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first: 1996-04-23
most recent: 2018-05-22
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“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and Egypt, for your and your Mission's able stewardship in the month of August, which was less quiet than expected, and for deciding to convene a formal wrap-up session. I will focus on two overarching horizontal issues that were featured prominently during the month, namely, non-proliferation and terrorism. On non-proliferation, at the beginning of August, the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2371 (2017), sending once again an unequivocal message of unity from the international community. By strongly condemning North Korea's increasing provocations, we showed our determination to confront this new level of threat to international peace and security by taking further action.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source
“I would like to commend Ambassador Bessho on the work done in relation to the working methods, but we think that more should be done to promote working methods that can better serve our common purpose.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8037 (2017) · source
“As a member of the Security Council and as UNIFIL's largest troop contributor, with Indonesia, and as a country that has fielded three of the last five Force Commanders of UNIFIL, we would have hoped for more inclusive negotiations. Receiving information from, or being updated by, the penholder, which we thank, in any case, or by the members involved in the negotiations, is not the same as allowing all 15 members of the Council to have a real positive impact on the same negotiations. The Security Council should always remember to give due consideration to the views of the troop-contributing countries, whose men and women risk their lives on the ground. That applies not only to UNIF IL but to the work we do every day. As an elected member of the Council, Italy attaches great importance to those principles.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8037 (2017) · source
“However, I would like to underline our remaining concerns, with regard to the language ofparagraph 15, which we accepted at the very last minute to avoid a division of the Council and to keep its unity, which is paramount for us, and also because we are a responsible component of the peacekeeping mission, being its largest troop-contributing country, together with Indonesia. In any case, as a troop-contributing country, we reserve the right to assess the measures that the Secretary-General may envisage according to what is requested of him by paragraph 15. Furthermore, it must be stressed that paragraph 15 does not change the existing mandate of UNIFIL. I would like to conclude with a brief comment on the working methods of the Council.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8037 (2017) · source
“However, we strongly caution against blurring the line between duties that, according to resolution 1701 (2006), are entrusted to the Government of Lebanon and those with which the peacekeepers are tasked. Their responsibilities are very different, and the primary role of the sovereign Government of Lebanon needs to be stressed and respected. Promoting confusion in that regard undermines UNIFIL's operations and strips the Lebanese authorities of their own sovereign prerogatives. Nevertheless, we take note that today the Council has followed its long tradition of unity and consensus on UNIFIL.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8037 (2017) · source
“Italy voted in favour of resolution 2373 (2017) in order to emphasize its firm and unwavering support for a peacekeeping mission that in our View, in a region plagued by conflicts and division, helps to maintain calm and stability for both Lebanon and Israel to enjoy. Italy is proud to be a member of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a mission whose excellent performance is due to the quality, dedication and bravery of the personnel provided by 41 troop-contributing countries. We therefore understand fully the security concerns related to the presence of non-authorized weapons in the area of operations and the two other violations of resolution 1701 (2006) by Hizbullah.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8037 (2017) · source
“We therefore look forward to further discussing that and other relevant matters pertaining to Somalia, a country we will continue to be strongly committed to, during the joint session the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council will hold in Addis Ababa next week.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8035 (2017) · source
“In our View, the decision taken by the Security Council to defer to October 2018 its consideration of the further steps of the Mission's transition process is therefore very wise. Because the threat posed by Al-Shabaab remains very serious, the need to build up the Somali security forces in an effective manner retains all its strategic significance. At the same time, resolution 2372 (2017) sets out the timeline upon which the Council will speed up the shift from AMISOM to the Somali security forces, with regard to primary responsibility for security. The reconfiguration of the Mission in favour of a more robust presence of police personnel, as security conditions allow, will also prove to be instrumental to that end. For years, Italy has been advocating the added value of AMISOM. and the Somali police to the stabilization of Somalia.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8035 (2017) · source
“Italy welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2372 (2017), which reauthorizes the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). We would like to thank the penholder, the United Kingdom, for its excellent work on the text of the resolution. AMISOM. has been doing a tremendous job in recent years. We wish to commend the African Union and the troop- and police-contributing countries on their efforts, and AMISOM. on the high price in human lives it has paid for the cause. In the past month, the Somali Government has achieved much progress, from agreeing on the main principle of the national security architecture to the security pact for the coordinated development of the Somali security forces. The new framework will require some time to be fully operational.”
