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Cordova Soria

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first: 2018-05-08
most recent: 2018-12-21
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“We hope that the electoral process will be carried out in a secure and stable environment. The participation of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, which have shown leadership in the maintenance of security in Afghanistan, is critical in that regard. In that order of priorities, we take note of the fact that violence diminished during the Eid al-Fitr ceasefire period. We regret that during the week of that holiday, UNAMA nonetheless recorded 285 incidents and that, in the weeks following the ceasefire, armed clashes with the Taliban increased once again. We hope that the effects of the conflict will not exacerbate the situation of civil society, which in the first semester of2018 suffered 1,692 deaths.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“We highlight the resolve of Afghan women and men to participate in their electoral process with a participative and inclusive spirit, while expressing their desire to bolster the conditions necessary in order to ensure credible elections in the framework of their own fully sovereign, democratic practices without any external intervention, and with the full participation of women and minority groups, including all ethnic, religious and linguistic groups, both as voters and as candidates. We also express our full support and recognition for the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which, in close coordination with the Government of Afghanistan, has been supporting the organization of the elections through technical assistance and other forms of collaboration.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes the progress we have seen in the electoral process in Afghanistan. We are also hopeful about the fact that 8.9 million Afghans, including more than 3 million women, will be able to exercise their democratic right to vote in the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections on 20 October.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“Finally, we express optimism that, in accordance with international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the inter-Korean meetings and talks, as well as the rapprochement between the highest authorities of the relevant parties and the high- level summit held in Singapore on 12 June between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States, made it possible for them to join efforts in building a peaceful and stable regime on the Korean peninsula. We view this and other signals as the most important steps towards paving the way for a peace agreement that could put an end to this conflict.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“To that end, we are pleased about the progress made in the inter-Korean dialogue, which began with a bilateral summit held in the Joint Security Area between South Korean President Moon J ae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and which concluded with the signing of the Panmunjom Declaration on Peace, Prosperity and Reunification of the Korean Peninsula on 27 April. It is also important to note that, since that signing, significant progress has been made in the process of rapprochement between the two States, such as with the family reunions promoted by both States, which took place on 20 August, during which at least 180 families saw each other again after more than 60 years of forced separation following the Korean War.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“My delegation is concerned that the imposition of sanctions has a direct impact on the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, who, as we have heard on a number of occasions, have suffered from many shortages, especially with regard to health care and other aspects. We reiterate the importance of complying with the Charter of the United Nations, under which the Security Council is the sole legal body that can take the necessary measures to maintain or restore international peace and security, thereby ruling out any unilateral action. In that regard, we once again express our full support for a negotiated settlement between the parties leading to the full denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“With regard to the situation on the Korean peninsula, we reaffirm our commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1718 (2006) and subsequent resolutions. In that context, we have been strengthening national inter-institutional coordination mechanisms so that their implementation is effective and fully in line with their mandates. We also underscore the summit to be held in Pyongyang tomorrow, and we hope that it will be a step forward with respect to the commitments that must be fulfilled within a framework of consensus. We reiterate that, for Bolivia, sanctions should not be an end in themselves, but rather should serve to bring the parties closer to the negotiating table and to a transparent dialogue where primacy is given only to the will to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We join others who have expressed their condolences for the victims of the natural disasters that have taken place in the past few weeks. We also thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for her briefing. Bolivia categorically reaffirms its commitment to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and to their elimination and prevention in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations and the Security Council. In that context, we call upon all so- called nuclear-weapon States to take immediate action to eliminate their nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner in compliance with Security Council resolutions.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“That is especially true considering that the mandates of most missions include the protection of civilians and that, in most cases, those countries with the capacity to contribute more also have a historical debt to those countries in which the missions are deployed.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, we believe that cooperation with regional and subregional partners should continue to take place within an institutional framework in order to strengthen the exchange of information, consultations, coordination in early warning services, conflict analysis and common strategies, as well as joint interventions that take into account the needs of each region on the basis of comparative advantages. Last, but certainly not least, we believe that we cannot expect to achieve certain objectives with budget cuts that are not commensurate with the reality on the ground and without consultations with the host country and troop-contributing countries.