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1. “As I think our report has made clear, the Ad Hoc Working Group is of particular importance to Africa and to the relationship between the United Nations Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council. I am confident that Ambassador Matjila and his team will do everything possible to enhance the role of the Working Group and contribute to the further strengthening of cooperation between the two Councils in the promotion and maintenance of peace and security in Africa.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

2. “The Chair also notes, in that respect, that the discussion held with the members of the Committee of Experts of the African Union Peace and Security Council in 2018 was indeed a valuable contribution to strengthening cooperation between the two Councils on peace and security issues in Africa. It specifically helped to prepare for the twelfth joint consultative meeting, which took place on 19 July this year. The Chair recommends that opportunities to hold similar exchanges should be encouraged in the future. As we finish our term and hand over the chairmanship of the ad hoc Working Group to South Africa, I would like to wish Ambassador Jerry Matjila of South Africa and his team all the best in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

3. “There is no doubt that the Working Group continues to play an essential role in facilitating preparation and exchanges on joint consultative meetings and other activities of the members of the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. The Chair of the Working Group would recall that, in paragraph 18 of its resolution 2033 (2012), the Security Council decided to follow up on the communique' of the annual consultative meetings of the two Councils, including through the Working Group. The Chair strongly recommended that the Working Group should continue to exercise that mandate.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

4. “That meeting offered members an opportunity to exchange views on those and related issues, including the important question of financing African Union peace support operations. Throughout my own tenure in the Working Group, as well as that of my predecessor, the significance of country-specific discussions has been underscored. In addition to thematic discussions, we have both been clear about our hope that this would revitalize the work of the Working Group. Our assessment is that the country-specific meetings held into 2018 allowed for rich and constructive discussions. They proved particularly useful when held prior to relevant decision-making deliberations in the Security Council or other bodies. The Chair strongly recommended that the Working Group also continue to include country- specific issues in the future programme of work.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

5. “They were briefed by the Deputy Head of the Institutional Reforms Unit and the Chief of the Policy Development Unit of the Peace Support Operations Division of the African Union Commission, as well as by representatives of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Field Support and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. They provided updates on the African Union's efforts with regard to the Peace Fund, financial rules and regulations, predeployment training and the compliance framework related to human rights and sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as cooperation between the African Union Commission and the United Nations Secretariat.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

6. “In the course of the discussion, members commended reform efforts and identified areas that should be highlighted and stressed the need to enhance cooperation and improve the distribution of tasks between the United Nations and the African Union. They also underlined the difficulties presented by the lack of sustained financial support for African Union peace support operations. In November, a joint meeting of experts from the Ad Hoc Working Group and the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations considered the progress of the African Union's human rights compliance framework for AU peace support operations.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

7. “He outlined the ongoing reform processes at the African Union and the Peace Fund - including its objectives and financing - and highlighted the efforts to establish a continental free trade area in Africa. Mr. Kaberuka also emphasized the advantage of regional organizations and their value for regional legitimacy, their experience and local knowledge and their ability to act fast. He pointed out the need to ensure that the African Union had the capacity to benefit from those advantages, adding that military means and financial resources were not enough to build peace and stability. Economic prosperity, job creation and development projects are also needed.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

8. “Another proposal was for the two Councils to hold more frequent meetings, including via video-teleconference. Speakers also shared their views on the twelfth annual joint consultative meeting to be held the next month, calling for a slimmed-down agenda, encouraging joint field visits and discussing the modalities of such visits. The Ad Hoc Working Group held a joint meeting in July with the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations on the theme "Institutional reform of the African Union and its contribution in enhancing Africa's capacity in the area of peace and security". The meeting included a statement from Mr. Donald Kaberuka, AU High Representative for Financing of the African Union and the Peace Fund.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

9. “Speakers also suggested an institutionalization of exchanges between the Chair of the Peace and Security Council of the AU and the President of the United Nations Security Council, possibly via video-teleconference, and a harmonization of the programmes of work of the two Councils. Speakers also emphasized the value of the role of the African members of the Security Council in conveying information to other members of the Council about the work of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. Another important suggestion was to convene joint consultative meetings between the members of the two Councils in order to establish clearly defined topics and be results-oriented. Exchanges on proposed agenda items and draft joint communiques well ahead of the meetings would allow representatives to concentrate on their deliberations.”

