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Bermudez

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first: 2016-01-13
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“We would add, further, that there is no God or religion that accepts an atrocity of this nature. We support Mr. Stephen O'Brien's request for a weekly 48-hour truce in Aleppo. Finally, Uruguay wishes to reiterate once again the importance of making greater progress towards a political solution that facilitates moving forward in the peace talks under way and which supports a process of transition. We are convinced that this is the only way to achieve lasting solutions to the current conflict, taking into account the provisions of resolutions 2254 (2015) and 2268 (2016) of this Council.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“In addition, one in three children in the country - approximately 3.7 million in total - has been born since the conflict began, with the result that they know only violence, fear and displacement. In this context of despair and chaos, Uruguay considers it necessary to redouble international efforts to prevent Syrian children from becoming a lost generation as a result, inter alia, of the lack of educational opportunities, child-soldier recruitment and forced marriages at an early age. Accordingly, the recent and terrible case of beheading of a Palestinian boy by the Nour Al-Din Al-Zenki group is a barbaric and cowardly act. How far have we come? Is it no longer enough to recruit children? Do they also have to cut their heads off with knives? Uruguay rejects and expresses its strong condemnation of this savage act.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“The humanitarian crisis in Syria can also be seen through the displacement of millions of people trying to escape the horror. The extreme seriousness of their situation is causing these people's extreme vulnerability, whether they be internally displaced by lack of access to a minimum standard of living or those who manage to flee the country only to become easy prey for organized crime. The situation of children in Syria is extremely worrying. The effects of conflict on children is compromising the future of an entire generation. According to recent data from UNICEF, more than 8 out of 10 Syrian children - more than 8 million - have been affected by war and are in need of humanitarian assistance, including those within Syria and those who are refugees in neighbouring countries, namely, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey and Egypt.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“Recently, Council members heard about improvements in the delivery of humanitarian aid in certain besieged cities, including some that had not received aid in years. However, at the same time, we learned with shock and horror the news of the bombings that occurred in those same cities immediately after the arrival of aid, as was the case in Daraya. The ongoing deliberate attacks perpetrated against hospitals where health-care personnel have been the victims is worrying; this situation calls for compliance with resolution 2286 (2016) adopted by the Council last May. Today, we have received information about new bombings in Aleppo that have caused civilian deaths as well as the destruction of hospitals, including a blood bank.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“This deplorable tactic is being used by parties to the conflict to inflict hunger on the millions of besieged people, including children. The besieging of towns as a tactic of war continues to be one of the situations that should most urgently draw the attention of the Security Council, as it does not affect just the lives of people living under extreme conditions because of the lack of food, but also because it results in a lack of access to medicines and all the basic supplies necessary to meet their most basic needs. Uruguay is concerned about the recent events that have taken place in the east of Aleppo city and the closing of the Castello road, which was the last remaining access route to that area, the closing of which prevents the circulation of civilians, trade and humanitarian aid.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Stephen O'Brien for his briefing. At our most recent open debate (see S/PV.7740), my delegation spoke about working methods. We said that it was positive if Security Council members were to begin to express themselves in this open forum, rather than doing so only in closed consultations when the format of the meetings involved briefings followed by consultations. For that reason, we would like to make just a brief statement at this stage. We are concerned about the lack of a solution to the grave humanitarian situation in Syria, which affects millions of people who are suffering from destruction, hunger and extreme violence. Cruel practices, which represent war crimes, such as the use ofhunger as a war tactic, are taking place in Syria.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“In recent weeks, the parties have expressed differences regarding some aspects of the text of resolution 2231 (2015), which understandably diverges from language previously used in resolution 1929 (2010). We call on the parties directly involved to step up their talks to resolve these differences, in the same spirit of cooperation and commitment they showed in the long negotiation process to reach resolution 2231 (2015), and thereby avoid undermining the historic agreement. Finally, Uruguay echoes the words ofthe Secretary- General in his report (S/2016/589), in which he urges us to keep the momentum sparked by the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, in line with its constructive spirit.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“The Government of Uruguay welcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency's report indicating that Iran had fulfilled all its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, endorsed on 14 July 2015 in Vienna by the P5+1 countries - China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States - and the Islamic Republic of Iran, concerning the Iranian nuclear programme. Implementation day reached after more than two years of intensive diplomatic efforts, was a historic landmark in multilateral diplomacy towards non-proliferation. It contributed greatly to international peace, security and stability, and eliminated one of the main hotbeds of tension in the Middle East.