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first: 1996-04-23
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“Mr. Cardi (Italy) (spoke in French): I associate myself with the sincere condolences conveyed by the President in the light of the loss of life of three Chadian soldiers deployed to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) who died, which is a reminder of the difficulties faced by peacekeeping operations throughout the world. During its visit to the Sahel, the Security Council visited Mauritania on 20 October. Upon arriving in Nouakchott, the members of the Security Council were received by the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Mr. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.”
2017-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8077 (2017) · source
“We hope that the Council will be able to find again its unity in the coming weeks on such crucial issues for our collective security. Fighting impunity, identifying perpetrators and holding them accountable must be a shared priority of the Council, one that unifies us instead of dividing us.”
2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source
“It would have helped to retain the crucial know-how developed by the Mechanism's team during this year regarding the pressing objective that we continue to share as allegations of new incidents continue to emerge. We are therefore disappointed that the renewal has been impossible today. The result of the voting not only risks affecting the future of the Mechanism but also augments divisions in the Security Council that, frankly, should not be there and that we hope can be overcome since upholding the chemical non-proliferation regime is in everybody's interest. So, while we look forward to the final report of the Mechanism on the events in Khan Shaykhun and Om Hush, confident that the report will confirm the Mechanism's impartiality, objectivity and independence.”
2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source
“As the global non-proliferation architecture continues to face extremely serious challenges, the Security Council has the responsibility to uphold the integrity and credibility of these crucial long-standing norms for our collective security, preserving pathways for accountability in the case of violations. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism is a critical tool in that respect, and Italy fully supported the renewal of its mandate today and will continue to support it for the future, hoping that the Security Council will be able to find consensus on such a key issue. In our view, a timely renewal would have, contrary to what happened last year, ensured the continuity and the predictability of the activities of the Mechanism.”
2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source
“The fact-finding mission established by the Human Rights Council, in cooperation with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, could complement Government efforts by exhaustively and impartially assessing the situation and facilitating reconciliation. The United Nations, including the Security Council and the Secretary-General, can play a constructive role in helping Myanmar overcome the crisis and advance on its path towards an inclusive democracy. Respecting human rights is an essential prerequisite that cannot be ignored. Italy stands ready to take into consideration further constructive action by the Council and remains committed to Myanmar's democratic transition and national reconciliation.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“We encourage Myanmar to engage in a constructive dialogue with the Organization, and we welcome its decision to participate in today's briefing. Thirdly, the voluntary, safe and sustainable return of refugees will be key to defusing tensions and stabilizing the region. That entails ensuring registration, in line with international standards, and finding a durable solution to the problem of statelessness. Also in that regard, the United Nations can offer its expertise and assistance. Finally, building trust among communities is paramount. We ask the Government to stifle inflammatory language and foster an interreligious dialogue. In that respect, those who are responsible for human rights violations must be held accountable.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“We praise Myanmar for mandating the Commission in the first place, as well as for its commitment to following up on its recommendations with the establishment of an interministerial Implementation Commission that is in charge of implementing those recommendations. Translating the recommendations into concrete actions is now the priority, because it will pave the way for disrupting the vicious cycle of discrimination, poverty and violence that is afflicting communities. We acknowledge the scope of the challenge and stand ready to assist, while hoping that the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, led by Kofi Annan, will continue to be involved. The United Nations system, by integrating humanitarian aid and development assistance, is in the best position to shore up the process.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“We look forward to the visit of a group of foreign diplomats and heads of United Nations agencies to Rakhine state, which is set to take place on 2 October. We also acknowledge the steps taken by Myanmar to cooperatively address the refugee crisis with Bangladesh, and we encourage both countries to bolster that coordination. We would like to commend Bangladesh for its decision to keep its border open, as well as for its solidarity and hospitality efforts. Secondly, the root causes of the crisis must be addressed. In its report, the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State outlines a road map for socioeconomic development and lasting reconciliation.