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Bermudez

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first: 2016-01-13
most recent: 2017-11-16
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“That includes cases of extrajudicial executions, sexual violence in the context of the political crisis, arbitrary arrests and detentions, forced disappearances, and harassment and intimidation of civil society organizations and even journalists, as well as restrictions on fundamental freedoms. Given the situation, we regret the fact that the Government of Burundi has not yet resumed its cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights since it was suspended in October 2016. We call for the swift conclusion of a memorandum of understanding for the resumption of the Office's activities in Burundi. We also call for full cooperation between the Government to Burundi and the Commission of Investigation on the human rights situation established by the Human Rights Council.”
2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source
“It identified the main challenges that the country faces in socioeconomic matters and, on that basis, will aid in seeking solutions. Uruguay notes the important role played by the Peacebuilding Commission in those efforts and encourages the continuation over time of the dialogue platform that was created and the involvement of new interested partners. Uruguay cannot help but reiterate its concern over the deterioration of the human rights situation in Burundi. We strongly condemn each and every one of the abuses and violations in the area of human rights, no matter who committed them.”
2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source
“We also have a road map that was presented by the facilitator of the inter-Burundian dialogue, former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa, which contains a series of specific steps that would help to relaunch the political process and generate conditions for transparent, inclusive and peaceful elections in 2020. In that connection, Uruguay encourages countries in the region to support Burund in a united and coordinated manner. We also urge all of the Burundian parties to commit to the proposed road map and to work on its implementation as soon as possible, as was mentioned by Ambassador Lauber. We welcome the successful holding of the socioeconomic retreat on 12 July, which brought together national authorities and several international partners.”
2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source
“We reiterate our support for his work and hope that in carrying out his tasks, he will involve a broad range of partners, both from the Government and the opposition, as well as from civil society. Furthermore, we acknowledge the constant efforts carried out by the regional and subregional bodies to unblock the political process in Burundi. In recent summits, both the African Union and the East African Community reaffirmed their full commitment to a peaceful solution to the crisis and underscored that dialogue is the only road possible.”
2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me first to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, Mr. Michel Kafando, and the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Jiirg Lauber, for their briefings. Uruguay notes that since the last briefing of the Council on Burundi (see S/PV.7978), held on 20 June, new events have taken place that in our opinion are positive steps towards a resolution of the crisis in Burundi. One of those steps was Special Envoy Kafando's visit to the country at the end of June, which we hope will help to restore the dynamic of the relationship between the Burundian Government and the United Nations. Special Envoy Kafando has just given us details about his visit and the nature of the conversations that took place on 27 June.”
2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source
“It will be up to the authorities, with the support of UNAMI and the Council, to consolidate the agreed reforms so as to bring about a more modern, inclusive and peaceful Iraq.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“We are gratified that the renewed UNAMI mandate calls for the empowerment of women for the immediate future of the country. In that regard, we call on the Iraqi Government to promote and defend the rights of women and girls, and to promote gender equality, bolster women's political engagement and address the urgent problem of the use of sexual violence in conflict as a war tactic and terrorist act. As of today, Iraq faces a new and transcendent chapter in its history. Victory against Da'esh will be insufficient if the Iraqi authorities do not make progress in the fight against corruption, the political involvement of civil society and the enjoyment of rights for all Iraqi citizens.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“Moreover, the United Nations should support the Iraqi Government's reform campaign to attain long-term political solutions that will help fight extremism and ensure the country's stability so as to prevent the recurrence of a phenomenon like Da'esh. Political leaders must overcome their historic divisions and distrust with a view to achieving a broad national reconciliation agreement that can turn the page on so many years of suffering of the Iraqi people due to sectarian and religious divisions. We reiterate that the war against the scourge of terrorism must be waged within the framework of international humanitarian law and human rights and coordinated at the United Nations in order to prevent atrocities similar to those committed by those groups.