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1. “I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the briefing provided by the Secretary-General, António Guterres, as well as the statements delivered by the State Councillor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi; the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Heiko Maas; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Nigeriens Abroad of the Niger, Kalla Ankourao; the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Noureddine Erray; the Minister for International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Naledi Pandor; the Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, James Cleverly; and by the representatives of Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States of America, and Viet Nam in connection with the video- teleconference on “The situation in Libya” convened on Wednesday, 8 July 2020.”

   2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source

2. “The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: Belgium, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam. Against: China and the Russian Federation. Abstaining: None. The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, two against (China and the Russian Federation), and no abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of permanent members of the Security Council.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/657 (2020) · source

3. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/654, which was submitted by Belgium and Germany in connection with the agenda item “The situation in the Middle East”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Security Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/657 (2020) · source

4. “on Monday, 6 July 2020 and will expire at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 7 July 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstention) on the draft resolution, as well as your possible explanation of vote, by sending a letter to the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division in the United Nations Secretariat (egian@un.org) signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above. It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period. I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the voting shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the afternoon of Tuesday, 7 July 2020.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/661 (2020) · source

5. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the members of the Security Council in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, and as set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following issue: The members of the Council discussed the draft resolution submitted by Belgium and Germany in connection with the agenda item “The situation in the Middle East”. The draft resolution has been put in blue (S/2020/654, see enclosure). In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above- mentioned draft resolution to a vote. The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for the draft resolution will begin at 4.30 p.m.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/661 (2020) · source

6. “Pursuant to the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of Security Council members, dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source

7. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for this video-teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Argentina, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the European Union, Fiji, Finland, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and Uruguay.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source

8. “Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard, Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral Cooperation of Indonesia; and Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth, the United Nations and South Asia of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; and by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on “United Nations peacekeeping operations: Peace operations and human rights”, convened on Tuesday, 7 July 2020.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source

9. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; and Mr. Dismas Kitenge Senga, President of Groupe LOTUS, as well as the statements delivered by Their Excellencies Ms. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Federal Minister of Defence of Germany; Mr.”

   2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source

10. “The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam. Against: None. Abstaining: None. The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2532 (2020) of 1 July 2020. The resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/632 (2020) · source

11. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/607, which was submitted by France and Tunisia in connection with the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Security Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/632 (2020) · source

12. “Pursuant to the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

13. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for this video teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, the European Union, Georgia, Guatemala, India, Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

14. “Enclosed herewith is a copy of the briefings provided on that occasion by the Secretary-General, António Guterres and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, as well as copies of the statements delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Urmas Reinsalu; the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Yves Le Drian; the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Heiko Maas; the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Noureddine Erray; the Minister of State for the Commonwealth, the United Nations and South Asia of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon; the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, To Anh Dzung; and by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa and the United States of America.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

15. “I have the honour to refer to the Security Council video teleconference convened on 2 July 2020 regarding the agenda item entitled “Maintenance of international peace and security: Implications of COVID-19”.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

16. “on Tuesday, 30 June 2020 and expire at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, 1 July 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstention) on that draft resolution and possible explanation of vote by sending the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Secretariat (egian@un.org) a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above. It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period. I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, in the afternoon of Wednesday, 1 July 2020.”

    2020-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/638 (2020) · source

17. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the members of the Security Council in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, and as reflected in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following. The members of the Council have discussed a draft resolution, submitted by France and Tunisia, in connection with the agenda item entitled “Maintenance of international peace and security”. That draft resolution has been put in blue (S/2020/607, see enclosure). In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above- mentioned draft resolution to a vote. The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for that draft resolution will begin at 11 a.m.”

    2020-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/638 (2020) · source

18. “On the conventional arms embargo, we share concerns on the implications of the expiration of those limitations. On the other hand, we would recall that the sanctions on Missile Technology Control Regime-listed items will remain in place and that the transfer of arms by Iran to non-State actors will remain prohibited according to other Security Council resolutions. We can build on those provisions when we consider how best to address the expiry of the arms embargo. We are ready to engage with the JCPOA members and the Council to determine how to best do that. We just celebrated the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations Charter. That is the basis for our rules-based international order. Multilateralism is about commitments and reliability.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

19. “Iran should engage constructively with the remaining JCPOA signatories. Because of these steps away from the agreement by Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom (E3) have invoked the dispute-resolution mechanism, a measure within the framework of the JCPOA. Just as we continue to uphold our commitments as the E3 and even go beyond our commitments when it comes to the INSTEX mechanism, we are concerned about the United States not only leaving the JCPOA but also ending the waivers for key JCPOA projects. The E3 remain committed to those projects, including the Arak modernization project. We are concerned about the reference to Iran’s missile activities in the Secretary-General’s report. They are inconsistent with resolution 2231 (2015). As the E3, we have informed the Secretary-General and the Security Council about those concerns.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

