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lines on the record: 116
first: 2002-01-29
most recent: 2016-07-28
sittings or episodes: 9
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“To conclude, it is clear that financial assistance is central to peacebuilding in post-conflict countries in order to support the implementation of concrete social programmes, while bearing in mind the importance of national ownership, in which the national authorities in post-conflict countries lead the way in the establishment of peacebuilding priorities.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, unless institutional capacity-building and economic recovery are addressed first, a relapse into conflict is the most probable outcome, in particular when the election results are challenged by the losing parties. Post-conflict countries must build strong institutions and revitalize their economies in order to enable their Governments to meet the socioeconomic needs of their people by creating job opportunities and providing social services and the necessary conditions for the well-being of their population. Governments in post-conflict countries must gain legitimacy through their performance and ability to deliver results and by adequately resolving the socioeconomic problems of their people.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“However, unless financial resources are provided to implement priority programmes for which political consensus and commitment exist, peacebuilding efforts can easily be derailed. Iwould like to issue a cautionary note to the Council. Peacebuilding is a complex process encompassing many priorities and involving many stakeholders. More importantly, the hierarchy of priorities varies from country to country. An election, while being decisive for a nation emerging from conflict and a tool for the consolidation of democratic institutions, is not in itself the solution for consolidating peace in a post- conflict country, since weak institutions and economic stagnation go hand in hand with relapse into conflict.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“The PBC played a crucial role in the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and is promoting post-Ebola recovery in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States and other international, regional, bilateral and multilateral partners. We would like to underline the importance of financing for peacebuilding. In countries emerging from conflict, financial support is crucial to achieving many of the lofty and laudable goals associated with peacebuilding. Even the most carefully crafted and best-designed peacebuilding programme will fail if the financial resources to implement its various components are not provided in a timely manner. Political consensus among national stakeholders and the commitment of Governments are essential ingredients of peacebuilding.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“Concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ICGLR reiterated the need to combat negative forces and to complete the preparation for the presidential and legislative elections in a peaceful, credible, inclusive and transparent manner, in accordance with the Constitution of the country. Regarding Burundi, ICGLR reiterated the call for an inclusive and transparent dialogue to discuss all issues that pose a threat to the integrity, security and peace of that country. We recognize the important work the Peacebuilding Commission is doing in the consolidation of peace in several African countries.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“I should like here to thank the Secretary-General for his commitment to Africa and for convening that conference. In search ofpeaceful solutions to political crises and conflicts in the Great Lakes region, Angola has helped to promote the launch of the Guarantors of the Peace, Cooperation and Security Framework mechanism, led by the United Nations, with the participation of ICGLR and the Southern African Development Community; the Private Sector Investment Conference for the Great Lakes Region, held in Kinshasa; and the decision urging the South Sudanese leaders and people to put aside their differences and work for the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“The Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework, established to support the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Region, is an important tool for achieving the aforementioned requirements and must be supported, together with the ICGLR Regional Initiative Against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources. The Kinshasa Private Sector Investment Conference for the Great Lakes Region, held on 24 and 25 February, brought awareness not only to the investment opportunities offered by the region but also to what the region needs to do to improve the business environment, which includes implementing wide-reaching social reforms, promoting transparency, encouraging business incentives and establishing anti-corruption programmes.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“This national resolve has enabled the Angolan Government to secure gains that are recognized at the subregional, regional and international levels. In this regard, I would like to refer to the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), which Angola currently chairs, and comment on the initiatives being undertaken under the auspices of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). Angola remains strongly committed to the central role that preventive diplomacy plays in the resolution of conflicts in the Great Lakes region. Angola also strongly believes in the urgent need to put the Great Lakes region on the path towards sustainable development through the promotion of investments, international cooperation and support to help this huge market enjoy the peace dividend.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“Countries emerging from conflict need to build institutions that help ensure individuals' safety, reform the security sector, revitalize their economies, provide social services, support national reconciliation and political cohesion and establish the rule of law. In spite of the constraints imposed by a lengthy armed conflict that lasted nearly 30 years and caused widespread devastation, Angola has been implementing a development model through a broad national reconciliation process launched in 2002, leading to the approval of the Constitution of the Republic in 2010, which reaffirmed the rule of law and democracy, extending rights and freedoms to all citizens and ensuring the participation of all in the democratic process.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“They also includes activities running through all phases aimed at preventing the outbreak, escalation, persistence and recurrence ofconflict, as well as addressing roots causes, assisting the parties to end hostilities, ensuring national reconciliation and moving towards recovery, reconstruction and development. All elements of that definition are important, as they underscore institution-building as the fundamental prerequisite for a successful peacebuilding process. It is widely understood that the existence of conflicts versus efficient institutions differentiate capable from fragile States. Therefore, institution-building must be accorded the highest priority in any peacebuilding effort.