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“The effective and adequate provision of economic, human and material resources for missions requires technical, logistical and, above all, realistic analysis. We emphasize the fact that improving institutional agility in deploying troops is a priority. Similarly, international standards established by the Organization must be respected. In addition, it is important to select the best qualified and most specialized personnel to respond to the asymmetrical and high-risk contexts faced by missions, without exception. We also again stress that providing adequate and proper equipment and training for troops is not just the responsibility of troop-contributing countries, but of the United Nations as a whole.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“It is not possible to continue with missions that extend over several decades. We believe that the performance of mission personnel is an important element of mission success. As we all know, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations has requested the Secretary-General to develop an integrated performance policy framework, which should include a methodology for measuring and managing the performance ofpeacekeeping forces. That in turn will serve to improve the planning and evaluation of all missions, while emphasizing accountability, encouraging performance and recognizing outstanding performance. In that regard, it is important to take into account the multidimensional aspect of performance, which is developed through the interaction of military, police and civilian personnel.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“In addition, for missions to enjoy legitimacy, it is indispensable that they fulfil the purposes for which they were conceived and comply with the principles of peacekeeping operations. In that regard, they must be impartial and serve only to help build lasting peace. At no time should they be seen or used as an intervention force. In all cases, peacekeeping operations must respect the rule of law, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of each of the countries in which they operate. Similarly, missions must always have a clear, measurable and attainable mandate. To that end, the monitoring and evaluation tools at our disposal should be used to verify that mandate objectives are reached. For one reason or another, those missions not meeting their objectives must be evaluated and their mandates reconfigured.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“The persistent threats to international peace and security posed by terrorist groups and transnational crime have served to highlight the urgent need for a major structural reform of peacekeeping operations to enable them to provide a more efficient and effective response to their respective environments to overcome threats. In that regard, we believe that we should consider the efficiency of each peacekeeping operation. It is vital that each mission be supported by the country or countries in which it is deployed. We reiterate that it is impossible to think about a positive or favourable outcome or that missions will fulfil their mandates if they do not have the full consent of the Government of the host State.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Sarah Blakemore for their briefings. Ms. Blakemore's statement brought the voices of the victims of abuse and sexual exploitation into the Chamber. Such testimonies cast a shadow over peacekeeping operations - one of the most important tools of the Organization in its quest for stability, peace and security. The regrettable actions of some individuals should not prevent us from highlighting the key role played by the military and police contingents, observers and civilian personnel in the various missions. They are the ones on the ground risking their lives every day in an attempt to fulfil the tasks mandated by the Security Council.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we recall the words of the Secretary- General on 13 April here in the Chamber: "There is only one pathway to ending the Yemeni conflict and to addressing the humanitarian crisis: a negotiated political settlement through inclusive intra-Yemeni dialogue." (S/PV823], p. 2) Finally, in order to achieve that objective, my delegation reiterates its utmost support for the mediation and dialogue efforts that the Special Envoy has initiated and continues to develop with the parties.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“For that reason, all the stakeholders and parties involved should cease violence and commit themselves to complying with the contents of the Council's presidential statements of 15 March 2018 (S/PRST/2018/5) and 15 June 2017 (S/PRST/2017/7) and fully implement the provisions of resolution 2216 (2015), while abandoning all preconditions for starting dialogue, stopping hostilities immediately and committing to establish a process of negotiation that allows for agreement on a political solution that satisfies the demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people against that backdrop of respecting their sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“Also, it is important to reiterate to the parties that any attack or military campaign that targets civilians or public spaces, housing or medical and educational health centres, as well as the launching of missiles and the deployment of antipersonnel mines, is contrary to international law and international humanitarian law. We therefore we call on them to observe the fundamental principles and rules of distinction, proportionality and precaution in the military campaigns that they carry out, while avoiding causing unnecessary suffering to the civilian population, especially to women and children. We reiterate again that there is no military or otherwise confrontational solution to the conflict in Yemen.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we call on the relevant parties and actors to constructively participate in and contribute to the process of dialogue and avoid confrontational and violent rhetoric. As the Special Envoy noted, there is undoubtedly a real need to work on confidence-building measures to bring the parties closer together, and dialogue must be stepped up on key issues, such as the opening of routes and roads to enhance the deployment of humanitarian and medical assistance, the permanent reopening of the Sana'a airport and, above all, the de-escalation of the conflict zones, which includes stability and full operations at the port of Al-Hudaydah.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefing provided by the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths. We take this opportunity to convey to him our full support in his duties and in his tireless efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen. We took note of the outcome of the consultations held in Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations, despite the fact that all the interested parties were not present. Nonetheless, we recognize the full validity and legitimacy of the process of consultations and dialogue as the only way to advance the political negotiation process towards a peaceful solution to the situation in Yemen.