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1. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Republic of France for convening this open debate, which gives us the opportunity to exchange views on an issue that continues to have a damaging impact on the world. We also welcome the concept note (S/2019/239, annex) that has been circulated as a basis for our deliberations. We have recently been shocked to see the effects of terrorism, which has been used not only as a threat but also as a direct attack against the most basic elements of human dignity. Innocent civilians are attacked by radical extremists who snatch innocent lives in an atrocious and cowardly way, driven by a perversity that knows no bounds. The severity of terrorist acts generates a huge sense of insecurity, the consequences of which affect us globally.”

   2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source

2. “Together with the countries that make up the Lima Group, Guatemala will continue to work with the objective of achieving the restoration of democratic order in Venezuela, peace and security in the country, respect for the human rights of all Venezuelans and the recovery of a dignified life for them, without confrontations and through dialogue.”

   2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source

3. “We call upon the United Nations, including the Office ofthe High Commissioner for Human Rights, to act in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter for the prompt resolution of the crisis in Venezuela. It is important to emphasize that, for Guatemala, the transition to democracy should be conducted by Venezuelans themselves, in apeaceful manner andwithin the framework of their Constitution. It is important to reiterate that we reject any military solution or threat of use of force or any act of provocation that endangers peace and security in our region.”

   2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source

4. “Keeping Nicolas Maduro and his illegitimate regime in power represents an unprecedented threat to peace and security, freedom and prosperity in the region. We support the interim President, Juan Guaido, in pursuit of his efforts to defend and comply with Venezuela's Constitution. More than 50 countries around the world have extended support to him and have recognized the constitutional authority of the National Assembly and the interim President Guaido. It is important for any democratic order to fully respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all its citizens, which are the conditions needed for institutional, economic and social rebuilding in Venezuela.”

   2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source

5. “We express our repudiation for the violent actions of the illegitimate Maduro Government that have further worsened the humanitarian crisis that represents an enormous challenge for millions of Venezuelans, as well as for neighbouring countries and for our entire region. We urge that international humanitarian assistance be allowed to enter without further hindrance or delay. We reiterate the urgent call for the immediate restoration of democratic order in Venezuela through the holding of free, transparent and fair elections, called by the legitimate authorities, in accordance with international standards, and as soon as possible. These elections must be conducted with appropriate guarantees and the participation of all political leaders and with international observation, as well as the appointment of a new national electoral council.”

   2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source

6. “As already mentioned by several member countries of the Lima Group, our Foreign Ministers adopted a declaration yesterday supporting the process of democratic transition and reconstruction in Venezuela, and condemning the deliberate actions of the Nicolas Maduro regime, which, without taking into account the suffering of the population or the insistent calls of the international community, prevented, on 23 February, the entry of basic necessities and international assistance through acts of violent repression that caused multiple injuries and deaths on the border with Colombia and Brazil.”

   2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source

7. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Guatemala thanks the presidency of Equatorial Guinea for convening today's open Security Council meeting on the situation in Venezuela. Today's meeting is very timely owing to the events in recent days and because yesterday the 11th meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Lima Group was held in Bogota, Colombia. Taking part at this meeting were the President of the Republic of Guatemala, Mr. Jimmy Morales Cabrera, and our Foreign Minister, Ms. Sandra Erica Jovel Polanco, which shows my country's commitment to restoring constitutional order in Venezuela. They reiterated our support for the Interim President of Venezuela, Mr. Juan Guaido, and the importance of alleviating as soon as possible the humanitarian and security crisis that the Venezuelan people are enduring.”

   2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source

8. “To conclude, it is my delegation's view that the cooperation of the United Nations with regional and subregional organizations is fundamental to peacekeeping and peacebuilding, given that those organizations complement the work of the Security Council and help it to comply with its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”

   2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

9. “In the particular case of my delegation, we commend the significant role played by the Organization of American States (OAS) as a forum enabling the implementation of conflict prevention and resolution through the strengthening of representative democracy across the inter-American system, which is based on the Inter-American Democratic Charter and is an instrument that seeks to strengthen and preserve democratic institutions. We also recognize the work of the Inter-American Defense Board, which provides the OAS and its member States with technical, advisory and educational consultation on issues related to military and defence matters in the hemisphere, in order to contribute to compliance with the Charter of the Organization of American States.”

