YouSaid · the spoken record

Ciss

lines on the record: 598
first: 2015-08-28
most recent: 2017-12-20
sittings or episodes: 86
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“The latter document identifies, for the purposes of cooperation in peacekeeping, priority measures that have been jointly implemented in recent years by both organizations, in particular with regard to increasing the number of uniformed personnel from States members of the European Union, coordination in planning stages, cooperation in general policy and guidelines, lessons learned and training. In addition, as rightly set forth in the report of Secretary-General contained in document S/2015/229, dated 1 April 2015, coordination and consultation activities conducted at the strategic level between the United Nations and the European Union in peacekeeping and crisis management take on various forms.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, as Council members know, three important documents continue to provide the cross-cutting strategic framework for relations between the United Nations and the European Union in the areas of peacekeeping and crisis management: the Joint Statements on United Nations- European Union cooperation in Crisis Management of 2003 and 2007 and the Plan of Action to enhance European Union Common Security and Defence Policy support to United Nations peacekeeping, adopted in 2012 by the Political and Security Committee.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“This perspective is one of the basic guidelines of our foreign policy as well as one of the main reasons for Senegalese troops' presence in the majority of United Nations peacekeeping missions. The European regional organization is a major partner ofthe UnitedNations given its material, logistical and financial capacities, which allow it to conduct diverse activities. The European Union has developed institutional mechanisms to finance Security Council- authorized peacekeeping operations and is also working to prevent crises. The European Union's significant and recognized commitment led to its being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Indeed, as provided for in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations can contribute to improving collective security in terms of maintaining international peace and security. On that basis, these organizations may act with a mandate from the United Nations, which in turn benefits from the organizations' loca1 expertise and operational methods. Senegal, which welcomes the opportunities offered by cooperation among organizations, would like to reaffirm its commitment to an effective multilateralism with the United Nations at its centre, dedicated to the pursuit of lasting solutions to critical issues of peace and security in the world.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks the French presidency for organizing today's debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security, with special attention on the European Union, after last month's similar exchange, which focused on the African Union (see S/PV.7694). My delegation welcomes the presence of Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, whom I thank for her important statement. The many conflicts and crises in the world today require close cooperation among the United Nations and its partners, in particular regional organizations, which play a vital role in maintaining peace and international security.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“But it is also necessary to act in a proactive manner to dissuade, detect and eradicate human trafficking, especially by extremist and violent groups, as was underscored by the presidential statement on human trafficking adopted in 2015 (S/PRST/2015/25). In conclusion, I am pleased to reaffirm Senegal's continued commitment to the fight against sexual Violence. That commitment is illustrated by the sponsorship of the President of Senegal, Mr. Macky Sall, of the launching of United Nations campaign to that end, with the collaboration with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Bangura, to whom we reiterate our full support.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“In that regard, it is urgent to recall the great need to implement resolution 2195 (2014), on the links between terrorism and transnational organized crime, and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. We also believe that it is imperative to collaborate with traditional religious leaders, who can play more than a minor role in implementing strategic public relations, thereby allowing us to counter and neutralize extremist and terrorist narratives. I would like to recall that the responsibility to end sexual violence in armed conflicts falls on the shoulders of the parties to conflict, with the support of the international community. That will require a combination of measures, in particular prevention, assistance and protection.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Nonetheless, it is important to note that, in addition to prevention, suppression is extremely important, in particular with regard to ensuring that perpetrators are dissuaded from committing crimes. There should also be a demonstration of the fact that no high-level official or military person is above the law and that no woman or child is without the protection of the law. Sadly, terrorist groups have distinguished themselves in the area of human trafficking, in particular in connection to sexual exploitation in armed conflict, as the Secretary-General recalled earlier when he spoke of the tragic kidnapping of girls in Chibok by Boko Haram. My delegation remains convinced that protection and women's empowerment must be at the centre of any strategy aimed at fighting terrorism in order to respond once and for all to the issue of gender.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Accordingly, the example of the monitoring and early-warning rooms for women - the Senegalese equivalent of the women's situation room - a mechanism that has existed in Senegal since 2012 and the primary mission of which is to mobilize women and girls to play an active role in the prevention of conflicts through mediation, clearly illustrates the role played by women's groups. At the regional level, the prevention of sexual violence should first begin with the implementation of legal provisions and international texts ratified at the level of the African Union (AU), such as resolution 283, adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, on the situation of women and children in conflict.