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1. “The leaders' summit on peacekeeping in 2015, which we had the privilege of co-hosting, was a milestone in the area of strategic force generation. It helped generate pledges by Member States for over 40,000 police and military personnel, as well as critical enablers including helicopters, engineering, logistics and transport units. The momentum was sustained through the London Defence Ministerial Meeting last year, and now the Vacouver Meeting, scheduled for next month. We would encourage all troop- and police- contributing countries, including Council members, to consult the updated current and emerging uniformed capabilityrequirements forUnitedNationspeacekeeping and tailor their further pledges accordingly.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

2. “We have taken a principled approach to train our potential peacekeepers on the protection of civilians and on combating sexual exploitation and abuse, among a host of priority issues. We have taken due note of the establishment of the Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and underscored, in the context of last year's annual report (A/70/19) of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the need for enhanced prior consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries on such major initiatives. Our delegation has developed a sound working relation with the Cell and has so far worked in close partnership in facilitating DPKO assessment missions to Bangladesh in order to ascertain the deployment and training status of our registered contingents.”

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3. “Just to illustrate, from our armed forces we registered one infantry batallion, one engineering company, one level 2 hospital, one signal company and one transportation company. From our navy, we registered one riverine unit, two maritime units, made up of frigate and offshore patrol vessels, and one port operations unit, among others. From our air force, we provided one utility aviation unit, made up of three Bell-212 helicopters, and, lastly, two formed police units. In addition, thus far, we have made a number of additional informal pledges. We look forward to announcing further pledges during the Vancouver Defence Ministerial Meeting. We also signalled that we would be in a position to deploy some of our contingents at rapid deployment level in fewer than 60 days.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

4. “We have repeatedly made a case for discussing issues concerning strategic force generation under the purview of triangular consultations among the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat. The establishment of the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System (PCRS), which replaced the Standby Arrangements System, has was aimed at instituting a comprehensive platform for enhanced collaboration between Member States and the Secretariat towards redeeming the pledges made by Member States. On our part, we made efforts to readily adapt to the new arrangement and were perhaps the first Member State to have registered 13 contingents and 50 observers and staff on the PCRS.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

5. “The high-level open debate organized by the Ethiopian presidency last month (see S/PV.8051) and resolution 2378 (2017), adopted by the Council on the occasion, once again reaffirmed support for the HIPPO observations and recommendations. The debate furthermore stressed the importance of well-staffed and well-equipped missions and the right skill sets in order to respond to the increasingly robust complex and multidimensional peacekeeping mandates. As a leading troop- and police-contributing country, Bangladesh has remained particularly engaged in those ongoing discussions. It is encouraging to note that the issue of force generation and rapid deployment has been identified as one of the areas where substantive progress has been made in terms of implementing the HIPPO recommendations.”

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6. “The challenges concerning force generation and rapid deployment have remained under discussion for quite some time. It was appositely brought to the forefront in the 2015 report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO) (see S/2015/446). The Panel highlighted the struggle to get sufficient forces on the ground quickly enough and the continued reliance on underresourced uniformed capabilities with little or no interoperability and weak command and control. We would reiterate the importance of addressing each aspect of those challenges. In our efforts to find answers to force generation, we should not lose focus on the related questions of adequate resources for peacekeeping missions and effective command and control structure within missions.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

7. “Ithank the members of the Security Council most sincerely for inviting me to provide a briefing on strategic force generation for United Nations peacekeeping operations. Earlier this week, Bangladesh hosted a preparatory meeting for the forthcoming Vancouver Defence Ministerial Meeting in November, with a focus on the innovative topic of smart pledges. The meeting was an occasion to review the pledges previously made by Member States to address the capability gaps faced by United Nations peacekeeping missions, especially those operating in certain difficult environments. I believe my Canadian colleague will further elaborate on that. Let me just say that the idea of smart pledges holds a lot of promise, but will need further deliberations among Member States to identify the right opportunities.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

8. “Before concluding, I must, on behalf of the Government and the people of Bangladesh, express our deepest appreciation for the show of support extended to us by each member of the Council this afternoon.”