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs; Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi, in his capacity as facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015); and Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, for their briefings. Uruguay, as a non-nuclear-weapon State; a State member of the first nuclear-weapon-free zone, established under the Treaty of Tlatelolco; a State member of the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone; and as State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, is strongly committed to strengthening the disarmament and non-proliferation regime.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“Against that backdrop, we deem it crucial to step up the fight against terrorism in the region, particularly through the adoption of more robust measures targeting their sources of funding, which are often closely linked to the high levels of illicit drug trafficking in the country.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Overcoming, over the long term, the prevailing situation of instability and insecurity in Afghanistan will depend to a large extent on the success achieved in taking firm strides towards a lasting peace. To do so, is essential that sustained support continue to be provided to the efforts undertaken by Afghanistan to alleviate the humanitarian situation, consolidate the political transition and promote economic activity and the holistic development of Afghanistan. In conclusion, Uruguay condemns all use of violence against the civilian population and is alarmed at the activities carried out by the Taliban and groups associated with the Islamic State, which have taken the lives of innocent and defenceless civilians.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“In that context, and bearing in mind that, according to the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/532), civilians have been the victims of both opposition elements and attacks carried out by Government forces, Uruguay believes that there is an imperative need for all parties to abide by their obligations under international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. On a similar note, we appeal for full compliance with the provisions of resolution 2286 (2016), on the protection of hospitals and humanitarian staff engaged in medical duties in situations of armed conflict, taking into account their inviolable status as well as the importance of the provision of health-care services for the civilian population.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Uruguay is particularly concerned at the consequences of the existing instability for the civilian population, which has also had very damaging effects by preventing thousands of children from accessing health-care services and from going to school. We are concerned also at what was stated in the UNAMA communique of 2 June about the wave of abductions, hostage-taking incidents and summary executions of civilians that have taken place over the past few weeks. I cannot but stress that the humanitarian situation has deteriorated as a direct result of the increase in the number of displaced persons, whose very survival is at risk as a consequence of the insecurity resulting from the conflict, against the backdrop of an operational environment that has made it increasingly difficult for the humanitarian actors that are working on the ground.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Similarly, it is necessary for the National Unity Government to continue to strengthen its commitment to introducing electoral reforms, which would make it possible to ensure that the elections scheduled for this year take place in a democratic and transparent manner and that the necessary guarantees are in place. Uruguay urges the Afghan authorities to continue to adopt anti-corruption measures at the public administration level and to fill vacant Cabinet seats. Such steps would allow us to provide greater stability to a political scene that is characterized by a ramping up of the insurgency and the proliferation of the political opposition.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“On a similar note, we support the work being done by the Quadrilateral Coordination Group and the commitment of its member States to the peace process. It is our hope that this mechanism will continue to maintain its relevance through the inclusion, as soon as possible, of all actors involved in the peace talks. It is vital that efforts continue to be made to promote direct talks between the Government and the Taliban at the earliest possible time. Likewise, Uruguay would like to express its support for the swift ratification of the peace agreement signed a month ago between the Government of Afghanistan and the Hezb-i-Islami group, which would represent a significant step towards decreasing the level of violence and instability in the country. By the same token, we deem crucial the strengthening of Afghanistan's institutional apparatus.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“The country continues to face increasing difficulties in a context characterized by a deteriorating security situation, a renewed offensive by the Taliban, an upswing in internal political tensions and sluggish rates of economic growth. All of this comes despite the efforts made by the National Unity Government, the countries of the region and the international community. Against that backdrop, we would like to reiterate once again our support for the work being carried out by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and we call on the Mission and the National Unity Government to work more closely together, guided by the spirit of national leadership and ownership, bearing in mind the fact that there remain major challenges to the reconstruction and stabilization of the country.