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“In that regard, my delegation would like to welcome the increasing presence on the ground of women's protection advisers, who are responsible for convening follow-up meetings focused on information-sharing and monitoring aimed at dealing with sexual violence in conflict and at facilitating dialogue between the parties to a conflict so as to garner commitments to protect victims. It is also crucial to invest in women's groups locally so as to combat extremism and the radicalization of youth.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“With regard to prevention, vigilant and quick intervention measures in connection with sexual violence must be bolstered by providing sufficient financial and human resources commensurate with the situation at hand. Furthermore, as part of mediation aimed at settling conflicts, there is a need to take into account the challenges spurred on by gender issues so as to ensure that the issue of sexual violence in conflict is fully integrated in ceasefire and peace agreements, the implementation mechanism for such agreements and, of course, the various phases of peacebuilding.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“While expressing the growing concern about human trafficking committed by non-State groups and terrorists, the report also recommends reopening the international debate on the financing ofviolent extremism and the fight against that scourge by taking into account the new circumstances encountered today. Moreover, it calls attention to the economic and strategic underpinnings of selling women and girls. With regard to the matter of sexual violence, in particular human trafficking, we believe that it is important that we have a comprehensive strategy that is guided by the following priorities: prevention, protection, reintegration and accountability. Effective protection requires the appropriate means and mechanisms to provide victims with a feeling of trust and security, thereby allowing them to report the perpetrators.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Although, for over 10 years, the topic has been a priority of the Security Council, sexual violence in conflict is a matter of increasing concern for the international community, owing to rapes that are being perpetrated on a large scale with full impunity, unfortunately, in various theatres of conflict, including in Africa. The phenomenon is of particular concern, as indicated by the report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/361), because, for each reported case of rape in connection with a conflict, there are at least 10 others that go unreported, as they are covered up owing to fear, shame or cultural and social pressure. As demonstrated by the report, that type of violence and its disastrous consequences continue despite efforts to combat such problems.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Giammarinaro and Ms. Davis - for their high-quality briefings and for the poignant accounts that they have shared with us, which truly confirm the full gravity of this scourge that shocks and disturbs the global conscience. Sexual violence warrants the attention of the Security Council as a factor behind the displacement of persons, which Changes the composition of communities, and as a source of financing for armed groups, in particular terrorist groups, as well as a means of humiliating enemy ethnic groups]. That is to say that this debate is most timely because, on 19 June, we will be marking the second International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): At the outset, the Senegalese delegation would like to thank the French presidency for the timely choice of the topic of today's debate, namely, responding to the threats of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in situations of armed conflict. Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, for the meetings that France has planned for the Council this month. You will have our full cooperation as you guide the Council, and we will have a busy month full of reflections and actions in the service of peace around the world, particularly in Africa. I would also like to thank France's predecessor in the presidency, Egypt, for its outstanding presidency of the Council. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his important statement, as well as our briefers today - Ms. Bangura, Ms.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to encourage the European Union to continue its reform programme for the restoration of peace, social cohesion and State authority in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I reaffirm the unreserved support of Senegal for the work accomplished by the High Representative.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, as underscored in the report of the High Representative, the presence in the country of the European Union military mission with an executive mandate remains crucial. Nevertheless, we believe that the international community should continue to support the efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to develop greater resilience in the face of socioeconomic challenges. What is at stake here is the strengthening of the security and defence forces of the country, one of the priorities of the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR). We encourage EUFOR to continue its support, which in the long term will enable the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina to fill a number of strategic and operational gaps.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“It goes without saying that tangible results will not be achieved in that fight without the necessary strengthening, at all levels, of cooperation between the authorities. Senegal also welcomes the outstanding work carried out by the European Union Special Representative in the promotion and implementation of the reconstruction programme, as well as the socioeconomic programmes involving cooperation between the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. Along those same lines, my delegation welcomes the interest shown by the European Union in continuing its military operation through the multinational stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the support of the Security Council, which authorized the extension of its mandate by 12 months.