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9. “As our Prime Minister stated in the General Assembly, "The crisis has its root in Myanmar and its solution has to be found in Myanmar" (A/72/PV14). Bangladesh, however, remains committed to engaging with Myanmar and the international community for a resolution of this outstanding critical issue. Our experience from the past three decades makes it obvious that the bilateral track loses its momentum as soon as the international community shifts its attention elsewhere. We therefore urge the Council to keep this issue at the forefront of its agenda and make sure that we manage to arrive to the point of its logical conclusion. We also invite Council members to conduct a field mission to Bangladesh, and possibly to Myanmar, to gather first-hand accounts of the unfolding humanitarian crisis.”

   2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

10. “At the same time, Bangladesh looks forward to immediately start working with Myanmar and the international community to help implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State and ensure the safe, voluntary and sustainable return of all those displaced from Myanmar into our territory over the years, including the recent arrivals. In this regard, previous precedents, including the 1992 arrangement, can be used by adapting them to current realities, challenges and priorities. In that regard, Bangladesh prefers joint verification in the presence of international observers. The forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals should return to their places of original abode in safety, security and dignity.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

11. “Incidents of firing on Bangladeshi fishermen have resulted in the death one earlier this week. Bangladesh continues to exercise utmost restraint in the face of such repeated, unwarranted and wilful provocations. As a responsible and responsive State, we shall forge ahead in seeking a peaceful and lasting solution to this protracted situation through diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation. Accordingly, our Prime Minister made a five-point proposal last week before the General Assembly that has been largely echoed by the Secretary-General and Council members this afternoon. Pursuant to those points, the immediate priorities should be to cease all forms of violence and ensure protection and humanitarian assistance for those affected or vulnerable in Rakhine state.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

12. “Allegations and counter-allegations of various forms of atrocities, which amount to crimes against humanity, must be fully investigated by a Security Council-mandated fact- finding mission. The Council should also take into account that Myanmar has reportedly deployed more than two divisions of armed forces in areas near our border since the first week of August. Troops have been spotted within 200 metres ofthe zero line, and heavy armaments and artillery are reportedly placed in close proximity to our border. There have been 19 reported incidents of Bangladesh's air space being violated by Myanmar helicopters and drones, including the latest one the day before yesterday. Anti-personnel mines have reportedly been laid along one stretch of the border to prevent the return of Rohingyas to Myanmar.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

13. “Myanmar claims that half of the Muslim villages are vacant, despite the presence of about 30,000 military and other forces. Myanmar's official narrative also claims that a particular terrorist group has gathered such strength and capacity that it has been able it to enlist most male members of the Rohingya community in northern Rakhine state and use civilians and children as combatants and human shields. This state of volatility constitutes a larger threat to regional peace and security and, as such, should be a major security concern for the international community, including the Council. Likewise, the new narratives of Muslims killing Muslims or Muslims killing Hindus should be perceived as the State's failure or abnegation of its primary responsibility to protect its civilians.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

14. “In line with our zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and violent extremism, we have unequivocally condemned the alleged attacks on the Myanmar security forces by extremist elements and offered to help Myanmar to combat terrorism through coordinated patrols, joint inspections and even joint operations. Regrettably, against the backdrop of our overtures, we have heard senior Myanmar leaders and officials of state entities referring to the alleged extremists as "Bengali terrorists". There is perhaps no taker for the baseless and malicious propaganda that projects the Rohingyas as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. This is not only a blatant denial of the ethnic identity of the Rohingyas, but also an affront to Bengalis all over the world. It has to stop.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

15. “The Security Council perhaps has a responsibility to examine whether military operations and consequent developments in northern Rakhine state point to any threat to peace or breach of the peace, and what can be done to restore peace. In the present circumstances, it is of utmost importance that the remaining Rohingya civilians in northern Rakhine State be guaranteed unconditional protection by creating United Nations-administered safe zones inside Myanmar. We must ensure that the humanitarian assistance provided reaches all affected communities, in particular the Rohingyas. Myanmar must ensure full and unfettered humanitarian access to the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