2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8035 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, Italy continues to attach great importance to the rigorous implementation of the sanctions regime. We remain committed to working with the other Council members to renew the regime. The Group of Experts report that has been submitted for our consideration will also serve as a vehicle for honouring the memory of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“At the political level, Italy is concerned about the lack of progress in the implementation of the 31 December 2016 agreement, which remains the only credible road map for resolving the crisis and supporting the legitimacy of the transitional institutions. In that connection, we call on the Government and the political forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to rapidly implement the agreement and to ease tensions, in keeping with that agreement. In our view, those are essential steps to organizing democratic and transparent elections. We believe that we must urgently set the electoral timetable and accelerate the preparation of peaceful, credible and inclusive elections - to be held as soon as possible and in accordance with the Congolese Constitution and the agreement I have just referred to.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Michael and Zaida lost their lives as they were investigating human rights in the greater Kasai region. For months, the southern provinces of the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo have been plunged into a cycle of violence and murder. Italy hopes that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will carry out a swift and transparent investigations to establish the facts and circumstances for the human rights violations and abuses committed in the Kasais over recent months. In that regard, while recalling that the Congolese authorities have the primary responsibility of protecting their population, we hope that they can cooperate with the international Group of Experts appointed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The perpetrators of those crimes must be prosecuted and convicted.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“The Government in Kinshasa has taken several measures to better secure the supply chain of minerals and to implement a tracking system. We encourage the Government to redouble its efforts, especially with regard to the trafficking of gold, in which, according to the latest report of the Group of Experts, certain members of the Congolese army have been implicated. We therefore urge the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to prosecute them for those illegal activities in order to send a clear message against impunity. As for imposing sanctions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we are ready to work with the chairmanship of the Committee and to participate in dialogue with regional countries, which, in our view, play a key role in ensuring an effective regime.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Today's meeting seeks to analyse the results of the work of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and their colleagues - precious work that will help us understand the complexity of the Congolese reality. As you just pointed out in your briefing, Mr. President, the final report of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (see S/2017/672/Rev.l) provides a detailed analysis of the persistence of negative forces, especially in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where armed groups foment instability, namely, by exploiting the country's natural resources. Italy is therefore deeply concerned about that illicit exploitation. As the Security Council has repeatedly mentioned in its resolutions, putting an end to that illegal trafficking is critical to the peace and security of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“In that connection, and in welcoming the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we appeal once again to the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to expeditiously and thoroughly investigate those murders and to cooperate with the investigations carried out by Sweden and the United States. As for the United Nations investigation, following the Secretary- General's letter to the Council, we support the efforts of the Secretary-General to ensure justice and we encourage him to implement an effective follow-up mechanism without delay, after consulting with the Congolese authorities.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“Mr. Cardi (Italy) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for your very detailed briefing as Chair of the Committee. I would also like to align myself with my colleagues in addressing the families of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan. On behalf of my Government, I would like to once again pledge our sympathy and solidarity as wejoin them in their grief. Italy hopes that those responsible for the deaths of the two members of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo extended pursuant to Security Council resolution 2293 (2016) will be swiftly brought to justice and tried.”
2017-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8026 (2017) · source
“We also look forward to hearing from Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, who is currently visiting the region, and we hope that, at the upcoming IGAD ministerial Summit on 24 July, the indirect communication channel that has been reopened between the South Sudanese leaders can reinvigorate the process.”
