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1. “The international community should work together to detect and mitigate such activity, and hold those committing malicious cyberactivity to account. The Security Council’s sanctions are not targeted at the people of North Korea, and we fully support the delivery of humanitarian support to the most vulnerable. We call on North Korea to allow humanitarian workers into the country to carry out an independent assessment of the humanitarian situation and to allow aid to flow freely into the country. North Korea’s continued channelling of its resources into proscribed weapons programmes is responsible for worsening the dire humanitarian situation in that country. We reaffirm our full commitment to non-proliferation obligations.”

   2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

2. “We urge Council members to meet such violations with a firm and united response. We again call on all Member States to implement existing Security Council resolutions in full. Those are an essential part of the efforts to curtail the continued development of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s prohibited programmes. We fully support the United States-led efforts to update sanctions in the context of the evolving threat that North Korea’s actions present. We are particularly concerned by North Korea’s cyberactivity, through which it evades sanctions and raises funds to support its nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes. That includes the recent cryptocurrency theft by North Korean cyberactors of $620 million.”

   2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

3. “I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. Once again, the Security Council is meeting to condemn ballistic-missile launches by North Korea. This year alone, as we have heard, North Korea has launched 17 ballistic missiles, each in violation of Security Council resolutions. In the whole of 2021, North Korea conducted eight missile tests. Let us therefore make no mistake about the escalation in tempo and missile capability that those 17 launches represent. North Korea has been quite clear that it intends to continue to develop prohibited programmes, including intercontinental ballistic missiles. Such actions are a threat to regional peace and security. The United Kingdom unequivocally condemns the ballistic-missile launches by North Korea on 4 and 7 May.”

   2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source

4. “Those attempts are not motivated by the interests of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina but by a desire to undermine regional security for geopolitical objectives. Politics of division and hatred are dangerous distractions from the issues of importance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We urge all parties to focus on working together to improve the quality of life for all citizens and to make progress on the agreed aim of Euro-Atlantic integration. October’s elections, which can and must go ahead as scheduled, offer an opportunity to rebuild citizens’ confidence in a brighter future for all.”

   2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source

5. “The United Kingdom takes its role under the Dayton Agreement extremely seriously. We commit to remaining an active member of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council and fully support the territorial integrity and fundamental structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a single, sovereign State comprising two entities. We have recently used our own sanctions regime to send a clear message to those threatening the country’s future. We firmly support the work and role of the High Representative, including the judicious use of his executive powers, as he did recently to suspend unconstitutional and divisive legislation. We condemn attempts to undermine the High Representative and close his Office prematurely.”

   2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source

6. “Milorad Dodik, whose threats to re-establish a Republika Srpska army and to pull out of other State-level institutions — which constitute attempts to engineer de facto secession — are dangerous and risk conflict. That could lead to the undoing of 26 years of hard-won peace and progress. It is therefore more important than ever that the Security Council maintain its support for the implementation of the Dayton Agreement, including the role of the High Representative and the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR). The Council should refrain from undermining or destabilizing the situation. We should promote collaborative and constructive politics in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United Kingdom welcomes the increased presence of the EUFOR mission to reassure the population during this challenging time.”

   2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source

7. “I start by welcoming the participation in this meeting of the High Representative. It remains vital for the Security Council to have a full, open and informed dialogue with Mr. Schmidt on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also welcome the Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, His Excellency Mr. Šefik Džaferović, and thank him for travelling to New York to take part in this meeting. Unfortunately, Mr Schmidt’s briefing and report (see S/2022/374) yet again paint a worrisome picture of the situation in the country. Political gridlock and instability continue at many levels. We are concerned by the actions of some members of the Republika Srpska leadership, particularly Mr.”

   2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source

8. “And, as we near the anniversary of the end of the Second World War, it disrespects the sacrifices of those Russians, Ukrainians and many other nationalities who fought to end Nazism. Finally, I want to assure the Council that the United Kingdom continues its help and support to Ukraine. Today we announced a further £45 million for humanitarian and United Nations organizations to support the vulnerable and provide medical equipment.”

   2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source

9. “That is what the Secretary-General referred to as the limitless potential for global harm. Secondly, while the invasion continues, international humanitarian law must be strictly observed and full humanitarian access to civilians facilitated. We commend the Secretary-General and his team on the efforts that led to the evacuation to safety of about 500 civilians from the Azovstal works. But it should be a matter of profound concern to the Council that humanitarian supplies were not allowed into the city and that the shelling of the steelworks restarted immediately. Thirdly, we are deeply concerned that Russia’s war is accompanied by a propaganda campaign, including in the Council, designed to dehumanize and demonize Ukrainians by labelling them as neo-Nazis. That hate speech is extremely dangerous.”