20. “The overarching goal for us is the preservation, continuation and full implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), and of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which has been described by some in the media as a masterpiece of diplomacy. Thanks to the JCPOA, it was possible to have Iran step back from its moves towards the acquisition of a nuclear bomb. It is very unfortunate that the United States left the JCPOA. By doing so, it actually violated international law, because the JCPOA is enshrined in binding resolution 2231 (2015). We are very concerned to now be seeing Iran stepping away from the JCPOA, as was also mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/531). To illustrate this, imagine somebody running a red traffic light; that is no justification for another driver to run a red light as well.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

21. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his team for the thorough investigation, which found developments that are contrary to, and inconsistent with, resolution 2231 (2015). To respond to my colleague from China, we believe that the Secretariat is absolutely mandated to pursue this work. The Secretary-General is tasked with combating threats to peace and security, and therefore must do everything to preserve this. With regard to the position on resolution 2231 (2015), we would like to align ourselves with what the United Kingdom and France, as the other European three members, have to say. Since China is also a signatory, I would also align myself with what my Chinese colleague just said about the snapback mechanism.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

22. “Unfortunately, Iran is violating the very basis of what we are discussing here at the United Nations: the Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The human rights situation in Iran is appalling. Human rights activists are persecuted. There are political prisoners. There is no press freedom, no right of assembly, and there is aggressive foreign policy meddling in the region. Iran not only does not recognize Israel, but also displays missiles with “death to Israel” written on them. This is all very appalling. With regard to the rule of law, I come to resolution 2231 (2015): a part of the rule of law and one of the most important resolutions that we have.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

23. “Our friend from the Dominican Republic, José, reminded us in his intervention that, from tomorrow onwards, Germany will hold the presidency of the Security Council. At the same time, Germany will start its presidency of the European Union. Both are very important for us. They are the cornerstones of our post-Second World War policy. The foundation of both organizations is the rule of law and the rules- based international order. For us, the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are key for our policy. When I talk about the rule of law today, it has to do with this very foundation of German foreign policy. I will take the opportunity of the presence of the Iranian Foreign Minister to talk about the rule of law and Iran.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

24. “A statement was also delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Javad Zarif. In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

25. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo; the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, Olof Skoog; and the Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations, Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve, in his capacity as Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), as well as the statements delivered by the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Michael Pompeo, and by the representatives of Belgium, China, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on the agenda item entitled “Non-proliferation” convened on Tuesday, 30 June 2020.”

    2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source

26. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 2 April 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/273), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/635 (2020) · source

27. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms. Susannah Sirkin, Director of Policy and Senior Adviser at Physicians for Human Rights, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany (on behalf of Belgium and Germany), Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on the situation in the Middle East (Syria) convened on Monday, 29 June 2020. Statements were also delivered by the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/635 (2020) · source

28. “I can be brief. On substance, I rally behind what my European Union colleague, the Permanent Representative of Estonia, said a moment ago. Having heard the debate so far, we can see that there is a lot of unity in the Security Council on this matter. I think such unity is very important, as it sends a strong signal of support for an early conclusion of the negotiations among the stakeholders. We count on Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan — whose representatives I would like to welcome to the Council, namely, Foreign Minister Selim and my brothers from the Sudan and Ethiopia — to find a solution balancing their interests. Germany is committed to continuing its technical support for this process. We hope that these negotiations will come to an early and amicable result.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source

29. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source

30. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefing provided by Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on peace and security in Africa convened on Monday, 29 June 2020. Statements were also delivered by the representative of Egypt, His Excellency Mr. Sameh Selim, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the representative of Ethiopia.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source

31. “Germany condemns all attacks on Israel in the strongest possible terms, including attacks against Israeli security forces and the repeated firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Israel has a right to defend itself and respond adequately and proportionally to attacks. Incidents in which unarmed civilians, in particular children and persons with disabilities, are targeted or subjected to violence must be thoroughly and independently investigated, and perpetrators of crimes must be held accountable.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

32. “Disconnecting East Jerusalem from the West Bank would severely undermine the prospects for a viable and contiguous Palestinian State within the framework of a negotiated two-State solution. Finally, resolution 2334 (2016) needs to be fully implemented — not only with regard to settlement activities but also with regard to acts of terrorism, violence against civilians, incitement, provocative actions and inflammatory rhetoric. We welcome that the Secretary-General’s report highlights that continuing violence, terrorist attacks against civilians and incitement to violence also exacerbate mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