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“I mention those efforts to advance the peacebuilding agenda, both at the United Nations and at the African Union, in order to underline the fact that peacebuilding is being accorded the required priority in the midst of other competing issues on the international agenda. Today's debate on peacebuilding in Africa allows members of the Security Council and the broader United Nations membership an opportunity to reflect on challenges faced by African countries emerging from conflict in the transition from war to peace, the priorities for peacebuilding at the national level and, in particular, the role of the United Nations. Resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262, adopted in April, of which Australia and Angola were facilitators, define conflict prevention as the key element in peacebuilding.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“The 10-year review of what we refer to as the United Nations peacebuilding architecture concluded in April with the concurrent adoption of identical resolutions by the General Assembly and the Security Council. Ten years ago, at the African Union Summit held in Banjul, African Governments adopted a policy framework on post-conflict reconstruction and development to guide its work in support of countries emerging from conflict in Africa. More recently, to better respond to the challenges facing African countries emerging from conflict, the African Union Commission launched in 2012 the African Solidarity Initiative, aimed at mobilizing resources for post- conflict reconstruction and development.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“We congratulate Japan for the manner in which it has been conducting the Security Council during its presidency for the month of July. Angola applauds Japan's decision to convene this important meeting on the theme of peacebuilding in Africa, thus translating Japan's commitment to cooperation with the African continent, as reflected in the series of Tokyo International Conferences on African Development dating back to 1993. May I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his insightful remarks, as well as Minister Amina Mohamed of Kenya and the Commissioner for Peace and Security for their briefings. At the 2005 World Summit, the United Nations established the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“I give the floor to the representative of Belgium, His Excellency Mr. Frank De Coninck, Belgium's Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Once again, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Italy.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Inow give the floor to Mr. Tshibanda N'tungamulongo, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I would also like to appeal to speakers to deliver their statements at a reasonable speed so that interpretation may be provided accurately. I wish to inform all concerned that we will be carrying out this open debate right through the lunch hour, as we have a very large number of speakers. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Alain Amie' Nyamitwe, Minister of External Relations and International Cooperation of Burundi.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Finally, I hope that I have provided some insights as a contribution to our debate in the Council, and I thank everyone for their kind attention. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Security Council.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“It is therefore our duty to ensure that we deliver on the promises to bring about a brighter future embedded in the outcomes of the Investment Conference. In his words at the Conference, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all of us to act when he said, "The people of the Great Lakes region count on you to fully contribute to the goal of transforming the region It is the pathway to peace and stability." Our key role, as members of the international community, is to ensure that those positive changes are sustained and transformed into permanent gains. I strongly believe that the Great Lakes region has everything required to achieve a new destiny and follow an equitable and sustainable development pathway.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The Great Lakes Private Sector Investment Conference, held in Kinshasa on 24 and 25 February, represents a key milestone in this process, and I am confident that its outcomes will serve as a canvas on which to implement most of the required actions. The Investment Conference indicates that the region is ready to champion a vision of long-lasting peace and prosperity and to welcome responsible and sustainable long-term investments in line with the framework of hope: the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. The Framework emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility, whereby peace, security and socioeconomic progress are the responsibility of all - citizens and institutions within and outside the Great Lakes region.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“To realize such potential, the human capital base and infrastructure need to be upgraded, as do the quality and capacity of its institutions, the legal and regulatory frameworks, the levels of transparency and accountability, and the depth of social and political debate, consultation and collaboration. The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources is one concrete instance of concerted action aimed at such an endeavour, calling for redoubled efforts and extended support to the ICGLR and the Regional Initiative. The Kimberley Process was a landmark initiative in that direction.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Moreover, the region is one of the most densely populated areas in Africa,andinvestmentsareneededtoturnthatpotentially huge market into a demographic dividend. The Great Lakes region's rich natural endowments - especially mineral and metal resources, water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, arable land and population size - are important structural factors on which to base its integrated development. The report of the Economic Commission for Africa, Conflicts in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo: Causes, impact and implications for the Great Lakes region, defines regional integration as a crucial developmental link, seeing such integration as leverage for peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The eastern region of the African continent, which comprises the Great Lakes region, is one of the fastest- growing economic regions in the world, with a 6.2 per cent growth rate in 2015. A meaningful part ofthe growth is driven by endogenous and potentially sustainable structural factors, namely, rising demographics, the prominence of youth, a growing middle class with an increasing purchasing power, rapid urbanization and growing infrastructure needs, as well as an expanding intra-Africa trade. In addition, the Great Lakes region has shown a certain degree of resilience, taking into account that a significant part of the region's exports are linked to commodities subject to falling prices.