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“We reiterate the need for an independent, transparent, objective, impartial and depoliticized investigation in accordance with the current norms of international law, mainly within the framework of the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention. We reiterate the need for an independent investigation. With regard to the March events, it is essential that the countries concerned turn to the corresponding diplomatic channels so as to comply with the principles of mutual respect and bilateral cooperation, which will enable a solution to this issue to be reached. In that regard, making charges and accusations without engaging in the necessary dialogue and transparent exchange of information between the parties will not contribute to that goal. Lastly, we call for dialogue and respect to prevail as the situation develops.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We have taken note of the information provided today. Bolivia reiterates its position of categorically rejecting the use of chemical compounds as weapons, since such use is an unjustifiable and criminal act and a serious crime under international law and undermines international peace and security. Their use by whomever and in whatever circumstances is heinous and constitutes a serious assault on human rights, the perpetrators of which must be identified and brought to justice. This event sets a sensitive precedent, as it threatens the non-proliferation regime and therefore runs contrary to the provisions established by the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we believe that the international community must pool efforts and increase synergies with the Government, when necessary and within the framework of the MINUJUSTH mandate, to achieve the main objective, which is to sustainably maintain peace, in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In conclusion, we welcome the appointment of Ms. Helen Meagher La Lime as Special Representative for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti. We wish her success in her functions, and we are confident that she will perform them impartially, within the framework of her mandate. We reiterate our call to the Secretariat to take geographical representation into account when making appointments to the organization's senior management.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We encourage MINUJUSTH to maintain these efforts under the principle of zero tolerance for those responsible for such crimes, who, if found guilty, should be punished accordingly. We reiterate our concern about the issue of children without paternity as a result of sexual abuse perpetrated by MINUSTAH personnel, and we note that the Mission has undertaken a project that aims to cover tuition and lunch for children of victims of those abuses. We emphasize that there can be no development without peace and no peace without development.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We commend the work of the Mission regarding its community Violence reduction programme, involving women and young people at risk in activities that provide them with the tools and capacities to generate income and encourage the community to engage in dialogue. We encourage the Mission to pursue this work, which has proved to be useful in the reduction of crime, complements the interventions of the Haitian National Police, and promotes community dialogue and confidence in the work of the Haitian police and institutions of the rule of law. We welcome the support provided to governmental institutions in the areas of justice, human rights and security, and we commend the Mission's work on sexual exploitation and exploitation.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“The United Nations and its Members have a collective responsibility to ensure its full implementation. In that understanding, we call on the international community to work and to fulfil its commitments, as well as to provide cooperation to the Republic of Haiti in the construction of sound sanitation and health systems. Cholera remains a critical problem that affects not only sanitation and access to water, but also all areas of development and stability in Haiti that remain priorities for Haitians, as highlighted during the Security Council's visit in June 2017. Regarding the progress towards the benchmarks and their results, we reiterate that these must be worked out in strict compliance with the MINUJUSTH mandate in the areas of rule of law and security, in accordance with resolution 2350 (2017).”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“To that end, there must be greater alignment of external cooperation with Government priorities, keeping in mind the scope of the Sustainable Development Goals and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Likewise, it is important to strengthen the State's capacities to face natural disasters, with respect to which we commend such humanitarian actors as UNICEF, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team for their coordinated assistance in this area. We call on the international community and donors to provide financial support to consolidate the humanitarian response plan. We appreciate the progress made in the struggle against cholera through the new approach of the Secretary-General.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“In that understanding, we reaffirm our commitment to that brotherly country and call on the international community to continue working to meet the remaining challenges, mainly with respect to the security sector and the rule of law. Such support must be made in consultation and close coordination with the Government of Haiti, in strict respect for its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We also commend the positive progress in the aforementioned areas and welcome the appointment of Jean Henry Ceant as Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti. We underscore the renewed commitment of the Government to consult with all sectors in order to form a new and inclusive Government, focused on fighting poverty and developing agriculture, energy and infrastructure.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We regret the events that occurred during the month of July, which confirm the importance of and the obvious link that exists between economic development and stability, and highlight the failure of structural adjustment prescriptions that do not take into account local realities or the effect they can have on the population, in particular on the poorest sector - which, instead of benefiting from such measures, is stripped of what it has - and that undermine the economic, political and social stability of the country . We believe that, in light of these facts, it is of the utmost importance that Haiti work in pursuit of political consensus with a view to promoting its economic development.