2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source
“They have the responsibility for ending the conflict and to feed and protect their population, or face accountability for failing in that. In that regard, the work ofestablishing a hybrid court must be speeded up. In conclusion, Italy will continue to work on two fronts. At the political level, we will make efforts in every possible forum to encourage a solution to the crisis, starting with South Sudan's stakeholders, including civil society and regional stakeholders. At the humanitarian level, we will provide aid and financing programmes aimed at addressing the country's emergencies.”
2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source
“Together with the African Union and the United Nations, IGAD is the organization that can and must develop a political track for inclusive dialogue between the parties to the conflict in South Sudan. We therefore greatly appreciate the growing intensity of its diplomatic action in recent weeks. The communique of the IGAD ministerial Summit on 2 July is an important step in that direction. We also agree with the Secretary-General that the deployment of the Regional Protection Force to Juba, which is slowly proceeding, will help UNMISS to concentrate more effectively on other areas of the country. We therefore call on the South Sudanese authorities to facilitate its rapid deployment. But that will not be a panacea. It is the South Sudanese leaders who must negotiate the peace.”
2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source
“In that context, I would like to commend the Sudan for the one-year deal it has offered to permit the flow of aid to South Sudanese refugees after the opening of the humanitarian corridors, in an affirmation of the constructive spirit shown by Khartoum in this crisis. We reiterate our firm belief that the only solution to the crisis is a political one, a position that we have taken in previous Council meetings, bilaterally and as co-Chair of the Partners Forum of the 12 June Summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It is also clear to all of us that, without the collaboration of the members of IGAD, there can be no peace in South Sudan.”
2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source
“I, too, would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Wane and President Mogae for their briefings today. The situation on the ground continues to be pretty terrible. Half of the population of South Sudan needs food or other aid. The South Sudanese authorities continue to violate the status of forces agreement, including in cases of the arrest and arbitrary detention of the personnel of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Despite the commitments on allowing unhindered humanitarian access, there has been an increasing number of attacks on humanitarian workers. The human rights situation is also worsening, with 250 children trapped between the clashing parties and an increase in arrests ofjournalists, to givejust two examples. Despite the Government's announcement of a unilateral ceasefire, the fighting rages on.”
2017-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8008 (2017) · source
“Italy will continue and intensify its efforts bilaterally within the European Union and the United Nations, including the Security Council, to help Africa embark upon a path of sustainable economic growth. We will also continue to provide specific mediation expertise through Italian non-governmental entities, as we are doing in the Central African Republic. In conclusion, so as to achieve those ambitious and important goals, the Security Council has to show its readiness in embracing the innovative spirit that the terms of the relationship with Africa require today. Ultimately, what is at stake is the idea itself of constructive multilateralism, which we as members of the United Nations and of the Council should uphold and advance by showing the necessary political leadership.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“Terrorist organizations, transnational organized crime, human trafficking, climate change and food insecurity are all common elements in most of the crises that we are witnessing in the continent. Therefore, given the horizontal and evolving nature of the threats, it is clear that the United Nations cannot and should not tackle them on its own. A renewed and enhanced partnership with regional and subregional organizations based on Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and on the principle of subsidiarity is essential. Thanks to the coordinated action of subregional organizations, developments in some parts of the African continent are, in our view, a clear indicator of the potential of that approach. In the longer-term, tackling the root causes of African instability is the only sustainable solution.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“Predictability as to financing is essential but not the exclusive way to strengthen African capabilities. Equipment, technological innovation and, first and foremost, training and institution-building are crucial to enhancing the effectiveness of African efforts to prevent and manage conflicts and to build peace. Italy stands ready to strengthen its engagement in capacity- building with regard to police and military units in African Union missions, as it is already doing through many centres, such as the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units in Vicenza, and contribute to devising new training skills tailored to African needs. The interconnected nature of current threats to peace and stability is evident in Africa more than in other areas of the world.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“We believe that it is important to note that that commitment would significantly increase the financial contribution of Africa to peace operations. The various options to provide financial support envisaged in the report of the Secretary-General can be chosen on a case-by-case basis. I would like to recall that, already in 2008, the report (see S/2008/813) prepared by the panel of experts chaired by former Prime Minister Romano Prodi called for predictable and sustainable financial support to United Nations- approved African Union peacekeeping missions. We are therefore in favour of exploring the use of assessed contributions, provided that the appropriate set of requirements in terms of troop quality, training, equipment and high-accountability standards is met.