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“The liberation of Mosul has now generated two enormous tasks that the Government of Iraq, with the support of the United Nations, must address in the near future -the gradual rebuilding of the city and the return of hundreds ofthousands of displaced persons, many of whom will find that their homes have been destroyed and that basic services must be restored. Last Thursday, we bore witness on television to a little girl, Hanan, in a totally barren paediatric hospital in Mosul, who died from entirely treatable renal failure. We encourage the Iraqi Government to prioritize the protection of civilians, just as we have on other occasions in previous months during its offensive in Mosul, so that they can help the millions of people beset by war and terrorism.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“We must also note that Da'esh did not arise out of a vacuum, but was rather a product of a series of unfortunate events, the first of which was the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which lacked both multilateral legitimacy and the backing of the Council. That, in turn, as we are all aware, led to many years of sectarian civil war that ravaged the country. Moreover, the situation was exacerbated by the ideological, financial, military and troop support that some countries - both from the region and outside of it - provided to Da'esh. The spirit of fighting terrorism and the solidarity with the Iraqi people must be a top priority at this stage. Let us learn from errors of the past so that we do not repeat them.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“It is worth noting that the Iraqi and the Syrian peoples have suffered unimaginable atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and even possible genocide, perpetrated against religious minorities - most notably, but probably not exclusively against the Yazidi people, who were subjected to a brutal extermination campaign. As the entire Council expressed in the press statement of 13 July (SC/12911), it is now time to convey our condolences over the hundreds ofthousands of Iraqis, Syrians and other nationalities that have been the victims of the crimes of Da'esh - which must not, under any circumstance, remain unpunished.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“After nine months of tough combat and many Council meetings, we are finally hearing the news of the liberation of Mosul, after having been under the control of the terrorist group Da'esh for three years. Uruguay congratulates the Iraqi Government for its courage and the great efforts deployed in that campaign, as well as for this important achievement, which is not only a victory for the people and the Government of that country, but also a great step forward in the fight against international terrorism. My country trusts that this important milestone against Da'esh, which must be safeguarded without letting our guard down, can serve as a decisive step in the permanent defeat of that group - which has committed countless abominations and has brutalized the people under its control since it emerged in 2014.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his informative and comprehensive briefing and thank him and his entire time for their ongoing work in the context of such a difficult field of operations such as Iraq. Uruguay recognizes the arduous work of the Special Representative and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) carry out in close collaboration with the Government of Iraq, which has enabled them to tackle the various emergencies the country faces. The Security Council's trust in that process was manifest on Friday when we unanimously adopted resolution 2367 (2017) - extending the UNAMI mandate for another year, until July 2018.”
2017-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8004 (2017) · source
“As the Special Representative aptly noted, the humanitarian situation in the region is worrisome and is exacerbated by the effects of climate change and insecurity - particularly in north- eastern Nigeria and in the Sahel region. In that regard, we welcome the efforts of international partners that provide support and we call on them to fully honour the pledges made in the Oslo Humanitarian Conference for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region in February. Finally, we note that the effective implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel will be key to supporting the long-term stability of the entire region.”
2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source
“The increased cooperation between the United Nations and the G-5 Sahel shows the commitment of the international community with that initiative and is an implicit recognition that the efforts of its member countries are on the right track. The Security Council itself was able to see, through its visits to missions ending in March 2016 and March 2017 in Bissau, Mali, Senegal and, this year, the Lake Chad basin countries, the enormous challenges that those countries and Governments face. Our talk with the Special Representative in March was also quite useful, when he was starting to work at the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel after the approved merge and proactively addressed anticipated challenges.”
2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source
“We applaud regional countries' work in creating the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel) and the Multinational Joint Task Force, as well as for their work in the West Africa Coast Initiative. Uruguay understands that regional countries face enormous security challenges and that many improvements are in order. Nonetheless, it is our View that the political will to join regional forces in pursuit of a common goal is noteworthy and is to be supported. We are encouraged by the progress in the fight against Boko Haram - in particular by the release of another 82 girls that had been abducted in Chibok. Their rehabilitation and social reintegration are essential. We also emphatically condemn the terrorist group's cowardly practice of using women and girls as suicide bombers.”
