all parties concerned to target resources more effectively in their responses to trafficking - in terms of increasing awareness, investigations and prosecutions and victim identification and support. In that regard, the Group of Friends also encourages the international community, especially donor countries and international financial institutions, to provide the necessary financial resources to the UNODC Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking in order to help it continue with its operations.”

    2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

28. “The Group of Friends United against Trafficking in Persons encourages the strengthening of cooperation between the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons and other international organizations, as well as among Member States. The Group of Friends does that through, inter alia, its role in coordinating and cooperating with the Global Programme against Trafficking in Human Beings. The Group of Friends believes that stronger cooperation between Member States and the relevant agencies would result in more effective and rapid responses to the evolving challenges relating to trafficking in persons.”

    2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

29. “Recent years have made very clear how armed conflicts not only create flows of vulnerable people who are at risk of trafficking, but also spawns terrorist and criminal groups that view people in such situations as resources to exploit and traffic in, so as to bring in revenue and gain power. The peaceful settlement of armed conflicts is necessary in order to create the proper environment for addressing human rights violations and restoring the physical integrity of the victims of trafficking. That should also be a cornerstone of the mandate of peacekeeping operations. It should be one of the pivotal prerequisites for protecting civilians and combating human trafficking.”

    2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

30. “We commend the work of many United Nations entities, including the leading role played by UNODC, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Labour Organization, as well as the work of other international bodies, including the International Organization for Migration, whose work has clearly revealed the methodology and motivation of traffickers and the demographics of those who are vulnerable to trafficking. They also gave us an indication of the scale and location of this most serious current problem. All those present today are united in the conviction that trafficking in persons in armed conflicts is an evil that must be faced and overcome through effective international cooperation.”

    2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

31. “I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the 24 States members of the Group of Friends United against Trafficking in Persons. We would like to thank the Spanish presidency for organizing this important open debate and for the opportunity to have a genuine and productive dialogue with Member States. We would like to express our particular gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Mariano Rajoy Brey, President of the Government of Spain, for presiding over this meeting. We also welcome the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Yury Fedotov.”

    2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

32. “We also organized a joint GCC and European Union (EU) workshop on combating the financing of terrorism, which recommended the exchange of information on the issue among financial intelligence units and judicial and law-enforcement authorities, as well as promoting cooperation between the EU and the GCC on cutting off sources of financing and promoting cooperation in international forums. Lastly, I would like to affirm Bahrain's established position of principle rejecting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of motive or the identity of the parties supporting and financing it.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

33. “We have participated in the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and the Working Group on Countering the Financing of Terrorism, and we are part of the liaison group within the Global Coalition. In 2014, Bahrain hosted the Conference on Combating the Financing of Terrorism, which issued the Manama Declaration. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bahrain has organized a joint workshop for the member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States of America on countering Hizbullah's criminal activities through legal means.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

34. “Dealing with terrorist groups will require persistent effort in many areas, including on the security, military and ideological fronts. In the ideological arena, we must combat those extremist ideologies, which go against human instincts, distort the teachings of Islam and abuse its spirit. Besides cutting off the sources of financing for terrorist groups and limiting their ability to recruit, the Kingdom of Bahrain continues to confront terrorism and its organizations in accordance with its laws and regulations, working from the list of terrorist organizations that includes Da'esh, Al-Qaida and Hizbullah, and from international and regional lists of terrorists. The Kingdom of Bahrain has also taken a number of initiatives and enacted laws aimed at deterring terrorism.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

35. “The rise of terrorism, the spread of terrorist groups and the terrible threat that they pose to international peace and security form a crucial issue that requires the unflagging efforts of the international community. The threat of terrorism is everywhere. It does not differentiate between nations, regions or cultures, and the scourge of terrorist groups is a universal concern. Combating terrorism is therefore a collective and global responsibility that demands international efforts, if we are to save the lives of innocent people and maintain international peace and security. Terrorist groups do not represent the teachings of religion and decent human instincts. Arab Islamic culture has always been based on the values of moderation, openness and respect for the rights of non-Muslim minorities.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

36. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): I am very pleased to be able to thank His Excellency Mr. Sameh Shokry Selim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the brotherly Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Egyptian delegation for organizing today's open debate on combating the narratives and ideologies of terrorism. I also thank the Deputy Secretary-General for his briefing at the start of the meeting, welcome the adoption today ofpresidential statement S/PRST/2016/6. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain is proud of the role and status of the Al Azhar Islamic Research Academy in standing up to and confronting alien ideological practices, and of its moderate approach, serving as a beacon to the Islamic world, a reflection of the tolerant spirit of Islam and a vehicle for condemning all forms of extremism.”

