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Cherif

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first: 2000-05-11
most recent: 2021-12-14
sittings or episodes: 116
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“For that reason, we call upon all parties to respect the rights of children in Yemen and to spare no effort in saving children from such serious consequences. It is urgent that the situation of the FSO SAFER oil tanker be addressed. It represents a serious threat that could lead to an unprecedented environmental, economic and humanitarian disaster in the region. We therefore reiterate our call to facilitate processes that would allow United Nations experts to visit the site, conduct a technical inspection of the oil tanker and make the necessary repairs as quickly as possible.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“We once again call for the delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance to those in need without obstacles, the lifting of the restrictions imposed on ports, the reopening of airports, the provision of the necessary financing for the humanitarian response programme and meeting the urgent needs of the Yemeni people. Regrettably, according to UNICEF, a Yemeni child dies every 10 minutes for avoidable reasons, such as malnutrition and diseases that could be prevented through vaccination. Furthermore, children are suffering from serious psychological effects as a result of the continued hostilities, which have an impact on their education. Two million children in Yemen are no longer going to school. One in every six schools can no longer be used. That is unacceptable by any standard.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“The deteriorated humanitarian situation in Yemen is a source of grave concern, particularly in the light of the continued worsening of the economic and living situations, owing to the continued military operations and the stall in the relief and humanitarian operations. That is compounded by the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic. According to United Nations reports, 80 per cent of the Yemeni population are in need of humanitarian assistance, and more than 20 million people are suffering from food insecurity and the collapse of health services.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Tunisia reiterates its support for the United Nations efforts and the contributions of the international community to put an end to the conflict and relaunch the political process with a view to achieving a comprehensive, peaceful solution that brings about an end to the suffering of the Yemeni people, preserves the sovereignty, independence and unity of Yemen and restores peace and stability to the country. We also call upon the parties to the conflict to respect the provisions of international humanitarian law and protect civilians and civilian installations. In the same vein, we reiterate Tunisia’s condemnation of repeated attacks targeting the territories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and civilians. We call upon the Houthis to cease those violations.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“The Special Envoy’s assumption of his duties and the letter that he sent to the Yemeni people represent a clear message from the international community to the parties to the conflict to effectively engage in a political settlement, declare a comprehensive ceasefire and ensure that the interests of Yemen and its people prevail above any other consideration. In that context, we once again stress that there is no alternative to a negotiated solution that puts the interests of the people of Yemen above all other considerations and avoids them further miseries and pain. We also stress that military options to impose a fait accompli by force would only exacerbate a complex situation, cause more victims, jeopardize the lives of millions of people, worsen the dire humanitarian situation and undermine opportunities for peace in Yemen.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and wish him every success in his new tasks. We look forward to working with him to achieve comprehensive and lasting peace in the brotherly country of Yemen. I also thank Ms. Mudawi and Ms. Al-Qadhi for their valuable briefings on the situation in Yemen. I would also like to welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Yemen at this meeting.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“We are ready to work with all partners to support lasting peace and security as well as sustainable development, with a view to meeting the aspirations of all the citizens of the country for a better future.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source
“Schmidt, who will succeed him starting 1 August. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Mr. Inzko for his efforts throughout his 12 years in office. In that regard, my delegation encourages all parties to abide by their obligations to ensure the full self-independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina concerning the implementation of 5+2 agenda, the closure of the Office of the High Representative and an end to international supervision. In conclusion, I would like to express Tunisia’s support for all the efforts to bring stability to the Bosnia and Herzegovina and establish reconciliation among its various ethnic groups.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source
“We also call on all the political leaders to prioritize the national interests of all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to pave the way for the younger generations to build a better future based on ethnic and cultural unity. My country’s delegation reiterates our support for the efforts of the Office of the High Representative in accordance with the Dayton Peace Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as the efforts of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina pursuant to its mandate. We call on all parties to redouble their efforts in order to implement the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation has taken note of the letter addressed to the Secretary-General from the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina concerning the nomination of Mr.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Hervé Lecoq for his valuable briefing on the developments in the situation of Bosnia Herzegovina. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of Ms. Bisera Turković, Deputy Chairperson of the Council of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My country’s delegation welcomes once again the various positive developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which we discussed during the previous Security Council meeting on this subject in May (see S/2021/436). We reiterate our support for all efforts made to strengthen stability and build peace in the country. In that regard, we call on all political parties to refrain from divisive rhetoric that exacerbates ethnic tensions and dangerously jeopardizes the entire peacebuilding process.