   2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

10. “Other attendees at the meeting included representatives of the peace and security secretariat of the AU and the United Nations Office to the African Union. It was the first meeting of its kind and offered an opportunity for useful exchanges between expert-level representatives of member States of both Councils on ways and means to strengthen their cooperation on peace and security issues in Africa. Representatives welcomed the meeting and stressed the importance of continuing to improve cooperation. They underlined the need to work towards a common understanding ofissues, including the root causes of conflict, and suggested enhanced information-sharing and cooperation between the AU and the United Nations. They drew attention to the need for cooperation with regard to the timing of briefings and decision-making.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

11. “Those discussions gave Member States a platform outside of the Security Council to exchange their views frankly. I can also say with confidence that those discussions generated useful information to be provided for the consideration of the Security Council. The Working Group held a meeting on 8 June on the way forward concerning cooperation between the United Nations Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU). That was convened in connection with a visit to New York by the Committee of Experts of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for a workshop on Security Council working methods, the United Nations peace and security architecture and related issues and cooperation between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

12. “But others cautioned against the repetition of meetings on the same topic. The members consequently agreed to the provisional programme of work proposed by the Chair. In addition to its ongoing practice of dealing with thematic issues raised by Member States, during the reporting period the Ad Hoc Working Group held useful discussions on three conflict-specific situations. First, on 11 January, the Working Group held a meeting on the challenges and the way forward concerning the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Secondly, on 2 April, it discussed the challenges and the way forward concerning the situation in Guinea- Bissau. Thirdly, on 31 May, it considered how to avoid a reversal ofthe gains made and sustain peace concerning the situation in the Central African Republic.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

13. “Several members expressed their support for holding meetings on country-specific items. It was suggested that the Ad Hoc Working Group could be guided by presidential statement S/PRST/2018/1, which maps out a regional approach to conflict prevention and resolution. Members also suggested enhanced interaction between the Ad Hoc Working Group and the Peacebuilding Commission as a way to approach conflict prevention. There was also a related suggestion for greater interaction with representatives of regional and subregional organizations. In the spirit of its mandate to examine prevention, early warning and early action, another recommendation was for the Working Group to be flexible enough to take up items that are not necessarily included in its provisional programme of work.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

14. “It gives me great pleasure to report on the activities of the Ad Hoc Working Group of the Security Council on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. This briefing covers the period from 1 January to 31 December. My predecessor served as Chair of the Ad Hoc Working Group from January 2017 until September 2018, when I took over from him. The representative of Cote d'Ivoire served as Vice-Chair throughout the reporting period. I would like to commend both of them for their excellent work. I should also note that my briefing has been circulated to the members of the Ad Hoc Working Group, who approve of it. For the sake of brevity, I will highlight only some of its most important elements. The Ad Hoc Working Group met on 9 February to consider its activities for this year.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source

15. “In that respect, we once again encourage both parties to remain committed to dialogue and negotiation with the view to finding a mutually acceptable solution.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

16. “That is why we echo the call made by the Secretary-General to the parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could raise tensions and cause further setbacks in the European Union-facilitated dialogue for the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina. Ethiopia fully supports the work that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo has been undertaking in discharging its mandates in line with resolution 1244 (1999). We also recognize the significant role of the European Union on matters concerning Kosovo. In conclusion, the security and stability of Kosovo and the region will ultimately be ensured when there is political will and resolve on the part of both sides.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

17. “With regard to the latest developments, we take note of the statement issued by the Secretary-General expressing concern about the adoption by the Assembly of Kosovo of three draft laws aimed at strengthening the role and capacity of the Kosovo Security Force (SG/SM/19408). As the Secretary-General rightly underscored, resolution 1244 (1999) provides the sole legal framework for the international security presence, the Kosovo Force, which was entrusted with the responsibility to ensure a safe and secure environment in Kosovo. Therefore, any action taken that is contrary to what is stipulated in resolution 1244 (1999) would not help but to undermine efforts aimed at finding a solution to the Kosovo issue through dialogue.”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

18. “I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing on the latest developments in Kosovo. I also welcome the presence of the President of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Aleksandar Vucie, at today's meeting, and thank him for his remarks. I also thank Mr. Hashim Thaci for his statement. Our position on the issue of Kosovo has always been consistent and clear. We would like to reaffirm our support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and for the peaceful and amicable resolution of all outstanding issues between Belgrade and Pristina, in accordance with the Brussels Agreement. We expressed our views on this issue at the briefing we had last month (see S/PV.8399).”