   2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source

10. “No distinction has been drawn between military targets, hospitals, schools or the Mariupol theatre, outside of which the word “children” was clearly written and where the latest reporting suggests that as many as 600 people were killed. Russia’s actions are clear violations of international humanitarian law, including, but not limited to, resolutions 2286 (2016), 2417 (2018) and 2573 (2021). I should like to make three points on the issue of the protection of civilians in Ukraine. The first and clearest solution to end the suffering of civilians is for Russia to end its illegal war and withdraw its troops from Ukraine. Unless it does so, civilians will continue to die, and many millions more will be put at risk across the globe owing to the food and energy shortages resulting from the invasion.”

    2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source

11. “Before I start, may I thank you, Madam President, and others for your kind words towards me and my team and wish you a successful presidency. On this subject, I would like to start by thanking the briefers for their statements, and I welcome the Secretary-General’s participation in this meeting. On 4 April, the Russian Permanent Representative told the United Nations press corps that what was happening in Ukraine was warfare and that in warfare it cannot be excluded that civilians are dying. The truth is that it is not just that civilians are dying in Russia’s illegal war of aggression, but that Russia is deliberately waging a war designed to terrorize and kill Ukrainian people. Civilians have been executed and dismembered in Bucha and Irpin.”

    2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source

12. “We could not have done it alone and without the hard work, support and positive contributions of other delegations and the representatives of the Secretariat, including the conference service officers, interpreters, verbatim reporters and the security staff. As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of the United States good luck in the month of May. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

13. “I wish to assure Council members that the United Kingdom will continue to uphold the United Nations Charter and the Security Council’s rules of procedure in our future terms as President, just as we have done in our current presidency. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Before adjourning the meeting, as this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of April, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of the United Kingdom to members of the Council and to the secretariat of the Council for all the support they have given us. It has been a busy month and one which we have rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

14. “There must be no impunity for any State that develops, acquires or deploys chemical weapons anywhere under any circumstances. With the entry into force of the Convention, the international community pledged to eliminate a class of weapons that inflicted appalling suffering in the past century. With that in mind, I welcome the Council’s agreement on a press statement that reaffirms the objectives of the CWC (SC/14876). On its twenty-fifth anniversary, we must collectively recommit to the Convention. It has saved countless lives. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

15. “It has ignored its obligations to cooperate fully with the OPCW to make progress on the outstanding issues on its chemical weapons declaration. This month marks the anniversaries of chemical weapons attacks at Khan Shaykhun in 2017 and Douma in 2018. We are unwavering in our commitment to hold the Al-Assad regime to account for its repeated uses of chemical weapons against its own people. In Syria, the use of chemical weapons was both preceded and followed by disinformation. We are therefore concerned to see a similar pattern in Russian disinformation about chemical weapons in Ukraine. The use of chemical weapons in Ukraine would be a callous escalation, and we will hold any State that uses weapons of mass destruction to account.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

16. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I would like to start by thanking the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Nakamitsu, for her briefing. The entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) was an important milestone in international security. We commend the success of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in overseeing the Convention and verifying the destruction of 99 per cent of declared stockpiles. While almost all States parties have met their obligations under the Convention, a few continue to develop, acquire and deploy chemical weapons. The Syrian regime continues to flout the terms of resolution 2118 (2013).”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

17. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/281, which contains the text of a letter dated 30 March 2022 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

18. “I would also like to thank the vast majority of Council members for their constructive engagement and flexibility throughout the negotiations. As penholder, we made significant efforts to achieve consensus on a resolution that would have provided UNSMIL with greater stability to implement its mandate over a longer period. Regrettably that was not possible. Russia has once again isolated itself. By not joining the consensus with the 14 other members of the Council, it has blocked a longer mandate for UNSMIL, as both the Libyans and the United Nations had requested. In the future, we call on Russia to meet its responsibilities as a member of the Security Council and join the consensus with the rest of the Council on a substantive UNSMIL mandate. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source

19. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I welcome the adoption of resolution 2629 (2022), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). I particularly welcome the decision to implement the independent strategic review and look forward to the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The resolution also reaffirms the Council’s strong commitment for the United Nations efforts to help create a path towards free, fair and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections. I reiterate the United Kingdom’s call on all stakeholders to engage constructively in the ongoing intra-Libyan consultations to reach an agreement on the constitutional and legal basis for elections.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source

20. “The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2629 (2022). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source

21. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/356, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source

22. “We urge all Council members to support the renewal of the United Nations cross-border mandate in July. Indeed, as the Secretary-General clearly states, the Council has a moral and humanitarian imperative to do so. But we should also be clear that cross-border assistance alone is not enough. The United Kingdom continues to support the United Nations-facilitated, Syrian-led process outlined in resolution 2254 (2015). Special Envoy Pedersen has the United Kingdom’s full support for his continued efforts to facilitate a sustainable resolution of the conflict. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source

23. “In the past few years, when the Council has regrettably closed border crossings, needs have increased. Without the mandate, another generation of women and girls, as we heard today in Ms. Shawky’s powerful statement, will face increased suffering. Access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services would be severely hit and survivors of gender-based violence would not get the support they need. The United Kingdom therefore supports both the renewal and the expansion of the United Nations cross-border mandate. For our part, we have worked to support the implementation of resolution 2585 (2021). Our support for early recovery over the past six months has provided agricultural training and inputs for livestock and vegetable production, as well as apprenticeships and small business grants to help create jobs and address market gaps.”