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“The refusal by the principal authorities of Republika Srpska to implement the decision of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court regarding the unconstitutionality of the provisions of the Republika Srpska law on holidays is one of several examples of that. For all ofthose reasons, my delegation would like to reaffirm its commitment to respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as guaranteed by the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country's Constitution and international law. Turning now to another area, counter-terrorism is one of the acute challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a context where complex migration flows and the return of foreign terrorist fighters are likely to generate additional risks for the security of the country.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“I would like to refer to the difficulties that the authorities seem to face in certain areas, such as the publication of the 2013 census results, the European coordination mechanism, the implementation of the decision of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court on Mostar, as well as the follow-up to the requests of the International Monetary Fund. Other causes for concern include the decision made to hold a referendum, which clearly jeopardizes the sovereignty and integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the calls made by a number of Republika Srpska officals for the secession of that entity. Other developments that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina have been observed, including the ongoing questioning of the authority of the judicial authorities of the State.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“My delegation would like to note some of the progress made by the country, in particular in terms of the implementation of the reforms approved by the authorities, which have started to bear fruit and give rise to new hope. I am referring, to mention just some of that progress, to Bosnia and Herzegovina's application for European Union membership, the efforts of the Bosnian authorities aimed at transferring to the State assets and property designated as defence property, as well as the adoption of labour legislation. Of course, those efforts need to be consolidated. However, that progress should not lead us to forget the fragile nature of the situation in the country and the region. There are still causes for concern.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): My country welcomes your initiative, Mr. President, to organize this debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and would like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the outstanding quality of his report (S/2016/395, annex). My delegation would also like to assure him of its full support for the work that he and his Office are currently undertaking on the ground. More than 20 years after the signing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues, despite a number of persistent difficulties, on its path towards reunification and the building ofa solid nation.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, Ireiterate my delegation's full support for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura. Likewise, we welcome the agreement between Russia and the United States, which has just been announced, and call on the members of the International Syria Support Group to continue to strengthen their meaningful contribution to a political settlement based on the Geneva communique (S/2012/523, annex) and resolutions 2254 (2015) 2268 (2016).”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“We dare to hope that, with the valuable assistance of the International Syria Support Group, those efforts will bear fruit for the civilian victims of the crisis, which is now in its fifth year. Now more than ever, it is the Council's responsibility to ensure that peace talks resume, with a genuine ceasefire in place, and that a political transition is led by Syrians in a spirit of reconciliation. In view of the ongoing significant impact of terrorism on the conflict in Syria, my delegation wishes to firmly condemn the persistent terrorist attacks on civilians in Syria, as is currently the case in Aleppo. Given the situation, Senegal believes it necessary that we issue a statement to send a clear message to the parties to the conflict.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“It is equally important at this critical stage in the peace negotiations to urge all parties to abide by the February cessation of hostilities agreement, which was endorsed by the Council in resolution 2268 (2016), and to meet their obligations under international humanitarian law. These clashes have come at a special juncture in the negotiating process among the parties to the conflict, led by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura. Senegal therefore welcomes the meetings among the Secretary of State of the United States and the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Russia, Saudi Arabia, France and Germany in an effort to promote an atmosphere conducive to a resumption of the ceasefire.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“With several hundred dead in the past few days, the city has been the site of indiscriminate attacks on civilians, including women and children, and on medical facilities and markets by parties to the conflict. Unfortunately, the same situation prevails in Homs, Damascus and Deir ez-Zor, to name just a few, where clashes have led to heavy civilian losses. Given that alarming situation, the Senegalese delegation strongly condemns those violations, which the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has rightly described as displaying monstrous contempt for the lives of civilians.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I too thank Mr. Feltman and Mr. O'Brien for their briefings, amd the delegations of France and the United Kingdom for requesting this urgent meeting ofthe Council, following the unprecedented escalation of violence taking place in Aleppo. A city that has for millennia been the cradle of rich cultures and civilizations, with a place on the World Heritage List, Aleppo has borne the brunt of the Syrian crisis since the end ofthe cessation ofhostilities. The hope raised by the cessation of hostilities agreement soon gave way to unrestrained attacks on the civilian population due to multiple violations of the February agreement, as has just been confirmed by the briefers.