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, let me thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for the work he has carried out during the nearly five years of his mandate with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as well as the commitment with which he has carried out the difficult task that was entrusted to him. Uruguay underscores the press statement adopted today by the Security Council condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in that took place yesterday in Afghanistan. We reiterate our solidarity with the families of the victims. Uruguay remains concerned at the situation in Afghanistan.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“It also urges all States and concerned regional and other international organizations to cooperate fully. Therefore, faced with obvious non-cooperation on several occasions and for several years now, we believe that the Council should assume a more active role in reviewing cases of non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court and ensure that arrest warrants are executed, a necessary condition to enable the Court to fulfil its mandate. To conclude, I reiterate Uruguay's commitment to the work of the Prosecutor in her investigations of the crimes committed in Darfur, which will undoubtedly contribute to strengthening the rule of law and the establishment of a society where rights and guarantees are fully respected for all its inhabitants, who have seen their fundamental rights abused for many years now.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“Moreover, in her most recent report, the Prosecutor reminds us, as she has in previous reports, that the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have yet to be executed. The five persons accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity - one of them accused of genocide 4 have not yet been subject to the Court's jurisdiction and continue to occupy high-level Government posts in their country. This scenario reflects States' non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court. As a State party to the Rome Statute, Uruguay is concerned by all cases of non-cooperation. In this particular case, it is worth recalling that resolution 1593 (2005) which in paragraph 2 decides that the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur shall cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we call once again on the States Members of the United Nations that are not yet parties to the Rome Statute to accede to it and to thereby contribute to the universalization of this instrument, which is vital in combating impunity and defending all the inhabitants of the planet from atrocious crimes that pose a serious threat to the peace and security of all humankind. Uruguay shares the concerns noted in the Prosecutor's most recent report, which include the deterioration of the security situation in Darfur, an increase in aerial bombardments, ongoing rapes and acts of sexual Violence, continued forced displacement as a result of violence, as well as obstacles, threats and attacks on humanitarian workers and the personnel of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for convening and including this meeting in the June programme of work. I especially welcome the presence of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, and the introduction of her detailed twenty-third report on the activities of her Office with respect to the situation in Darfur, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). Uruguay takes this opportunity to reiterate its full support for the role of the International Criminal Court in strengthening the rule of law at the international level by bringing to justice those responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to humanity as a whole, as defined in article 5 of the Rome Statute, wherever they may be.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“Unfortunately, the Security Council is accustomed to expressing itself about terrorist attacks through press communiques, but in this case it was a terrorist attack against a United Nations peacekeeping mission. During its mission to Mali in March, the Security Council was able to see the precarious conditions under which this peacekeeping Mission carries out its work. For the reasons already mentioned and for having been the direct target of terrorist attacks in May, I propose that we not run out the deadlines that we proposed for June, but rather that we speed up the timetable to adopt a new resolution on MINUSMA's mandate, in particular everything that enables it to increase its defence capability in order to prevent more loss of lives among our peacekeepers.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“While there are some differences among members of the Security Council about different aspects of the process, I understand that it is very important to begin as quickly as possible holding Security Council meetings with candidates who are interested in the position to see if the consensus achieved during our consultations last week holds up. Finally, I want to underscore Uruguay's concern about the two terrorist attacks perpetrated in May against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which led to the death of Blue Helmets. MINUSMA is the peacekeeping operation that has had the most casualties from direct attacks. We have repeatedly called it the most dangerous of all the deployed missions.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“My delegation supported the request of the African Union to include the topic of Western Sahara on the agenda, but unfortunately that was not possible owing to the obstruction by some members of the Security Council who refuse to consider the issue. With regard to the selection process of the Secretary- General, my delegation recognizes the leadership Egypt has provided during its presidency on this matter, in particular by holding the coordinators' meeting on 18 May and on other issues that were considered by members of the Security Council on 26 May.