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The road map set up in the Regional Strategic Framework establishes nine priorities for regional action, which Angola fully shares: efforts to neutralize the negative forces; confidence-building measures; promoting correct electoral processes; strengthening peace and security oversight mechanisms; addressing the issue of Rwandan refugees; promoting socioeconomic development and regional integration; initiatives to mobilize women, youth and civil society; fighting impunity, improving accountability and strengthening the rule of law; and leading and coordinating the international community's support for the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The drivers of conflict are clearly identified. Our aim is to have a forward-looking approach by identifying game changers, thereby permitting the transformation of those drivers of conflict into drivers of peace and social and economic development. In that connection, we warmly welcome the launching of the Regional Strategic Framework for the Great Lakes Region, in support of the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, which establishes a clear link between peace, security and development and commits to strengthening regional cooperation and deepening regional integration.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Angola has been deploying sustained efforts to contribute to that endeavour. The African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the East African Community and other subregional arrangements should provide the required support. A crucial part of that equation is integrity and genuine involvement on the part of all internal stakeholders, combined with commitment by external partners in implementing regional projects, based on a shared, long-term vision and on the expectations of the peoples of the region. Angola's objective in holding this debate is to shift the traditional narrative, which focuses on armed conflict, the plundering of resources, egregious violations of human rights and a general incapacity to find sustainable solutions to the problems affecting the region.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“In that regard, the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with one of the greatest concentrations of precious minerals and metals in the world, poses a multidimensional challenge to economic and human development in the affected countries and the region as a whole. There is a need to put the Great Lakes region back on a path of sustainable development. Strong leadership, political will, working institutions and State-building are key for ensuring the effective participation of citizens and communities in socioeconomic and political choices, for the decentralization of service providers and for transparency in public-sector and finance management. Sustaining peace is an important objective that must be achieved through open dialogue among all the parties concerned.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Its high levels of economic growth have not led to broad-based development or tangible improvements in the well-being of its citizens. Poverty, inequality and inequity are commonplace, fuelling social tensions and unrest and shattering social cohesion. Pockets of deadly conflicts persist. Their causes revolve around economic, institutional, regional and global geopolitical factors that have been extremely costly in socioeconomic and human terms, engendering a vicious cycle of violence. The nexus between natural resources and conflict is paramount in formulating adequate responses and mitigation measures.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“I thank Mr. Pillai for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for External Relations of Angola. I am honoured to preside over today's debate, and on behalf of the President of the Republic of Angola and Chair of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, His Excellency Jose Eduardo dos Santos, I will share with the Council some ideas on the subject under consideration: the prevention and resolution of conflicts in the Great Lakes region. I welcome the Secretary-General's presence and participation in this meeting, which is a demonstration of his commitment on an issue that has been the object of his persistent efforts to find solutions to the inextricable conflicts that have plagued the region for too long. The Great Lakes region faces many challenges and is undergoing great stress.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/232, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. I further wish to draw the attention of Council members to the letter dated 17 March 2016 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, which conveys the United Nations Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework 2016-2017. This letter will be issued as a document of the Council, in the coming days, under the symbol 8/2016/255. I now give the floor to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations, to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2016/223, which contains a note verbale dated 8 March 2016 from the Permanent Mission of Angola addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Mr. Smail Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, and Mr. Vijay Pillai, Adviser in the Office of the Vice-President of the African region of the World Bank. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following to participate in this meeting: Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa of the European External Action Service of the European Union; and Mr. Pascal Couchepin Roger, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Great Lakes Region of the International Organization of la Francophonie.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, Ministers and other representatives present in the Security Council Chamber. Their presence today underscores the importance of the subject matter under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Albania, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Morocco, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Thailand to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedures, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The Security Council, which unfortunately has been deeply divided on the issue of finding appropriate solutions to the conflicts prevailing in the Middle East and North Africa, should lead by example and reaffirm the importance of the peaceful settlement of disputes as stipulated in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. The Government of Angola reaffirms its commitment to actively support the world coalition to fight the terrorist threat and the spread of extremist ideologies, taking into account the fact that no country is safe from such a threat.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“In the meantime, something must be done to curtail the rise of nationalism in Europe upon the arrival of hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants, by raising awareness among the European population of the causes of such a phenomenon and by promoting the values of tolerance and understanding of the plight of these destitute people in absolute need of help. Moreover, the international community should drastically change many of the options that have been at the heart of its approach to dealing with the situations that prevail in many countries ofthe Middle East and Africa subject to conflict and deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Proxy wars by regional Powers, which undermine the often-fragile social cohesion of multicultural societies, have also served the ranks of extremists and terrorists by stoking ethnic tensions.