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7687 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Senegal's willingness and unwavering commitment to remaining active in the effective implementation of the relevant resolutions ofthe Council in the fight against terrorism, particularly resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), 2253 (2015), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004).”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“In our view, to eradicate this phenomenon, better cooperation with respect to border control is imperative. However, the measures to be taken to this end should not undermine the principle of the free movement of people and goods. In this regard, my delegation wishes to commend the remarkable work done by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), which deserves our full support and cooperation, given its countless activities taken on under the guidance of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, whose recommendations contained in the country visit reports should be regularly assessed with the full cooperation of the States concerned.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“In this regard, it is essential that the relevant provisions of resolutions 1540 (2004), 2178 (2013) and 2253 (2015) be implemented effectively by States, in particular through strengthening their cooperation in information sharing and through better collaboration with private service providers with a view to improving regulation and control systems. In addition, the recruitment by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other extremist groups of foreign terrorist fighters, whose number exceeds 30,000 and who come from over 100 countries, is another major challenge that we must confront in an urgent, effective and coordinated manner. These fighters are a real threat to their countries of origin, as well as to transit and destination countries.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“The other event that reflects the partnership between the 1540 Committee and Africa is the participation of the newest members of the Committee, including the Chair, in the assistance and review conference on the implementation of resolution 1540 in Africa, organized by the African Union on 6 and 7 April in Addis Ababa. We also call for extending the cooperation between the Committee and the African countries, most of which have received its support as they implement the resolution. To that end, strengthening the Committee's capacities is more necessary than ever, if it is going to extend its assistance activities to all countries that request them. Terrorist groups are increasingly using the Internet and social media to incite people to violence and to recruit, finance and plan terrorist acts.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“The meeting was an opportunity to discuss issues related to preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in Africa and to reflect on ways to strengthen the national legal frameworks in place to implement the resolution. This initiative should be reproduced in all regions of the world, given the crucial role that lawmakers play in the development and adoption of legal frameworks necessary for avoiding the consequences that could occur if nuclear, chemical or biological weapons were to fall into the hands of non-State actors, including terrorists.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“The rapid progress in terms of science and technology, globalization, as well as the constant change in terms of the business world, are all factors that non-State actors can utilize to assist them in gaining hold of weapons of mass destruction. My delegation welcomes the regional approach, which the 1540 Committee has decided to adopt in its programme of work. In partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the first inter-parliamentary meeting on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) took place in Abijan on 22 and 23 February and was attended by more than 72 African legislators from 18 States.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Resolution 1540 (2004), a preventive text that the Security Council adopted unanimously, founded on Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, nearly 12 years ago, constitutes a major advantage in our attempts to prevent non-State actors from getting their hands on weapons of mass destruction. The comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), both in a retrospective as well as in a forward-looking way, affords us a unique opportunity to refocus our actions and strategies in a comprehensive, coordinated and cohesive approach to meet the numerous challenges facing peace and security throughout the world.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“President, as well as to Ambassador Van Bohemen and Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi - for the outstanding quality of their briefings and their leadership in heading the activities of those bodies. There could be no more opportune time for convening this meeting, given the recurring violent terrorist attacks throughout the world. It is therefore more than urgent to counter the attempts of extremist groups to take possession of weapons of mass destruction. However, suppression and military responses can never be sufficient in themselves in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. Given terrorist groups' ability to change and adapt to a situation, the fight requires a multisectoral approach, one that necessarily includes preventive, suppressive and protective measures.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): At the outset, Mr. President, I welcome your outstanding initiative in organizing this joint briefing on the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated groups, undertakings and entities; the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism; and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I would also like to convey the Senegalese delegation's most heartfelt congratulations to the Chairs of the Committees - which is to say, to you, Mr.”