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8810 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we believe that the best way to advance justice in Darfur is to pursue a participatory approach based on dialogue and building national judicial capacities, without overlooking the political, economic and social tracks at this very critical phase in the country’s history. That would embody effective Sudanese ownership of the transitional phase and the post-conflict justice track and ensure that peace and justice are mutually reinforced and the pillars of democracy are consolidated.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“We look forward to continued cooperation between the Sudanese Government and the Office of the Prosecutor in a spirit of constructive engagement and mutual respect, so as to achieve the common goals of accountability for the most egregious crimes committed in Darfur, prevent any recurrence of those crimes in the future and implement resolution 1593 (2005), we call on both sides to explore options provided for under the Rome Statute to share the burden, harmonize efforts and build the capacities of the Sudanese judicial organs, while taking into account the requirements and the context of the transitional phase in the Sudan.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“We welcome the first investigative mission of the Office of the Prosecutor on Sudanese soil in recent months and the measures taken by the transitional Government to facilitate this mission. We also take note of the conclusion of the main hearings of the ICC in the Ali Kushayb case last month and welcome the confirmation by Trial Chamber II of the charges levelled against him, namely, war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is a first step towards ensuring accountability for the most egregious crimes committed in Darfur.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Tunisia values the fact that the relationship between the Sudanese authorities and the ICC Prosecutor’s Office has advanced to a higher level, as recently framed in a cooperative memorandum of understanding between the two parties. We also welcome the visit by the ICC Prosecutor to the Sudan last month. Ms. Bensouda’s meetings with senior officials in Khartoum and leaders in Darfur were fruitful, as was her interaction with victims. We support the efforts of the Prosecutor and her Office to implement its mandate on the ground by gathering more on-site evidence, which would help ongoing prosecutions and investigations pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). These efforts would also contribute to achieving justice appropriate to the local context, bringing it closer to victims and to affected communities in Darfur.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Tunisia commends the fact that peace and justice have gone hand in hand in Darfur, especially since the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement in October and since the ground-breaking visit by the ICC Prosecutor to the Sudan, also in October. We welcome the ongoing direct negotiations in Juba between delegations of the Government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North for achieving comprehensive peace in the Sudan. We also value the opportunities and options emanating from the different local, national, international, hybrid and transitional justice mechanisms in the country, which will contribute to achieving justice and comprehensive reconciliation among the Sudanese people, helping to turn the page of wars and tragedies that have obstructed security and development and consolidate a smooth and peaceful democratic transition.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Tunisia is following with satisfaction the positive and continuous approach to achieving peace, justice and comprehensive national reconciliation in the brotherly country of the Sudan. In this context, we salute the firm determination and tireless efforts of the transitional Government as it strives to achieve societal and political harmony among all components of Sudanese society, in parallel with its efforts to ensure accountability for the egregious crimes committed in Darfur. Its activities have been undertaken through intense engagement with the different regional and international actors and through its interaction with the United Nations and the ICC.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her valuable briefing and her thirty-third report to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). I would also like to welcome the representative of the Sudan to today’s meeting. Since this is the last briefing by Ms. Bensouda before the Council, I would like, on behalf of my country, to take this opportunity to commend her for her tireless efforts throughout her term of office in fighting impunity for the most egregious crimes. I wish every success to her and her successor at the helm of the Office of the Prosecutor, Mr. Karim Khan.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Lastly, Madam President, I would like to congratulate you and all of your team for the leadership and aplomb with which you have conducted the work of the Council during the United States presidency for December. On that note, I would like to wish to everyone Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, we commend the spirit of openness and of mutual understanding that has often enabled members of the Council to work on the basis of consensus, and we hope that that momentum continues to grow. I could not conclude without congratulating the incoming members of the Council - Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay i on their election, or without wishing them every success during their terms of office. I would also like to commend the outgoing members - Chile, Jordan, Lithuania and Nigeria - for their significant contributions to the work ofthe Council. I wish them well in their future activities within other United Nations bodies.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“We are happy to have had this experience for the first time, and we will keep very fond memories of it. We hope that, with the caring support of all the members of the Council, the incoming African members will be able to maintain and further strengthen the new dynamic established by the representatives of our continent within the Council. Africa, which hosts over 70 per cent of the United Nations peacekeeping operations, can and must be involved in the search for solutions to the crises that it is undergoing. In that regard, it is imperative that the views of our continental organization, the African Union, pertaining to peace and security be taken into account if we really want to help Africa.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“As we are at the end of our term in the Council, and since this is most likely our last meeting this year, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of my entire delegation, to thank all Member States of the Council and the Secretariat staff for their invaluable support and their vast understanding, from which we have benefited during the past two years of our term on the Council. During that time, we were not able to achieve everything that we would have liked. However, in so far as were able, we exerted every effort to make our modest contribution to the collective work of the Council. So far as possible and alongside the other African members of the Council, we endeavoured to make Africa's as yet barely audible voice heard in this organ.