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Education based on the promotion of critical thinking and analysis and successful education reform will engender a new generation of independent-minded citizens, which is a critical element for establishing and maintaining a stable democracy and making effective the multidimensional fight against extremism. The second is to improve the international response mechanism via a coherent and unified structure as a barrier to prevent conflicts from spiralling out of control, as is the case in Syria. Such a mechanism, to be spearheaded by the Security Council, should support States in need of political and social reform, while respecting their sovereignty and territorial integrity. In conclusion, allow me to reiterate our desire to help facilitate a political solution to the crisis in Libya and to the devastating conflicts in the Middle East.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“In addition, while taking advantage of the situation, terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Islamic State, Al-Qaida and others thrive in such an environments of chaos and use them as effective recruitment grounds. If is obvious that terrorism cannot be defeated only by tackling extremist leaders and holding premature elections without the conditions for their holding being met. Extremist ideology must be challenged at its core, which includes two critical elements. The first is the lack of education and a high rate of illiteracy in many Arab and African countries.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Sudden change, as witnessed during the Arab Spring, lacked structure and leadership, creating an environment conducive to protracted power struggles. The chaos that has prevailed in Libya since 2011 following the forceful removal of the Al-Qadhafi regime has placed a humanitarian and security crisis on Europe's doorstep, which faces a huge influx of migrants from Africa due to porous borders and the breakdown of the security structure in the country. Criminal networks have taken advantage of the situation and are trafficking migrants across the Mediterranean Sea on a massive scale, in a perilous voyage to escape the desperate conditions of war and social deprivation in their home countries in Africa and the Middle East.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“However, the fulfilment of such goals entails, first and foremost, putting an end to the protracted conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Palestine and Libya, among others, which are having disastrous political and social consequences and catastrophic humanitarian effects on the civilian populations of the region and the entire world. The Arab Spring, first perceived as an outstanding process of political and social change intended to bring a new era of democracy and prosperity to the Middle East and North Africa, had instead the undesired effect of the disintegration of States and the rise of extremist terrorism and criminal organizations. We therefore believe that gradual change, respect for Government institutions and the rule of law are better suited to ensuring positive reforms rather than revolutionary change.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Extremist groups, using condemnable terrorist tactics, seek to impose their culture and values by leaving no space for diversity, whether religious, cultural, political or ideological. We therefore believe that extremism can be successfully countered only by undermining its ideology of intolerance, undertaking an ideological struggle to discredit them, empowering moderate reformists, implementing effective policies of inclusion and dialogue, achieving change and mutual political concessions, respecting fundamental human rights, improving governance and guaranteeing equitable income policies.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We are of the view that extremism in the Middle East has root causes in foreign interference in the affairs of States, in policies addressed to regime change translated into military interventions, and in the funding and transfer of arms to non-State actors and opposition groups, as well as other political and social grievances that have led many people to join extremist groups out of frustration at these perceived injustices. On the other hand, we must recognize that such grievances are also based on historic humiliations inflicted upon those peoples and are also the cause of their hatred and intolerance towards Western culture and civilization and towards other religions and creeds.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We are aware that these conflicts have given rise to a number of terrorist organizations and an extremist ideology that has been growing stronger due in large measure to increased social, ethnic and ideological tensions. What are those roots, and how can we address them in a comprehensive and sustainable manner, while respecting the principles and requirements of international law? Even though the answer to this question is complex and varies from country to country, we believe that containing extremism, combatting socioeconomic inequality and strengthening education are fundamental approaches to forming sustainable democratic societies in the region and throughout the world at large.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“First of all, we congratulate the Russian Federation on its accession to the presidency of the Security Council. We thank Minister Lavrov for presiding over such an important and timely debate on the issue of settling conflicts and countering terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa. We also take this opportunity to praise the Secretary-General for his efforts in the promotion of peace and assure him of our support in these very challenging times. The current refugee crisis affecting much of the European continent has served as a wake-up call to the entire international community concerning the importance of resolving conflicts by tackling their root causes. That is particularly true of the conflicts that have been plaguing much of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The international community is therefore being challenged to mobilize in that fight, which is of concern to everyone as it affects us all, causing irreparable damage to and destroying the country's political cohesion and social and moral well-being, and making it important to strengthen support for the ECOWAS plan to fight drug trafficking, in particular in West Africa. Finally, allow me to alert the Council and the international community to the serious humanitarian situation emerging in Guinea-Bissau, in particular those of internally displaced persons and refugees and the risk of an epidemic, which require a response and appropriate action of the international community. We cannot delay such a response to Guinea-Bissau's needs. I am grateful for attention of the Council and the invitation to the CPLP to address it.”