33. “As stated in the Secretary-General’s report, the establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements fuels resentment, hopelessness and disillusionment among Palestinians, and significantly heightens Israeli-Palestinian tensions. We reiterate our position that Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under international law and severely undermine the prospects for ending the occupation and achieving a negotiated and viable two-State-solution. We call upon Israel to end the expansion of settlements, the legalization of settlement outposts, the confiscation of Palestinian land and the demolition and seizure of Palestinian-owned structures. We reiterate our call on the Israeli Government to halt settlement construction plans for Har Homa and Givat Hamatos, as well as for the so-called E-1 area.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

34. “Any future discussions or negotiations to reach a final-status agreement should be based on the relevant United Nations resolutions, international law and the internationally agreed parameters. The format of such direct and meaningful negotiations must be agreed by both parties. We reiterate our support to reviving the Middle East Quartet and call upon all members of the Quartet to demonstrate flexibility in order to overcome any differences and move forward. In the absence of such negotiations, the parties to the conflict must refrain from taking any measures that could further deteriorate the situation on the ground and undermine the viability of a negotiated two-State solution, especially when such measures would bring closer a de facto one-State reality with unequal rights for Israelis and Palestinians.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

35. “Germany remains convinced that a negotiated two-State solution based on international law and on the internationally agreed parameters is the only viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that meets Israeli and Palestinian security S/2020/596 needs, fulfils Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty, ends the occupation that began in 1967, resolves all permanent-status issues and guarantees equal rights for all inhabitants. We must find a way to revive the political process and resume direct and meaningful negotiations between the parties in order to resolve the final-status issues and achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

36. “We will not recognize any changes to the 4 June 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, unless agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians, and we will continue to distinguish between the internationally recognized territory of the State of Israel and the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, in accordance with our obligations under international law. A possible annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank would raise serious questions about prospects for a two-State solution and implications of a potential one-State alternative, not least of which is how to address the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians to their own State. What would it mean for Palestinians living in annexed areas? Would they enjoy equal rights?”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

37. “On 10 June, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas openly conveyed the German and European concerns regarding the annexation plans in his meetings in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi. Foreign Minister Maas also met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayeh during a joint video- teleconference, in which the participants confirmed the urgency in preventing an annexation. Today we echo the Secretary-General’s call for Israel to abandon its annexation plans. Germany’s position is clear.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

38. “It would severely complicate, if not render impossible, the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties towards the objective of a negotiated two-State solution that is acceptable to both sides. While we wish to intensify and further deepen our cooperation with Israel, we are concerned that annexation would instead harm Israel’s standing within the international community, as well as its close bilateral relationship with the European Union and its member States. As a close partner and friend who deeply cares about the security of Israel, Germany has strongly advised the Israeli Government against the implementation of any unilateral measures aimed at the annexation of occupied Palestinian territories. We are concerned that annexation may not yield security gains for Israel, but could rather achieve the opposite.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

39. “We thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2020/555). I want to make four points today. We share the grave concerns set out in the Secretary-General’s report about the Government of Israel’s stated intention to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. We also share the Secretary-General’s assessment that Israeli annexation of any part of the occupied Palestinian territories would constitute a clear violation of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and relevant Council resolutions, irrespective of the size of the territory and the terminology applied to enact a formal annexation. Any such annexation would not only have serious negative repercussions for the viability of a two-State solution and the entire peace process, but also for regional stability and the rules-based international order as a whole.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

40. “We remain convinced that national reconciliation and sustainable peace in Syria will not be possible without truth, justice and accountability for arbitrarily detained persons and missing persons and for all other crimes and atrocities committed during the Syrian conflict. Impunity for those responsible for international crimes in Syria cannot be an option. Justice for the victims and for Syria matters if there is to be reconciliation. Accountability will also be one of the key aspects during the fourth Brussels Conference to be held on 30 June.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

41. “The Council should call upon the parties, in particular the Syrian regime, which holds the overwhelming majority of detainees, to finally release arbitrarily detained persons on a meaningful scale, starting with elderly people, women and children and those with health conditions. Furthermore, the Syrian regime must allow immediate, unconditional and unhindered access for the relevant humanitarian organizations to all prisons and detention facilities under its control and ensure adequate medical care and protective measures for all persons in detention. Finally, the Syrian regime must inform the families of the fate and whereabouts of the tens of thousands of missing persons.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

42. “The issue of detainees and missing persons remains a very sad and at the same time important issue, and we thank Noura Ghazi for her briefing today. Since the Council meeting held in August 2019 (see S/PV.8593), there has been no meaningful progress on the situation of detainees, abductees and missing persons despite the commendable efforts and the active engagement of Special Envoy Pedersen with all parties on that issue. We are convinced that the Council needs to do more in order to support Special Envoy Pedersen and his call for the unconditional, large-scale releases of detainees and abductees and more meaningful action on missing persons.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

