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Broadhurst-Estival

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first: 2020-09-10
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 141
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“We heard the concerns, which we share, of the States of the region at last week’s meeting of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, chaired by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Haitian authorities must respond, and the international community must mobilize further. We are closely following the implementation of resolution 2645 (2022), adopted on 15 July, which clearly recalls our collective commitment to assisting Haiti in finding a solution to the crisis by defining our expectations and further mobilizing the United Nations on the ground. I would like to convey three simple messages. First, France urges all Haitian political stakeholders to reach an agreement that would result in the holding of democratic elections when security conditions permit.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. First of all, I would like to thank the Special Representative, Ms. La Lime, for her briefing. I also wish to thank the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for their briefings. I would also like to welcome the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, as well as the Permanent Representative of Canada, to today’s meeting. The situation in Haiti is an urgent one. France is very concerned about the surge in violence in recent weeks. We condemn the attacks on people, the roadblocks and the looting that have occurred across the country.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Canada, the Dominican Republic and Haiti to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Helen La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti; Ms. Valerie Guarnieri, Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme; and Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. La Lime.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“In the longer term, the response to food insecurity must include the transformation of our food systems towards sustainability and resilience in order to address the effects of climate change and biodiversity erosion, as well as the challenge of human population growth. The mobilization of donors to that end is essential. Moreover, while conflict remains the primary driver of food crises, we need to increase efforts to find sustainable political solutions to conflicts. France reaffirms its unwavering and continuous support in that regard. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Italy.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“The doubling of France’s financial support to the World Food Programme this year and the funding of the secretariat to be established by the International Fund for Agricultural Development, which I referred to earlier, also testify to that commitment and to our desire for solidarity with countries in highly vulnerable situations. Preventing famine and food crises requires that all parties to conflicts respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. Resolutions 2417 (2018) and 2573 (2021) must be fully implemented. The protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure is an absolute imperative. Humanitarian access must be guaranteed.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“The first results of this road map are the product of an international cooperative effort. In that context, the World Food Programme has set up a specific solidarity mechanism to guarantee affordable supplies, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development will host a secretariat aimed at uniting donors around high-impact projects impact for food security and nutrition. We call on all actors to contribute to those international efforts. France is also mobilizing by increasing its financial contribution for food security and nutrition, which should exceed €706 million this year. It is also doing so through its contributions to international organizations, by supporting civil society-led projects and through the operations of the French Development Agency.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“It is also imperative that that mechanism be renewed beyond its initial duration of four months. The solidarity corridors set up by the European Union have also made possible to extract more than 10 million tons of cereals from Ukraine since March, thereby helping to lower prices and avoid a crisis of anticipation. In that same spirit, France, alongside the European Union, launched the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission (FARM), in the framework of the Secretary- General’s efforts and in coordination with other international initiatives. FARM aims to support the countries most affected by the global food crisis by improving the transparency of agricultural markets, promoting fair access food and agricultural products at a reasonable price and by strengthening sustainable local production in order to reduce dependencies.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“No sanctions are aimed at the food sector. On the contrary, we are fighting so that agricultural products do not in any way become a weapon of war to serve geopolitical goals. Only a multilateral, coordinated and inclusive approach can address the risk of famine and prevent the disastrous effects of the war waged by Russia in Ukraine. France fully supports the initiative launched by the Secretary-General through the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance. It recalls the joint responsibility of international partners to ensure that the countries most at risk continue to receive the necessary foodstuffs. In that respect, it is essential that the agreements concluded in Istanbul on 22 July continue to be implemented so that cereals arrive via the Black Sea to those who need it most urgently.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. I thank Martin Griffiths, David Beasley and Maximo Torero for their briefings. The year 2022 will mark a grim record for the number of people in a situation of food insecurity due to conflicts, the coronavirus disease pandemic and climate change. In countries that depend on imports for their food needs, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has tragic consequences. The figures bear that out. The war is aggravating food insecurity and increasing the risk of famine worldwide. In 2022 and 2023, 13 million additional people may face undernourishment as a result of the war. Let us be clear, as recognized by the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in April, it is in fact war that worsens global food insecurity and malnutrition.