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1. “In that regard, I want to express my gratitude for the tireless work carried out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore, and her team. We would like to reiterate our support for them. Finally, I want to associate myself with the tribute paid by the representative of the United States to the resilience of the Haitian people demonstrated over the five years since the devastating earthquake, which was manifested during the visit to the memorial erected in their memory. We commend the efforts made by the various Haitian Governments and by the Haitian people to overcome the tragedy and move towards reconstruction. We reiterate our solidarity with the families of the victims and with the survivors. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7372 (2015) · source

2. “The activities in Cap-Haitien can be seen in that framework, since we were able to see up close the quick impact of projects and programmes to reduce community violence developed by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), which remain key to maintaining a stable and secure environment. With regard to the process of reconfiguring the Mission, members had an opportunity to express their different views on the process at a meeting with the Force Commander. During the specific meetings carried out with representatives of the international community, in particular with the leadership of MINUSTAH, the United Nations country team and various bilateral representations of the various countries committed to Haiti, we observed that international support continued to be fundamental.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7372 (2015) · source

3. “There was recognition of the progress achieved, as well as agreement that this is one of the main areas in which challenges remained, in particular in the lead-up to the elections. Moreover, during our visit to the women's prison of Petionville, it was clear that there was a need to make progress towards ensuring the rule of law and security in Haiti, including access to justice. One of the aspects that most interested Council members concerned the activities related to the evaluation of the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Council, in particular resolution 2180 (2014), given the importance of maintaining an safe and stable environment, especially during the elections to be held in 2015, and the effects of the political and social situation on Haiti's stability and security.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7372 (2015) · source

4. “During the visit, Security Council members reaffirmed their support to Haiti and urged all political actors to urgently work together to hold partial legislative elections for the Senate, as well as partial municipal and local elections, that are free, clean, inclusive and transparent, in accordance with Haiti's Constitution. I will not speak at length on this aspect, which was described in detail by the representative of the United States in her statement. During the visit, Council members also had an opportunity to assess the initiatives undertaken to strengthen the Haitian National Police with the aim of promoting a greater exercise of responsibility by the national authorities of the Haitian State in the maintenance of the country's stability and security.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7372 (2015) · source

5. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Chile. It was an honour for my delegation to co-chair the Council's mission to Haiti. The visit was an expression of the Security Council's commitment to Haiti and, at the national level, a demonstration of Chile's bilateral and multilateral support for that country. With that in mind, it is important to underscore that one of the Council's primary goals of the trip was to highlight the importance of achieving an inclusive and constructive climate for political stability, democratic governance and development in order to promote conflict prevention.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7372 (2015) · source

6. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by the representatives of the United States and Chile, the co-leads of the Security Council mission to Haiti.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7372 (2015) · source

7. “In favour: Angola, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2198 (2015). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at10.20 am.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7371 (2015) · source

8. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2015/66, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2015/19, which contains a letter dated 12 January 2015 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo addressed to the President of the security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7371 (2015) · source

9. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 a.m.”

   2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7370 (2015) · source

10. “On the basis of those meetings, with the consent of the members of the Council, the presidency has drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. Ifl hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Angola, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2197 (2015). I shall now give the floor to the members of the Council who wish to make statements following the adoption of the resolution.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7370 (2015) · source

11. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2015/60, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2015/17, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I should like to inform the Council that the presidency of the Council has met with the representatives of the parties, who have confirmed that they maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7370 (2015) · source

12. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

    2015-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7369 (2015) · source

13. “I thank the Assistant Secretary-General for her briefing. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2015-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7369 (2015) · source

14. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite Ms. Kang Kyung- wha, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, 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/2015/48, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014) and 2191 (2014). I now give the floor to Ms. Kang.”