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Allow me to briefly address a couple of issues that, from the point of view of working methods, could be improved. On 23 May, Security Council members met with African Union members informally in the morning and formally in the afternoon in order to address the programme of work agreed on between the parties. The issues to be addressed were African issues. In that regard, my delegation understands that the Security Council is acting appropriately by attaching priority to the issues that the African Union wants to include on the agenda. That should be the approach to working with a partner who wishes to transfer to the Security Council issues that are priorities for its organization and region.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“That was a positive response to an extremely negative reality, which concerns us greatly, especially when we observe that there is a systematic pattern of attacks and destruction of medical facilities, their staff and means of transport; attacks on health-care workers and patients; and a systematic disruption of the supply of medications and the convoys that are sent to provide those medical supplies. Those violations of international humanitarian law are nothing but war crimes, and the Security Council should therefore address the issue in a resolution. I understand that not just the outcome - resolution 2286 (2016) - was a positive, but the process was also positive because it involved five non-permanent members as penholderswho worked to address a particularly relevant and urgent issue.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I was pleased to witness this process from the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning Cote d'Ivoire, which was dissolved on 28 April. I also take this opportunity to congratulate my colleague from Ukraine, who chaired the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1521 (2003) concerning Liberia, and who said in his statement in the meeting (S/PV.7695) at which we adopted resolution 2288 (2016), which dissolved the Committee, that it has now been inscribed in the annals of history. Another positive aspect was the adoption of resolution 2286 (2016) on 3 May.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Having said that, I also believe that the formal format is very appropriate this month, when the Security Council has the duty to share with all Members of the United Nations various topics of the greatest importance. I will attempt to not be repetitive in saying what our Mission has already stated publicly in the Chamber. I therefore want to begin by highlighting the positive aspects of what we have this month. First, for the second consecutive month, we have seen the lifting of a sanctions regime - the past month in the Cote d'Ivoire and this month in Liberia. That aspect of the Council's work must not be undermined, because the imposition of sanctions is one of the tools available to the Security Council, but its use must be limited to the time until the situation that called for its use has reverted to normal.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, permit me, Sir, to congratulate you on having convened this wrap-up session in line with the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2010/507) and for having distributed a concept note with proposals addressed to the members of the Security Council to guide their statements. As I have said before, Uruguay values these formal wrap-up sessions because they offer the possibility of placing on the record the positions of the 15 members on the month's work, thereby contributing to giving the Security Council's action greater transparency and accountability. Notwithstanding, Uruguay also attaches particular importance to interaction with the membership because we believe that it is always relevant to hold such wrap-up sessions in the Toledo format or any other informal format.”
2016-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7703 (2016) · source
“That work will undoubtedly contribute to strengthening the rule of law and the coalescence of a society in Libya that is more just and inclusive and where there is full respect for the rights and protections afforded to all inhabitants, who for many years have seen their most fundamental freedoms violated.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“In particular, we urge the new Libyan Government to make Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi available to the Court and to provide Abdullah Al-Senussi and other individuals with trials that observe all guarantees of fairness. We are concerned that the Office of the Prosecutor is forced to deal with budgetary limits in expanding its investigations into crimes that are currently taking place in Libya, in particular those being committed by such terrorist groups as Da'esh and Ansar Al-Sharia. We therefore support the Prosecutor's request for the necessary resources to that end in order that she can comply with her mandate. In conclusion, we reiterate our commitment to the work of the Office of the Prosecutor as it investigates crimes committed in Libya.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“The Libyan Political Agreement, concluded in Morocco in December 2015, and the establishment, in March, of the Government of National Accord, whose members are today in the capital, Tripoli, are by all indications positive news in moving forward with reuniting and reconciling the country, averting further bloodshed among the population and putting an end to the institutional crisis and the military conflict, which have devastated the country for the past five years, including as well making progress towards the goal of a genuine democratic transition and the establishment of lasting peace and stability. We trust that the new Libyan authorities will meet their commitment to provide justice to victims for the crimes committed and that they will cooperate with the Court's Prosecutor to identify perpetrators, irrespective of who they may be.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we call upon the States Members of the United Nations that have not yet joined the Rome Statute to accede to it in order to contribute to the universalization of such an important instrument in combating impunity and protecting all of the inhabitants of our planet against atrocious crimes that pose a serious threat to peace and security for all humankind. There have been significant political developments in Libya since Ms. Bensouda's previous report to the Security Council.