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1. “Continuing settlement expansion and demolitions severely erode the prospects for a viable two-State solution, plunging the parties even deeper into the circle of violence and mutual mistrust. Gaza needs immediate and genuine reconstruction and development. For the first time, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is about to run out of funds, overwhelmed by mounting challenges. There are growing risks of further radicalization in the Gaza Strip. Improving humanitarian and economic conditions in Gaza could be a key factor in prospects for peace itself. We welcome the recent steps taken by Israel to ease restrictions in Gaza.”

   2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source

2. “I thank Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union later today. The vision of a democratic, robust, and prosperous Middle East remains unfulfilled. Radicalization, the spread of terrorism, the proliferation of weapons, declining economies, and uprooted people make it incumbent upon the international community to look for an urgent way to end the conflicts. The situation in the Palestinian territories continues to raise our greatest concern. The reality on the ground gives little reason for hope. Recent rocket attacks by militant groups underline once again the volatility of the current deadlock, which risks escalating even further.”

   2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source

3. “A genuine and inclusive political dialogue will remain impossible while the fighting continues and the terms of the truce are neglected. The Minsk agreements establish a clear sequence of necessary actions. Finally, we welcome the letter sent to you, Mr. President, onbehalfofthe Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, containing proposals related to the forthcoming appointment of the next Secretary- General. We believe that the group's call to initiate the discussions at the Council regarding those proposals is timely and should be taken in consideration. Let me conclude by wishing best success to the ambassador of New Zealand for the country's upcoming presidency in the month of July. New Zealand may count on our support.”

   2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

4. “In June, the Council held an urgency meeting (S/PV.7457) to react to major breaches of the Minsk agreements and resolution 2202 (2015) in Marinka and Krasnogorivka by the Russia-backed militants. We have to remain vigilant as militants have now amassed substantial troops, tanks and heavy weapons on the contact line. The situation there is very, very fragile. The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has consistently flagged, for a number of months in a row, reports of sophisticated heavy weaponry and fighters being supplied from the Russian Federation. We look forward to hearing Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic' address the Council on the human rights situation in occupied Crimea and certain parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.”

   2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

5. “The first round of elections was held yesterday against the advice of the African Union, the East African Community, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the United Nations to postpone them. Some 10,000 Burundians voted over the weekend with their feet as they fled the country. The Council has to remain vigilant in order prevent the worst happening in the country. As we follow the steady erosion of the ceasefire regime by the actions of the regular Russian troops and illegal armed groups in the Donbas very closely and with great concern, we are worried that Russia wants to strip itself ofresponsibility, and that it is not facilitating the work of the Trilateral Contact Group and its working groups.”

   2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

6. “Many situations on the ground call for consistent attention from the international community. I would like to focus on only three of those that were addressed by the Council this month: Burundi, Syria and Ukraine. The Arria Formula meeting on barrel bombs once again reminded us about the plight of thousands of civilians in Syria under constant attack by their own Government without a glimmer of hope in sight. While only a political solution of the crisis can occur in Syria, the cruel, senseless and indiscriminate bombing of civilians must stop immediately. The Council can and must act. The situation in Burundi has preoccupied the Council in June.”

   2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

7. “In the months ahead we look forward to further discussions on the review of peacekeeping operations. I wish also to commend the work of the Security Council Affairs Division (SCAD) for the prompt, professional and high quality service that it has provided to Council members consistently, against the background of jam-packed and tight monthly programmes of work. The monthly statistics on Security Council activities hardly capture the full scope of the work. Numerous interactive dialogue and Arria Formula meetings - there was mention of three such meetings this month - and many more substantive other matters compete with consultations and briefings. May I suggest to SCAD that the monthly statistics as of now should reflect also the number of interactive dialogue meetings held and substantive other matters addressed in consultations.”

   2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

8. “Such a scenario would be not only contrary to the Council's decisions, but would also undermine the credibility of the Al-Qaida sanctions regime. We expect the Secretariat to take all necessary steps to ensure a smooth and orderly transition beyond 13 July, including the further extension of Ms. Prost's contract, if necessary. This month the Council held a very useful briefing with United Nations Force Commanders (see S/PV.7464). I thank Malaysia for organizing that. Further efforts should be made to allow Force Commanders to engage more frequently in such interactive dialogue, while Council members should focus on questions rather than on statements, because on that particular occasion this month, 70 per cent of the time was taken up by Council members, while we listened to the briefers only 30 per cent of the time.”