    2015-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7369 (2015) · source

15. “We urge the parties to fully implement the Minsk agreements, which, along with the ceasefire memorandum of 19 September, have laid the foundations and established the criteria for a negotiated solution to the crisis. We furthermore recall that in Minsk all parties agreed to allow the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to monitor and verify the ceasefire. We emphasize our support for the OSCE'S Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and urge the parties to cooperate with its mandate, particularly through support for the delivery of humanitarian aid. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source

16. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Chile. We would like to thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing on the recent events in Ukraine. We join in the condemnation of the indiscriminate shelling of residential areas in the city of Mariupol, an attack that constitutes a significant and worrying escalation of the level of violence in eastern Ukraine. Those responsible for such deplorable acts against the civilian population must be held accountable, and we emphasize the absolute necessity for an objective investigation of the facts that will see that those responsible are brought to justice. The violence must end so that Ukrainians can rebuild their lives in a stable and secure country, while maintaining its sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source

17. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”

    2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source

18. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Herve Ladsous and Her Excellency Mrs. Dina Kawar, Permanent Representative of Jordan, in her capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”

    2015-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7367 (2015) · source

19. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/956, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as to document S/2014/957, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo submitted pursuant to paragraph 39 of Security Council resolution 2147 (2014). I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2015/19, which contains a letter dated 12 January 2015 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    2015-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7367 (2015) · source

20. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2015-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7367 (2015) · source

21. “In favour: Angola, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2196 (2015). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at10.10 a.m”

    2015-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7366 (2015) · source

22. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2015/43, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/762, which contains a letter dated 28 October 2014 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2127 (2013) addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that 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 ofhands.”

    2015-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7366 (2015) · source

23. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5pm.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source

24. “We emphasize the continued importance of strengthening the rule of law and the obligation to respect Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, General Assembly resolution 68/262 and international law, as well as respecting the principle of non-intervention and non-interference in the internal affairs of another State. Lastly, we reiterate our support for the Secretary- General's continued efforts to end the situation that Ukraine is enduring, and we hope that the various independent international mechanisms will continue to contribute to resolving this crisis. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source

25. “We are confident in the full ability of all the parties to implement the agreement, which is an inclusive political instrument designed to achieve peace and tranquillity for the entire population of eastern Ukraine. We urge all the parties to pursue the high-level dialogue in order to find a peaceful solution to the conflict and to exercise restraint and refrain from unilateral actions that could exacerbate tensions. We hope that the Minsk contact group can deliver positive results in the coming weeks. Until a permanent peaceful solution is found, humanitarian assistance should be provided without delay and in accordance with humanitarian principles. The efforts of the international community must be channeled through the host Government, which has primary responsibility for aiding and protecting its people.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source

26. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Chile. We thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, for his briefing. I would first like to say how deeply concerned we are about the new escalation of the crisis in eastern and southern Ukraine, particularly around the Donetsk airport. We deplore the worsening security situation, which has had serious consequences for the civilian population, who continue to suffer violations and abuses of human rights inflicted by all sides. We urge the parties to comply fully with the ceasefire, as monitored and verified by the Special Monitoring Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, pursuant to the provisions of the Minsk accords.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source

27. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source

28. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.50 a.m.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7364 (2015) · source

29. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Burundi to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and His Excellency Mr. Paul Seger, Permanent Representative of Switzerland and Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, to participate in the meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7364 (2015) · source

30. “"The Security Council takes note of the communique of the Government of Chad, issued on 14 January 2015, which pledged active support in the fight against Boko Haram. The Security Council welcomes the vote by the National Assembly of Chad on 16 January 2015, which authorized Chadian armed troops and security forces to assist Cameroonian and Nigerian soldiers in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists. "The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice in accordance with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2015/4. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

31. “"The Security Council welcomes the assistance to the States in the region already being provided by bilateral and multilateral partners and encourages them to increase support to enhance the operational capacity of the Multinational Joint Task Force, including through the provision of financial and logistical assistance, relevant equipment and modalities to increase effective intelligence sharing to further the region's collective efforts to combat Boko Haram more effectively. The Security Council underlines that all operations of the Multinational Joint Task Force must be conducted in full compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