    2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source

24. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I would like to start by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen, Assistant Secretary-General Msuya and Ms. Nirvana Shawky for their valuable briefings. The Syrian conflict continues to have a profound impact on the population. The hostilities have driven record levels of need, with 14.6 million Syrians — 80 per cent of the population — requiring humanitarian assistance. The monthly cost of food has reached an all-time high, exacerbated by the impact of Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The Council needs to support the United Nations in its efforts to assist millions of Syrians. The Secretary-General has highlighted the continuing life-saving importance of the United Nations cross-border mandate, which is due for renewal in July.”

    2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source

25. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/330, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015), 2332 (2016), 2393 (2017), 2401 (2018), 2449 (2018), 2504 (2020), 2533 (2020) and 2585 (2021). I now give the floor to Mr. Pedersen.”

    2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source

26. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in the meeting: Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria; Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms. Nirvana Shawky, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, CARE International. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source

27. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. Given the lateness of the hour, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, I intend to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.05 p.m.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source

28. “We must do all we can to prevent a return to the violence we witnessed last May and to rebuild trust and work towards a sustainable and comprehensive peace. The United Kingdom remains fully committed to a two-State solution and to playing its part in efforts to that end. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphones will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after four minutes. I give the floor to the representative of Jordan.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source

29. “We condemn recent terror attacks in Israel, resulting in the deaths of 14 people. Our hearts go out to the families of those killed. We fully support Israel’s right to ensure its security, and we unequivocally condemn rocket attacks against Israel by militants in Gaza. The United Kingdom is also concerned by the number of Palestinians, including minors, killed by Israeli security forces in recent weeks. We continue to urge thorough and transparent investigations into the deaths of Palestinian civilians and call for restraint in the use of force. Israeli security forces have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the Palestinian population. In conclusion, let me stress that it is not too late to reverse those trends.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source

30. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. Let me start by thanking Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing, and for the tireless efforts of him and his team on the ground. The United Kingdom shares the concerns expressed around this table about the fragile situation in Jerusalem. It is crucial that all parties take urgent steps to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation. Jerusalem is a city holy to so many, and the United Kingdom remains firmly of the belief that maintaining the historic status quo is the only means of ensuring freedom of worship. Amid rising tensions on the Al-Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount, we urge the parties to engage and de-escalate the situation, particularly in terms of ensuring sensitive policing. All religious sites must be treated with utmost respect.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source

31. “I thank Mr. Wennesland for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source

32. “Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Wennesland is joining via video-teleconference. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; His Excellency Mr. Maged Abdelfattah Abdelaziz, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations; and His Excellency Mr. Neville Gertze, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Wennesland.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source

33. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Maldives, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source

34. “Finally, we should not ignore the looming humanitarian needs caused by secondary displacements as the economic consequences of this war translate into rising food, energy and finance costs, exposing more than 1.2 billion people in 69 countries to perfect- storm conditions. The urgent and simple solution to this humanitarian crisis is for President Putin to stop the war. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

35. “Secondly, with regard to the prosecution of war crimes, those who suffered from the occupation and atrocities by Russian forces in Bucha, Irpin, Borodyanka, Chernihiv and many other towns should be in no doubt that justice will be sought for those crimes against humanity. We welcome the International Criminal Court investigations led by Prosecutor Karim Khan, which are under way. As the Prosecutor said, Ukraine is now a crime scene. The investigations of the appalling sexual violence in Ukraine will be informed by the Murad Code, which we launched at the United Nations last week and which is a vital step towards supporting survivors and bringing perpetrators to justice. For the sake of those we could not protect from violence, there must be the prosecution of those who committed it.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

36. “For the thousands of civilians remaining in Mariupol, Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk and other cities, struggling to survive without food, water, warmth or medical supplies, the United Kingdom joins others in supporting the Secretary-General’s call for an urgent humanitarian pause to allow assistance to reach civilians in the hardest-hit areas. To that end, the United Kingdom has pledged almost £400 million in aid to Ukraine and is a leading humanitarian donor, providing £220 million in humanitarian assistance to deliver life-saving aid and to support countries receiving and hosting refugees. We have also guaranteed $1 billion in World Bank lending to Ukraine.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