2012-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6766 (2012) · source
“We propose the urgent establishment of a crisis contact group for Guinea-Bissau, coordinated by the United Nations, as mentioned in the latest report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Guinea-Bissau 8 (S/2012/280), with the participation of representatives of the African Union, ECOWAS and the CPLP. In conclusion, allow me to draw the Council's attention to the terrible scourge of illicit drugs and arms trafficking in Guinea-Bissau, as well as other less prevalent but equally serious trafficking. We believe that the expressed intention of the country's legitimate Government to combat drug trafficking was a key reason for the coup d'etat.”
2012-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6766 (2012) · source
“Following the establishment of the Angolan technical and military assistance mission, which was fully committed to achieving a bilateral solution to the necessary defence and security sector reform, and after it was deemed impossible to implement the tripartite memorandum of understanding between the Government of Guinea-Bissau, ECOWAS and the CPLP, as provided for in the road map for reform, we believe that it is time for a multilateral approach to support the stabilization of Guinea-Bissau, under the auspices of the Security Council. That seems to be the way to help that country.”
2012-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6766 (2012) · source
“The Council should therefore urgently deliberate such a proposal, under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, and establish a mission mandate that will safeguard the constitutional order, protect the country's institutions, legal authorities and people, ensure the completion of the electoral process and the implementation of the defence and security sector reform, and, last but not least, effectively combat drug trafficking and its related impunity. The CPLP and its member States are ready to make a genuine contribution to that initiative, as it is the best option among the ongoing efforts to resolve the crisis and - as the most comprehensive and multilateral solution to be received by the political and social forces and people of Guinea-Bissau - offers the best guarantee of success.”
2012-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6766 (2012) · source
“The 7 CPLP also appeals to the Security Council to impose targeted sanctions on the military personnel and civilians involved in the coup d'etat, and expresses its support for the sanctions recently adopted by the European Union and those also planned by ECOWAS. At this time, the most important task of the international community, under the leadership of the Security Council, is to implement appropriate mechanisms for the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the request of the legitimate Government of Guinea-Bissau for the establishment and deployment of a comprehensive stabilization force, comprising staff of member countries of ECOWAS, the CPLP and the African Union, under a Security Council mandate.”
2012-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6766 (2012) · source
“We welcome the release of the Government officials jailed after the military coup, including Interim President Raimundo Pereira and Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Junior, and we call for the release of the remaining detainees following the coup. We believe that the Guinean people cannot consider themselves free so long as they do not enjoy all their political and civilian rights, both within and outside Guinea-Bissau. The CPLP welcomes the position taken by the United Nations, the African Union, ECOWAS, the European Union and the International Organization of la Francophonie, which strongly condemns the coup d'etat, and calls on the Security Council to make every effort to immediately restore the constitutional order, to reinstate the legitimate Government of Guinea- Bissau and to conclude the electoral process.”
2012-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6766 (2012) · source
“We have adopted two resolutions on Guinea-Bissau, most recently on 5 May, reaffirming that the only authorities in Guinea-Bissau recognized by the CPLP are those that derive their authority from constitutional and democratic legitimacy, and giving full support to the View expressed by the legitimate Government of Guinea-Bissau following the conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held in Dakar on 3 May. Despite the international community's firm condemnation of the coup d'etat and its demands for the restoration of the rule of law in Guinea-Bissau, there have been no results so far that can ensure the restoration of constitutional normality.”
2012-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6766 (2012) · source