32. “"The Security Council takes note of the decision of the LCBC member States and Benin to operationalize the Multinational Joint Task Force, including through the establishment of a joint headquarters and the deployment of national contingents, to conduct military operations against Boko Haram. "The Security Council welcomes plans for a regional meeting in Niamey, Niger, on 20 January 2015 to discuss the regional response to the threat posed by Boko Haram. The Security Council urges the LCBC member States and Benin to undertake further planning toward the sustainable, Viable and effective operationalization of the Multinational Joint Task Force. The Security Council, in this regard, urges them to identify the means and modalities of the envisaged deployment, especially in the areas of intelligence sharing and joint operations.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

33. “"The Security Council takes note of the outcome of the 17 May 2014 Paris Summit, which underscored the commitment of the countries in the Lake Chad Basin region, including with the support of bilateral and multilateral partners, to enhance information-sharing, coordination and joint operations, to more effectively combat Boko Haram, as well as the outcomes of the follow- up London and Abuja ministerial meetings. The Security Council also takes note of the 7 October 2014 communique of the Extraordinary Summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) Heads of State, as well as the 25 November 2014 communique of the African Union Peace and Security Council on the efforts of the LCBC member States and Benin to combat Boko Haram.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

34. “"The Security Council expresses its concern at the scale of the growing humanitarian crisis caused by the activities of Boko Haram, which has resulted in the large-scale displacement of Nigerians within the country and into neighbouring Cameroon, Chad and the Niger. The Security Council, in this regard, commends the support provided to the refugees by the Governments of the said countries, including with the assistance of humanitarian actors and relevant United Nations entities, and calls on the international community to provide its support in areas which require urgent attention. "The Security Council expresses deep concern that the activities of Boko Haram are undermining the peace and stability of the West and Central African region.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

35. “"The Security Council demands that Boko Haram immediately and unequivocally cease all hostilities and all abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law and disarm and demobilize. The Security Council demands the immediate and unconditional release of all those abducted who remain in captivity, including the 276 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, Borno state, in April 2014. The Security Council recognizes that some of such acts may amount to crimes against humanity and stresses that those responsible for all abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law must be held accountable. The Security Council reiterates the primary responsibility of Member States to protect civilian populations on their territories, in accordance with their obligations under international law.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

36. “"The Security Council strongly condemns and deplores all abuses of human rights and, where applicable, violations of international humanitarian law by the terrorist group Boko Haram, since 2009, including those involving violence against civilian populations, notably women and children, kidnappings, killings, hostage-taking, pillaging, rape, sexual slavery and other sexual violence, recruitment of children and destruction of civilian property. The Security Council expresses serious concern over the reported violations and abuses of human rights and large-scale displacements of the civilian population, including into Nigeria's neighbouring countries. The Security Council recalls its decision to place Boko Haram on the Al-Qaida sanctions list.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

37. “"The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of its motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. "The Security Council expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and expresses its sympathy to all those injured in these attacks, and to the people and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as the people and Governments of other affected countries.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

38. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the most recent escalation in attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram, in particular the 10 and 11 January 2015 suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno state, and Potiskum, Yobe state, reportedly involving children coerced by Boko Haram to act as suicide bombers; the 3-7 January 2015 attacks in Baga, Borno state, which resulted in the massive destruction of civilian homes and significant civilian casualties; as well as the increasing attacks in the Lake Chad Basin region along Nigeria's borders with Chad and Cameroon and in the northern provinces of Cameroon.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7362 (2015) · source

39. “I should like also to thank the delegation of France and the Secretariat for supporting me throughout this very important initiative that I undertook on behalf of the Committee. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

40. “I explained that the best way to make the Government's views known was to respond to the requests of the Group; otherwise, the Government was closing off an important means of communication with the sanctions Committee. The authorities promised to improve their cooperation. I took the opportunity to provide to the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs a complete list of the communications or submissions submitted to the Group of Experts that still had not been responded to. On 5 December, I had the opportunity to inform the Committee about my visit to Cote d'Ivoire. I would like by way of conclusion to once again express my gratitude to and support for the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, the Group of Experts and the Permanent Mission of Cote d'Ivoire throughout my visit.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