2016-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7686 (2016) · source
“The holding of this meeting just a few days prior to the convening of the World Humanitarian Summit, to be held in Istanbul on 23 and 24 May, is a source ofhope and satisfaction. That will be the first meeting of its kind and will provide an opportunity for world leaders to reiterate their commitment to putting an end to the worst global humanitarian crisis, including addressing the issue of health care in the context of armed conflict. I am pleased to reiterate Senegal's tireless commitment to resolving such conflicts.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“Given the delays that the Ebola epidemic produced for the peacebuilding processes in the affected countries, above and beyond the areas covered by today's resolution, the Council should take up the issue of health care in conflict situations in the most thorough way possible. Aware of the importance of the matter, Senegal's 2015 chairmanship of the Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative - the Oslo Group, which, in addition to Southern African countries, includes Brazil, France, Indonesia, Norway and Thailand - focused on improving ways to address international health emergencies that could jeopardize international peace and security. That is the aim of Senegal's full support for today's resolution, which we hope will make a significant contribution to improving the humanitarian situation in armed conflicts.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“In that connection, on behalf of my delegation, I strongly condemn indiscriminate shelling, the use of car bombs, acts of terrorism, the dropping of barrel bombs and the use of famine as a weapon of war. Long involved in efforts aimed at ending obstetric fistulas, which is the goal of a draft resolution that my delegation traditionally introduces at the General Assembly, we condemn the placing of obstacles in the way of women accessing emergency obstetric services in countries in conflict, which is at the heart of the increased levels of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“It also calls on the Secretary-General to provide recommendations on how to prevent such acts. In line with the importance it attaches to the issue of providing health care, Senegal welcomes the Council's decision to include that issue in peacekeeping mandates. Senegal's determination to address the issue of health care is reflected in our participation in the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises, which includes Senegalese armed forces operating various field hospitals in a number of peacekeeping operations, which provide services for both uniformed personnel and civilians. The Council's consideration of the issue of health care in armed conflict must also touch on the very serious issue of women and children in need of medical assistance.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“I also thank the Secretary-General and our briefers, namely, the Presidents of the International Committee of the Red Cross and of Medecins Sans Frontieres, whose descriptions of the situation on the ground leave us all the more concerned, even though we continue to trust in the capacity of the international community to address the issue. Theresolutionwehavejustadoptedcondemnsattacks against civilian and medical personnel, equipment and their means of transport and medical infrastructure. It also demands that the parties to conflicts respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. Moreover, the resolution expresses the determination of the Council to include, wherever appropriate, the issue of protecting the delivery of humanitarian assistance in the mandates of peacekeeping missions.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): At this first public meeting of the Security Council for the month of May, Senegal would like to congratulate the brotherly country of Egypt on its assumption of the Council presidency for this month. I also commend China for its outstanding conduct of our work in the month of April. This meeting is also an opportunity for me to welcome the leadership of Egypt, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and Uruguay for having presented the text of resolution 2286 (2016), which is fully in line with the priorities of the delegation of Senegal. My country gives particular attention to the issue of health at this troubling moment.”