   2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

9. “Speaking of format, it was unfortunate that at the joint briefing of the three subsidiary bodies dealing with counter-terrorism on 16 June (see S/PV.7463), the Council deviated from its existing practice, as non-Council members were not granted the right to participate in the discussions pursuant to rule 37. Such meetings provide a rare opportunity for the broader membership to share ideas and concerns with the Council regarding the global threats of terrorism and non-proliferation and ways to address them in working together with the subsidiary bodies. We are also concerned that, due to the protracted process of the selection of a new Ombudsperson to the Al-Qaida sanctions regime, a gap may occur between the terms of the incumbent and the new Ombudsperson.”

   2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

10. “The Council has been consistently opening more doors. Hardly has there been a day in June when the Council has not met in public. Only a few of the briefings by the Secretariat were in consultations, while the majority were delivered in the Chamber. We are happy to note and to encourage the progress made in the delivering of briefings by the Secretariat. Such briefings should not duplicate the contents of the reports of the Secretary-General. As the Council is always pressed for time in consultations, we expect briefers to be succinct and to focus on critical issues. I believe that during this month, the Council wrote a letter to the Secretariat in that regard.”

    2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

11. “I agree with my colleague. But I will add to his words. I wish to express, first of all, my delegation's appreciation to you personally, Mr. President, and to the Malaysian team for your efficient conduct of the Council presidency during the month. My delegation appreciates the diligent manner in which the presidency has acted in reacting to emergencies and efficiently conducting consultations. We also thank the presidency for the very timely open debate on children and armed conflict (see S/PV.7466), and for shepherding the adoption of resolution 2225 (2015), focusing on the recruitment and abduction of children. Looking back at the agenda of the Council in June, I wish to share some thoughts on the working methods and key developments in the Council's discharge of its responsibilities under the Charter ofthe United Nations.”

    2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source

12. “Finally, let me underscore our hope that the current talks between the E3+3 and Iran will translate into a comprehensive and verifiable solution, which would strengthen long-term international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

13. “We remain concerned that while complying with the Joint Plan of Action, Iran continues to disregard other provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular those related to transfers of conventional weapons and related material. As the negotiations on the final agreement continue in Vienna, all Security Council sanctions imposed on Iran remain in full effect and all Member States must implement them, including by reporting cases of non-compliance to the Committee. Furthermore, Iran itself must cooperate with the Committee, inter alia by providing the information requested by the Panel during the course of its investigations.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

14. “Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is another key element in rebuilding the international community's trust. We welcome the conclusion by the IAEA that Iran has been implementing measures agreed in the Joint Plan of Action, but we call on Iran to increase cooperation in providing access to all relevant information, sites, material and personnel. We thank the Panel of Experts for the final report (S/2015/401) and welcome its official public release on 1 June. The report provides a useful overview of Iran's compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and an analysis of reported violations.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

15. “I would like to thank Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi of Spain for his support to the Council as the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). Lithuania closely monitors the intensive efforts by the E3+3 and Iran to reach a final agreement on a Joint Plan of Action. We remain convinced that the vigorous system of sanctions and the strong commitment by Member States to uphold the implementation of sanctions continue to have a decisive impact in support of a negotiated solution. Now that negotiations are in the final stretch, Iran must show flexibility and willingness to provide the international community with verifiable guarantees of the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

16. “Finally, let me conclude by wishing the best success to the Jordanian presidency during the month of April. The delegation may count on our support.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

17. “We think that the Council needs to seriously address the management of arms embargoes by strengthening their design, particularly in addressing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and ammunition, and by providing more uniform support to States on its agenda. The Council lacks the structural ability to identify, formulate and follow up SALW embargoes in a systematic way across the sanctions committees, peacekeeping operations and relevant political missions. Lithuania looks forward to receiving the recommendations of the Secretary- General on how to address the implementation of the relevant resolution 2117 (2013) in the forthcoming report on small arms and light weapons. We look forward to applying those recommendations, and we hope Council members will support that effort.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

18. “More transfers, in particular of small arms and light weapons and ammunition, into Libya will end up with armed groups. Increasingly, small arms from Libya have seeped in substantial quantities into sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and even farther afield. The failure to address systematically the implementation of the embargoes and small arms controls through disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform in many of the conflicts has led to recurring cycles of costly Violence. How many of the 26 arms embargoes imposed by the Security Council to date have achieved the objective of restoring peace and security?”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