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Bintou Keita, for her briefing on the latest events in the Republic of Haiti and on the activities of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). We also welcome the Prime Minister of Saint Maarten.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, it is important to reiterate and keep in mind that the impact of the Libyan conflict on security in the region is a direct consequence of interventionist practice and regime-change policies that have had a collateral impact in the Sahel, unleashing an upsurge in chaos, terrorism and militarization, whose tragic results reverberate to this very day.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“My delegation reiterates that there can be no military solution to this conflict, which is why we call on all parties to abide by all of the resolutions adopted by the Security Council, in particular resolution 2259 (2015) and presidential statement S/PRST/2017/26 of 14 December 2017, and to join efforts under way to pursue ongoing dialogue to pave the way for a peaceful, orderly and inclusive political transition that will meet the interests of the Libyan people and enable them freely and consensually to define their future.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“At the same time, with regard to efforts to support and assist the strengthening of the Libyan political process and the action plan supported by the Special Representative, we underscore the efforts of the African Union and of countries such as Egypt, Algeria , Tunisia and Senegal, among others. We would also like to highlight the activities of the United Nations Mine Action Service to assist and support the Libyan authorities in their efforts to monitor the flow of arms, munitions and explosives, as well as technical assistance to identify and eliminate explosive remnants of war - including, for example, the destruction of 200 tonnes of explosives in the city of Misrata - to guarantee the security of humanitarian assistance and the dignified return of internally displaced individuals.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“In this regard, and bearing in mind the commitment undertaken by the parties to hold parliamentary and presidential elections by the end of this year, it is imperative to move forward with the necessary consultations on the new Constitution and to develop the necessary legislation establishing in a clear and concrete way the elements and requirements for proceeding with this process. We therefore call on the parties and on local actors to refrain from confrontational rhetoric that may weaken or undermine these efforts and, on the contrary, to commit unconditionally to engaging in dialogue and implementing the Libyan Political Agreement.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“That reality highlights the urgent necessity of addressing the situation in a cross-cutting and permanent manner. We therefore call on the parties to prevent such abuses of the rights of migrants and refugees, and we remind them to fulfil their obligations under international law. We urgently call upon Libyan authorities to launch the necessary investigations to prevent impunity for such atrocities. The acts of violence and the increase in clashes during the reporting period undoubtedly threaten the political process and the safety of the population. As such, my delegation reiterates the importance of the full implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement in order to definitively put an end to the transition period.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“We therefore ask them to join and respect the de-escalation and ceasefire efforts promoted by the Special Representative. Moreover, we are alarmed by reports of widespread violations of the human rights of the 8,000 refugees and migrants confined to detention centres operated by the Government and those under the control of armed groups. The Secretary-General's report (S/2018/780) attests to the violation of the rights of these people, who are detained indefinitely in inadequate conditions and subjected to degrading treatment, torture, forced labour, sexual violence and the denial of medical aid. This terrible situation is compounded by the crisis in the Mediterranean Sea, where in July and August 255 immigrants perished. That figure increases this year's fatalities to more than 1,500 people.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“According to reports of various United Nations agencies, such attacks significantly damaged schools, mosques and private residences, as well as hospitals and medical centres, and in recent weeks alone have been responsible for at least 69 deaths, including women and children. We remind all concerned parties and actors that, in the framework of international humanitarian law, they are obligated to ensure the security and physical integrity of civilians and civilian areas and infrastructure. They are also responsible for applying the principles of distinction and proportionality. Otherwise, these deliberate attacks could be construed as war crimes, which would then fall under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court for their investigation and judgment.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the briefing of the Special Representative ofthe Secretary-General and Head ofthe United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Mr. Ghassan Salame. We reiterate our full support for his ongoing efforts. We also welcome Ambassador Olof Skoog's briefing on the activities carried out by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. Bolivia expresses its deep concern at the continued escalation of violence during the reporting period throughout Libyan territory, particularly in the city of Tripoli, which saw the indiscriminate use of rockets, mortars and explosive ordnance by armed groups in civilian areas.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate that there can be no development without peace or peace without development. We therefore believe it imperative to redouble our joint efforts for the stabilization of Guinea-Bissau. We have also reiterated that sustainable peace must be attained through political tools to find negotiated political solutions. In this regard, in order to achieve stability and sustainable peace and Guinea- Bissau, we must ensure the well-being of the population and of the most vulnerable sectors.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“In this regard, we believe that the work of UNIOGBIS mustbe strengthened and focus on initiatives to continue creating opportunities for dialogue and providing technical cooperation in the security sector. We believe that such efforts will contribute to the consolidation of an inclusive Government. We also commend the work carried out by the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, led by Brazil. We underscore the importance of entrenching the configuration's links with the Security Council in terms of coordination, information exchange and active participation. At the same time, we welcome the initiative of the National Forum of Women and Girls for Peace in Bissau. We believe it essential to incorporate a gender perspective and women's participation into mediation and dialogue.