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“Filippo Grandi in his call to immediately re-establish access for United Nations agencies to Rakhine state. Humanitarian agencies and donors have mobilized rapidly. The Italian Government immediately allocated, through the High Commissioner for Refugees, â‚¬1 million to community projects for minorities and contributed â‚¬500,000 to the World Food Programme's emergency packages. Even still, needs on the ground exceed the available resources and access to those in need and those in the most dire conditions faces major restrictions. We appreciate that the authorities of Myanmar have engaged in alleviating such suffering, but it is urgent that they step up their efforts by ensuring full international access and cooperation with the United Nations, especially with the Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“In line with requests of the European Union, we call on the authorities of Myanmar to suspend their security operations and ensure the full protection ofits civilians. We condemn the coordinated attacks of25 August by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army. We stress the need for the security response to fully respect international humanitarian and human rights law. Acts of violence perpetrated against the Rohingya minority, including reports of serious abuses against women, children and the elderly, are a matter of grave concern and cannot be tolerated. National authorities are responsible for safeguarding the lives and protecting the fundamental rights of all people, without discrimination. Safe and unhindered humanitarian access must be ensured. WejoinHighCommissionerforRefugeesMr.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and for his engagement in facing the alarming situation in Rakhine state. In the past months, the number of refugees fleeing from the region has increased appallingly, which has created a dangerous humanitarian crisis with destabilizing impacts on the region. It is the responsibility of the Council to urgently address the situation and collectively engage in providing assistance. The Security Council must send a strong, unified and constructive message, in line with the priorities identified by the Secretary-General. The crisis in northern Rakhine state is the result of a number of complex factors and requires a comprehensive response. First, we must put an end to violence immediately.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source
“In that regard, Ukraine is ready to provide its own contribution to the improvement of the functioning of CTED, in particular through the nomination of qualified experts for professional posts to the enlarged entity. My delegation stands ready to engage constructively in the process of the renewal of the mandate of the Directorate at the end of the year.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“We are pleased that the CTEC programme of work of duly reflects all of the new topics identified by the Council in its recent resolutions. Yesterday, on aviation security (see S/PV.8057), we discussed international judicial cooperation, protection of critical infrastructure and cultural property, countering terrorist narratives and curbing the weapons supply to terrorists, all of which are of particular importance to our common efforts. New challenges may also arise that will require the Council's close attention. However, given the drastic expansion of the mandate of CTED, there is a need to ensure that its planned activities are performed timely and that Member States can fully benefit from its expertise. CTED should therefore be provided with adequate capacities and resources.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“In particular, we take positive note of the recent update of the Technical Guide to assist countries in their implementation efforts. That work is vital for fostering the development of national legislation and practices in criminal justice matters, international cooperation, financial intelligence, border security and law enforcement. We have a very good experience of cooperation with the Executive Directorate, which Visited Ukraine in 2013. I would like to take this opportunity to underline that we expect CTED to conduct a follow-up mission to Ukraine in November, based on the CTC-approved plan of visits for the period of 2014-2017. On our side, we are keen to provide any necessary assistance in its preparation. Let me also touch upon the issue of the upcoming revision of CTED's mandate.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“We recognize the central role of the Counter- Terrorism Committee in overseeing the implementation of specific counter-terrorism measures established by the Security Council, monitoring the compliance of States with their respective obligations and promoting international cooperation in the field. We would like to commend the work of CTED, which conducts country Visits on behalf of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in order to assess the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005) and 2178 (2178). It also detects possible gaps in the existing regulations using a detailed survey tool, identifies the assistance needs of States and facilitates the delivery of respective aid by engaging in dialogue with prospective multilateral and bilateral donors.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“In order to ensure that the stance of the United Nations regarding countering terrorism remains strong, we expect the new office to deliver the following: first, show strategic leadership and commitment to action, while addressing the conditions conducive to the spread ofterrorism on the basis ofan all-Organization approach; secondly, ensure appropriate resources and expertise to provide policy advice on counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism; thirdly, strengthen its strategic policy and programme guidance to Member States through close cooperation with the relevant international, regional and subregional organizations and forums; and, fourthly, enhance collaboration among all United Nations entities operating in the field and conduct outreach to civil society actors.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“We expect that it will mainstream counter-terrorism efforts within the United Nations system and contribute to the proper implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, as well as to the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“Although initially they had different mandates, later development of the counter-terrorism norms of the United Nations led to an overlap in the activities of those bodies, as well as competition for resources, influence and project ownership. Therefore, ensuring mutually re-enforcing cooperation and avoiding duplication of effort among United Nations bodies that work on counter-terrorism-related issues remains an ongoing challenge for the United Nations. Ukraine has consistently supported the need to enhance coherence and leadership of the United Nations system in dealing with terrorist threats, including by conducting a reform of the United Nations counter-terrorism architecture. Therefore, the creation of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism is a welcome step in that direction.