19. “In the Council, Lithuania will support regional efforts. Last Friday, the Council extended the arms embargo on Libya, among other measures, one more time. As Mr. Bernardino Leo'n, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, mediates between the parties to form a Government of national unity, the fundamental challenge remains. Libya is awash in weapons, thousands upon thousands of miles of borders remain mere markings on the maps, and terrorists, fighters and smugglers operate in that back country at will. Pouring more weapons into the region adds fuel to the fire. Resolution 2213 (2015), adopted recently, again calls upon Libya and international partners to address the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons (SALW), manage stockpiles and destroy surplus or illegal weapons.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

20. “Only negotiations with all stakeholders will lead to a sustainable solution. When 29 students died in a Boko Haram attack on a school in Buni Yadi in February 2014, the Council received an early warning. The first Council reaction followed in April. A year later, Boko Haram remains a growing threat to peace and security in the region of Lake Chad and beyond. A week ago, 500 children went missing from Damasak in Nigeria. Kidnappings, killings, pillaging, sexual enslavement and pure terror perpetrated by Boko Haram have engulfed north-eastern Nigeria and its neighbours. We welcome the steps that have been taken to operationalize a multinational joint task force. Military operations against Boko Haram should be conducted in accordance with international humanitarian law and human-rights law.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

21. “The gruesome attacks on two mosques on 20 March are a testament to that. The Council has not been able to bring pressure to bear on actors in Yemen, largely because we were not doing enough. According to the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), former President Saleh amassed up to $60 billion, assets that have been used to undermine the legitimate Government. The Houthi military venture is no coincidence. Ali Abdullah Saleh was designated for sanctions, yet the Council has been slow to identify and freeze assets controlled through his family members and entourage. We have listened carefully to the Panel's call for new measures to be considered to restrict the flow of arms into Yemen. Over the past 50 years military actions have never proved a lasting solution in Yemen.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

22. “There are ever more conflicts on a growing geographical map: Ukraine, the Lake Chad region, Yemen, South Sudan, Libya, Syria and Iraq, to mention just a few. Despite strong early warnings, United Nations mediation efforts, and political pressure from the international community, Yemen stands perilously close to a civil war. The relevant Council resolutions and the presidential statement adopted the Sunday before last (S/PRST/2015/7) emphasize the political unity of the international community. Yet the Council's decisions have not made a meaningful impact on the ground. The Houthis have advanced to Sana'a, to Taiz, to Lahej province and to the Al-Anad air base. The emerging sectarian strife and disintegration of this country will benefit only Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and their coterie.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

23. “Lately, the programme of work barely leaves a window for the Security Council Sanctions Committees and working groups to do their work. With the establishment in March of a sanctions committee for South Sudan under resolution 2206 (2015), the United Nations is managing a record number of sanctions regimes. There are more informal meetings, more complex negotiations and more products. More demands are placed on Secretariat bodies and interpreters. At some point, we will need to review some of the Council's working methods and the cycles in which items appear on its agenda, and to consider keeping open at least a minimum number of windows every month for the work of the subsidiary bodies that operationalize the Council's decisions. The ambit of the Council's work continues to expand.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

24. “Mr. Baublys (Lithuania) (spoke in French): We would like to personally express our delegation's gratitude to you, Mr. President, and your team for your presidency of the Council this month. (Spoke in English) There has hardly been a day under the French presidency without a public meeting of the Council, and barely a day has passed without a briefing from the presidency at the stakeout. The French delegation has been superb in managing numerous emergencies, including on Yemen, Boko Haram and Ukraine. We also thank the presidency for focusing the Council's attention on the issues of child recruitment and the dire future of minority communities in the greater Middle East. Statistics do not lie. The Council's workload has grown by leaps and bounds.”

    2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

25. “The obligation to cooperate fully also extends to Iran, and we encourage it to engage with the Committee to help facilitate the Committee's investigations. The work of the Committee's Panel of Experts in verifying compliance also remains unaffected. In that regard, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Panel of Experts for its work. Lithuania looks forward to to the release of the Panel's final report and to subsequent discussions in the Committee. Finally, I would like to reiterate Lithuania's hope that the talks between the E3+3 and Iran will shortly lead to a comprehensive and verifiable solution that will strengthen international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme for the long term.”