2016-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7685 (2016) · source
“Given the Monitoring Mission's impact on the de-escalation and withdrawal of weapons, we believe that the OSCE monitors should continue to benefit from free access to the area in order to better fulfil their role and ensure the effective implementation of the Minsk agreements, particularly the ceasefire. Bearing in mind the importance of establishing credible and legitimate institutions in the current situation, it seems equally crucial to make appropriate arrangements for the holding of local elections in accordance with the provisions of the Minsk agreements. I would like to conclude by urging the parties to renew their commitment to dialogue and by assuring them of Senegal's full support in their efforts to reach a negotiated and sustainable political solution.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we should support the efforts that have already been made to reduce tensions and promote peace, stability and security, as well as to facilitate dialogue among the authorities, civil society and ethnic and religious groups. We hope that the various initiatives will contribute to stabilizing the ceasefire more effectively, ensuring the withdrawal of heavy weapons and solidifying a national dialogue, in accordance with the Minsk agreements and within the framework of the Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine. In that context, I would like to emphasize the importance of the extension by the Permanent Council of the OSCE of the mandate of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine to 31 March 2017.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“That is why my delegation, which continues to be deeply concerned about the reports of repeated violations ofthe ceasefire, would like to recall Senegal's commitment to promoting dialogue and international cooperation as means to help resolve disputes. In that regard, I would like to reaffirm my country's support for the Minsk agreements, signed in September 2014 and finalized in February 2015, which constitute a solid basis for reaching a sustainable and credible political solution to the situation in eastern Ukraine. It is therefore vital that the parties join their efforts, with the support of the negotiating frameworks already in place, with the aim of fostering a climate conducive to the diplomatic solution that we all want.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for organizing today's briefing. I would also like to welcome the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to the Council. The outbreak of the crisis in Ukraine two years ago testifies to the seriousness of the issue of conflict prevention, the Security Council's responsibility for the maintenance of peace and how urgent it is that we step up its efforts in that regard. That was why my delegation welcomed the meeting the Council held in this Chamber in February (see S/PV.7635) with Mr. Franz-Walter Steinmeier, Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), one of whose priorities, rightly, is the crisis in Ukraine, with the triple goal of renewing dialogue, re-establishing confidence and restoring security.”
2016-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7683 (2016) · source
“Moreover, I reiterate that the African Union is preparing an extraordinary summit on maritime security, to be held in Lome in October. The summit will, among other things, address the challenges and threats to maritime security, drug trafficking, money-laundering, illegal fishing and international cooperation. Senegal, of course, will participate in the meeting and actively work to ensure that it promotes a qualitative leap in the implementation process of a security architecture and operational maritime safety in Africa, and particularly in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Second, it is important to have an inclusive development policy that benefits communities, youth and women. Third, we must define the independent African priorities and the need for the support of international partners. Fourth, we must strengthen the legal and judicial capacities of States. Fifth, support must be given to programmes and institutions, not to mention the implementation of the Yaounde process. Sixth, information should be collected and shared. Seventh, training and instruction on maritime issues are necessary. Finally, a maritime network should be created for a continental response and the development of a potential maritime surveillance and response. As we can see, the dynamic is well under way on the African continent.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“It is because of those various but interlinked security issues that the second Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, held in 2015, devoted a plenary session to maritime safety. That session helped to facilitate strategic dialogue among the participants, to deepen their reflection on an integrated approach to threats on the continent, and to identify the most appropriate responses to current challenges. We are therefore of the view that the relevant guidelines arising from the Dakar Forum deserve to be endorsed by the African States and actively supported by the international community. I will mention just eight of most salient points: First, the African approach must take into account, over and above security, the environmental, touristic and economic dimensions.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“It is also essential to consider other issues related to maritime safety and security, including the management and control of marine resources. In the fishing sector, pressure seems to be building on available fishery resources - due mainly to the increasing number of fishing vessels that are operating and to illegal fishing. We can see that the scarcity of fish stocks tends to push small-scale, traditional fishers to ignore maritime borders and national State legislation. All of those factors constitute potential sources of conflict. It is necessary to strengthen policies and partnerships for the rational exploitation of fishery resources and for the governance and sharing of transboundary marine resources, taking into account the specificities of the States.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source