    2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source

19. “In conclusion, the continued diplomatic efforts of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths have our full support, as do the United Nations and its humanitarian partners, in their work to deliver aid for all Yemenis in need. We call on the Council to show its full support for both the political process and the humanitarian work of the United Nations in order to demonstrate its own unity of purpose to bring an end to the suffering of the people of Yemen.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

20. “Stockholm has been a very important step forward, but now we must maintain the momentum and ensure that the parties engage in the next round ofconsultations, both to sustain the political process and to address the humanitarian crisis. As my Prime Minister recently underlined in a letter addressed to the Yemeni parties, it is only the language of dialogue that can end the unspeakable suffering of the people of Yemen. That is what the people of Yemen expect and deserve, and we must provide it for them. In the past, there have been a number of ceasefires and agreements. We must now throw the whole weight of the international community behind persuading the warring sides to de-escalate the fighting.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

21. “It requires the total rebuilding of key State institutions and facilities, as well as urgent and continued stabilization measures. The scaling up of financial support for a humanitarian response is now a total necessity, as Mr. Lowcock underlined after visit his two weeks ago. The only way to avert a humanitarian catastrophe of almost unimaginable proportions is urgent and concerted international effort. There are no alternatives left. It is essential that we support the United Nations and its humanitarian partners fully and completely. The measure of progress must be seen in action on the ground. It is imperative that life-saving supplies reach the millions of people in desperate need and that safe passage be provided for distribution. That will be the real measure of success in Yemen.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

22. “The next stage - the implementation of the agreements reached in Stockholm - is obviously critical. It will require the parties to continue to work together and, equally important, to refrain from any action that could undermine progress. This is a situation that provides the opportunity for the international community to demonstrate its support for the parties to honour their agreements and to insist absolutely that they do just that. The Council must speak with one voice. The parties must sustain their constructive engagement with the Special Envoy. The revitalization of the political process is certainly a very positive development and most welcome, but the humanitarian crisis remains, which is of the very deepest concern. Millions are on the verge of famine. The economy of Yemen is collapsing.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

23. “They offer a real sense of hope, for almost the first time, for the millions of Yemenis who continue to suffer from the consequences of the conflict. Encouragingly, what has been achieved in Stockholm demonstrates what can be done when there is a genuine political commitment. Those consultations are the result of the prolonged and concerted efforts of many actors. We appreciate the Yemeni parties, which have engaged seriously and positively in the talks. We are profoundly grateful for the tireless diplomatic efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths, and thankful to Sweden for hosting the meeting, the countries of the region and all others who have contributed. We commend all their contributions. It is, at last, a start.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

24. “Let me first welcome the new Permanent Representative of Yemen. We wish him every success in his endeavours. We thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for requesting this meeting, and we are most grateful for the briefings by Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock. For the first time in more than two years, the Yemeni parties have made some real, albeit limited, progress towards peace and stability in the consultations in Stockholm, facilitated by the United Nations. We can certainly welcome the agreements reached on Al-Hudaydah, the establishment, a governorate-wide ceasefire, the humanitarian corridor for Taiz and the agreement on the exchange of prisoners. We welcome the agreement of the parties to discuss a negotiating framework at their next meeting. Those are certainly all concrete developments.”