    2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source

26. “Iran has yet to provide explanations that could enable the Agency to clarify the two practical measures outstanding, and has not proposed further practical measures, despite the Agency's repeated requests. We urge Iran to cooperate fully with the IAEA on all the outstanding issues, including those related to the possible military dimensions of its nuclear programme, in order to enable the Agency to provide credible assurances of the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran. Turning to the work of the Committee, Lithuania wishes to reaffirm that the Joint Plan of Action does not affect in any way the sanctions measures imposed by the relevant Security Council resolutions. All Council sanctions imposed on Iran therefore remain in full effect, and all Member States have an obligation to implement them.”

    2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source

27. “That will require flexibility and openness by Iran in bridging the remaining gaps. For its part, the European Union has shown significant goodwill in extending the sanctions relief measures with regard to Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products, gold and precious metals, as well as increasing the thresholds for financial transfers to and from Iran. Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is another vital element in rebuilding the international's community's trust. We welcome the IAEA's conclusion that Iran has been implementing its commitments under the Joint Plan of Action. At the same time, we remain very concerned that cooperation with the Agency under the Framework for Cooperation appears to have stalled.”

    2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source

28. “I wish to thank Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi for his first report to the Council in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We are confident that the Committee will benefit from his able guidance during this decisive stage of its work. Lithuania closely follows the intensive diplomatic efforts by the E3+3 and Iran to find a comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. The negotiations have now entered a crucial stage, and we hope that the momentum we saw developing in the past few weeks will facilitate an agreement within the time frame set in November 2014. We reiterate that only Iran's willingness to provide verifiable guarantees to the international community on the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme can lead to a successful outcome of the process.”

    2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source

29. “The consolidation of the MINUSTAH mandate and its forthcoming reconfiguration, including enhancing quick-reaction capabilities, should aim at enabling the United Nations to continue assisting the Haitian people in targeted areas. International efforts should now focus on addressing social, economic and, increasingly, developmental issues. The States of the region should play a more vocal role. The European Union, as one of the largest donors, will continue to support institutional reforms, enhance the State's financial capacity and promote tax reform, among other goals. In conclusion, let me again express our gratitude to the Special Representative, MINUSTAH troop- and police-contributing countries and the United Nations country office in Haiti.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

30. “As armed violence continues to plague the country, the MINUSTAH community violence reduction programme has been key to dismantling criminal gangs and allowing development actors to reach what were previously "no go" areas. Offering economic alternatives is an essential element of preventing gang recruitment. At the same time, the United Nations and Haiti's Government need to focus on addressing the proliferation and smuggling of small arms and countering drug trafficking. The upcoming elections, stronger rule of law institutions and a committed Government portend a new chapter in the history of Haiti. The United Nations will continue to render indispensable support during this crucial year. But Haiti must assume responsibility for its own stability.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

31. “It will be less dependent on MINUSTAH, with greater authority and more confidence. The capacity and performance of the HNP has improved significantly. We look forward to increased police deployment outside the Port-au-Prince metropolis and continued efforts to increase accountability and build trust with the population. Strengthening of the Inspectorate General, the vetting of police officers, and community outreach programmes are welcome steps in that regard. Increased capacity of the Haitian National Police and making full use of the level of MINUSTAH troops, as authorized by resolution 2180 (2014), should enable the Haitian authorities to maintain law and order during the upcoming elections.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

32. “Strengthening of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, including the certification ofjudges, has been one of the steps towards the much-needed reform of the judicial system. The independence of the judiciary should be further strengthened. More needs to be done, including to address pre-trial detention, overcrowded corrections institutions and the protection of human rights. There is a need to further improve the operational capacity of the Office of the Ombudsman. The engagement of stakeholders on human rights reporting is a welcome step. Human rights must be the focus of the new Government. Accountability for human rights abuses must be ensured. We encourage Haiti to continue reviewing the penal code in order to adequately address gender-based violence. In April, the Haiti National Police (HNP) will be over 13,000 strong.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

33. “We appreciate the strong commitment by President Martelly to ensure that the elections are credible, independent, transparent and inclusive. It is essential to stick to the proposed electoral calendar and for all the stakeholders, including the opposition, to overcome their differences. The future of Haiti depends on the inclusivity of the electoral process. When the Council met in Port-au-Prince with at the newly appointed ministers, we were inspired by their ambitious plans and their appreciation of the immense challenges ahead. Among the challenges, pre-eminent remains that of strengthening the rule oflaw, which is at the core of further progress in unlocking the country's economic and social potential.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