   2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

10. “That is the case in the relationship between the Security Council and the African Union regarding the adoption of mandates for peacekeeping operations, which are based on the principle that Governments and national authorities have the primary responsibility for determining, bolstering and steering the priorities, strategies and activities aimed at sustaining peace. The need for regional and subregional organizations is clear. Some 33 regional economic organizations have been founded since 1989, and 29 regional intergovernmental organizations have established agendas related to peace and security. The international community has developed various tools and has learned lessons on preventing the outbreak, escalation and re-emergence of conflicts.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

11. “The role of regional organizations is widely recognized as key to the establishment of partnerships with global institutions. Regional and subregional organizations have evolved considerably since the end of the Cold War. Despite their variability in size, membership structure and strategic objectives, many of those organizations have experienced an expansion of their mandates, legal frameworks and organizational capacities to address a wide range of political, security and human rights issues. The growing importance ofregional and subregional organizations in the prevention of conflicts reflects the need for more complex and multidimensional cooperation, which, despite varying circumstances, has always proven to be useful and complementary.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

12. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala is grateful to you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Cote d'Ivoire for having convened this debate and for having prepared the concept note (S/2018/ 1064). We extend our gratitude to the Secretary- General, Mr. Anto'nio Guterres, for his briefing and to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Marcel Amon-Tanoh, for his statement. The topic that we have gathered here today to discuss is of particular importance, given that regional and subregional organizations have assumed a more significant role in conflict prevention, in addressing the root causes of conflicts and, in many cases, in providing their good offices for the prevention and resolution of disputes. That approach is in line with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

13. “In conclusion, we should recall that one of the most powerful preventive tools is early involvement on the part of the Security Council. In that regard, in addition to the information provided by the Secretariat, the reports of the Peacebuilding Commission could be a useful tool. We have seen that when the Council is decisive and united, it not only sends an unambiguous political message, it can also make use of the resources at its disposal to prevent specific situations on the ground from deteriorating further.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

14. “It is essential for the Security Council to be clear that one of its main responsibilities is to provide peacekeeping operations with realistic mandates. Given the reality on the ground, some mandates are not always adapted to the specific context of the mission in question and, in some cases, are not entirely obtainable. To achieve the desired impact, the Security Council could carry out a better analysis of the situation on the ground and set objectives that can be met. With regard to host countries, the Council has a key role to play. Regrettably, the international community has witnessed situations where host countries go back on their agreements or violate international law and international humanitarian law. That is unacceptable by any standards.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

15. “The report's recommendations include, inter alia, instituting a much more robust military response to armed threats, including an eventual willingness to attack first and confront the attackers where they lurk, rather than waiting behind the walls of peacekeeping bases. With regard to robust responses, Guatemala reaffirms its position that the use of force must always be the last resort, especially when acting on behalf ofthe United Nations. While we fully understand the reasons why mandates calling for more robust operations have been developed, especially when the protection of civilians is at stake, it is our view that such action under the aegis of the United Nations should be carefully considered by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations in order to analyse its scope.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

16. “We believe in the importance of creating spaces to discuss ways to improve the participation of all actors in support of the Organization's peacekeeping operations with the understanding that this is a shared responsibility and a strategic multilateral partnership, especially with regard to the host States, with the support of the Secretariat, regional organizations, the Security Council and Member States. The latter include, of course, troop- and police-contributing countries. Furthermore, this open debate is quite timely, as we are witnessing an increase in attacks on staff of peacekeeping operations in various missions. In following up, my delegation takes note of the report of Lieutenant General Santos Cruz as a response to the five most lethal years for the Organization's peacekeeping soldiers and police officers.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

17. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Let me begin by thanking you, Madam President, and the delegation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for convening this open debate. We are also grateful for the concept note (S/2018/184, annex) that serves as the basis for our deliberations. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the statement to be delivered by the representative of Italy on behalf ofthe Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

18. “That, in addition to cooperating with the permanent members, would lead to greater synergy in the Council around our common goal of improving its working methods, since Security Council decisions impact on the membership of the Organization.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

19. “Such coordination is of great importance when peacekeeping operations transition to special political missions and in the eventual modification of their mandates. In conclusion, our delegation appreciates the work to update the Security Council's working methods - a stance we have firmly held in past years regarding the issue. We welcome the progress made over the past two years and are pleased to note that the State of Kuwait has taken over the chairmanship of the Informal Working Group on this subject for 2018-2019. Past practice indicates that elected members, which are accountable to regional groups and all Member States, tend to improve their working methods. The best way to highlight the representative and democratic nature of the Council is to strengthen its rules of accountability and transparency.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