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome once again the presence here of Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and we appreciate her detailed tenth briefing on developments in Libya, presented in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011). As this is the first time that this issue is being taken up since Uruguay became a member of the Security Council, we would like to emphasize, as we have done at other forums, our country's full support for the role of the International Criminal Court in strengthening the rule of law at the international level by trying those responsible for the most serious Violations of the rights that belong to all humankind, as set out in article 5 of the Rome Statute, wherever they are committed.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I reiterate that Uruguay values the role played by UNMIK in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights, and acknowledges the important role of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Kosovo Force, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the United Nations agencies present on the ground. In particular, I wish to acknowledge the important work of the women and men of UNMIK, whose efforts and dedication contribute to furthering the principles for which the Mission was created.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“In particular, we welcome the fact that the reparations outlined in the law include access to pensions, free medical treatment, employment, income-generating activities and education. Uruguay notes with satisfaction the promotion by UNMIK of activities with a youth and gender perspective, such as the organization of a round table on the role of young women in reconciliation. We also welcome the progress achieved by UNMIK on behalf of the International Human Rights Working Group with the Office of the Prime Minister in order to consider its recommendations on the draft Kosovo human rights strategy (2016-2020).”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Uruguay recognizes the important work of UNMIK in overcoming some challenges in the area of oversight and roll-out of certain rule of law functions, as well as its technical cooperation with the institutions of Belgrade and Pristina and its facilitation of requests for reciprocal legal assistance from States that do not recognize Kosovo. Uruguay attaches great importance to combating sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, we welcome the regulation signed on 2 February by the Prime Minister of the province of Kosovo, establishing a Government commission and procedures for the verification and recognition of the status of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence as civilian victims.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“Uruguay regrets the occurrence of such incidents and encourages all efforts to find inclusive and peaceful forms of dialogue that will facilitate a solution to the problems facing Kosovo. Uruguay also notes with concern outstanding issues in Kosovo in the area of the rule of law, such as accountability, impartiality, the effectiveness and independence of judges and prosecutors; the mistreatment of detainees, poor physical conditions, drug abuse, corruption and favouritism that prevail in prisons; prolonged pre-trial detention; and demands for compensation that are still pending.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“That principle constitutes a central element for the peaceful coexistence and cooperation among the members ofthe international community. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/407) describes the political situation as being marked by tension and discord against the backdrop of the election by the Assembly of Kosovo of Mr. Hashim Thaci as the new President of the province of Kosovo. Uruguay is concerned about the impact of political tensions on the security situation in Kosovo, as there have been a significant number of incidents, including violent protests, attacks and threats against civil servants and damage to State and private property, that are detailed in the report and that have spread throughout Kosovo.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his informative briefing. I also thank the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacie, and Ms. Vlora Citaku for their statements. Resolution 1244 (1999) remains the internationally accepted legal basis for resolving the situation in Kosovo, including strict respect for the principle of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia. As Council members are aware, Uruguay has maintained its position of not recognizing Kosovo, underscoring the principle of the territorial integrity of States as a paramount standard of international law.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“We hope that during 2016 Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue along this course of positive developments, thus generating trust in stability. Uruguay believes that the presence of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea is a guarantee for the political and security stability of the country. It is essential that the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to cooperate fully with the Office of the High Representative until the end of his mandate, commensurate with the requirements of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Uruguay hopes to see a stable Bosnia and Herzegovina in which all communities can coexist peacefully and harmoniously.