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Beasley for his comprehensive and precise briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Italy to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Mr. Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization; and Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director, World Food Programme. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“We also recall the importance of respecting the status quo at the holy sites. Like its European partners, France is deeply concerned about the recent Israeli raids on several Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Such actions against NGOs are unacceptable. A free and vibrant civil society is essential to promoting democratic values and implementing a two-State solution. In the absence of evidence of those NGOs’ support for or participation in terrorist activity, France will therefore continue its cooperation with civil society in the Palestinian territory and with those same NGOs. Only a two-State solution can bring about a just and lasting peace. It is the only solution to date that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people and ensures Israel’s security, on which France will never compromise, by the way.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“We call on all donors to step up their financial support for the Agency, as France has done by doubling its contribution since 2019. A new escalation will be inevitable, however, without a paradigm shift and the relaunch of a genuine political process. A strictly economic approach that does not restore a political horizon will not bring stability to the region. That is why ending unilateral measures is imperative. As we know, that requires stopping settlement activities, demolitions and evictions. In that regard, France is extremely concerned about the situation in Masafer Yatta and Ein Samiya. France calls on Israel to abandon plans for the E1 area. The parties must also refrain from hate speech and incitements to violence, and we particularly want to point to the responsibility of leaders on all sides in that regard.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Wennesland and the Commissioner- General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for their very comprehensive briefings. I also welcome Mr. Levy’s participation in today’s meeting. The immediate priority is ensuring that the ceasefire in Gaza is maintained. Keeping the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings open for the flow of goods and people is key to meeting the people’s most pressing needs. Building on the truce should also include a resumption of the reconstruction work that was stopped during the most recent escalation. France stands ready to fully play its part in those efforts. We welcome the work of the United Nations, especially UNRWA, whose activities are crucial to achieving stability in the region.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“We actively support the work of the International Criminal Court, which is investigating facts that may constitute war crimes, genocide or crimes against humanity. We also support the investigations that are being conducted by Ukrainian jurisdictions. We will also be paying close attention to the information soon to be released by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, established by the Human Rights Council, with the support of France. Finally, we once again call on Russia to choose diplomacy in order to rebuild peace with Ukraine, while respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and to do so at a time and under conditions decided by Ukraine, the party that is being attacked. France will continue working to ensure that happens.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“It is crucial that the International Atomic Energy Agency be able to conduct an expert mission on the ground as soon as possible. The reports we are receiving about extrajudicial killings and acts of torture against Ukrainian prisoners, in particular in the village of Olenivka, but also elsewhere, are shocking. Russia must comply with international humanitarian law and international human rights law, which apply in all international armed conflicts — regardless of whether it acknowledges that it is at war. Since the first days of Russia’s invasion, France, together with its partners, has actively worked to ensure that the perpetrators of the crimes committed in Ukraine are identified and prosecuted and their crimes documented.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Joint Coordination Centre in Istanbul is now operational and that 33 vessels have been able to leave Ukrainian ports since the signing of the Istanbul agreements. But let us make no mistake, the negative consequences of the Russian-led war continue and are multiplying. Supply chains are still disrupted, transportation costs remain very high and the energy market is in turmoil. As long as Russian aggression continues, those consequences will continue to proliferate. The presence of Russian troops at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant also raises the risk of a nuclear accident, with potentially devastating consequences. We reiterate our call for the withdrawal of Russian forces. Russia would be primarily responsible for any incident.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“Together with our European partners, we will continue to support it as long as it takes in the face of Russian aggression. On this day when Ukrainian independence is celebrated, I would like to make it clear that France will never recognize the annexation of the territory occupied by the Russian Federation. We will not recognize the legitimacy of independence referendums organized by Russia in those areas in an attempt to legitimize its aggression and camouflage its flagrant violations of international law, and neither will we ever recognize the annexation of Crimea. With this war, Russia is contributing to the further destabilization of a world already dealing with serious threats.