20. “It is also necessary to ensure that the selection and appointment processes for the various groups of experts are more transparent and balanced, in order to create broad geographic and gender representation, while also bearing in mind the guidance given in presidential note S/2006/997 and the provisions of note S/2017/507, which indicates that the appointment of subsidiary body Chairs must be agreed upon by 1 October of each year. Thirdly, Guatemala values the information in section VIII of the annex of note S/2017/507, as it shows the importance of holding consultations among the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop- and police-contributing countries, which constitutes a considerable contribution to increasing the Security Council's ability to take appropriate, effective and timely decisions in fulfilling its responsibilities.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

21. “In addition, such communication would also generate efficiency in the approach to conflict prevention and in maintaining appropriate guidance in implementing the concept of sustainable peace. Secondly, in the past, the Council has taken decisions on appointing the Chairs of its subsidiary bodies in a balanced, transparent and inclusive manner, which allowed for change; that leads us to believe that consultations are held around the process, especially among the newly elected members of the Council. My delegation hopes that such a practice and trend will be reinforced in the future.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

22. “We regret the increasingly irregular wrap-up sessions and the lack of regular contact with the Peacebuilding Commission - the Council's advisory body that plays an important role in preventing the recurrence of conflicts - and the Chairs of the Commission's country-specific configurations, as well as with other United Nations bodies. Nevertheless, we commend the fact that note S/2017/507 conveys the importance of maintaining communication with the Peacebuilding Commission, in its capacity as an intergovernmental advisory body, and its configurations. Evidently, that would make it possible to obtain reliable, first-hand information and specific advice on the Commission's country configurations.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

23. “First, searching for information and understanding regarding the activities of the Council remains a fundamental and legitimate request. Although there has been an increase in the Council's public meetings, continuing the practice of open debates that promote greater participation of non-members of the Council and the holding of numerous Arria Formula meetings in recent years has allowed the Council to obtain accurate information that helps it to effectively fulfil its responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

24. “Guatemala acknowledges the progress made in some practices and the reinforcement of other measures included in note S/2017/507, thanks to the commendable work carried out by the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, which was most recently chaired by the delegation of Japan. Codifying best practices is an infinite task; at the same time, it is an extremely useful exercise for the work of this organ. Also taking into account our own experience as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the period 2012-2013, we believe that there is always room for improvement. In that regard, we wish to highlight three issues that are currently relevant to the working methods of the Security Council.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

25. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the delegation of Kuwait for convening this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council and for the concept note (S/2018/66, annex) circulated to that end. We trust that our deliberations will allow us to not only renew our commitment to continue our advances in improving the efficiency, transparency and interactivity of the Security Council, but will also serve as a solid basis for the effective implementation of presidential note S/2017/507, to which our delegation attaches great value and importance.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

26. “Our strong multilateral mission is based on our conviction that global challenges, such as the maintenance of international peace and security, the fight against poverty, the promotion of sustainable development, the promotion of the rule of law and the pursuit of sustainable peace, can be effectively addressed only in the context of comprehensive and consistent multilateralism. In conclusion, we therefore believe that it is necessary that the Security Council join the efforts led by the Secretary-General with regard to institutional reforms in the area of peace and security and be able to work together in order to ensure a multilateral Organization that can solve the challenges on the ground and adapt to the various international contexts.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

27. “The rights established in the Declaration not only identify many of the root causes of conflict but also provide genuine solutions through real change on the ground. At the same time, the early participation of the Security Council, when it is united and decisive, can effectively apply political and other resources to deteriorating situations in the field. The Council must also bear in mind that the lessons learned from failures, as well as from best practices, serve as to guide our future work. The Human Rights Council, the International Criminal Court and the special tribunals have a relevant role to play in that regard in the pursuit of sustainable peace. Guatemala's commitment to multilateralism and to the United Nations is an axiom of our foreign policy.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

28. “As a follow-up to the different collective calls for an urgent change in the way in which we understand peace and security mechanisms, Guatemala views with optimism the various steps taken by Secretary-General Guterres to promote and to discuss an internal review in order to strengthen and improve the implementation of the peace and security pillar entrusted to the Organization. My delegation is firmly convinced that prevention and mediation must return to the forefront of the efforts of the Organization. It is important to recall what the Secretary-General has said in various forums, namely, that perhaps the best prevention tool we have is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the treaties to which it gave rise.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

29. “At the time, the Mission played an important role in the phase following the peace process. It is important to be clear that the withdrawal of peacekeeping missions or special political missions does not imply the end of peace processes or of United Nations participation in building lasting peace in host countries. On the contrary, as the Organization and its Member States, we must improve and strengthen the role of the United Nations system in supporting the efforts of Governments and civil society to implement the various peace agreements in order to promote a smoother transition from peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations, as appropriate, towards a sustainable peace.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