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I also underscore that the recently established unified command of the European Union missions in Somalia, the Central African Republic and Mali reinforces the European Union's strategic role as a coordination partner to the United Nations, the African Union and the African forces. In that respect, I would like to align myself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. Enhanced strategic cooperation with the African Union is the main way towards smart and cost-effectiv peace operations. We welcome the commitment undertaken by the African Union Summit in July 2016 to contribute 25 per cent of the cost of African Union peace operations by 2020 and encourage the African partners under the leadership of Mr. Kaberuka to finalize its operative arrangements.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“I also recall the potential of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, referred to by the Minister of Senegal, the revitalization ofwhich we deem essential for the entire region, and the establishment of the Group of Five for the Sahel force to combat terrorism, which, in our view, can effectively cooperate with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the European Union missions deployed in the region. We underscore once again the importance of that innovative operation and of the need for the Council to ensure that it receives all the necessary support in our joint endeavour against violent extremism in the region.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“In that respect, Italy supports the mechanism set out in the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/454) for joint planning and mandating African Union peace operations. The mechanism provides for African ownership, while preserving the prerogatives of the Security Council. The African Union-United Nations cooperation has been extensively tested in the African Union Mission in Somalia and in the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“In the context of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, signed on 19 April, the Secretary-General spoke of the mechanisms to finance African Union peace operations, and the report of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the same subject marked the outset of a strategic partnership between the two organizations. The African Union has taken on important responsibilities in recent years and shown the willingness to take on more. We support African ambitions with regard to the development of the African Union Peace and Security Architecture, the African Union Peace Fund and the African Standby Force and its rapid-deployment capability. African Union peace operations often have comparative advantages.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“Let me first commend you, Sir, for convening this meeting on such an important theme with the appropriate timing and format. As your concept note (S/2017/574, annex) indicates, there is a continuity of discussions and relevant documents on the issue, and focus should now be placed on implementation. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General and Commissioner Chergui for their briefings. Today's topic is strategic in relation to the stabilization of the African continent and beyond. As a Mediterranean country with a historical relationship with Africa, Italy is acutely aware ofthe need to enhance African capacities in the areas of peace and security.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“We especially commend in this respect the Government of Colombia for its efforts in delivering security, services and economic opportunities to the entire population across the country. We also commend the Government for the steps undertaken to curb illegal activities and organized crime, and will continue to offer bilateral cooperation to that end and also in the framework of the European Union. I would like to conclude by underscoring that the role played by the United Nations in Colombia and by the Council is setting an example of flexibility, effectiveness and respect of the ownership of the parties. The Council will continue to assist the peace process in line with the principle guiding ourjoint effort to strengthen the United Nations as, first and foremost, a facilitator and a builder of peace.”
2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source
“Italy welcomes the outcome of today's voting. It testifies once again to the unanimous support of the Security Council to the peace process in Colombia. Italy would like to praise the parties for confirming, with the completion of the laying down of arms and the start of the reintegration process, that firm commitment and strong leadership are key to the peaceful solution of conflicts. Also, we commend the Security Council for showing its responsiveness and capacity to take a unified, timely and context- specific action. Allow me to underline that peace is a process, irreversible in this case, thanks to the strong resolve of President Santos Calderon and of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, but still present challenges that must not be overlooked.”
2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source
“Moreover, all national reports under resolution 2321 (2016), the latest adopted, have been received in the past four months, showing a higher submission rate than under previous resolution regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. While encouraging, that is still not sufficient. Let me therefore, as Chair of the 1718 Sanctions Committee, make an urgent appeal to all Member States to continue to provide the necessary attention to this urgent matter.”