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General and Ms. DiCarlo for their briefings, and I would also like to welcome the address by President Zelenskyy this morning. For exactly six months, Ukrainians have courageously resisted the war of aggression launched by Russia, with its horrific toll of mass suffering and abuse. In case anyone needs reminding, Ukrainians are fighting for their country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. What better time to pay tribute to them than today, the day of their national holiday, which marks the declaration of Ukraine’s independence, in 1991? Through its struggle, Ukraine is also defending the goals and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. That is why France will continue to stand by its side.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“France commends the role of the United Nations in that regard, and for its willingness to provide the necessary logistical support to deploy such a mission from Kyiv. We also welcome the agreement in principle reached by Ukraine and Russia to conduct such a mission, which has been confirmed at the highest level. What we need now are sufficient security guarantees and a commitment from all parties so that the mission can be conducted within the next few days. France will continue to unwaveringly support the IAEA’s efforts to that end, as demonstrated by our President’s meetings with President Putin on 19 August and with President Zelenskyy on 16 August, as well as the phone call that took place this morning between our Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Sergey Lavrov.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“The Ukrainian personnel operating the plant must be allowed to carry out their duties without threat or pressure. Secondly, France welcomes and supports the continued efforts of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). His seven pillars of nuclear safety and security must be complied with. There is also a need restore the IAEA’s ability to monitor peaceful nuclear activities throughout Ukraine in order to ensure compliance with safeguards, an ability that Russia’s actions have compromised. Thirdly, it is essential to facilitate an IAEA expert mission to the Zaporizhzhya plant as soon as possible. That mission needs to be conducted with respect for Ukraine’s full sovereignty over its territory and the entirety of its infrastructure.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. France has been deeply concerned since the beginning of this war about the threat that Russia’s aggression in Ukraine poses to the safety and security of Ukrainian nuclear facilities. Russia has forcibly seized the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which is in Ukraine’s territory. The presence and actions of Russia’s armed forces in the vicinity of the plant significantly increase the risk of an accident, and Russia bears responsibility for that situation. France, for its part, would like to make three points. First, Russia must give Ukraine back full control of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, as well as all nuclear facilities in Ukraine. Russia must urgently remove all of its military personnel and equipment from the plant.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“With regard to the situation of the FSO SAFER oil tanker, France reiterates the urgency of averting a new environmental and humanitarian disaster. We once again call for financial contributions from States and the private sector in order to enable the launch of the rescue operation, in line with our efforts with other donors, under the coordination of the Netherlands.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“Yemen continues to deal with a particularly serious humanitarian crisis, and the working conditions of humanitarian personnel remain very worrying. We reiterate the importance of ensuring full humanitarian access for all people in need. We also call for the immediate and unconditional release of the United Nations staff and humanitarian personnel held by the Houthis. The rapid reopening of roads serving the city of Taiz is vital. Its citizens are living in unbearable conditions in the absence of access. France calls on the Houthis to make the necessary concessions and to agree to work constructively with the Special Envoy on this matter. We are also concerned about the recent incidents in Shabwa governorate. We call for calm and peaceful coexistence in the interests of the Yemeni people.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our call for a lasting nationwide ceasefire and call on the parties to hold comprehensive discussions under the auspices of the United Nations. Such discussions are essential to reaching a political agreement, which we know is the only way to end the conflict. We also reiterate that the participation of Yemeni women in the peace process is crucial to achieving a lasting peace in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2624 (2022). I would like to welcome the recent discussions on the release and exchange of detainees, which were presided over by the International Committee of the Red Cross together with the Office of the Special Envoy, in accordance with the commitments made by the parties in March. Despite the truce, the security and humanitarian situations remain very worrisome in some areas.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg and Ms. Ghada Mudawi for their briefings. France welcomed the renewal of the truce in Yemen on 2 August, for a period of two months. That important step should help alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people, and the extension of the truce should serve to commit all the parties to peace. We would like to take this opportunity to commend the continued efforts of Mr. Hans Grundberg to maintain the truce, and we call on all the parties to the conflict to cooperate fully with him. We also commend the efforts of the Yemeni Government undertaken since the beginning of the truce and call on the Houthis to implement their commitments.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“France reiterates its unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Since 24 February, we have witnessed the devastating human cost of Russian aggression. Russia must immediately withdraw its troops from the territory of Ukraine. It must stop its dangerous headlong rush.