30. “Since its founding, the United Nations has striven to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts by means of a series of measures, from support for respect of human rights and inclusive development to prevention, the establishment of peacekeeping and peacebuilding and, in the longer term, recovery and reconstruction, in order to implement the founding principles of the Charter of the United Nations. For that reason, the Security Council plays a fundamental role in addressing the numerous conflicts by faciliting peace processes, as was the case in my country with the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala, which demonstrated that, with efforts and political will, it is possible to work to strengthen peace processes and democracy and, in that way, to promote development and sustainable peace.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

31. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by thanking you, Mr. President, and the delegation ofJapan for organizing this open debate and for presenting the concept note (S/2017/1016, annex) to guide the discussion at this meeting. We greatly appreciate that the presidency of the Security Council proposed discussing this important and crucial issue on addressing the complex contemporary challenges to international peace and security, which is the primary responsibility of the Security Council. My delegation also takes this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his briefing.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

32. “In conclusion, Guatemala supports the Secretary- General's recommendations and appreciates the leadership of Ms. Sandra Honore and the work of MINUSTAH's civilian and uniformed personnel. The degree of commitment shown over the past 12 years to fulfil the mission's mandate has reflected a coordinated effort on the part of the international community that has borne fruit. Guatemala has participated in those stabilization efforts in Haiti and has contributed to MINUSTAH since 2004. Our commitment to the brotherly country of Haiti has been firm and consistent, and it is our heartfelt wish to see Haiti achieve stability and development for which we reiterate our support in the Council.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

33. “Furthermore, we believe that it is worth underlining that the role and presence of the United Nations in Haiti must have as their main goal to ensure a responsible transition based on MINUSTAH's achievements of the past several years and to ensure the continued support of the country's priority needs. To that end, it will be essential to ensure that the withdrawal of the uniformed members of the peacekeeping mission does not foster the perception of a security vacuum and that the successor mission is focused on the rule of law, human rights and the strengthening of the police. We firmly believe that any transition must be carried out in a responsible, gradual and realistic manner in accordance with the country's priorities and needs so as to achieve sustainable peace in Haiti.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

34. “We believe that, when the Security Council considers the Haitian national context, it must do so in a comprehensive manner, in particular by taking into account the humanitarian situation, which was severely aggravated following the impact of Hurricane Matthew on 4 October, the consequences of which are still affecting the population, owing to the limited access to drinking water and the presence of presumed cases of cholera. In that context, we commend the coordinated efforts led by the Government of Haiti, with the support of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), the country team and humanitarian partners, to address the various needs arising from the effects of Hurricane Matthew.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

35. “We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate President Jovenel Moise on his election. Guatemala welcomes the leadership and commitment shown by the national authorities in financing, organizing and providing security for the holding of credible and inclusive of elections despite the adverse humanitarian conditions resulting from the impact of Hurricane Matthew. The success of the elections and the transfer of power is an example of the political maturity of the Haitian authorities. We recognize Haiti's efforts to strengthen its justice and human rights sector. We encourage the authorities to continue working towards ensuring that their institutions, particularly the Supreme Court, are fully functional, which is needed for strengthening the rule of law and the standing of the institutions of the country.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

36. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): First, allow me to express our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the delegation of Egypt and the delegation of Sweden on the condemnable attacks that their countries have recently suffered. My delegation thanks you, Madam President, for organizing this meeting, and, at the same time, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the Special Representative of Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her presence. We align ourselves with the statement to be made by the delegation of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. Guatemala commends the efforts made by the brotherly country of Haiti, which have contributed to its stabilization and the strengthening of its democracy, in particular the peaceful conclusion of the electoral process on 7 February.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

37. “For Guatemala, that is an example of working to implement sustainable peace together with our international partners. Breaking down the silos within the Organization and among Member States is a clear challenge. But it is important to work with the idea of implementing the three fundamental pillars of the Charter of the United Nations together, in the sense that both peace and security, development and human rights should all be addressed in a cross-cutting manner as a whole. At the same time, the Council should not always wait for cases of conflict to be included in the agenda. We need to invest in prevention in order not to wait until conflicts erupt to take the necessary and pertinente measures.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

38. “An example of that lies in the fact in our own country an agreement was reached with sectors of organized civil society that resulted in the creation of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), whose sole objective is to support the strengthening of national institutions in the judicial sector, in particular the Public Ministry. With the support of CICIG, Guatemala is strengthening its institutions, the rule of law is working better and the citizenry is participating more actively, demanding accountability and supporting the fight against corruption and impunity. We emphasize that CICIG is a cooperation tool devised and designed by Guatemalans, which has been explicitly supported by five Government Administrations and by society in general in an explicit manner.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