2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source
“A few days ago, from this very Chamber, we also commended the people and the Government of C6te d'Ivoire for the progress made in peacebuilding and conveyed our wishes for success in this new stage for the country. Uruguay wishes to underscore the key importance of democratic principles in the region and the institutional stability that underpins such principles. In that regard, we particularly encourage the political leaders of Guinea Bissau to find a political solution to the crisis that is based on inclusive and constructive dialogue. We must not lose sight ofthe fact that it is the country's civilian population that bears the brunt of the consequences of protracted political stagnation. As for security, we are concerned about the instability in the Lake Chad basin in the Sahel and crime in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for his thorough briefing. The events and trends in West Africa and the Sahel in the last period show the countries' commitment to sustainable peace and stability in the region. It is for good reason that we recently attended the closure of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, just as the Liberia mission is withdrawing from its ground operations. Uruguay wishes to congratulate the Government and the people of The Gambia for the swearing in of President Adama Barrow in January, and hails his commitment and efforts to promote human rights and fundamental liberties.”
2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, we think it is relevant to recognize the work of the peacekeepers deployed on the ground and, in this case especially, of MINUSMA, for their generous contribution to international peace and security.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7991 (2017) · source
“Unfortunately, however, with regard to MINUSMA, which operates in a tremendously hostile environment, which has significant vulnerabilities and which often we refer to as the most dangerous peacekeeping mission in the world, there are still loose ends that, if resolved, would have made have given greater consistency to the mandate of peacekeeping missions, and to MINUSMA in particular, making it more effective in its functioning and also in terms of protecting civilians. Therefore, Uruguay would have preferred the drafting to be maintained in today's resolution and would like it to be included in future mandate approvals in order to improve the efficiency and accountability of peacekeeping operations.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7991 (2017) · source
“In the original text circulated by the penholder, in paragraph 32 the Secretary-General was requested to report on those aspects so as to be able to find out the level of implementation of commitments by contingents and police forces. Although not all peacekeeping operations are the same, and each has its own specificities, it is also good for the Security Council to be consistent and coherent when approving mandates, including with regard to patterns and guidelines of a systemic nature. That was the nature of paragraph 32 as originally proposed. A paragraph of identical tone was approved for the latest renewal of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7991 (2017) · source
“On that point, Uruguay believes i and has expressed as much on many occasions - that the peacekeeping personnel deployed are one of the fundamental actors, if not the sole ones, in the implementation of operations. As a result, the existence of undeclared national restrictions, the absence of effective command and control, the refusal to obey orders, the failure to respond to attacks against civilians and a lack of equipment can negatively affect the shared responsibility of effectively implementing mandates. In the very positive and beneficial meeting that the Council held with peacekeeping mission Force Commanders nearly a month ago (see S/PV.7947), many of those shortcomings were highlighted.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7991 (2017) · source
“With regard to substantive issues, Uruguay was one of the first countries to sign onto the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians, which aim to address the internal challenges that missions face and which compel the entire peacekeeping system to reflect on ways to improve, to become more efficient and effective in their tasks and, above all, to avoid a breakdown in adequate mission functioning. Without Wishing to refer to a particular peacekeeping operation, since it is a systemic problem, I would like to recall that we have been receiving reports from the Secretariat on shortcomings in various missions in terms of their functioning.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7991 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Uruguay voted in favour of resolution 2364 (2017), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). However, Uruguay wishes to express its concern about two aspects that I Wish to discuss in detail. One aspect is procedural, the other is substantive. With respect to the procedural issue, I wish to point out that the draft resolution did not undergo a silence procedure. The silence procedure is of particular importance in the negotiation process for Security Council draft resolutions. It is a standard practice of the Security Council, and therefore codifying it and giving it a framework is one of the topics discussed in the negotiation process of the new 507 Note by the President of the Security Council.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7991 (2017) · source
“Uruguay continues to call upon all the parties to the agreement to adopt all necessary measures stipulated in resolution 2231 (2015) and to comply with its provisions in order not to jeopardize the historic agreement reached, which is the fruit of more than two years of intense negotiations. In that regard, we urge the parties to act with moderation and caution and to refrain from any action that might endanger the agreement. The Security Council, as a guarantor of international peace and security, must ensure full compliance ofthe JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“We therefore call on the Iranian authorities to act with restraint and caution in the future. With regard to the report of the Secretary- General, six months ago we expressed our interest in the following, namely, that in addition to the detailed analysis of Iran's compliance with annex B ofresolution 2231 (2015), future editions of the report should also include the degree of compliance with other aspects of the resolution, including annex A. Annex A is nothing more nor less than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action itself and the obligations arising from it for all parties to the agreement. It is therefore essential for us as Council members to receive reports about its implementation. We hope that such information will appear in future reports.