    2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source

25. “The safe, sustained and unhindered delivery of humanitarian access remains critical for all Syrians. In that regard, the implementation of the resolution we adopted today is crucial to improving humanitarian access. In conclusion, as we have repeatedly stated, only a comprehensive political solution can address the humanitarian tragedy in Syria. There is no military solution to the Syrian crisis. It will be resolved only with a political solution, facilitated by the United Nations, based on resolution 2254 (2015), which commits to meeting the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria. As the Secretary-General reminded us in his report, the sole goal ofUnited Nations efforts - ending the suffering of Syrians - should be supported by us all. In that regard, we look forward to Special Envoy de Mistura's briefing next week.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source

26. “In that connection, we encourage all States with influence on the parties to work together and strengthen global coordination in combating terrorist groups on the United Nations list. The United Nations and its humanitarian partners have continued to reach millions of people through all the available access routes, including through cross- border assistance, which the report of the Secretary- General cites as a vital part of the humanitarian response. We welcome the continued endeavours to scale up humanitarian aid delivered from inside Syria. In that regard, we strongly encourage the United Nations and the Syrian Government to continue their consultations on improving humanitarian access to all areas, including those that are hard to reach.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source

27. “Despite a relative drop in the overall intensity of violence, civilians in some parts ofSyria are still affected by the direct and indirect consequences of hostilities, including deaths, injuries and the destruction of civilian facilities. In that regard, we concur with the Secretary- General, whose most recent report (S/2018/1104) appealed for enhancing the efforts to maintain the de-escalation and the agreed demilitarization zone in Idlib and to protect civilians. We reiterate our appreciation to Turkey and Russia for their continued efforts to implement the Idlib agreement. Avoiding a military escalation there remains critical to averting any possible humanitarian catastrophe.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source

28. “We would like to express our appreciation to the penholders, Kuwait and Sweden, for effectively leading the negotiation process, and we thank all delegations for their constructive engagement. We thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his briefing. Since this is our last statement on the Syrian humanitarian issue as a member of the Security Council, I want to take this opportunity to reiterate our profound appreciation for his effective leadership. His briefings have always been very useful in bringing the humanitarian tragedy in Syria to the attention of the Council and the entire world. I thank him for his outstanding and impeccable service. We also thank all humanitarian workers for their selfless service in delivering aid to all in need.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source

29. “Let me start by welcoming the adoption of resolution 2449 (2018), which we believe will enable the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to deliver essential life-saving assistance to all Syrians, based on their needs. We have always believed that the Council should be united in supporting the United Nations and its humanitarian partners, which have been working under difficult circumstances to deliver aid to millions of Syrians. Syrians" humanitarian needs should be our priority, and addressing them should be central to the Council's deliberations and decisions. We hope that the resolution we adopted today will contribute to ending the suffering of all Syrians.”

    2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source

30. “We concur with the Secretary-General's statement in his report that "[i]t is essential that the Plan continue to work for all its participants, including by delivering tangible economic benefits to the Iranian people" (S/2018/1089, para. 3). For the JCPOA to continue to work for all participants and for it to achieve its broader objective - to ensure the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and continued dialogue and collaboration among the remaining participants - is of utmost importance. In our view, this will enable the remaining participants to address the challenges encountered in the implementation of the JCPOA, particularly with respect to arms- and ballistic-missile-related transfers as well as ballistic-missile tests.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

31. “We have noted the communications regarding the ballistic-missile test by the Islamic Republic of Iran as reflected in the reports of the Secretary-General and of the Facilitator (S/2018/1106). We have also noted from the report of the Secretary-General that the Secretariat has continued its analysis regarding ballistic- missile-related transfers or activities on the part of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as arms-related transfers. In our view, such activities, together with the ballistic missile launched by Iran, will affect the broader implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015). It will also increase tensions and have serious regional consequences.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

32. “The fact that the Secretary-General has not received any report on the supply, transfer or export to Iran of nuclear and dual-use items, materials, equipment, goods and technology is indeed encouraging. We share the view of the Secretary-General that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) stands out as a demonstration of successful multilateralism. It is indeed a symbol or, if we may, an embodiment of functioning multilateralism, with good results. However, we recognize the challenges and difficulties in the broader implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), particularly in relation to the reported activities allegedly undertaken by Iran contrary to the restrictive measures contained in annex B to the resolution and the key findings included in the report of the Secretary- General.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

33. “I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, Ambassador Karel van Oosterom and Mr. Serge Christiane for their briefings on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Let me also join other Council members in welcoming and thanking Secretary of State Pompeo for taking the time to be here with us today. We have noted from the report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/1089) that the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to adhere to its nuclear-related commitments. We have also noted from the report that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has continued the verification and monitoring of the implementation of nuclear-related commitments, the non-diversion of nuclear materials and the absence of undeclared nuclear materials and activities by the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