39. “We also stress that the United Nations must move from a linear approach to addressing conflicts to a focus on prevention that is continuous, cross-cutting and intersectoral. Moreover, in the context of achieving sustainable peace, it should be noted that this new term shares common points with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, as noted in the concept note. The message is clear: we cannot talk about peace without development, and we cannot talk about development without talking about peace. For Guatemala, sustainable peace has a direct relationship with investing in strengthening institutions, security sector reform and good governance.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

40. “We also agree with the idea that the Council has disproportionately been occupied with addressing current crises rather than preventing the conflicts of tomorrow. Its approach has therefore been more reactive than preventive. The Organization and its States Members have tools available to them that have a common denominator in the emphasis on the primacy of politics, indicating that sustainable peace is achieved through political solutions and not only through military and technical commitments. In that regard, Guatemala would like to emphasize the importance of working in a holistic manner over the long term to maintain peace in all the United Nations commitments before, during and after a conflict.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

41. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks the delegation of Sweden, which currently holds the presidency of the Security Council, for organizing this open debate and for presenting the concept note (S/2017/6, annex) on which it is based. We welcome Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and thank him for his first statement as Secretary-General to the Council. We align ourselves with the statement made earlier on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We share the notion set out in the concept note by the Council presidency that, despite the fact that the Organization's mandate is to prevent the outbreak of conflicts and engage at an early stage to prevent the escalation of violence, the reality is different.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

42. “Guatemala, via its long-term commitment to disarmament and non-proliferation, supports the multilateral efforts currently under way to initiate negotiations towards a legally binding instrument prohibiting nuclear weapons, which threaten the very existence of humankind, and in that regard we reaffirm our unequivocal commitment to the cause of a safer world in which weapons of mass destruction - nuclear, chemical and biological - no longer exist.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

43. “Furthermore, in addition to providing its third national report and updated matrix pursuant to resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006), Guatemala requested technical assistance from the Committee in developing a national plan of action for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and in several ongoing legislative processes. Finally, we must remember that the best way to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent them from falling into the hands of non-State actors is to ensure that they no longer exist. In that respect, it is unacceptable that nuclear weapons are the only weapons of mass destruction that have not yet been prohibited.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

44. “In our region we welcome the role of the Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Organization ofAmerican States in assisting the States that so request in establishing national action plans, reforming legislation in accordance with the resolution and capacity-building in various Government agencies, inter alia. Moreover, we appreciate the efforts of the Chair of the Committee in establishing more flexible communication channels with Member States, including, for example, by setting up national and regional focal points. Guatemala is committed to the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). During our term as a non-permanent member of the Council, we held the role of coordinator of the 1540 Committee Working Group on monitoring and national implementation.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

45. “In that regard, in addition to continue seeking ways to improve and advance its role as facilitator, the Committee should consider the possibility of moving beyond that function and seek ways to expand and develop a more direct role, perhaps by directly providing assistance or via dialogue among the donors and recipients of assistance, or even by creating its own training programmes in capacity- building for States. Just as it is important to establish a close relationship with States, it is necessary to continue strengthening and fostering communication and cooperation with specialized regional and international organizations to ensure the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). In that context, we would like to highlight the role of the Regional Centres of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

46. “As expressed during the formal open consultations held in June, it is essential that the review of resolution 1540 (2004) be carried out in the broadest and most transparent and inclusive manner, including an in-depth analysis of its implementation to date with a view to identifying successes, as well as shortcomings and gaps, in order to focus efforts and resources on areas that have lagged behind, particularly through improved outreach and assistance mechanisms. In our View, assistance and information exchange are the two key elements remaining in the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

47. “In the current complex international environment, it is imperative that all Member States fulfil their obligations in preventing the proliferation of all weapons ofmass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials, as well as their acquisition by non-State actors and ensure that States possess the necessary resources and capacity to that end. The universal, comprehensive and balanced implementation of the resolution is possible only if all Member States play a key role and the Committee fully implements its mandate.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

48. “Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to congratulate the Malaysian delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and to express our appreciation for the concept note (S/2016/712, annex) that is guiding our discussions today. As a country strongly committed to disarmament and non-proliferation, Guatemala welcomes the convening of this open debate. Resolution 1540 (2004) plays an important role in the international non-proliferation regime, as it seeks to enhance the focus on the commitments in terms of non-proliferation without affecting its direct relationship with the fulfilment of the obligations of all States with the other disarmament pillars, including the peaceful use of nuclear energy.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source