43. “And when the Syrian regime changes its brutal behaviour and ends its grave violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, there will also be a lifting of EU sanctions. So if the Syrian regime really cares about the fate of the country and the Syrian people and not only about its own survival, it must finally end its obstruction and start engaging seriously and constructively in the Constitutional Committee, the broader political process and the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). As Russia maintains its claim to be interested in a political solution, we call upon it to finally use its influence over Damascus in that regard. Resolution 2254 (2015) calls for the release of arbitrarily detained persons, particularly women and children.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

44. “On 30 June, the European Union and the United Nations will co-chair the fourth Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region. The Conference will again provide the international community with an opportunity to join forces to mobilize the necessary financial support for those affected by the Syrian conflict both in Syria and in neighbouring countries. The EU and its member States are currently doing a great deal to help Syria. We are helping the Syrian people, but not the Syrian regime. There is a way out of the Syrian crisis: a political process under the auspices of the United Nations, in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex). Once a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition is firmly under way, Germany and the EU will assist in the reconstruction of Syria.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

45. “At the same time, the Syrian regime is trying to blame others by claiming that the current situation in Syria is the result of sanctions or lack of reconstruction assistance. That is not only a plain lie; it is also cynical. As the Syrian regime appears to find it increasingly difficult to pay off its supporters, it is looking for scapegoats to deflect from its own drastic failure. Since 2011, the European Union (EU) and its member States have mobilized more than €20 billion in humanitarian aid and stabilization assistance. Germany alone has provided €8.1 billion in assistance since 2012, and in 2020 will again be providing around €600 million in humanitarian aid for Syria and its neighbouring countries.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

46. “We continue to fully support the call of Special Envoy Pedersen for a complete, immediate nationwide ceasefire throughout Syria and stress the central role of the United Nations in reaching such a genuine and sustainable nationwide ceasefire in line with resolution 2254 (2015). This call is all the more important given the fragile security situation, including in the south. The economic and financial situation in Syria has further deteriorated in the past weeks. The responsibility for the economic and financial crisis and the suffering of the Syrian people lies squarely with the Syrian regime. It is the regime of Bashar Al-Assad that has been waging a war against its own people since 2011 and continues to do so.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

47. “We are concerned by reports of renewed violence in north-western Syria, in particular attacks by terrorist groups on the one side and airstrikes and shelling by the Syrian regime and Russia on the other side. We strongly warn the Syrian regime and Russia against a new military offensive in and around Idlib and the humanitarian implications thereof. A new military offensive would only result in civilian casualties, mass displacements and a humanitarian catastrophe. A repetition of what we have seen earlier this year under the pretext of fighting terrorist groups would be absolutely unacceptable. We therefore urge all parties, in particular the Syrian regime and Russia, to uphold and fully adhere to the 5 March ceasefire agreement.”

    2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source

48. “The close cooperation between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was also mentioned, and I would like to refer to what our colleague from the Niger, speaking for the three African members and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, said about the cooperation between the EU and the African Union. The EU continues to be a very strong supporter, with three missions to support the Group of Five for the Sahel. Let me end by recalling what was said with regard to how we achieve peace and security in the Sahel region. It is a matter of good governance, respect for human rights and democracy. That is essential for peace and development. So, dear colleagues, let us not use the Security Council for propaganda. Let us use the Security Council to implement what is in the Charter and to work for the common good.”

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49. “Similarly, when we look at Hong Kong, we see that the freedom of assembly, the freedom of expression and the right to a democratic debate as guaranteed in the Basic Law are now being put under pressure. We regret this. Let me echo those who have discussed the participation of women: resolution 1325 (2000) still is not implemented. The EU is very interested in the United Nations and wants to strengthen multilateralism and work together with other regional organizations. The European Union and its member States are the strongest, largest and biggest supporters of the United Nations when it comes to financial contributions. In the wake of coronavirus disease, the biggest part of the socioeconomic package has been provided by the European Union and its member States.”

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50. “As we discussed yesterday, countries flagrantly supply weapons and mercenaries to Libya in violation of binding international law buttressed by Security Council resolutions. Let me now turn to one of the masterpieces of European diplomacy: the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on nuclear proliferation. We greatly regret that the United States has left the JCPOA. Furthermore, I would echo what Mr. Borrell said with respect to regretting the non-renewal of the waivers for JCPOA-related nuclear projects. Since the United States left the JCPOA, the region has not become safer and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is not being more closely observed. Violations of human rights and the rights of minorities persist. The freedom of assembly and expression are being violated.”

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