    2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

34. “Finally, during the past two years ofour membership of the Council, we have exerted every possible effort to promote enhanced cooperation and partnership between the United Nations and the AU in general, as well as between the United Nations Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council in particular, including in our capacity as Chair of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. As we hand over the baton to South Africa next month, we have every confidence that they will do everything possible - together with Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and all other members of the Council - to continue advocating for enhanced partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, which is essential for the promotion and maintenance of peace and security in Africa.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

35. “We appreciate the joint briefings of the Special Representatives and Envoys of the two organizations to the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. It is vital that the two Councils also take concrete steps in line with the understanding reached at their twelfth annual consultation to consider joint visits to conflict situations in Africa. A discussion on the modalities should be initiated without delay to facilitate its implementation.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

36. “There is also a need to invigorate and engage potential and existing capacities and capabilities, particularly through United Nations regional political offices. Furthermore, more needs to be done to ensure the coherence and integration of their early-warning, conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy efforts, inter alia through mediation and the Secretary- General's good offices as appropriate. In that context, we are encouraged by the progress made in terms of closer collaboration, joint field visits by senior officials, more regular exchanges of information, deeper consultations, increasingly coordinated action and greater collaboration between the Secretariat and the Commission.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

37. “The fact that we have not been able to make progress in discussions on that issue means that we could not explore the full range of possibilities for cooperation between the two organizations on possible responses to the conflict cycle - from prevention and mediation and to peacekeeping and peacebuilding - in line with their Joint Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security. Therefore, with the possible adoption of the proposed draft resolution on the financing issue, we hope we will be able to move forward. There is a need to continue enhancing strategic dialogue, partnerships, a more regular exchange of views, analyses and information at the working level to build capacities in relation to preventive diplomacy tools.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

38. “United Nations peacekeeping has 70 years of experience and we are still discussing reforms to make it fit for purpose. Nevertheless, the AU has shown clear determination to fulfil the conditions set out by the Council in the relevant resolutions, including through the adoption of the landmark policy documents on the prevention and response to sexual exploitation and abuse and conduct and discipline for AU peace support operations. Cooperation between the United Nations and the AU in those areas is incredibly important, and we hope the joint declaration to be signed by the Secretary-General and the Chairperson today will help facilitate that continuous cooperation. The financing issue is but one aspect of the United Nations-AU strategic partnership.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

39. “With the revitalization of the AU Peace Fund, the AU has been able to mobilize around $80 million, as stated earlier by the Chairperson of the AU, with the objective of endowing the Peace Fund with $400 million by the year 2021. That is remarkable progress that needs to be acknowledged and supported by the Council. Yesterday we were very pleased to have an opportunity to informally interact with the AU High Representative for the Peace Fund, Mr. Donald Kaberuka, who clarified some of the issues with regard to how the Peace Fund works. We also understand that there are questions with regard to the AU's ability and commitment when it comes to meeting United Nations standards in terms of accountability and compliance issues. AU peace support operations are fledgling, and they cannot be expected to be perfect in a short span of time.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

40. “The timing of this debate could not be more opportune, as discussions are ongoing on a draft resolution proposed by the African members of the Council on the financing of an African Union (AU) peace-support operation, which has been an important issue in the United Nations-African Union partnership. We hope our debate today will build the necessary momentum for the adoption of the proposed draft resolution, which is vital in helping the partnership move from commitments to concrete action. The need to ensure the predictability, flexibility and sustainability of financing for AU peace support operations has long been recognized, and we believe that it is the perfect time for the Council to take decisive step forward. The AU has demonstrated real commitment to sharing the burden by mobilizing resources from within the continent.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

41. “Let me begin by once again thanking Cote d'Ivoire for having organized this important open debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security. We are glad to see you, Mr. Minister, presiding over this important debate. We thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and also thank the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States, Mr. Kassi Brou, for their briefings on the theme of our debate. We take this opportunity to express our profound appreciation to both of them for their leadership and their commitment to elevating the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union to new heights.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