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“The IAEA’s ability to monitor Ukraine’s peaceful nuclear activities to ensure compliance with safeguards, which has also been compromised by Russia’s actions, must also be restored. For that reason, I would like to emphasize in this regard the importance of facilitating a mission of IAEA experts to the Zaporizhzhya plant. This mission must focus on nuclear safety and security and allow for the necessary safeguards inspections to be carried out. It must respect Ukraine’s full sovereignty over its own territory and infrastructure. In addition, IAEA personnel must have safe and unhindered access to all nuclear facilities in Ukraine. The Agency must be able to communicate directly — without interference — with the Ukrainian personnel responsible for operating these facilities.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“As the Secretary-General stressed today, all military personnel and equipment must urgently be removed from the plant. Ukrainian personnel operating the plant must be allowed to carry out their duties without threat or pressure. Russian control of Ukrainian nuclear facilities is a danger — a danger to the Ukrainian people, a danger to the region and to the entire international community. France welcomes and supports the efforts of the IAEA Director General, which it has supported from the outset and at a high level, in particular by actively contributing to his technical assistance plan for Ukraine. France recalls the importance of the Seven pillars of nuclear safety and security defined by the IAEA Director General. They must be respected.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his briefing. France is very concerned about the serious threat to the safety and security of Ukrainian nuclear facilities. The Zaporizhzhya plant, the largest in Europe, was forcibly seized by Russia last March as part of its unjustified and unjustifiable aggression against Ukraine. The presence and actions of Russian armed forces in the vicinity of the plant significantly increase the risk of an accident with potentially devastating consequences. Russia bears responsibility for this situation. Russia must return full control of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, as well as all nuclear facilities in the country, to Ukraine.”
2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source
“Only a just and lasting peace will make it possible to put a definitive end to the escalations we have seen. In the light of the increasing situations of tension in recent months, France reiterates that both Israelis and Palestinians have the right to live in peace, dignity and security. If we do not restore the political framework for a just and lasting peace, such tensions will unfortunately continue to spread. We call on all parties to respect the ceasefire that came into effect on 7 August and to put an end to this cycle of violence, serves no one. France will spare no effort, in conjunction with its European and regional partners, to support the resumption of political negotiations with a view to settling the conflict within the framework of international law.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source
“We also deplore the firing of rockets into Israel’s territory and reiterate our unwavering commitment to ensuring Israel’s security. We welcome the ceasefire reached on 7 August and thank Egypt for its active role in mediating it. We must make every effort to prevent a new escalation, in which the civilian population would stand once again to suffer the most, which is unacceptable. France takes note of the reopening of border crossings into Gaza, which had been closed since 2 August, and calls for the rapid transfer of people in need of care. We reiterate that the only way to achieve lasting stability in Gaza is by ensuring the return of the Palestinian Authority and lifting the blockade, with credible security guarantees for Israel.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this emergency meeting at the request of multiple members of the Security Council, including France. I would also like to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland for his briefing and all his efforts in support of de-escalation and to assure him of our full support. France is deeply concerned about the escalation over the past few days, which has resulted in many victims among Palestinian civilians. We resolutely condemn the violence and reiterate our condolences to the bereaved families. All parties have an obligation to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law. We very much regret that children were among those killed.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source
“That partnership has strengthened the standards of African operations in the area of human rights in particular, for example through the compliance framework within the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel and the work under way with the African Union. France is ready to resume discussions on the financing of African peace operations from United Nations assessed contributions as soon as the relevant conditions are met. As many of my colleagues have underscored, we must more clearly recognize the link between climate change and insecurity on the African continent and understand all the related implications. Increasing the financing available for adaptation to climate change contributes to conflict prevention and is perfectly in line with a sustainable-development perspective.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“We can do more to build those partnerships, and the Peacebuilding Commission, with the support of the Peacebuilding Fund, can do more to create the conditions for sustainable peace. Finally, we must continue to seek innovative solutions in our partnerships. The coronavirus disease has also led to the emergence of unprecedented cooperation between the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU) and their member States, for example, South Africa and Rwanda, in the production of messenger RNA vaccines. We also committed to renewing and strengthening the partnership between the African Union and the European Union at the sixth EU-AU Summit in February.