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“Over the past years, Ukraine has also accrued bitter experiences of countering terrorist threats that have been fuelled by external support for terrorist groups and organizations in the east of my country. The fight against terrorism has now firmly become a key priority of the United Nations, leading to the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) and subsequent fundamental resolutions, as well as the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in 2006. That also resulted in the establishment of key Security Council and General Assembly bodies, such the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), as well as the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“At the same time, it should aim to avoid task duplication and anything that might significantly impact the mandate of other bodies. Mr. Yelchenko (Ukraine) I thank Under-Secretary- General Vladimir Voronkov and other briefers for their inputs to today's discussion. We welcome the Under- Secretary-General and wish him the best in his highly responsible work. The past decades have been marked by the spread of violent extremist ideologies and the emergence of terrorist groups that are fuelled by them. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Al-Qaida, the Taliban, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab and other groups have grown from being regional menaces to global threats to international peace and security.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“In that wider framework, Italy has fully supported the process undertaken by the General Assembly to further enhance the existing counter-terrorism architecture and ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy through the establishment of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, which is headed by Under-Secretary-General Voronkov. We think that the new body will provide a very important added value, both in the prevention of, and in the fight against, violent extremism. It is our hope that the Counter-Terrorism Office will play a key role in coordinating the several entities involved in the field of counter-terrorism by contributing to the identification of priority areas of intervention, as well as by taking a proactive approach.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“Italy is playing a leading role in the fight against terrorism by focusing on training and countering all forms of financial support to terrorist groups, as well as through a strong response to human trafficking, trafficking in cultural property and illegal financial flows and money-laundering. That is because terrorism and violent extremism cannot be defeated through solely military means. We must also consider and address the underlying forces that facilitate violent extremism and the spread of messages of hate. Therefore, we are committed to support any intiatives that address the root causes of extremism, focusing on, inter alia, countering radicalization in jails and supporting youth programmes through the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“While acknowledging the key role played by CTED in the counter-terrorism framework of the United Nations, and in View of the renewal of its mandate, it is our hope that the Directorate will be provided with the necessary resources to continue its important work. A comprehensive approach to violent extremism and terrorism is critical. The recent event mentioned by other colleagues on preventing the use of the Internet by terrorists, which was hosted by France, Italy and the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the General Assembly on 20 Septmber, can provide important input for the strengthening of cooperation between Governments and private companies.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“We particularly appreciate efforts of CTED to assist Member States in achieving the full implementation of the relevant resolutions. We attribute great value to the assessment visits of CTED to Member States. They are vital tools for the identification of, inter alia, gaps, challenges, good practices and general trends. All of that knowledge should be made available to the relevant United Nations bodies and should be instrumental in prioritizing technical assistance interventions. We also welcome the initiative undertaken by CTED to update the 2009 Technical Guide in order to reflect the requirements set by relevant resolutions of the Council and provide Member States with a practical reference tool that helps ensure the consistent analysis of their implementation efforts.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“In particular, with respect to the anti-Da'esh coalition, Italy co-chairs the working group on countering the financing of terrorism. We are providing the second contingent of the anti-Da'esh coalition, which provides daily support to Iraqi authorities by training security personnel in various fields, such as intelligence, law enforcement, border patrol and street policing. Italy recognizes the relevance of the ongoing work of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) - concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities - and of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED).”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“Since then, Member States have been confronted with new challenges, including the increasing flows of foreign terrorist fighters travelling to, or returning from, conflict zones the misuse of the Internet and social media by terrorists and entities, as well as the exploitation of trafficking by criminals and terrorist networks. In the years since the adoption of this important resolution, its call on Member States to refrain from providing any form of support to entities or persons involved in terrorist acts, as well as its call on Member States to strengthen their legal and institutional capabilities to counter terrorism, could not be more timely or valid. In that framework, we are strongly committed to contributing to international efforts.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the Ethiopian presidency of the Security Council for convening this important meeting with the View to bringing greater coherence and focus to the issue. I wish to take this opportunity to commend Ambassador Aboulatta, Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, to welcome Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, Head of the newly established Office of Counter-Terrorism, and to thank Mr. Scharia for his briefing. As others have reminded us, on this very day 16 years ago, in the aftermath of the attacks against the United States, the Security Council took an important step in addressing the scourge of terrorism by adopting resolution 1373 (2001), a text that still represents a milestone in the international community's efforts in tackling the terrorist threat.”