16. “Available reports suggest that village upon village have been burnt, homes have been looted and people have been abused in Rakhine state. Those atrocities attest to the fact that the Myanmar Government is using arson to depopulate northern Rakhine and take ownership of the land. The indiscriminate killing and torture by the Myanmar security forces, aided by vigilante groups acting on the basis of religious and ethnic affiliation, have already been cited as a textbook example of ethnic cleansing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. That was also emphasized by our Prime Minister in her statement before the General Assembly (see A/72/PV.l4).”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

17. “The international community has come forward in the spirit of responsibility sharing, although the United Nations and other relevant partners are stretched beyond their capacity. Our authorities are also conducting biometric registrations of all those who arrived in the past month. With this fresh influx, Bangladesh is currently hosting over 900,000 forcibly displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar. This is an untenable situation, to say the least. Despite claims to the contrary, violence has not ceased in northern Rakhine state, nor has the exodus of Rohingyas to Bangladesh. Last night alone, an additional 20,000 entered Bangladesh. Any individual among the new arrivals would make it known why this exodus is continuing. They all speak of the use of rape as a weapon to scare families to leave.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

18. “We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and giving us the opportunity to speak. We commend the Secretary- General for his unremitting attention to the issue. According to the United Nations, since 25 August nearly half a million people have entered Bangladesh, fleeing violence in northern Rakhine state. Despite serious constrains, Bangladesh has given shelter to these distressed Rohingyas, a majority of whom are women and children. Our Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has personally stood by the side of this most persecuted minority in the world. We are providing these forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals with basic and emergency humanitarian assistance.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

19. “We also add our voice to the need to ensure enhanced, predictable and sustainable funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in order for it to effectively carry out its humanitarian mandate in support of the Palestinian refugees.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

20. “Under the guidance of our honourable Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, the Government and people of Bangladesh remain steadfast in our support for the just and legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people for their inalienable rights, including their right to self- determination and the establishment of an independent, viable, contiguous and sovereign Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in the framework of a two-State solution. We continue to urge all key actors to remain seized of their efforts to pursue a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question, consistent with the relevant Security Council resolutions, and in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, the Quartet road map and the principle of land for peace.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

21. “The Council has a moral obligation to prevail upon Israel to immediately halt its illegal settlement regime in the occupied Palestinian territories, lift the blockade in the Gaza Strip and put an end to all forms of occupation. Immediate priority must be given to ensuring international protection for the Palestinian people suffering for decades from Israel's policy of collective punishment. The hunger strike recently observed by thousands of prisoners in Israeli detention centres underscores the need for the international community's sustained efforts to address their grievances and plight.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

22. “In the absence of any effective international accountability, the occupying Power continues killing Palestinian citizens, including youth and children, imprisoning and abusing scores of Palestinians in its detention centres and dispossessing and displacing thousands of Palestinian families through its construction and expansion of illegal settlements. We share concerns about the recent Israeli decision to construct 1,800 illegal settlement units in occupied East Jerusalem, which would lead to the further eviction of Palestinian civilians, in flagrant violation ofresolution 2234 (2016). It is obvious that the settlements, as well as the wall in and around occupied East Jerusalem, are being deliberately pursued in order to fundamentally change the character, status and demography of the occupied Palestinian territories.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

23. “We share the views of the Special Representative that the situation surrounding the mosque can have potential catastrophic costs well beyond the walls of the old city, and stress the need for respecting and maintaining the historic status quo at the holy sites, with the freedom to worship guaranteed for all concerned. In this fiftieth year of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian and Arab territories, the Security Council must demonstrate its resolve to address the Palestinian question as a matter of urgency. The continued breaches of international humanitarian law and systematic human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territories have given rise to an egregious culture of impunity.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

24. “We convey our appreciation to the Chinese presidency for convening today's open debate. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statements to be made by the representatives of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, and of Uzbekistan on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. We thank the Secretary-General's Special Representative for his comprehensive oral report, pursuant to resolution 2234 (2016), and would like to join other delegations in underlining the need for a written report. We express our deep concern about the escalation of tension surrounding the illegal closing of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem and impeded access to the mosque by Muslim worshippers.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source