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“As we did a few days ago in Vienna at the Board of Governors meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Uruguay expresses its full satisfaction at the progress made in the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and at the way in which the verification and monitoring activities of the IAEA in Iran are being carried out and the confirmation by the IAEA that Iran has complied with all of the provisions of the agreement. It is important for all the parties to continue complying with the provisions of the agreement and resolution 2231 (2015). We note with concern the allegations contained in the report on the possible violations by Iran of some of the provisions of annex B of resolution 2231 (2015). All missile activity by Iran has the potential to heighten tensions in the region.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“That agreement represented a key achievement for non-proliferation and a significant contribution to international peace, security and stability. It eliminated one ofthe main sources oftension in the troubled Middle East region. The steps taken by the parties to the agreement show that, with political will and through the path of diplomacy, positive results can be achieved, even in cases where such results seem, a priori, out of reach.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“We are members of the world's first nuclear-weapon-free zone through the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America, which has just celebrated its fiftieth anniversary, and the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean. The latter covers the 33 States of the region that are signatories to the Treaty. We are also party to the Treaty for the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. For all of those reasons, Uruguay welcomed, with satisfaction and optimism, the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed on 14 July 2015, in Vienna between Iran, the five permanent members of the Council and Germany on the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman for the presentation of the third report (S/2017/515) of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). I am also grateful for the briefings provided by Ambassador Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy and Facilitator of the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), and by Mr. Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union. The information provided in the briefings and the reports has some positive elements, which deserve to be highlighted, as well as some challenges and some elements of concern. Uruguay is a country strongly committed to non-proliferation and to strengthening the disarmament regime. As Council members are aware, we do not have nuclear weapons.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“The United Nations - in particular the Security Council, UNMIL and the Peacebuilding Commission i has provided support for the peace process in Liberia through various actions that will, we hope, together with the efforts of the people and the Government of Liberia, contribute to making Liberia a success story.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7984 (2017) · source
“Today's meeting offers us an excellent opportunity to congratulate UNMIL for its work in supporting the Government of Liberia and in providing protection to civilians, as well as for its contribution to achieving national peace and reconciliation in the country. Uruguay hopes to see the closure of UNMIL, a process that has been under way for some time, take place in a timely and successful manner. Our delegation also acknowledges the work of the Liberia configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission for its work with the Government and international and local partners and for its drafting of a peacebuilding plan for Liberia. In that regard, we would like to thank and particularly congratulate the Swedish delegation for its leadership.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7984 (2017) · source
“The awareness-raising campaign about such cases, organized by UNMIL and the Liberian Ministry for Gender, Childhood and Social Protection, is a step in the right direction. However, efforts should be stepped up by the Government to prevent and respond to such crimes and put an end to the persistent impunity of those who perpetrate them. Bearing in mind the still precarious situation of human rights in Liberia, Uruguay would endorse the observations of the Secretary- General on the need to establish a satellite office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, especially in the light of the imminent withdrawal of UNMIL from the country.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7984 (2017) · source
“In order for the efforts focused on the stability and security of the country to be maintained in the long run, the protection and promotion of human rights will need to be one of the top priorities, together with accountability and such issues as restorative justice, truth and reconciliation. It is also a source of serious concern that there are many cases of sexual violence and gender violence, certain persistent harmful traditional practices, such as female genital mutilation and accusations of witchcraft, and restrictions on the freedom of expression. Sexual and gender-based violence, which has particularly affected girls, is a problem that must be urgently addressed.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7984 (2017) · source
“It will also be necessary to address the root causes that fuelled the conflict in the past. With that in mind, it is essential to enact pertinent legislation on land-ownership rights and local administration. Furthermore, it will be important to strengthen State institutions that promote and ensure compliance with rules. Corruption is another scourge affecting Liberia that needs to be eliminated from all levels of Government so that it has solid, transparent and reliable institutions. Uruguay notes with particular concern the human rights situation in Liberia, which is a fundamental aspect in which the desired progress has not yet been achieved.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7984 (2017) · source