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Capacity-building should also be based on a partnership of trust and good governance. It is a long-term, costly investment that requires the deployment of unusual expertise, and it cannot be made without political commitment and accountability from the State benefiting from it. Establishing professional security forces and fighting corruption are therefore essential in that regard. The allocation of sufficient resources to all State services is also imperative. While of course I am referring to internal security forces, this also includes the justice system in the fight against impunity, as well as all other basic public services. That approach cannot be effective if it is not inclusive, and the full participation of women and young people must be guaranteed.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“In the Sahel, France will continue to provide support to countries in the region at their request, alongside our European and especially our African partners. We will continue to support the development of exemplary security forces that are capable of ensuring security throughout their territory and are respectful of constitutional order and human rights. That is vital to ensuring that the most vulnerable countries are not at the mercy of mercenaries such as those belonging to the Wagner Group, who multiply their abuses and plunder their resources. Capacity-building should also enable national authorities to control the spread of arms, which is a precondition for lifting the embargo measures adopted by the Security Council. Embargoes do not impede capacity-building, because exemptions are provided for that purpose.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank all the briefers today for their extremely comprehensive presentations. For my part, I would like to emphasize three points. Only national capacity-building, supported by solid, long-term training, can achieve lasting results and create the conditions necessary for a withdrawal of peace operations. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes must continue to support local authorities in Tanganyika and the Kasais, from which the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has withdrawn. We are following the course that we have set for the United Nations in that regard in terms of our own national efforts.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Peacebuilding is a major tool for prevention, stabilization in transition contexts and development in the service of populations. For their sake, we need to redouble our efforts to build and finance lasting peace.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“That was reiterated at the high-level meeting of the General Assembly held in April. The Peacebuilding Fund has proven its ability to catalyse financing to support an integrated United Nations response and to work with all actors on the ground. It promotes the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and good governance. For that reason, the sustainable financing of peacebuilding must be ensured. It would be useful for the Fifth Committee to study the possibility of putting in place long-term financing. Other options should also be explored, including partnerships with the international financial institutions and the mobilization of private sector actors. The Peacebuilding Fund will continue to enjoy the support of France, will increase its contribution to $7.5 million this year.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“In particular, its support for the transition of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be very important. Concerning the Security Council, the Peacebuilding Commission needs to produce complementary, targeted and operational recommendations that respect the mandates of the two bodies. Doing so before the renewal of peacekeeping operations mandates and in anticipation of dialogue with the Security Council penholders is absolutely essential. In that connection, I would like to commend the extremely valuable work done by Kenya as informal coordinator between the Commission and the Council. Finally, lasting peace must be based on sustainable and predictable financing. As we know, financing needs for peacebuilding remain substantial.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“The work of the Peacebuilding Commission on thematic and cross-cutting subjects has proven its importance, particularly when it comes to promoting agendas, such as the women and peace and security agenda and the youth, peace and security agenda. To address specific needs, that work also needs to be placed in specific geographical contexts. At the peace-security-development nexus, the Commission has a central role in building lasting peace and preventing the re-emergence of conflicts. France supports that work in the context of transitions and post-conflict contexts as well. The Commission must also support preparations for the withdrawal of peacekeeping operations by mobilizing United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and all development partners.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“France commends the work done by the country- specific configurations and the personal engagement of their Chairs. In particular, France welcomes the fact that the Central African Republic country-specific configuration once again made recommendations to the Security Council this year prior to the mandate renewal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. France also encourages the Burundi configuration to continue to support progress in the country. Burundi can count on France’s support in the context of the current political dialogue under way via the European Union. Secondly, the operational contribution of the Peacebuilding Commission must be decoupled, in particular when it comes to the Security Council.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the representatives of Egypt and Bangladesh for their respective statements and commend the remarkable work that has been done under the leadership of Egypt and Bangladesh at the head of the Peacebuilding Commission in 2021 and 2022, respectively. I would like to focus on three points. First, the Peacebuilding Commission must continue to develop partnerships and dialogue with the States in question. The Peacebuilding Commission has proven itself able to bring together a broad and diverse range of interlocutors and partners. Its ability to induce Member States to engage in interactive dialogue with civil society, regional organizations and the private sector is crucial. Its convening power is its strength.”