34. “In February, five years on from the earthquake, the Council paid a visit to a country that continues to consolidate gains in stability and democracy. Few people today are without shelter, water or access to social services. More children go to school. Significant steps have been taken to improve governance and strengthen the rule of law. The launching of the Haiti transitional appeal for 2015-2016, aimed at addressing social and economic inequalities, will hopefully lead to further normalization. An inclusive and transparent political process is a prerequisite for sustainable peace and stability on the island. We welcome the appointment of the provisional Electoral Council and the decision, albeit a late one, to hold elections this year.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

35. “Mr. Baublys (Lithuania) (spoke in French): We express our gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, and her team as well as to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for its work, which has made an extraordinary contribution to peace and stability in Haiti. The important progress made since since the earthquake inspires hope. We sincerely hope that the Haitian Government will soon be able to resume full control and that the United Nations can take on a different role. (spoke in English) Lithuania aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. For my part, I would like to address three key issues: inclusive elections, the rule of law and institution-building.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

36. “Before concluding, I would like to reiterate our hope that Iran's engagement in the E3+3 talks will lead to a comprehensive, negotiated and long-term solution that will strengthen international confidence in the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

37. “Four letters by the Committee are now awaiting a response by Iran. In particular, Iran is yet to provide information on the attempted transfer of concealed rockets, mortars and related material on the Klos C vessel, which was recognized by the Panel of Experts as another violation of Iran's obligations pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolutions. We thank the Panel of Experts for the midterm report, which offeres useful insights into Iran's ongoing procurement practices and possible violations of the travel ban. We look forward to the Panel's further investigations in that regard.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

38. “We reiterate that the provision of all pertinent information as well as unimpeded access to various facilities are key to enabling the Agency to have a clear understanding of Iran's nuclear programme. Turning to the work of the Committee, it is important to reiterate that the Joint Plan of Action does not have any effect on sanctions measures imposed by the relevant the Security Council resolutions. All Council sanctions imposed on Iran therefore remain in full effect as negotiations between the E3+3 and Iran continue, and States have an obligation to implement them. The work of both of the Committee and the Panel of Experts in verifying compliance should also remain unaffected. In that regard, we encourage Iran to engage with the Committee in facilitating its investigations.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

39. “The momentum in the negotiations should not be lost and parties should complete them in the shortest possible time. We welcome yesterday's meeting in Geneva at the level of political directors in this regard. Lithuania also closely follows the dialogue and cooperation of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the Framework for Cooperation. While we welcome the implementation of practical measures, we are concerned by the conclusion by the IAEA that Iran has not provided any explanations that could enable the Agency to clarify the two outstanding practical measures related to the initiation of high explosives and to neutron transport calculations. It is also unfortunate that Iran has not yet proposed further practical measures, despite repeated calls by the Agency.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

40. “We also note the commitment by Iran and the E3+3 to extend the implementation of all measures foreseen in the Joint Plan of Action, and in particular the European Union's decision to extend the sanctions relief. Finally, we welcome the appointment of Catherine Ashton as Special Adviser ofthe European Union High Representative for facilitating the nuclear talks with Iran. Lithuania fully supports efforts by the E3+3 and underlines that Iran's willingness to show flexibility in bridging remaining gaps will determine the eventual success of the process. Iran must engage constructively with the E3+3 on all outstanding issues to achieve verifiable confidence by the international community in the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

41. “At the outset, I thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan and his very able team for the 90-day report, as well as for his chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) during the last two years. My delegation truly appreciates his efforts in promoting a consultative approach in the work of the Committee, as well as the active encouragement of the outreach activities by the Panel of Experts at a time when it is crucial to remind Member States that during the E3+3 and Iran negotiations, Security Council measures remain in full force. Lithuania welcomes the decision by the E3+3 and Iran to continue their diplomatic efforts with a view to completing negotiations by March 2015 and finalizing possible remaining technical and drafting work by the end of June 2015.”