41. “When I visited the areas of Seguela and Tortiya, I saw the importance of the lifting of the embargo for the larger local communities. I deplored the fact that the export of diamonds had not resumed, but I understand that it will take time to restore the national capacity to ensure the traceability of sales of this important resource. I trust that the second visit in the framework of the Kimberley Process, scheduled for next March, will confirm the significant progress achieved so that the country and the local communities can reap the benefits of the legal trade in this natural resource. I reiterated to the local authorities the importance of cooperating with the Group of Experts. I highlighted its independence and underscored the need to respond to its requests for information.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

42. “In that context, I noted that some ministers were not fully aware of the changes introduced by resolution 2153 (2014) with regard to the process to be followed to request from the Committee equipment for the police and the gendarmerie. During the meetings held at the various ministries, I explained in detail the procedures to be followed to submit notifications and request exemptions to the arms embargo. I promised them that, together with the Secretariat, I would help them prepare and present such submissions to the Committee. With regard to lifting the embargo on the sale of rough diamonds, it was very useful for me to meet not only with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Mines, but also with the local communities that participate in the production of this important natural resource.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

43. “Generally speaking, I had the impression that significant progress had been achieved, but that more needed to be done for Cote d'Ivoire fully to comply with its obligations pursuant to the relevant resolutions, in particular as regards the upcoming elections in October. I underscored in particular the Council's concerns with respect to the lack ofprogress made in reintegrating former combatants and the need to establish security forces that are inclusive and responsible, so as to ensure the stability of the country. In the run-up to the elections, Cote d'Ivoire will need to have police and gendarmerie forces that are sufficiently trained and equipped in order to ensure a democratic and peaceful process.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

44. “I underscored the fact that the measures in force were carefully designed to support the efforts to establish peace and post-conflict development that are under way in Cote d'Ivoire. In view of the significant changes that have taken place in the sanctions regime since last year, particularly the lifting of the embargo on trading in diamonds and the partial lifting of the arms embargo, I explained that additional changes would be dependent upon the progress made in implementing the four pillars of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, security-sector reform, national reconciliation and fighting impunity.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

45. “For example, the Minister of Defence outlined the needs of all the armed forces in detail, explaining that many of their security needs had to do with preparing for the national elections, scheduled to take place later this year. He described his priorities and the reasons behind the requests he had submitted to the Committee for the relevant authorizations. As I expected, the President and his ministers expressed their desire to see the sanctions fully lifted. My response was that my visit was an opportunity to assess the degree to which the Cote d'Ivoire authorities were implementing the relevant resolutions and the difficulties they were encountering in doing so.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

46. “During the visit I explained its purpose to everyone I spoke to, which was to emphasize the importance of the full implementation of the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions, gather information first- hand on the situation in the country and promote meaningful dialogue between the Government of Cote d'Ivoire and the Committee. Both President Ouattara and the ministers I met emphasized how positively they perceived a visit from the Chair of the Security Council's Sanctions Committee, a promising sign that has strengthened cooperation and dialogue between the Council and Cote d'Ivoire. The authorities I met were very receptive and ready to engage in serious dialogue.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

47. “I thank Ms. Mindaoudou for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004), concerning Cote d'Ivoire. On 29 October of last year, in my capacity as Chair of the 1572 Sanctions Committee, concerning Cote d'Ivoire, I briefed the Security Council on the Committee's work (see S/PV.7292). At the time, Council members reminded me that I had promised to brief them again on my return from my visit to Cote d'Ivoire, which took place from 2 to 7 November.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

48. “I will then make a statement in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning Cote d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Ms. Mindaoudou.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

49. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedures, I invite Ms. A'ichatou Mindaoudou Souleymane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, 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 the members of the Council to document S/2014/892, which contains the thirty-fifth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. At this meeting, the Security Council will first hear a briefing by Ms. Ai'chatou Mindaoudou Souleymane.”

    2015-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7358 (2015) · source

50. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, 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/2014/945, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Chambas.”

    2015-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7357 (2015) · source