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“We also commend and encourage the initiative of the Republic of Korea and India, who have announced that they would organize similar activities in 2016. The Committee must further highlight the role of African regional and subregional organizations, because a number of States that have not yet submitted their first implementation report are located in Africa. In that regard, more vigorous cooperation with the African Union and with the continent's regional economic communities could help to significantly reinforce the momentum towards the comprehensive implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Despite that significant progress, work remains to be done in achieving the universal implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Chad therefore encourages the Committee to reinforce its cooperation with the relevant international organizations. Chad also encourages the Committee to reach out to and to include the parliamentarians, who are responsible for drafting and adopting the legislation necessary for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We welcome the convening of a conference of African parliamentarians, which will be held in C6te d'Ivoire next year. Similarly, Chad commends the outreach efforts of the Committee to civil society, as well as the holding ofa seminar bringing together representatives of industry in Germany as part of the Wiesbaden process.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Nonetheless, fortunately, resolution 1540 (2004), which is the cornerstone of the non-proliferation regime, allows us to mitigate those risks and prevent the acquisition ofweapons ofmass destruction by non-State actors, their delivery systems and related materials. To that end, Chad welcomes the notable progress made in implementing the resolution, as we see from the report of the Chair of the 1540 Committee. Over 90 per cent of States have reported to the Committee, which has finalized the revision of implementation measures applicable to all 193 Member States. Moreover, the Committee has approved the modalities for the comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and and has developed and is implementing a work plan focused on four issues.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Chad) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi for his comprehensive briefing on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I commend him on his commitment and leadership. The renewed increase of the phenomenon of terrorism throughout the world, the alleged or proven use of chemical weapons in some regions and the attempts to traffic in nuclear material in several countries are among the many factors that attest to the risk of non-State actors acquiring weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems and related materials.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Nevertheless, we deplore the repeated violations of the ceasefire by the Houthis and their allies and call on all parties to respect their commitments and refrain from any action likely to undermine the ongoing peace efforts. Accordingly, the international community as a whole must exert all necessary pressure on all parties to engage in good faith and without preconditions in the process of exiting the crisis in accordance with the relevant provisions of resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism and the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference. The Security Council should continue to monitor the situation in Yemen closely and give its full support for the Special Envoy's efforts in order to provide a decisive boost to the peace process.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“As a result, the international community and countries of the region should encourage the fostering of conditions conducive to dialogue and help the parties opt for a political solution to the conflict. It is therefore urgent to make every effort to promote de-escalation, establish a comprehensive permanent ceasefire and meet the pressing needs of needy populations in all affected areas. In this context, we welcome the recent holding in Switzerland of consultations among the Yemeni actors under the auspices of the United Nations and salute the tireless facilitation efforts of Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General. We hope that the parties will resume consultations shortly, as planned, in order to adopt measures for building mutual trust that will lead to starting a peaceful dialogue.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Further, for more than three months, thousands of other innocent civilians have been under siege in the city of Taiz and have been denied the subsistence minimum by the Houthi and their allies. Against this sombre backdrop, the destruction of vital infrastructure and the lack of basic social services exacerbate the suffering of civilian populations. This disastrous war threatens the unity of Yemen and, in the absence of a political perspective, contains the seeds of a regional conflict with incalculable consequences. Moreover, it provides a breeding ground for terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida, thereby threatening international peace and security.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Chad) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; Prince Zeid Ra'ad A1 Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings. Chad is following with great concern the ongoing hostilities and the persistent deterioration ofthe security and humanitarian situation in Yemen. Civilians, including women and children, represent 80 per cent of the victims of this war and continue to pay a very heavy price. The human cost is overwhelming, as we have just heard: over 6,000 deaths, more than 27,000 wounded, nearly 2.5 million internally displaced.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Along those lines, Chad voted in favour of resolution 2254 (2015) in the hope that it might help the Council progress towards peace in Syria.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we call on the regional actors to play a constructive role with a view to encouraging the parties to demonstrate flexibility and to commit in good faith and without preconditions to the political process. The option of peace requires difficult choices and concessions from both sides. Continuing the war is not just disastrous, but also provides a breeding ground for the spread of terrorist groups, such as Daesh and Jabhat Al-Nusra, which could destabilize the entire region. Indeed, the scope of the threat is worldwide. In a region wracked by crises that are each as grave the next, the rapid settlement of the Syrian crisis is urgent. It will require further action and commitment to joint efforts and cooperation on the part of all regional and international partners, aimed at restoring peace in Syria.