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“We are also concerned about continuing incidents that risk undermining inter-ethnic relations. We also take note of positive developments. We welcome the fact that the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry for Foreign Trade and Economic Relations oversaw the full implementation of their obligations flowing from the Subregional Arms Control Agreement, in line with article IV, annex 1-B of the Dayton Peace Accord. We also welcome the fact that the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted decisions on the destruction of certain munitions and explosive devices that have been stored in military facilities. We particularly highlight the ratification of the border demarcation agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, especially as this is the first such agreement to be ratified with a neighbouring country.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“We note with concern that the forty-ninth report of the High Representative for Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/20l6/395, annex) indicates that little progress has been made in achieving the five objectives and two conditions still pending, as established by the Steering Board, that are required for the closure of the Office of the High Representative - known as the 5+2 agenda. In that connection, we urge that the process move forward under more favourable conditions in the coming months so that the 5+2 agenda can be fully implemented through compromise by all parties. Uruguay rejects all terrorist attacks, such as took place in Rajlovac, on the outskirts of Sarajevo, on 18 November 2015, which cost the lives of two soldiers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his briefing this morning. It is crucial that we uphold the commitment to full compliance with the provisions of the 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and ensure full compliance with all efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that regard, Uruguay supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also support the need to respect the rule of law in all actions of political leaders in the country.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“My delegation places particular emphasis on the need to protect civilians, especially the most vulnerable groups, namely, children, young people, women and the elderly, and we call upon the Federal Government of Somalia to choose the path of mediation and seek out stability, especially in areas where access to humanitarian assistance and supplies is crucial. At the same time, we deplore the fact that foreign and national forces operating in Somalia continue to carry out abuses, attack civilians and Violate international humanitarian law. Finally, I wish to express Uruguay's support for the process that the Federal Government of Somalia is carrying out, which is recognized as the most inclusive process in recent years.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Security sector reform is vital, in particular the rapid and effective development of the Somali National Army, including a planned and coordinated integration of current regional forces to help facilitate the more effective participation of the Somali National Army in joint operations with the African Union Mission in Somalia so that the security forces of the Federal Government of Somalia, including the police, can assume a greater role in maintaining peace and security and in protecting Somali citizens. In that regard, we welcome the results of the consultative conference on police reform in Somalia, which took place in Nairobi from 21 to 24 March. Many of the outcomes of that conference will be incorporated into a new 2017-2025 Heegan plan.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“There must be continued improvement of the interaction with all of civil society in Somalia - including women, young people, businesses and religious leaders - so as to ensure that they form an integral part of the various political processes under way. We underscore the peace and reconciliation agreement that was reached at the end of March among the leaders and representatives of Jubaland and Marehan, which will strengthen the unity in the fight against the extremists.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“My delegation is pleased that the new legislative framework provides that 30 per cent of the parliamentary seats are to be reserved for women in each state member of the federation, and with the emphasis on the importance of increasing participation by women and young people in the political processes. I cannot fail to mention Uruguay's concern about the continuing threat posed by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, which continues to lurk in the shadows, despite the progress made in fighting the extremists and the alleged or theoretical loss of their firepower. The fight against Al-Shabaab requires an integrated and comprehensive approach.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“A peaceful and transparent electoral process in 2016 will mark a milestone for all Somalis and will be critical to the continued progress of the country towards democracy and stability. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the international community must work in an increasingly close and coordinated manner with the regional administrations and the federal Government to prioritize capacity-building and the strengthening of institutions at the regional level to help regional administrations consolidate their authority and be able to establish step by step the basic conditions for governance, security and the provision of basic services for local populations.”
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“The agreement represents a positive outcome of the National Leaders Forum, which was held in Mogadishu between 9 and 12 April. I believe it is important to emphasize the renewed pledge by the Federal Government of Somalia that there will be no extension of the limits of the established constitutional mandate for the legislative and executive branches and that elections for those branches will be held in August 2016; that the constitutional reform will be finalized; and that the Government will determine the number and location of the federal states of Somalia in 2016 in order to fulfil the goals of the federal project. We also welcome the upcoming holding of the National Leaders Forum, which will be followed by a constitutional conference in Garowe in May.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source