    2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

37. “In conclusion, we call upon the international community to take all the measures necessary to provide international protection for the Palestinian people and to end the Israeli occupation of all Arab territories so as to achieve lasting and comprehensive peace. We also stress the need to intensify efforts in support of our Palestinian brothers and their aspirations to achieve their inalienable rights.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

38. “Sincere efforts to find a just, comprehensive and lasting solution of the situation in the Middle East should be based on ending the illegal Israeli occupation of Arab territories by Israel, including the Syrian Golan, lifting the illegal blockade against Gaza and the complete withdrawal of Israel from the remaining Lebanese territory, according to relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, resolutions of the Arab Peace Initiative and decisions by the Quartet, as well as on finding a solution that would ensure the return of Palestinian refugees to their homeland, in line with General Assembly resolution 194 (III).”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

39. “His Majesty stressed the importance of reviving the peace process on the basis of international law and the Arab Peace Initiative. The challenges are daunting, but our stance remains firm, especially concerning the right of the Palestinian people to build their independent State on their national territory, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

40. “His Majesty the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in his address to the thirteenth summit of the Islamic Conference, convened in Turkey, noted that the peace process in the Middle East has become much more complicated and has even reached a standstill because of the persistence of Israeli practices that oppose peace, the expansion of settlement activity, the confiscation of land, the continued siege of the Gaza Strip and the repeated acts of aggression carried out against the Palestinian people and Islamic shrines, especially the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The King of Bahrain rejects and condemns such Israeli practices and calls upon the international community to put an end to them, as they have undermined the peace process and promoted hatred and terrorism in the region.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

41. “The question of Palestine has become more complicated because of the intensification of the settlement process, the siege and the repeated acts of aggression against the Palestinian people and their holy sites. These illegal actions undermine the prospects for peace and give rise to a climate conducive to the escalation of extremism, hatred and violence, which goes against the values of all religions and those of peaceful societies that promote coexistence.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

42. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting and to thank your friendly delegation for your presidency of the Council during this month. I should like also to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing at the beginning of this important debate. The Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirms its firm stance in support of the Palestinian question and of the efforts made to achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people, so as to bring about a comprehensive and lasting peace through the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

43. “Without question, a peaceful settlement to the problems of the Middle East must include an end to Israel's occupation of Arab and Palestinian lands held since 1967, including East Jerusalem and the Syrian Golan; the total withdrawal by Israel from remaining occupied Lebanese lands, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions; the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian State; and a just solution ensuring the return of Palestinian refugees to their towns and villages, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (111). We stress the need to implement the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions and for unconditional respect for the principles of international legitimacy.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

44. “It is a position based on fundamental pillars, namely, the need to implement the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions; to respect the international terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative; to apply the two- State solution; to establish an independent Palestinian State within the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital; and to lift the unjust and illegal siege of the Gaza Strip. In that regard, the international community must shoulder its responsibility to ease the suffering of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

45. “International intervention is urgently required to put an end to Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, to provide appropriate protection and to avoid any setbacks that could lead to further deterioration and bring harm to the entire region. The international community should create the environment necessary for the resumption of negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis, in order for them to take up fundamental issues in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions and internationally agreed terms of reference. The position of the Kingdom of Bahrain is firm when it comes to Palestine.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

46. “The Kingdom of Bahrain, in the face of such deplorable acts, expresses its strong condemnation of the continued aggression and the ongoing breach of international law, as well as of the flagrant violations of humanitarian and moral norms. Such illegal, inhumane acts are likely to snuff out any possibility for peace, as well as to further fuel tensions, violence, extremism and hatred, which will not build human relations or build bridges of respect, as called for by all religions. Indeed, such acts will not lead to building peaceful societies that uphold dignity, culture and peaceful coexistence. There is no doubt that for Israel to terrorize the Palestinian people by using violence and brutal force will do grave harm to the peace process and will place additional obstacles in the path of any peaceful settlement.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

47. “This meeting is being held at a time when the region is witnessing worrisome turns and developments, all under the shadow of the violation by the occupying Power, Israel, of the sanctity of Al-Haram Al-Sharif and the killing of many innocent people. There is no doubt that the exacerbation of the crisis will continue until Israel abides by the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, which is applicable to all the occupied Arab territories, including occupied Palestinian land. Such confrontations have led to the killing of many Palestinians and to the injuring of many others by the Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

48. “Mr. Alrowaiei (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank the Kingdom of Spain and its Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mr. Garcia Margallo, for presiding over the Security Council this month and for convening today's open debate at the ministerial level on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. I also thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for his briefing at the beginning of this meeting. The Council is meeting today to debate an item on its agenda that is discussed in open debate on a quarterly basis, namely, the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

49. “It is also important to reach a fair settlement to ensure the return of Palestinian refugees in accordance with resolution 194 (111). It is also important to implement resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council and to strictly respect international law, in particular in the framework of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which bans the introduction of demographic changes in occupied territories. In conclusion, we must redouble the efforts to support our Palestinian brothers to ensure that their aspirations are realized and that they recover their legitimate and inalienable rights.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

50. “It is also important to lift the illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip. The Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirms that Palesine's official membership in the International Criminal Court is a historic event, an important step in the fight of the brotherly Palestinian people and the result of tireless diplomatic and legal efforts for the nation to recover its full rights. The path to solving the problem in the Middle East requires the end of the Israeli occupation of Arab and Palestinian territories since 1967, including East Jerusalem and the Syrian Golan. It is also important for Israel to relinquish Lebanese territories, in accordance with the Security Council resolutions. The Palestinian State must be created as a sovereign State within the borders of4 June 1967, with Jerusalem as its capital.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source