25. “Bangladesh appreciates the forward-looking thrust in further strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the AU in the areas of peace and security, and wishes to see further concrete decisions by the Council later this year, while upholding the spirit of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

26. “We reiterate that the support for African peace support operations should not stretch the mandate and competence of United Nations peacekeeping and support missions or endanger the safety and security of its civilian and non-civilian personnel. Fifthly, and lastly, we reaffirm the overriding priority of seeking political solutions to conflicts in Africa and elsewhere as a critical precondition for sustaining peace across the continuum of conflicts. The importance of involving women and youth in peace processes, including in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, remains paramount in the interest of enhancing inclusive national ownership.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

27. “It would be advisable to exercise caution with regard to financing models that have not been sufficiently tested. Thirdly, in terms of mission support, we recognize the importance of harnessing the respective comparative advantages of the United Nations and the AU in a flexible, case-by-case manner. The experience of the United Nations support offices to the African Union Mission in Somalia and of the Organization in Somalia provides a useful template that could be further strengthened and improvised, with the aim of avoiding duplication and ensuring compliance and oversight. Fourthly, the notion of doctrinal flexibility, especially with regard to peace enforcement and counter-terrorism, needs to be invoked on the basis of the African Union's ownership and decisions in that regard.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

28. “First, we stress the importance of improving capacities forjoint appraisal, assessment and analysis of conflicts by the United Nations and the AU, including in the context of the Secretary-General's peace and security architecture reform initiative. It remains critical that suchjoint assessment and analysis be conducted in an objective, consultative and inclusive manner. Secondly, in view of the challenges of obtaining financing through assessed contributions by United Nations States Members, flexibility and diversity with regard to the various options presented by the Secretary- General in his report could help address the prevailing financing gaps and the uncertainty surrounding the trust-fund model based on voluntary contributions.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

29. “The adoption of resolution 2320 (2016), the AU's decisions and overtures concerning its Peace Fund and the signing of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security provide a broader context for further broadening and deepening that partnership. The African Union's sustained initiatives to live up to its commitment to fund 25 per cent of the cost of its peace support activities have added further momentum to consolidating the partnership, including through flexible yet sustainable financing modalities. With regard to the Secretary-General's comprehensive report (S/2017/454), my delegation wishes to underline five general points.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

30. “In the spirit of finding African solutions to African problems, we appreciate the important strides made by the AU-led peace support operations in Somalia, the Lake Chad basin and the Sahel region in particular. Bangladesh continues to express its readiness to further cooperate with the AU, preferably through the United Nations and in full respect of the AU's ownership of its mandated operations. The joint AU-United Nations review authorized by the Council identified a range of opportunities and outstanding challenges inherent in the strategic partnership that has evolved over the past 15 years.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

31. “Bangladesh thanks the Chinese presidency for organizing this open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General and the African Union (AU) Commissioner for their shared vision for enhancing African capacities for peace and security. Bangladesh values its association with Africa and cherishes a number of instances in which its engagement has played an instrumental role in achieving sustainable peace on the ground. In our role as spokesperson for the least developed countries, we have consistently advocated for the particular needs and challenges of the countries affected by, or emerging from, conflicts in Africa. Bangladesh therefore feels encouraged to see the AU assuming enhanced responsibility and ownership so as to prevent conflicts and promote durable peace in the region.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006Reprise1 (2017) · source

32. “We call upon the 1540 Committee to help enhance our information and knowledge base about the evolving risks, especially those requiring our pre-emptive action. The threat of WMDs falling into the hands of unauthorized non- State actors has rightly been identified as a looming catastrophe. As a responsible member of the international community, Bangladesh remains committed to further strengthening its efforts to help prevent any such situation and its grave consequences. We continue to work to make our voluntary reports to the 1540 Committee more informative and comprehensive. In conclusion, we affirm that we associate ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

33. “The 1540 Committee's Group of Experts can continue to help Member States to better identify and articulate their needs and match them with a relevant offer of support and expertise by States and other stakeholders. Thirdly, resolution 2325 (2016) makes a strong case for further enhancing the 1540 Committee's cooperation and interface with the relevant international, regional and subregional entities. We reaffirm the need to avoid duplication and to facilitate assistance and the sharing of expertise on a regional basis. Fourthly, we take note of the rapid advances in science and technology that are susceptible to abuse or risks of proliferation by non-State actors, including terrorists.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

