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Bahous

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2016-10-19
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2023-11-22
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  1. “Ms. Bahous (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to start by thanking the Russian Federation for its efforts in the framework of its presidency of the Security Council this month. I wish you, Sir, every possible success at the head ofthe Council. Iwould also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his report (S/2016/822). We welcome the recommendations contained therein. We reaffirm the importance of women's full participation in efforts to achieve peace and security and the ensuring that the necessary resources and funds are available to implement these programmes. We are here today to assess the efforts of the international community, in terms not only of the settlement of conflict, but also of the empowerment of women in the context of forging of lasting peace.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  2. “All Syrian parties should commit to resolution 2268 (2016), which endorses the cessation of hostilities in Syria, and resolution 2258 (2015), which calls for the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Syria. The crisis of Syrian refugees is an urgent global issue. The international community must alleviate this crisis, which is one of the most disastrous humanitarian tragedies of our times. Jordan is hosting more than 1.4 million Syrian refugees, who represent 21 per cent of its people. Our capacities have been strained due by the cost ofhosting these refugees, which has had disastrous effects on host communities and infrastructure.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  3. “The Syrian crisis is now entering its sixth year. We are witnessing increasing violence around Syria, especially in Aleppo. Jordan stresses its position on the need to reach a political solution that ensures the safety and territorial integrity of Syria, with the participation of all factions of the Syrian people, provides an environment conducive to the return of its people, meets the aspirations of Syrians and ends violence, extremism and terrorism in Syria. We must implement Security Council resolutions on the matter, including resolution 2254 (2015), and to launch a serious political process leading to a political solution based on the statements of the International Syria Support Group and the Geneva communique' (S/2012/523, annex).”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  4. “In that regard, my country rejects violent extremism and terrorism in all their forms, regardless of their motivations. We are committed to implementing all relevant United Nations counter-terrorism resolutions in order to combat these terrorists and to preserve our human values. Regarding Iraq, Jordan hopes that the fight to liberate Mosul will eliminate theIslamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), one of the most heinous manifestations of violence and crime against humankind. Jordan hopes that we will be able to achieve this goal as soon as possible so as to spare the suffering people of Mosul, who have already suffered at the hands of ISIL for two years. In this regard, Jordan stresses the need to stabilize the city while preserving the lives of civilians and ensuring their protection.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  5. “Terrorist groups have nothing to do with Islam or its noble, humane values. These groups have no identity; they oppose tolerance and moderation and meet mercy with further isolation. How can there be any link between these groups and Islam or any other religion? Our response should be commensurate with expectations and address the threat of terrorism across the world. We believe that collective efforts are much more important than individual efforts. Therefore, in order to confront violent extremism and terrorism, there should be a collective effort at all levels that is not be based on military solutions alone but should also wage a battle of enlightened ideas against extremist ideologies and hate speech, founded on affection, tolerance and positive values enshrined in our daily lives and in our national and international policies.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  6. “Jordan is concerned by the ongoing Israeli settlement activities, in particular its continued settlement expansions, in violation of international law. To date, Israel has not been compelled to respect the Security Council resolutions condemning its settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory. That has undermined the possibility of reaching any peaceful solution, in particular the two-State solution, and has contributed to increased violence in Palestinian territories. If Israel sincerely wishes to achieve peace in the region and live peacefully with its neighbours, it should pay closer attention to the international community's calls for it to change its unilateral and irresponsible policies. Terrorism today is threatening our present and our future, making us lose sight of our aspirations to peace and security.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  7. “The decision, prepared by Jordan in cooperation with the Palestinians, stresses the importance ofthe Old City of Jerusalem and its walls for the three revealed religions, but does not address the legal status of East Jerusalem as a city under Israeli military occupation. Nevertheless, Israel, the occupying Power, has a number of obligations that it must fulfil in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law. We would note that the decision uses the correct names of the holy sites, including Al-Aqsa Mosque and its surrounding installations. The decision also provides for Jordanian obligations over the management of Al-Aqsa Mosque, including maintenance and repair and access to the site.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  8. “We will work effectively in the international arena to protect Jerusalem and to take every diplomatic and legal measure against any violation that targets these holy sites, which is in line with the historical role of Jordan in Jerusalem, as recognized by the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel. The recent decision of the Executive Board of UNESCO reflects the international concern over the dangerous violations committed by Israel, the occupying Power, in occupied East Jerusalem, especially against Al-Aqsa Mosque. This decision mirrors the UNESCO Director-General's press statement issued in September 2015.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  9. “Accordingly, Jordan reiterates its condemnation of Israel's continued settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, which are dangerously and systematically undermining the two-State solution. With respect to East Jerusalem, our position is based on the historical Hashemite guardianship of Muslim and Christian holy sites in the city under the supervision of His Majesty the King of Jordan. Pursuant to that guardianship, Jordan will continue to make every effort to protect these holy sites, especially Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Al-Sharif. Jordan will continue to counter any Israeli violations.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  10. “The solution to the Palestinian question should ensure the rights of the Palestinian people and allow them to fulfil their aspirations towards establishing their viable and sovereign independent State on Palestinian land within the borders of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-State solution, international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, as the fruit of serious and effective negotiations within a specific time frame. Such negotiations should preserve the highest national interests of Jordan, especially with regard to the final-status issues, including refugees, water, Jerusalem, borders and security.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  11. “The protection of the region from destruction and violence is an important responsibility of the international community and the Security Council, pursuant to international instruments and resolutions. We have a choice to make - either to work collectively and seriously to ensure peace for future generations or to surrender this world to obscurantist Powers and let them sow division and chaos. The ongoing situation in the Middle East and instability in the region should not prevent us from working effectively to relaunch the peace process, end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land and find a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question. That is key to ensuring peace in the region. The absence of a solution to the Palestinian question is at the heart of tensions in the region.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source

  12. “Ms. Bahous (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate my colleague, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. I would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Stephen O'Brien, for their comprehensive briefings today. We meet once again in the Council to discuss the situation in the Middle East. The situation is deteriorating, given the crises in the region and the resulting humanitarian tragedies. The failure of the international community to reach a lasting and comprehensive solution to the crises in the region threatens international peace and security more than ever before.”

    2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source