2022-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9101 (2022) · source
“We would call for de-escalation to avoid any further destabilization, which would derail our joint efforts to counter Da’esh in both Iraq and Syria.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“There is a vital need to shed full light on the circumstances of that tragedy to ensure that the perpetrators are held fully accountable. We would recall the importance of cooperation between the federal authorities and the autonomous region of Kurdistan on matters of common interest, specifically on security. France recalls its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty and to the stability of the autonomous region of Kurdistan within it. We welcome the commitment of the Prime Minister, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, to regional security and stability, in the context of efforts that led to the Baghdad conference. We also recall the efforts of Iraq and its neighbours to establish relations rooted in the principles of good-neighbourly relations and non-interference.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I wish to begin by welcoming the presence among us of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, and I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing. France emphatically condemns the indiscriminate strike carried out on 20 July, resulting in nine dead and some 30 wounded, including children, in the autonomous region of Kurdistan in Iraq. That attack targeting civilians is unacceptable, and we stand in solidarity with Iraq and the Iraqi people under these exceedingly difficult circumstances. The Iraqi people have suffered tremendously in previous decades, and their aspiration to live in peace is more legitimate than ever before. We thank the Iraqi authorities for having communicated the initial pieces of information about the attack.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9100 (2022) · source
“For now, France will continue to fully support the Palestinian people with bilateral assistance, assistance through the European Union and support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Such support is even more important in the light of the global food insecurity caused by the war in Ukraine The Council has an important role to play in establishing a credible political horizon. To that end, we invite all members to make an active contribution.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“We are very concerned about the recent developments in Masafer Yatta and call for an end to the evictions and demolitions, which are in breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Over the medium term, the priority should continue to be facilitating a resumption of direct political dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. President Macron underscored that point to President Abbas and Prime Minister Lapid during their recent visits to Paris. In that regard, we welcome the recent positive gestures by the parties, such as the most recent call between Mr. Lapid and Mr. Abbas and the prospects for a resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian Joint Economic Committee. Such gestures are crucial, as we must rebuild trust and reopen a path to peace. That said, we will see long-term results only with the cessation of unilateral measures on the ground.”
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“President Macron reminded President Abbas of that during his visit to Paris on 20 July. It is in the direct interests of both countries’ peoples and their security. France will remain committed to ensuring Israel’s security, and we condemn the recent rocket strikes that targeted Israeli territory. In the short term, the priority is to end the unilateral measures that are increasingly undermining the viability of a future Palestinian State, day after day. That is crucial, together with the measures announced by Israel for easing restrictions on Palestinians’ freedom of movement and facilitating the development of the Palestinian territories. France firmly condemns the advancement of plans for expanding and building settlements, in particular in Area E1, and for evicting Palestinian families and demolishing their homes.”
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