2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source
“The full and effective implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions by the whole United Nations membership continues to be Italy's priority as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Maintaining an open channel for dialogue with Member States, specifically through regional outreach meetings, is proving to be an effective way to engage the membership and facilitate national efforts to enforce the sanctions regime that is in place. In that respect, I wish to point out that the rate of submission of national implementation reports has steadily increased. As of today, the Committee has received 94 national implementation reports on resolution 2270 (2016) and 70 on resolution 2321 (2016).”
2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source
“In that endeavour, maintaining the Security Council's unity of purpose will be crucial. We must also not forget that the civilian population of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea continues to be highly vulnerable as a consequence of the regime's policies. We must therefore ensure, as we have in the past, that new restrictive measures do not have any negative unintended consequences for the humanitarian situation in the country. The ultimate objective of the pressure must continue to be a change in behaviour of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, framing a path towards the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and the achievement of a peaceful and comprehensive diplomatic solution through dialogue.”
2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source
“The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's escalation and destabilizing activities pose a clear, serious and growing threat to international security and the global non-proliferation regime. We call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to take immediate steps to abandon its provocative, illegal and self-isolating policies, put a verifiable and irreversible stop to its missile and nuclear programmes, and embark on a different path. That objective continues to require a concerted multilateral effort by the international community to maintain the high level of pressure on the North Korean regime. In that context, Italy stands ready to work with all relevant stakeholders and members of the Council in order to devise additional and significant restrictive measures.”
2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source
“Italy condemns in the strongest terms the latest missile test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This latest provocation confirms once again that the North Korean regime continues to pursue its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in flagrant violation of Security Council resolutions, and thus in open defiance of the international community. The latest launch, having an intercontinental range, is particularly worrisome. Equally worrisome is the fact that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea claimed to have reached its objective of acquiring intercontinental ballistic missile capacity. The advancement of missile and nuclear capabilities by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is undermining our collective security.”
2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source
“However, we are thankful for What emerged, and we commend the Bolivian presidency for bringing that very important topic to the Council for the very first time. We also thank you, Mr. President, for your flexibility, which enabled the adoption of today's important resolution.”
2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7992 (2017) · source
“As Chair of the Mine Action Support Group for the period 2016-2017 and as an active member of the Ottawa and Oslo Conventions, Italy is committed to their full implementation and attaches the utmost importance to their universalization. Advocacy for the universalization of the Ottawa and Oslo Conventions is a key activity in making a difference on the ground. In that regard, we would have liked to see more ground covered by the Council in the resolution, including references to cluster munitions, which are ammunition that, if they fail to explode on impact, lie silent in the ground and remain a threat for generations to come. Lastly, a stronger reference to international humanitarian law and to humanitarian principles would have reinforced the document.”
2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7992 (2017) · source
“That is a quote from the statement made by Secretary- General Antonio Guterres on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. We agree with that statement and consider mine action to be a multifaceted activity that requires a comprehensive approach. The disarmament, humanitarian and development aspects of mine action need to be reinforced. Bringing stability to areas of crisis, providing humanitarian assistance to affected populations and contributing to the attainment of the relevant Sustainable Development Goals should all serve as the central goals of our common effort in mine action activities. We believe that the text we adopted today meets most of those requirements.”
2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7992 (2017) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for your excellent leadership during the month of June. It has been a very busy month and a very productive presidency. We look forward to China's presidency in July. We thank the Bolivian presidency for promoting the adoption of resolution 2365 (2017) under the very relevant topic of mine action. We think that the Security Council should underpin and reinforce mine action as an activity that makes a difference on the ground, thereby mitigating and eventually eliminating the threat that mines, explosive remnants of war and other unexploded ordnance pose to civilians. Peace without mine action is incomplete peace.”