37. “Like others, I pay tribute to the compassion and solidarity of the neighbours that are hosting refugees and the work of the United Nations, in particular the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration, for their initiatives, and especially the Blue Dot initiative to protect unaccompanied women and children, who may face sexual exploitation, abuse and suffering. Many Ukrainians, including children, have been forcibly deported to Russia against their will. They should be allowed to leave in safety and with dignity.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

38. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I would like to start by thanking Ms. Clements and Mr. Vitorino for their briefings. As we have heard today, the people of Ukraine continue to bear the terrible costs of Russia’s invasion. And as Russia begins a new offensive in the Donbas, millions of Ukrainians face further suffering. Our consideration of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine must be guided by two overarching principles, the protection of civilians and the prosecution of war crimes. After 55 days of war, 7.1 million people are displaced within Ukraine, and 4.7 million people have fled to neighbouring countries.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

39. “I thank Mr. Vitorino for his briefing. I now call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence of the Republic of Ireland.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

40. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Estonia, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Kelly T. Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, and Mr. António Vitorino, Director General of the International Organization for Migration. Ms. Clements and Mr. Vitorino are joining this meeting by video-teleconference. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Ms. Clements.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

41. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 11.45 a.m.”

    2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source

42. “We therefore strongly support David Gressly’s efforts in that regard. The United Kingdom will contribute funding, and we urge the international community, including regional partners, who will be directly affected by any oil spill, to also contribute. I resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now call on the other members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source

43. “As Under-Secretary-General Griffiths so powerfully articulated, as we start to see progress on the political track, it is crucial that the international community help alleviate the humanitarian crisis. Sadly, the United Nations conference raised only around a third of the funding needed, as Mr. Griffiths pointed out. We therefore strongly welcome the Saudi-Emirati $3 billion economic package designed to revive and support the Yemeni economy and the $300 million in Saudi humanitarian aid. It is important that all donors disburse money quickly if we are to avoid agencies making further cuts to programmes. Ultimately, the truce provides a window of opportunity to make the lives of many Yemenis better, and it must be seized. In that context, defusing the ticking time bomb of the FSO Safer oil tanker becomes even more pressing.”

    2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source

44. “The United Kingdom applauds, in particular, the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Government of Yemen to deliver serious consultations and significant political reform. The formation of the presidential leadership council is a vital step. We also commend President Hadi for facilitating the peaceful transfer of power. We expect the presidential leadership council to work seriously and quickly towards political negotiations with the Houthis, and we call on the Houthis to continue to engage with the Special Envoy. We therefore welcome the Special Envoy’s visit to Sana’a this week — another step forward.”

    2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source

45. “I thank Mr. Griffiths for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I would like to start by thanking Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings and to congratulate Mr. Grundberg for his phenomenal efforts to broker a truce. For the first time since 2016, Yemenis will feel what it is like to live in relative peace. The United Kingdom commends all the parties for putting forward proposals and engaging in confidence-building measures to sustain that truce. We now need to make quick headway on getting the free flow of fuel, goods and flights, and we need to pivot quickly to political negotiations.”

    2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source

46. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Mr. Grundberg is joining today’s meeting via video-teleconference. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source

47. “I acknowledge the written statement submitted before this meeting by the delegation of Poland and on behalf of the eight Nordic Baltic countries. The meeting rose at 1.10 p.m.”

    2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source

48. “Those acts and other credible incidents must be investigated as war crimes and the United Kingdom fully supports the work of the International Criminal Court and the work of the Ukrainian Prosecutor General and other national prosecutors. As we and so many others have said so many times, all of that could be stopped if the Russian Federation ends the war now. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”

    2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source

49. “Thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced. Cities have been razed to the ground, hospitals have been bombed and citizens have been cut off from food, water and medicine. Sea ports have been blockaded and wheat prices have seen a rapid increase. More pressure has been placed upon already stretched humanitarian resources. Now, as Russia is forced to retreat from areas around Kyiv, the brutality of the invasion is laid bare. We have all seen the horrific images from the towns of Bucha and Irpin of civilians deliberately killed in areas from which Russian forces have recently withdrawn. The video we saw earlier underlined that horror.”

    2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source

50. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. The United Nations was created in the wake of a European war of aggression that laid waste to Europe and engulfed the world. All of us who signed the Charter of the United Nations committed to ending the scourge of war, to fundamental human rights, to the dignity and worth of the human person, to the equal rights of nations large and small, to justice and to respect for international law. Yet now we are facing another war of aggression in Europe. We have heard again today the devastating impact of Russia’s unilateral and illegal military action on Ukraine, its impact on surrounding countries and the region and on the security and prosperity of the wider world as it seeks to recover from the coronavirus disease pandemic.”

    2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source