2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source
“We encourage African partners to finalize their operative arrangements for the 25 per cent contribution of the African Union to peace operations. Financing predictability is an essential, yet not the exclusive way, to strengthen African capabilities. We are in favour of the United Nations exploring the use of assessed contributions, provided that the appropriate set of requirements in terms of troop quality, accountability, human rights compliance and conduct and discipline standards are met. Equipment, technological innovation and training are also crucial. Italy stands ready to strengthen its engagement in capacity-building in favour of police and military units in African Union missions and to contribute to devising new training schemes tailored to African needs.”
2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source
“We support its ambitions in the development of the African Peace and Security Architecture, the African Union Peace Fund and the African Standby Force and its rapid deployment capability. In the meantime, following the pragmatic approach we advocate for shoring up that cooperation, we deem it critical to start securing the current capacities of African Union-mandated peace operations. The founding of the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia, for instance, requires a prompt solution. The Secretary-General's next thematic report will be issued in November, during Italy's presidency of the Security Council. We look forward to developing our discussion on that occasion. Enhanced strategic cooperation with the African Union is the leading way to smart and cost-effective peace operations.”
2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source
“That is also the case in the security field for the Group of Five for the Sahel States and its newly established force for the region. Such a flexible framework will help respond to the legitimate demand for African solutions to African problems. In the long run it will also contribute to making our joint efforts sustainable, even financially. African Union peace operations have comparative advantages when it comes to African crises. In that respect, Italy supports the mechanism set out in the Secretary-General's report for joint planning and mandating of African Union peace operations. The African Union has taken on important responsibilities in recent years and has shown a willingness to take on more.”
2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source
“The cross-regional dimension of African conflicts and the regional capacities of the African continent are interlinked, whether in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea or in West Africa and the Sahel, or in the Mediterranean region of Africa. We must continue to enhance the regional capacities of the continent. As indicated by the Secretary-General in his latest report, cooperation can be further implemented through triangular mechanisms that involve subregional organizations and regional economic communities. A contribution by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to the South Sudanese crisis and by the Economic Community of West African States in The Gambia crisis are clear examples of political comparative advantages.”
2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source
“We commend Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed for the first- ever joint high-level mission with the African Union to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria on women's meaningful participation in peace, security and development. New common challenges have been arising in recent years. I have underlined them in the meetings in Addis Ababa. First and foremost is terrorism and the growing connection among criminal networks, including on human trafficking. The scope of those crimes is cross-regional. It is no longer a challenge related only to local conflicts in Africa. The effects of those conflicts are global, and therefore more relevant than even to collective security.”
2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source
“Last week, the Security Council had a very frank and very substantial and constructive exchange of Views with the African Union Peace and Security Council on those important topics. Today's meeting fosters continuity in our discussions. Focus should now be placed on implementation. In that regard, the discussion held in Addis Ababa made it clear that there is broad consensus for developing joint field missions and harmonizing the work programmes on Africa. We support that pragmatic way to improve our methods of work and strengthen cooperation between the two bodies. In the same vein, we encourage the African Union Commission and the United Nations Secretariat to further enhance their cooperation in addressing the root causes of African conflicts.”