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Hundreds of thousands have been wounded, with some 7 million internally displaced persons and more than 4 million refugees. Chad welcomes the convening this morning in New York of the International Syria Support Group, and warmly welcomes the intensive diplomatic efforts of its initiators, notably the United States of America and the Russian Federation, as well as other regional and international partners. We hope that the new dynamism created by the Vienna and New York conferences and endorsed by resolution 2254 (2015), which was adopted earlier, will allow us to overcome our differences and set up a political transition in line with the already established road map and the Geneva communique (S/2012/523, annex) and in full respect for the unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Despite the complexity of the Syrian crisis, the international community must not give up or spare any effort in advancing the political process with a view to achieving an end to the crisis that is lasting and acceptable to all parties concerned. To that end, we call on the parties to the conflict to be guided by the force of reason rather than the logic of force, and to resolutely commit to dialogue with a View to ending the interminable cycle of violence. It is clear that there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis. Solely an inclusive political process can put an end to the conflict, in which preliminary figures indicate that the number of deaths, as has been noted, is over 250,000, among which are 12,000 children.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Chad) (spoke in French): I thank the United States presidency for convening this ministerial meeting on Syria. I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his statement. The situation in Syria remains a major source of grave concern. The war in that country has gone on for far too long, and the Syrian people continue to bear a heavy burden. It is high time to take stock of the Council's action regarding the conflict, with its multifaceted and multidimensional consequences. Despite the Council's adoption of several resolutions and statements concerning the situation in Syria, it must be noted that the war drags on, with its funeral march of atrocities, suffering, the forced displacement ofinnocent civilians and the destruction ofthe country's vital infrastructure.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“The fight against terrorism must not become a vehicle for inciting religious hatred and fear, because terrorism is a global threat that does not confine itself to any religion or community. In conclusion, we note that there is an entire range of tools and norms for effectively combating terrorist financing, including the relevant Security Council resolutions, especially resolutions 1367 (1999), 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015), adopted today. What is therefore lacking is their effective implementation. We urge every State to get to work immediately to tackle the problem of terrorist financing.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“In that regard, efforts are under way to enact legislation prohibiting terrorist financing in all its forms. Chad participated actively in formulating a subregional strategy for combating terrorism and arms trafficking in Central Africa and we expect to ratify the 19 international instruments on terrorism in their entirety. The addition of ISIL to the sanctions list and the change of the name of the sanctions regime, henceforth to be known as the ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list, signals the international community's determination to respond commensurately to the extremely serious threat that terrorism represents. However, we should recall that the deliberately provocative names that terrorist organizations give themselves cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“To do so, we have established a national financial investigation agency and begun to implement the relevant community regulations established on 4 April 2003 by the Central African Economic and Monetary Community. After adopting our first ever anti-terrorism law a few months ago, we are determined to add to our legislative arsenal in order to be able to more effectively combat terrorist financing in all its forms, in accordance with the relevant FATF recommendations concerning the fight against money-laundering, terrorist financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF recommendations form the basis ofa coordinated response to threats to the integrity of the financial system and will help to harmonize its regulation at the global level.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Beyond this, we are impatiently awaiting the various reports requested under resolution 2253 (2015), particularly that of the Monitoring Team working jointly in cooperation with the Executive Directorate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in following up on the implementation of resolutions 2199 (2015) and 2178 (2014), as well as the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations action aimed at helping Member States combat this threat. Strengthening the global fight against terrorist financing has to be done by enacting and implementing measures on the national, regional and international fronts. In that regard, to the extent that its means permit, Chad has made major efforts to prevent and combat money-laundering and terrorist financing.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we emphasize the importance of ensuring the independence of the Office of the Ombudsperson and of strengthening its capacity by providing it with the tools and resources it needs to function. We would also like to stress the importance of strengthening the independence of the Monitoring Team. Furthermore, the appointment of the Ombudsperson and the Monitoring Team experts should be done in respect for transparency and competence, as well as for the principle of regional representation.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Resolution 2253 (2015), which we havejust adopted, strengthens the existing sanctions regime against Al-Qaida and takes into consideration the new aspect of the terrorist threat stemming from the activities of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Chad welcomes this significant new phase in the fight against terrorist financing, which specifically targets the illicit trade in oil and petroleum products, modular refineries and related materiel, as well as associated individuals and entities who facilitate the travel of foreign terrorist fighters. The process of adding individuals to the sanctions list must be done with transparency and respect for human rights.