34. “The regular sharing of best practices, including through the national points of contact network, would be particularly useful. In that regard, we recall Bangladesh's participation in the training course for points of contact held in Qingdao, China, in September 2015, and we look forward to participating in the upcoming one in August this year. Secondly, the wide divergences in implementation among Member States will continue to persist unless meaningful financial and technical assistance is provided to overcome the structural constraints faced by many States. We would expect Member States and the relevant entities in a position to do so to redouble their efforts to provide concrete, needs-based assistance to interested States upon their request.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

35. “Those trends require us to devise more innovative, well-coordinated and fool-proof national mechanisms, especially for securing the production, use, storage and transport of materials related to chemical and biological weapons. It also remains of paramount importance to ensure cross-border controls against the illicit transfer of arms, ammunition, weapons of mass destruction and their means of production and delivery. In order to build on the progress in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and address the emerging gaps, we would reiterate the following four points. First, the concept note for this debate aptly recognizes that the task ofimplementing resolution 1540 (2004) is a long-term undertaking. It would therefore be crucial to support its implementation in a coordinated and consistent, yet context-specific manner.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

36. “I thank you, Mr. President, for your presence throughout our deliberations today. Bangladesh also thanks the presidency of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for organizing this high-level open debate. We thank the briefers for sharing their insights. We recall the implementation of the comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) under the leadership of the delegation of Spain last year. We reiterate our conviction that the action-oriented and balanced approach of resolution 2325 (2016) will help Member States further consolidate their respective 1540-compliance regimes. The growing use of illicit financing, new technologies and the dark web by non-State actors, including terrorists, continues to pose new challenges to Member States.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

37. “The protection of civilians through military means alone will always fall short unless vigorously supported by meaningful political processes to prevent conflicts and sustain peace.”

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38. “Lastly, ensuring accountability for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law is a crucial element for enhancing compliance with that law, spreading the message of zero-tolerance and generally strengthening the protection of civilians and medical care in armed conflict. The Security Council should continue to use the tools at its disposal to that effect, including by providing consistent support to the International Criminal Court so as to enable it to deliver on its mandate. The security and protection of civilians in today's asymmetric conflict environment are increasingly seen as linked to the legitimacy and credibility of United Nations peacekeeping operations and humanitarian assistance.”

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39. “Fourthly, the ongoing efforts to end violence against women and children in armed conflict must enlist the support of all State and non-State actors. The underlying causes of forced displacements during armed conflict need to be addressed through inclusive multidimensional and comprehensive approaches. Medical facilities, educational institutions, specialist schools and places of worship should be kept out of harm's way in the planning and conduct of hostilities. The use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects needs to be avoided in populated areas, considering their humanitarian impact. In certain contexts, peacekeepers and humanitarian workers can operate in tandem to gather information, raise awareness and respond to the needs of those affected.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

40. “Thirdly, measures to ensure the safe passage of the relevant humanitarian personnel and supplies to civilians in need and the addressing of acts of violence, attacks and threats against medical care in armed conflict are critical for the protection of civilians. We subscribe to the notion that respect for medical care in armed conflict needs to be promoted during times of both peace and conflict. There is a need for sustained engagement with the parties to armed conflict so as to ensure that preventive measures can minimize harm to civilians and that medical care is included in the planning and conduct of hostilities. In the case of specific incidents reported and backed by evidence, investigation and accountability must be pursued as the most effective deterrence measure.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

41. “Protection-of-civilians mandates need to be backed by viable strategies and adequate resources, so that they do not fall through when faced with belligerence from the parties to the conflict or the lack of will or capacity of the host Governments to cooperate. There is need for appropriate investment in building missions' capacities for, inter alia, situational awareness, strategic planning, threat assessment and mitigation. There may be scope for peacekeeping missions to contribute to the capacity-building of national authorities and other local actors in protecting civilians. Such scenarios need to be carefully mapped out and walked through in the course of mandate design and implementation.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

42. “First, there needs to be greater emphasis on the strategic assessment of threats to civilians, so that the Security Council can clearly set out its expectations regarding the implementation of peacekeeping mandates to protect civilians. To that effect, it is imperative to have meaningful coordination and consultation among the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries, the Secretariat, and United Nations country teams, with a view to improving guidance to the missions and promoting a mission-wide coherent approach to protecting civilians. Secondly, in order to be effective, the protection-of- civilians mandates require the continued political support of the Security Council, the main parties to the conflict and the commitment of the host Governments in particular.”