2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source
“First of all, let join others in thanking you, Mr. President, and the Secretariat for the excellent organization of the joint meeting with the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council and for the warm hospitality offered by your Government in your capital last week. Iwould also like to thank Special Representative Haile Menkerios and Commissioner Smail Chergui for their active participation in the meeting, and particularly Mr. Menkerios for his briefing today. Resolution 2320 (2016), the AU-United Nations framework agreement signed last April, the Secretary- General's report (S/2017/744) on the mechanism to finance AU peace operations and the report of the Chairperson ofthe AU Commission on the same subject mark the beginning of the new strategic partnership between the two organizations.”
2017-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8044 (2017) · source
“Finally, as Chair ofthe Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), we will continue to maintain a sharp focus on the full and effective implementation of the sanctions regime by the whole membership of the United Nations.”
2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source
“We fully share the call of the resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to immediately cease all nuclear and missile-related activities and to make credible progress on its obligation to denuclearize and open the way to a peaceful solution through meaningful negotiations. We also fully share the concern for the humanitarian situation in the country and the need to ensure that these new sanctions do not have an adverse impact. We must not forget that the people of North Korea are, first and foremost, victims of the regime's self-isolating ambitions. The international community must therefore continue to provide assistance for those in need.”
2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source
“The resolution adopted today is a balanced text that provides for a strong, comprehensive package of restrictive measures, while taking into account humanitarian concerns and the need to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula through a negotiated process. Those measures are a reflection of the gravity of the current situation and they constitute a proportional and appropriate response. However, the resolution is not only about stronger sanctions. It also signals the political path through which, if it so chooses, North Korea can revert to international legality and a different pattern of relations with the international community, in order to resolve the situation peacefully.”
2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source
“All such actions taken together reveal a cycle of unprecedented, deliberate and escalatory provocations by North Korea, directed against the international community as a whole and aimed at undermining the foundations of the global non-proliferation regime, as well as the authority of the Council. We reiterate our deepest concern about the advancement of the North Korean nuclear and missile programme, which constitutes an unacceptable threat of a global nature. Today we stand united once again by taking action to protect our collective security and ensure that the North Korean regime's threats do not go unanswered.”
2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source
“Italy welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2375 (2017). We thank the United States for leading the process with an appropriate sense of urgency and for conducting negotiations in a spirit of transparency - that is appreciated given the constraints imposed by the grave situation provoked by North Korea. The resolution comes at a unique moment of threat to international peace and security with very serious challenges to regional stability. Just one week ago, the Security Council met (see S/PV.8039) to condemn the sixth nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea regime, following a series of increasingly reckless missile launches. We reaffirm our strong condemnation of those irresponsible acts.”
2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source
“Finally, as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), I will continue our efforts to ensure the entire United Nations membership's comprehensive and further implementation of the sanctions regime. We will soon be organizing another briefing open to the whole membership on resolution 2371 (2017), and I hereby appeal to all Member States to attend it. An effective sanctions regime will continue to be essential to ensuring that the leadership of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea calculates the price of its challenge to the international community and comes back to the negotiating table for credible multilateral talks.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“While underlining the importance that Italy attaches to the continued unity of the Security Council on this matter, we believe that under the current circumstances a firm and determined response by the Council is the right course of action. Therefore, we encourage the Security Council to adopt further measures in response to the latest nuclear test. We will conduct our work constructively to that end, bearing in mind that sanctions must remain a tool that is part of a broader strategy aimed at a peaceful and long-term solution of the issue of the Korean peninsula and the region as a whole. In that vein, we are committed to ensuring, as we affirmed in resolution 2371 (2017), that the sanctions regime does not have a negative effect on the humanitarian situation in the country.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“We therefore express our full solidarity with the Governments of the region, as well as their peoples, who are directly affected by the consequences of Pyongyang's irresponsible acts, and reaffirm that North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes are a global threat that concerns us all. The regime of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea continues to systematically defy the authority of the Council and the will ofthe international community as a whole. Its latest nuclear test poses a new level of threat. It is imperative that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea immediately put a complete stop to the development of its missile and nuclear programmes in a verifiable and irreversible manner.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“North Korea is the only country, as was recalled, that has tested a nuclear device in the twenty-first century. Such a breach of the international moratorium on nuclear tests highlights once more the urgent need for the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Also following an initiative by the Italian presidency, this morning the leaders of the Group of Seven issued a statement urging the full implementation of Security Council resolutions, stating their readiness to adopt further measures to ensure that North Korea reverts to international legality and recalling the primary role of the Council to that end.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“The latest nuclear test by North Korea represents, in our view, a grave and reckless provocation that violates successive Security Council resolutions. Our Minister for Foreign Affairs immediately condemned this act in the strongest terms. Since the early hours after the test, Prime Minister Gentiloni has been in close contact with our main European and international partners, confirming that Italy will continue to do its part for a firm and cohesive response at the international and the European Union levels to pressure Pyongyang to desist from its continued provocations. As our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Alfano, stressed, by pursuing its nuclear and ballistic programmes, Pyongyang poses a clear threat to international peace and security and is increasingly and seriously challenging the global non-proliferation regime.”