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“We commend all efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and its Mission in Guinea-Bissau, and the contributions of the European Union, the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and the important work ofthe United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) to bring the parties to the conflict together and promotie dialogue. We welcome the work carried out by former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Modibo Toure, as well as that of the current Special Representative and head of UNIOGBIS, Mr. Jose Viegas Filho, who has made continuous coordination with all levels of the State a priority.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“At the same time, in the context of State stability and security issues, the fight against drug trafficking, transnational crime and impunity must also be priorities. To that end, the United Nations has a key role to play in promoting development, strengthening and upgrading State capacities, and reducing vulnerability to drugs and crime by strengthening the justice sector and police. The international community must provide Guinea-Bissau with the assistance it needs to enhance its control over its coastline and airspace and to train members of the relevant State institutions.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“We believe that one of the main structural factors of the crisis, the political impasse, has improved significantly in recent months with the consensus appointment of the Prime Minister and the formation of the Government, demonstrating the crucial role that political will plays in resolving conflicts. In this regard, we believe that the elections to be held this year and next cill be critical. To that end, the commitment of the international community over the short term will therefore be essential as the primary condition with a View to providing relevant and timely financial and technical support to the updating of the registry of voters and strengthening of electoral mechanisms so as to ensure the holding of transparent, inclusive and ultimately peaceful elections.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Guinea-Bissau continues to face a range of challenges that must be addressed in the framework of the political process and inclusive dialogue that should enable members of the Government, political parties represented in the National Assembly and civil society in general to continue working towards consensus with a View to constructively implementing the agreements that have been reached. Genuine commitment will be required to reach a lasting social and political solution solely in the best interests of the people of Guinea- Bissau and in strict respect for the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Aristides Gomes, and are grateful for the information provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Jose Viegas Filho; Ambassador Anatolio Ndong Mba, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012) concerning Guinea-Bissau; and Ambassador Mauro Vieira of Brazil, in his capacity as Chair of the Guinea- Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. We offer special thanks to the representative of civil society, Ms. Elisa Maria Tavares Pinto.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“His active participation in mediation processes, as well as in the appointment of United Nations envoys and special representatives, should always be seen as an opportunity to bring the parties to the negotiating table and to dialogue. In that regard, we welcome the establishment of the High-level Advisory Board on Mediation. We believe that space should be representative of the Organization and should incorporate a gender perspective.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“It is critical to include those entities in the prevention and resolution of such conflicts before opting for unilateral actions by actors outside the region that, instead of facilitating the resolution of disputes, only undermine or adversely affect efforts to reach a peaceful solution. In that regard, we welcome regional initiatives for the establishment of so-called groups of friends that, being familiar with the reality of the conflict and the parties concerned, enable dialogue and create windows of opportunity to prevent the escalation of conflicts or to promote the easing of violence through their good offices. Finally, we encourage the Secretary-General to continue his work on mediation and good offices, in accordance with the Charter and the relevant resolutions of the United Nations.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, the Security Council should promote, within the framework of the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, cooperation between our Organization and regional and subregional organizations in conflict prevention and resolution through mediation. It is important to recall the essential role that regional and subregional organizations play in facilitating mediation mechanisms through their specific approaches derived from their geographical, cultural and historical proximity to particular local conflict situations, as well as through the information they can provide on them within their mandates.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“We are convinced that the various United Nations entities can support mediation efforts, each according to its thematic strengths and expertise or its regional location. In that sense, such efforts need to be coordinated in order to avoid duplication of work. The United Nations, regional and subregional organizations and the international community, in general, should focus their efforts on building and strengthening the capacities and mediation initiatives of Member States, including through the training of local mediators and the establishment of networks of mediators and local infrastructure for mediation.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we support the Secretary-General's efforts to increase the participation of women mediators as his special or personal envoys. Only mediation that does not resort to the threat or use of force or to the imposition of conditions, but rather harmonizes the positions of the parties and seeks common ground and mutually acceptable solutions has a chance of success. That is why the role of mediators must be one of total neutrality and impartiality. Likewise, national ownership and the generation of confidence-building measures between the parties are elements that strengthen mediation processes. To be effective, mediation efforts require a stable and consistent operational, logistical, security, administrative and financial environment.”
2018-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8334 (2018) · source