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Aman

lines on the record: 57
first: 2014-09-19
most recent: 2016-09-22
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“The report also concludes that the aircraft was hit by a large number of high-energy objects that pierced it from the outside, causing the aircraft to disintegrate in the air. The findings of the report notwithstanding, crucial questions remain unanswered, including the following. Who was responsible for the downing of the aircraft? What exactly happened when communications between Flight MH-l7 and the air traffic controllers stopped abruptly at 13.20 hours on 17 July? In the light of such lingering questions, last week Malaysia dispatched a high-level delegation, led by its Defence Minister, to Ukraine, Russia and the Netherlands to further explore the possibility of affording the international investigation team safe and unfettered access to the crash site.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“As we speak, forensic experts are relentlessly undertaking the painstaking work of identifying the remaining victims, with a view to reuniting them with their loved ones as soon as possible. Malaysia welcomes the preliminary report of the independent international investigation team led by the Dutch Safety Board, which was released just last week. Among other things, the report confirms that the aircraft was flying in unrestricted airspace, was following the route and flying at the altitude prescribed by the air traffic control authorities. The report also confirms that the aircraft was in an airworthy condition at departure. There were no indications of any technical problems or actions by the crew that could have contributed to the crash.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Thus far, the first two assurances have been implemented. Unfortunately, coordinated and unfettered access to the crash site by the international team of air safety investigators has not yet been possible, due to the ongoing fighting in and around the crash site. With regard to the ongoing efforts to identify the remains of the victims, as stated by the Netherlands Foreign Minister earlier, to date 225 out of a total of 298 victims have been identified. Of the 43 Malaysian victims, 40 have been identified and 35 of them have been repatriated to Malaysia. On that note, I wish to extend the heartfelt appreciation of the people and the Government of Malaysia to the Dutch authorities for making that possible.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“In Malaysia's view, a sustained ceasefire, particularly in eastern Ukraine, is crucial so as to enable a full, thorough and independent international investigation into the incident, as demanded by the Council in resolution 2166 (2014). In the immediate aftermath of the downing of Flight MH-I7, Malaysia was very clear on its priorities. Primarily, those were to secure assurances on, first, the recovery of the remains of the victims; secondly, the recovery of the flight data and cockpit voice recorders; and, thirdly, safe access by international investigators to the crash site. In seeking to achieve those objectives, Malaysia reached out to all the parties concerned. For Malaysia, the humanitarian and human element was of first and foremost concern. Consequently, an understanding was reached on the three priorities Ijust mentioned.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“In that connection, Malaysia welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between the parties concerned on 5 September, including those in eastern Ukraine, where Flight MH- 17 was downed and where its wreckage still lies, more than two months later. As highlighted in Under-Secretary-General Feltman's briefing earlier, the situation on the ground remains fragile. In that regard, Malaysia urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint to prevent a further escalation of the conflict. Malaysia also reiterates the call on all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement and spare no effort to work towards a sustainable peace.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Over the past few months, we and our Governments have worked very closely in various areas, including on the recovery and repatriation of the remains of victims as well as the ongoing investigation on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17. I hope that, over the coming days, we will continue such cooperation in order to ultimately bring closure to this tragic incident. I wish to take this opportunity to convey my deepest and heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives on board that ill-fated plane. The downing ofFlight MH-17 starkly highlights the tragic consequences when a situation deteriorates into violent armed conflict.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting and for this opportunity to address the Security Council. I also wish to convey my appreciation to Under-Secretary- General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing on the latest developments in Ukraine. I recognize my colleagues, Her Excellency Ms. Julie Bishop of Australia, His Excellency Mr. Jean Asselborn of Luxembourg and His Excellency Mr. Frans Timmermans of the Netherlands. I wish to thank Ms. Bishop for her tireless efforts in seeking justice for the victims and closure for their families. I also wish to also thank Mr. Timmermans for the comprehensive briefing and for the Netherlands leadership in this international investigation.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source