2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source
“President, congratulations again on your presidency. We look forward to a busy and productive month of September under the presidency of Ambassador Tekeda Alemu and the Ethiopian team.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source
“The new note represents a significant step forward in the constant improvement of the working methods, the transparency and the accountability of this organ. Of course, as Ambassador Bessho also mentioned, daily practice of what has been agreed will make the true difference, as I mentioned during the meeting on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon meeting (see S/PV.8037). In that respect, allow me to draw members' attention to the need for negotiations among Council members - in particular when renewing peacekeeping mandates - to be conducted in the most inclusive and transparent way possible, and for the need to give due consideration to the positions of troop-contributing countries and of the countries hosting peacekeeping missions. In conclusion, Mr.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source
“Salame delivered his briefing via video-conference from Tripoli, thereby showing his commitment to work as much as possible in Libya. The Council confirmed its full support of Mr. Salame' and his first initiatives in that role, thereby injecting new momentum into the political process and the central mediation role of the United Nations. During the briefing, a number of delegations, including Italy, also raised the issue of migration and the need to address it using a comprehensive approach. To conclude, I would like to refer to the Council's working methods. Under the able leadership of Japan, and as Ambassador Koro Bessho just reminded us, the Council has completed the revision of Note by the President S/2010/507, on working methods.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source
“It is a substantial step forward, in our view, in the international community's commitment to combating the illegal trafficking in weapons, which represents a threat to peace and security and undermines the stability of State institutions. We look forward to meeting the new Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism in September to discuss how the United Nations and the international community can comprehensively tackle terrorism and violent extremism. I also want to briefly highlight that this month the Council received the first briefing by the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Mr. Ghassan Salame (see S/PV.8032). Significantly, Mr.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source
“In any case, the most recent ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which Italy condemns in the strongest terms, confirmed the need for the Council to remain alert on this very sensitive issue. The swift adoption yesterday of presidential statement S/PRST/2017/l6, following consultations, confirms once again the Council's unity on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea file. On terrorism, the recent attack in Barcelona, Spain, in which citizens from more than 30 countries were affected - including Italy - reminds us of the global nature of this scourge. The Egyptian presidency rightly made counter-terrorism a priority during this month, as only collective solutions can tackle this challenge. Early in the month, the Council adopted resolution 2370 (2017), on preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source
“The resolution, adopted on 5 August, provides for the broadest, most comprehensive set of sanctions applied by the Security Council in decades. As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), we are committed to ensuring the full and effective implementation of all relevant measures. We are continuing efforts in that regard by reaching out to the entire United Nations membership to ensure that the latest measures are understood and applied quickly and comprehensively. I would also like to recall that we are also committed to ensuring, as reaffirmed in resolution 2371 (2017) itself, that the sanctions regime should not have a negative effect on the humanitarian situation in the country and that the sanctions remain a tool in a broader strategy aimed at the peaceful political resolution of the issue.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source