“The holding of presidential and legislative elections, which are scheduled for October, and the peaceful transfer of power in January 2018 will be important milestones in consolidating peace in Liberia. Uruguay is convinced that democratic processes that are conducted in a free, inclusive and transparent manner and with the highest possible participation of voters are precisely those that make it possible to forge a lasting peace. We note with satisfaction the efforts of the Government to implement State authority throughout Liberian territory. Only in that way will all of the country's inhabitants be able to benefit from the dividends of peace. However, many challenges remain for Liberia. The country will need to step up its efforts in the area of security.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7984 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Ithank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, and the Permanent Representative of Sweden and Chair of the Liberia configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Olof Skoog, for their comprehensive briefings. Uruguay congratulates the Government and the people of Liberia for the progress achieved in bringing stability to the country. It is also important to recognize that the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has played a leading role in this process for more than 13 years. Liberia is currently going through a crucial moment on the eve of the presidential and legislative elections, and less than a year before the definitive termination of UNMIL, which was established under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7984 (2017) · source
“Uruguay reaffirms its commitment to achieving a peaceful, political and diplomatic solution for denuclearizing the Korean peninsula - one that will sweep away the risk of a conflict of undesirable and unpredictable proportions.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“In the same way, the commitment and firm determination of Member States to complying with their obligations and ensuring the correct and effective implementation of sanctions is needed, while avoiding adverse humanitarian consequences on the population of North Korea. Uruguay stresses the need to work towards defusing tensions on the Korean peninsula and beyond. North Korea must respect all Security Council resolutions and desist from its nuclear ambitions. That would help to create a peaceful environment and a return to the path of dialogue, with the ultimate objective of achieving denuclearization. From the Security Council, Uruguay will continue to fight along with the other 14 members to develop new lines of action and try new approaches to, or modalities of, negotiation in order to unlock this situation.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Uruguay wishes to take this opportunity to reiterate its concern about repeated missile launches by North Korea and the increased tensions on the Korean peninsula. Such actions constitute a serious threat to international peace and security and are a clear violation of Security Council resolutions. Uruguay voted in favour of resolution 2356 (2017) because it believes that sanctions are a tool that the Security Council can use in order to perform its functions. However, sanctions are not an end unto themselves; rather, they are a tool for achieving a political goal, in this case the denuclearization ofNorth Korea.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“The situation in Cote d'Ivoire would not have become a success story without the commitment and political will of its Government.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“There is no doubt that the country continues to face internal challenges, such as national reconciliation, the reintegration of former combatants and sustainable economic recovery, which must all be addressed and overcome by Ivoirians themselves. The role of international partners will be key to assisting the country to address the root causes of underlying challenges. Nonetheless, we can proudly declare that Cote d'Ivoire is no longer a threat to international peace and security and that the Security Council has transferred all responsibility for achieving sustained peace in the country to its Government. A period of learning has begun, which will open up the possibility for a promising future for all Ivorians.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“We also hope that the Security Council can benefit not only from Cote d'Ivoire's commitment to international peace and security, but also from its experience in successfully emerging from conflict with the support of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. Uruguay would also like to congratulate the Government and the people of Cote d'Ivoire on their achievements to date, which are, without a doubt, worthy of recognition. Just over a year ago, in this very Chamber, we ended the Cote d'Ivoire sanctions regime (see S/PV.7681). That step was made possible by the progress that had paved the way for the country to embark on the path to peace and stability.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to begin my statement by wishing you, Sir, and your team every success in your duties as your country presides over the Security Council during the month of June. I also sincerely thank Council members for commending us on our recently concluded presidency. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General,Ms. Aichatou Mindaoudou, for her comprehensive briefing, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Marcel Amon-Tanoh, for being here today. We take this opportunity to congratulate the delegation of Cote d'Ivoire on its recent election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council and we wish the country every success during its mandate.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate to the key actors in this process that moderation is essential to avoid unilateral announcements and actions that may seriously harm the future of the peace negotiations and the two-State solution. At the political level, it is crucial to seek new channels for dialogue and to keep those channels open. We cherish the hope that some day, which we hope comes sooner rather than later, both parties will prioritize the immense potential of their region and move forward sustainably on the path of bilateral economic, historical and cultural cooperation. I reiterate that both parties have an enormous shared heritage. They can count on Uruguay to help strengthen this dialogue. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers.”