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“As the principal tools available to the Security Council, they have enabled us not only to implement sanctions measures such as the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo, but also to prevent the transfer of weapons to the individuals and entities on the sanctions list. We commend the activities of the Committee established pursuant to 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities and would like to express our appreciation to the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team for its valuable assistance to the Committee in implementing the Security Council's measures.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Chad) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the United States presidency for organizing this special Council meeting of finance ministers devoted to the fight against terrorist financing. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Je-Yoon Shin, President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), for their briefings. Effectively countering every form of financing of terrorism, including the raising, transfer and use of funds and other financial assets by terrorists, requires States to continually adapt their responses to the terrorists' increasingly sophisticated methods in an era of technological advances and globalization. In that regard, we welcome the results that have been achieved through the sanctions regime imposed on Al-Qaida through resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011).”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“I refer in particular to officials of the Secretariat and the African Union Commission; the Permanent Observer of the African Union, the Permanent Observer of the European Union and the Permanent Representatives of Uganda, Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bangladesh and New Zealand; and the Deputy Permanent Representatives of the United States of America, France, Malawi and Japan. I congratulate Senegal, which will assume the leadership of the Working Group in 2016, and wish it every success in its chairmanship.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“In that regard, the troop-contributing countries are deeply frustrated at not receiving the necessary information, or draft resolutions and presidential statements on peacekeeping operations, with enough advance time to share their views on these aspects of mission mandates. The Council must respond to these legitimate concerns. Lastly, I stress the need to pay attention to the work and recommendations of the Working Group so that they can be translated into deed. I cannot conclude without expressing my gratitude to all who have shared their views with the members of the Working Group.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“In addition, regarding the strategic dialogue among the Security Council, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat, it is critical that these three actors enhance their consultations in informal and formal meetings. In that regard, the major difficulties of such dialogue, which is deemed to be inadequate, are, on the one hand, the lack of meaningful consultation with troop-contributing countries before the formulation, adjustment or replacement of mandates and the drawdown of operations; and on the other, the inadequate exchange of information relating to the aforementioned aspects.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“In that regard, I welcome the commitment of all States members of the Security Council, and thank New Zealand in particular for having organized, together with Chad and the International Peace Institute, a workshop on this issue. The maintenance of peace is a collective enterprise to which all United Nations Member States should contribute to the extent of their possibilities. As such, we should focus particularly on strengthening the capacities of countries contributing troops and police personnel, which put their best men and women at the disposal of the Organization. It is extremely important for the wealthy countries that enjoy an advantage in technology, information, equipment and training experience to share with those that do not.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“In this light, it is time to strengthen the strategic, operational and tactical partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, such as the African Union, including by addressing the issue of financing African Union peace operations authorized by the Security Council. AMISOM. is an example of trilateral cooperation among the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union that has had tangible results. This operation, initiated by Africa and supported by external partners in the financial, logistical and technical areas, is a model that shows the way forward. Furthermore, given the multiple risks and threats that are increasingly facing peacekeepers, it is urgent to strengthen their safety and security, particularly against improvised explosive devices.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“Despite the controversial nature of the activities of the MONUSCO Force Intervention Brigade in favour of peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following the adoption of resolution 2098 (2013), the results of this intervention are instructive. If United Nations doctrine cannot accommodate the use offorce, even when necessary and despite the radical change in the context ofpeacekeeping operations, it will be essential to strengthen partnerships with regional and subregional organizations by availing them of the means necessary to maintain or enforce peace in their respective regions.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“In addition to the meetings on these eight topics, the Group also held a special meeting with the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations. All of these issues are important and have been the subject of intense discussions in the Working Group, but my remarks will focus on only some of them so as to highlight the most salient points. It has emerged from various recent reports on peacekeeping operations and from discussions held at various levels that there is a clear gap between the classical doctrine of peacekeeping and the realities of today's world. In that regard, while we understand and respect the legitimate misgivings over the use of force in peacekeeping, it should be noted that in certain exceptional circumstances, the resort to the use of force is inevitable.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“These have included the following topics: traditional peacemaking versus peace enforcement; the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers: asymmetric threats; lessons learned from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM); the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali: apeacekeeping operation in the context of the fight against terrorism; bilateral and multilateral support for capacity-building for troop- and police-contributing countries; lessons learned from the Force Intervention Brigade of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO); the importance of regional peacekeeping initiatives in the context of partnerships; and strengthening the strategic dialogue among the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source