42. “I would like to take this opportunity to call on members of the Council to fully support the initiative on African-led peace support operations, which we believe is an integral part of our efforts to strengthen collective security through peacebuilding and sustaining peace. We have no doubt that that will be welcomed and successful.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

43. “Let me emphasize that peacebuilding and sustaining peace must ultimately be the responsibility of national efforts. It must be owned nationally and inclusively. Sustaining peace requires the involvement of the Government, the private sector and civil society. The success of C6te d'Ivoire's transition in peacebuilding shows how it can be done. That has been an exemplary case. The role of the United Nations and international partners must always be to help build regional, national and local capacities to sustain peace. Building the necessary confidence among Member States will provide the means to facilitate the implementation and operationalization of this new approach to peacebuilding and sustaining peace.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

44. “We certainly hope that, together with the Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, that will offer a comprehensive guide for United Nations and African Union cooperation in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. There is a crucial need to strengthen the synergy between the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and the African Union to address some of the difficult peace and security challenges that we continue to face, whether with regard to mission transition, early peacebuilding, reconstruction efforts or other areas. In that regard, we welcome the Peacebuilding Commission and the AU Peace and Security Council annual joint consultative meeting in New York in July. In addition, we would suggest that it is time for such meetings to be institutionalized and regularly scheduled.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

45. “Complementing the work of the Peacebuilding Commission, the African Union's peacebuilding efforts on the continent are in line with the implementation of the AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Framework, as well as the African Solidarity Initiative. We also hope that the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security will play its relevant role in further strengthening that cooperation for peacebuilding and sustaining peace in Africa. Similarly, we welcome the signing of the African Union-United Nations Framework for the Implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development between the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

46. “It is also encouraging to note the comprehensive advice that the Commission provides to the Security Council on regional and country-specific issues. We welcome the Secretary- General's reform in that regard, which underlines the hinge role of the Peacebuilding Support Office in linking peace and security with development and humanitarian efforts. My country believes that, in order to achieve our aim to sustain peace, we must enhance partnerships with other stakeholders. That should include regional and subregional organizations, international financial institutions, national Governments and various civil society and private organizations. We should make that active across the whole spectrum of the conflict cycle, including prevention, peacekeeping, special political missions, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

47. “Only then will we be able to ensure that peacebuilding and sustaining peace are placed at centre of the United Nations work and activities. That is exactly what the Secretary-General's reform aims to address. When it becomes operational, hopefully next month, it will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to deliver effective and efficient operational support in the field. It will be particularly valuable in those complex security situations where both peacekeeping and special political missions are deployed. Equally, an important element will be to fully utilize the potential role of the Peacebuilding Commission to convene, link and advise with principal organs of United Nations. We need to scale up the Commission's contribution to make sure that it promotes an integrated, strategic and coherent approach.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

48. “Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, with us here today, and thank him for his statement on the African perspective on this topic, to which we fully subscribe. We also thank Secretary- General Antonio Guterres for his remarks and the reforms that he is advocating. It has been rightly emphasized time and again that peace, security, development and human rights are inextricably linked. We therefore require closer collaboration among United Nations organs and other stakeholders to build peace and inclusive societies. It is absolutely essential to have coherence in policy and operations across the whole United Nations system. We must do away with all institutional fragmentation.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

49. “Let me also join others in expressing our deep condolences to the Government and the people of the United States on the passing away of former President George Herbert Walker Bush. He will be remembered as a great diplomat, who sat in this Chamber, and a courageous statesman who, par excellence, exceeded any measurement of dignified leadership of our time. We thank Cote d'Ivoire for organizing this debate on peacebuilding and sustaining peace. We are very pleased, Mr. President, to see presiding over this important meeting. It is a demonstration of your very real commitment to this issue, as the leader ofa country that has successfully managed to build and sustain peace. We are also very pleased to see Mr.”

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50. “It is clear that genuine efforts to remove the obstacles are a prerequisite for any meaningful progress towards realizing a two-State solution. In other words, it is essential to ensure that direct negotiations between the parties are resumed without preconditions or delays. The international community as a whole, and the Security Council in particular, must put their full weight behind this and do it as quickly as possible. The sooner that happens, the better it will be for both Israelis and Palestinians, and indeed the entire region.”

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