2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source
“All of the aforementioned in no way helps to make progress towards peace and jeopardizes the possibility of reaching a two-State solution. Uruguay welcomes all international, regional and unilateral initiatives that would make it possible to move forward in the quest for solutions in the Middle East peace process, in order to achieve a peaceful, just, negotiated, lasting way out of the situation that, in accordance with international law, takes account of the legitimate aspirations of both parties. We are pleased at the stated intention of the President of the United States to work so as to finally achieve peace between Israeland Palestine. Such commitments will be fundamental to bringing the parties together and to achieving a two-State solution in which both States coexist in peace and security.”
2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source
“The adoption of resolution 2334 (2016) barely five months ago was a clear demonstration of the importance that the international community attaches to the peaceful, successful conclusion of this process. However, Israel from that point on intensified announcements of its continuing policy of establishing settlements on Palestinian territory, which violates the provisions of that resolution as well as those of resolution 242 (1967), which affirms the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force. Furthermore, Uruguay reiterates its vigorous condemnation of the continued episodes ofviolence and terrorist attacks and expresses its complete rejection of the incitement to and glorification of such acts by the Palestinian authorities. There is no place for complicit silence on this front.”
2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source
“To that end, it is key to reverse the current trends on the ground identified in the most recent Quartet report; failing that, it will be extremely difficult for Palestine to consolidate itself as a State. It is also imperative that the Israeli and Palestinian authorities comply in good faith with their obligations under international law and with the resolutions of the Council; send clear political signs aimed at breaking the vicious circle of mutual distrust; and refrain from adopting unilateral decisions that hinder dialogue. As we are far from seeing such signs, we urge the parties to carefully consider their next steps and prevent the most extremist sectors of their respective Governments from prevailing over those that are truly committed to peace.”
2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source
“Uruguay, together with almost all members of the international community, firmly strongly supports the solution of two independent States, convinced that it is the only option that will make it possible for Israel and Palestine to coexist peacefully. We reiterate that there can be no just and lasting peace in the absence of a two-State solution, which in turn cannot become a reality ifthe parties do not create the conditions for a peaceful, negotiated and mutually satisfactory way out of the conflict that puts an end to all pending issues of this protracted conflict. In this vein, we call on the parties to relaunch direct bilateral negotiations as quickly as possible, without preconditions, as an essential path to that goal.”
2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source
“For that reason, Uruguay reaffirms once again, as it has done unwaveringly since 1947, its unwavering support for the right of Israel and of Palestine to live in peace, within secure and recognized borders, in a framework of renewed cooperation, free from any threat or action that breaches the peace. Over these past seven decades, while Israel has become consolidated as a fully modern State and a full Member of the Organization, Palestine continues to face serious difficulties in terms of its development, its international integration and the consolidation of its territory, which has led to grave consequences for its population and heightened tensions throughout the whole region.”
2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source