    2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source

42. “We call on Council members to condemn the holding of the so- called elections on 2 November in areas held by illegal armed groups of Ukraine and to call on parties to the Minsk protocol and the implementation memorandum to unequivocally distance themselves from such provocative actions, just as the Russian delegation reiterated moments ago. Those elections will seriously undermine the Minsk agreements. In conclusion, once again we thank the presidency of Argentina and congratulate the incoming Australian presidency and assure it of our full support.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

43. “A follow-up mechanism could include many elements, such as an obligation for all States to cooperate with the ICC; designation criteria for sanctions mechanisms; the streamlining of decision-making by the Sanctions Committees where Court processes intersect; incentives to prevent failures of cooperation; a follow-up forum; a financial provision; cooperation with regional organizations and responses to requests and orders from the Court. In the public meeting (see S/PV.7287) on Ukraine, on 24 October, many Council members called on all parties to the Minsk agreements to immediately implement them in full and to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict. The Secretary-General deplored the planned holding by armed rebel groups in eastern Ukraine of elections on 2 November, in breach of the Constitution and national laws.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

44. “We counted at least 37 Member States that took the floor, some ofthem on behalf ofa larger group of States, at the open debate on the Council's working methods (see S/PV.7285) with regard to the need to effectively address the relationship between the Council and the Court. It is difficult to overlook the overwhelming call for a follow-up mechanism. Nine years have elapsed since the first Council referral. No warrant of arrest has been executed. Do we aim to translate our statements onjustice and accountability into a tangible pursuit to end impunity?”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

45. “As the heat and euphoria of the elections subsides, important preparations start immediately, in particular the preparation for chairmanships of subsidiary bodies on the Council. Lithuania had the task of kick-starting two Sanctions Committees, on Yemen and the Central African Republic, during the first four months of its Council membership. We are ready to share our experience with incoming chairs. Beyond that, we look forward to an early appointment of Chairpersons of subsidiary bodies, in line with presidential note S/2014/393, agreed by the Council four months ago. In November, the Council will again hear a briefing by Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, on the relationship between Libya and the ICC. That should not be a routine exercise.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

46. “Similarly, we believe we need to pay close attention to the capacity of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic to meet the challenges in the precarious situation in that country. We need a more systematic implementation of presidential note S/2013/630, on consultations with TCCs and police-contributing countries, and we must continue to build on that. We need to encourage more interaction when the Council has an opportunity to hear the views of the Force Commanders. We look forward to a discussion, suggested by the representative of Australia, with United Nations Police Commissioners in November. We congratulate the five new incoming Council members elected two weeks ago.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

47. “The Council needs to improve the quality of exchanges between the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the troop-contributing countries (TCCs), especially as the United Nations increasingly gears up for capacity-based peacekeeping planning. There must be a meaningful follow-up to discussions. In October, the Security Council held a frank and timely discussion with DPKO on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, and we look forward to brainstorming with that Department on the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Mali, as United Nations peacekeepers have sustained many casualties since September in the north of the country.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

48. “We note the welcome practice of more and more chairs of Sanctions Cbriefing in public. It has not yet become a gold standard, but is surely not an exception either. We look forward to your public briefing, Madam, in your capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan. As the Chair of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic, Lithuania stands ready to brief the Council and the United Nations membership following any significant developments in the Committees' work, hopefully in November.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

49. “This month the Council dealt on an emergency basis with the evolving grave crisis in Yemen, the Ebola pandemic in West Africa, persistent ceasefire violations by illegal armed groups in the east of Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, including settlements in East Jerusalem. In fact, much of the work of the Council on crisis situations has been a matter of public record. This is fifteenth public meeting this month. I will therefore focus my remarks on a few working methods and important issues that the Council will have to address in the month of November. The Security Council of 2014 has been setting records for meetings in public. The past few wrap-up sessions, mainstays of privacy not long ago, have been held in the format of a briefing. That is welcome.”

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50. “I wish to congratulate you, Madam President, and the entire Argentine delegation, in particular Mario, for the brilliant stewardship of the Council, and your leadership and successful presidency during the month of October. We appreciate in particular your dedication to conducting interactive consultations, to reading out the Council's press statements at stakeouts and to blitzing tweets before and after Council meetings. We thank Argentina for holding two important open debates, on the Council's working methods (see S/PV.7285) and women and peace and security (see S/PV.7289), and the briefing by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations Force Commanders (see S/PV.7275). The Council will need to follow up on many ideas that were raised at those meetings.”

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