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43. “Being part of most of the highly challenging United Nations peacekeeping missions, we have seen the relevance of the protection-of-civilians mandate at first hand on the ground, and we have usually tackled it with professionalism and some degree of creativity, even when the mandate was not laid out in clear, specific terms. Our endorsement of the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians was largely guided by such considerations. As announced by our Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, at the peacekeeping summit in New York, we remain committed to further mainstreaming the protection of civilians in peacekeeping training programmes, designed for our troops and police. In line with our previous statements in the Security Council, we take this opportunity to further elaborate on five points.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

44. “Mr. Bin Momen: (Bangladesh) We thank the Uruguayan presidency for organizing today's open debate to coincide with the first anniversary of the adoption of resolution 2286 (2016). We also thank the Secretary-General for his informative report (S/2017/4l4) and for his succinct recommendations under his three priority areas relating to the protection of civilians. We agree with his views regarding the inevitability ofcivilian casualties in wars and armed conflicts. As one of the leading troop-contributing countries, Bangladesh takes a pragmatic approach to the protection-of- civilians mandate in both practice and preparedness, while adhering to the principles of peacekeeping operations.”

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45. “We continue to support all constructive efforts ofthe Security Council and the rest of the international community aimed at finding lasting political solutions to the different conflict situations in the Middle East and at working towards addressing the various root causes and drivers of conflicts with a view to sustaining peace in the region.”

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46. “We note with concern the ramifications of the hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners and call for addressing their grievances, including the illegal detention of children. When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Bangladesh in January, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told him that the Government and the people of Bangladesh remain steadfast in advocating for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the right of return, self-determination and an independent and viable State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

47. “The Security Council's adoption of resolution 2334 (2016) reaffirmed the illegality of the settlements and prevailed upon Israel to halt further expansion of settlements and cease attempts to legitimize the existing ones. We urge the Council to remain seized of the matter and pursue efforts to ensure cessation of all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including in and around East Jerusalem. Bangladesh remains concerned at the ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has seriously undermined its recovery and reconstruction efforts. We underscore the critical importance of addressing systematic human rights violations against the Palestinian people by the occupying Power and the need for compliance with the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

48. “The international peace conference held in Paris on 15 January bore witness to that sense of urgency shared by the international community. The message has been clear - the quest for a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Palestinian question must be earnestly pursued, particularly against the backdrop of a volatile regional security situation. There is near unanimous agreement in the international community that the continued expansion of illegal settlements, including the recent legislation and announcements, constitutes one of the most blatant manifestations of injustice perpetrated against the Palestinian people, and poses a serious impediment to the resumption and pursuit of the peace process.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

49. “The growing involvement of non-State actors, including terrorist groups, has compounded the situation in most cases, having a dire impact on civilians. We appreciate the Security Council's sustained engagement on these conflict situations, including on the political and humanitarian tracks. In line with precedents, we wish to maintain our focus on the Palestinian question, which we believe remains a central preoccupation for the international community. As we witness wilful provocations to further diminish the prospects of a two-State solution, the urgency of restoring the political horizon with a View to resuming the Middle East Peace Process cannot be overemphasized. There is every reason for the States Members of the United Nations to collectively question and re-examine the untenable status quo on the Palestinian question.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source

50. “Bangladesh thanks the United States presidency for organizing today's quarterly debate. We take note of the useful briefing by Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Personal Representative of the Secretary-General and Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. We align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the statement to be made by the representative of Uzbekistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Bangladesh remains concerned over the fratricidal conflicts raging in many parts of the Middle East region with grave implications for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source