2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7992 (2017) · source
“Italy commends the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for her leadership in coordinating the Joint Commission established by the JCPOA. We encourage all stakeholders to continue to promptly address and resolve any possible issues through dialogue by exploring the relevant mechanism set up by the JCPOA. The Security Council also plays a key role within its competencies and responsibility, and my country will continue to do its part, also in its capacity as Security Council Facilitator, to foster the smooth implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“We agree with the assessment by the Secretary-General that the JCPOA is an achievement of multilateral diplomacy from which all participants should benefit. We also share his view that the JCPOA provides an example of the benefits of diplomacy leading to the reduction of tension among States. I wish to reiterate the Secretary- General's call for all Member States and other relevant organizations to support the implementation of this agreement. The robust and comprehensive structure and the solid verification mechanism of the JCPOA are crucial to upholding mutual trust and the credibility of the Plan. Therefore Italy will continue to support the International Atomic Energy Agency in its work relating to the JCPOA.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“It is hard to be the next speaker at this emotional moment. Italy believes that the international community should continue to take every action to ensure that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) remains a positive element in the global effort against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. At the same time, we believe in the importance of the full and thorough implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Good-faith implementation of both the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015) will benefit regional security. In this perspective, we appreciate the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/515) for both its reference to the importance of the JCPOA and its compliance with the relevant provisions of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“In the short term, on 14 July, I intend to convene an open briefing for States Member of the United Nations to raise awareness and understanding of the resolution and its implementation.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“I am also pleased to note that, on average, the proposals were processed through the procurement channel in less than 46 calendar days. A proposal to participate in and permit the activities set forth in paragraph 5 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015) was submitted on 23 November 2016 by a Member State that, on 24 February, provided additional information. On 28 February, I informed that Member State that the Security Council had reached no agreement and returned its request. In conclusion, 18 months after implementation day, transparency, practical guidance and outreach remain a priority. In that regard, I plan to engage in new outreach activities on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) during the second part of my tenure.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“I also proposed that, in the framework of my regular contacts with interested parties, including the Permanent Representative of Iran, I would underline the importance, for all parties, of continuing to maintain an attitude conducive to building trust and to implement the terms of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015). With respect to procurement channel developments and other requests of approval, since implementation day a total of 16 proposals to participate in or permit the activities set forth in paragraph 2 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015) have been submitted to the Security Council by four Member States from three different regional groups, including States that are not participants in the JCPOA. That reflects the growing confidence of Member States in the procurement channel.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“A representative emphasized that resolution 2231 (2015) does not provide a definition as to which types of missiles are constructed in such a manner as to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons. Other delegations said that resolution 2231 (2015) concerns intrinsic capability rather than intent. Since the launch involved a system that was, by design, capable of delivering a nuclear warhead, its use was therefore inconsistent with resolution 2231 (2015). In the light of the views expressed by delegations, I noted that there was no consensus on how this particular launch relates to resolution 2231 (2015). I stressed that it was essential for the Security Council to act in a unified manner in this area, so as to help foster the effective implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“On 2 March 2017, at the 2231 format meeting, the experts of one Member State observed that the medium- range ballistic missile, a Khorramshahr, tested by the Islamic Republic of Iran on 29 January was designed to carry a payload greater than 500 kilograms to a range over 1,000 kilometres (km). The experts noted that "500 kg has been the approximate mass required to carry a first-generation nuclear weapon and 300 km is an internationally accepted range of strategic significance". They concluded that the test constituted an activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons. Following the briefing, the issue of the particular sensitivity of the launch, with regard to its regional implications and its relation to resolution 2231 (2015), raised by some representatives, was discussed.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“In addition, the Agency indicated that, on 21 January, the Islamic Republic of Iran, under Agency verification and monitoring, began feeding natural UF6 into a single IR-8 centrifuge for the first time. In both quarterly reports, the Agency affirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran had not pursued the construction of the existing Arak heavy water research reactor based on its original design; had no more than 130 metric tonnes of heavy water; had no more than 5,060 centrifuges that have remained installed in 30 cascades at Natanz; had not enriched uranium above 3.67 per cent U-235; had not conducted any uranium enrichment or related research and development activities at Fordow; and that there had not been any nuclear material at the plant.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source