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“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Lithuania.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution received 12 votes in favour, none against and 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2642 (2022). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates Against: None Abstaining: France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/546, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Ireland and Norway. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9089 (2022) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its deliberations in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 2.05 p.m.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“As stated by the representative of Kenya on behalf of the 10 elected members of the Security Council, we support the renewal of the cross-border mechanism for 12 months. That would allow for better fiscal and operational planning on the part of United Nations and other humanitarian agencies. But, as we also said yesterday, we are prepared to explore any compromise, including the option of a nine-month extension, that would achieve the humanitarian objectives that we are seeking. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“That is our responsibility, and we need to show the world that the Council is still capable of responding to those in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. Last year the Council added very important elements to the cross-border resolution: the need to increase both cross-line deliveries and early- recovery and resilience initiatives aimed at restoring the provision of essential services. The requirement to keep cross-border humanitarian operations under close scrutiny and monitoring by the United Nations is another consensual point. As was said here on Wednesday (see S/PV.9083), with those elements we have 99 per cent of an agreement. We now need to agree on the timeline for the extension of the authorization for operations.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“As the cross-line modality cannot yet match the scale and scope of the cross-border modality, which provides food, vaccines and other vital aid to 2.4 million people each month, the renewal of the authorization of closely monitored cross-border operations seems indispensable. An unplanned failure to renew that authorization would mean suddenly cutting off vital, life-saving aid at a time when needs are at their highest. The adoption of a consensual draft resolution on this divisive but crucial issue would show the unity and the commitment of the Security Council with respect to the plight of all those in Syria who did not choose to be part of a conflict but are now trapped in a situation in which they depend on international aid to meet their most basic needs.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. First, I thank the co-penholders, Ireland and Norway, for sparing no effort to achieve the extension of Security Council authorization for cross-border operations through compromise language for a consensual text (S/2022/538). The fact is that in the north of Syria the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, affecting in particular those living in camps and informal settlements, who are mostly women and children. It has certainly not improved since last July, when resolution 2585 (2021) was adopted; it has in fact gotten worse, and we are all aware of that.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution received 2 votes in favour, 3 against and 10 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“The Security Council is ready to proceed to a vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/2022/541, submitted by the Russian Federation. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: China, Russian Federation Against: France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, United Arab Emirates”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“The Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/2022/541, submitted by the Russian Federation. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolutions before it. I shall first put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2022/538, submitted by Ireland and Norway. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: Russian Federation Abstaining: China”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them documents S/2022/538 and S/2022/541, each of which contains the text of a separate draft resolution. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“On behalf of the Security Council, I should like to express our sadness and shock at the senseless assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Our sadness also extends to the passing of former President of Angola José Eduardo dos Santos. The members of the Security Council express their condolences and deepest sympathy to Mr. Abe’s and Mr. Dos Santos’s families and to the Governments and the peoples of Japan and Angola on those tragic losses. I would ask all those present to stand and observe a minute of silence in the memory of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the memory of President José Eduardo dos Santos. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Middle East”
2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its deliberations in closed consultations. The meeting rose at noon.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“On a more positive note, we welcome the improvement in the security situation in the Gulf of Guinea. Resolution 2634 (2022), adopted last May, demonstrates the commitment of the Security Council to addressing the issue. The humanitarian situation in West Africa and the Sahel is directly affected by the actions of armed groups, which have caused the displacement of millions of people. As a result, economic activities are disrupted, the education of children is interrupted and lives are shattered. Moreover, livelihoods across the region are being affected by rising food and fuel prices, increasing food insecurity. Brazil has a long-standing partnership with the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to promote trilateral South-South cooperation, including in countries in the West Africa region.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The participation of the opposition is indispensable to a truly meaningful agreement. As for Guinea, we note with concern that the authorities in Conakry have not accepted a mediator from ECOWAS. We urge them to engage with the opposition and with regional partners with a view to a return of civilian rule. As I said, progress on the political front is necessary for the West Africa region to be able to tackle its significant security challenges. As the Secretary- General points out in his report, armed groups have been expanding their range of action from the Sahel towards the coast. Benin and Togo are already suffering the consequences of that trend. We take note of the efforts of the countries of the region to better coordinate their response to that threat.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/521) shows how the coup in Mali and disagreements over the pace of the transition in the country have impacted the efficacy of the Joint Force of the countries of the Sahel in fighting terrorism. Brazil is therefore encouraged by the news that Mali and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have come to an agreement on a time frame for the return of the constitutional order and the holding of constitutional, parliamentary and presidential elections. We welcome the fact that the ECOWAS leaders have deemed that conditions are in place for the lifting of sanctions against that country. We congratulate former President Goodluck Jonathan on his successful mediation efforts. We are also encouraged by the progress made on a transition time frame in Burkina Faso.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The situation in West Africa and the Sahel demonstrates how closely linked the political, security, economic and humanitarian dimensions of a crisis are. The lack of progress in one of those domains has a direct impact on the others. In the region, we have witnessed ruptures of the constitutional order in several countries. The de facto authorities that have emerged after those ruptures often justify their actions by the alleged need to combat security threats more effectively. The overthrow of the constitutional order generates a reaction in the domestic sphere, often intensifying the pre-existing conflicts and security threats, as well as at the international and regional levels, with sanctions being imposed by regional bodies.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Annadif for his participation in our meeting and for his tireless efforts at the head of the United Nations Office for West Africa. I would also like to thank Ambassador Rabab Fatima for the highly informative briefing. We very much welcome the inputs on West Africa and the Sahel from the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), and especially the opportunity of an exchange between the Council and the PBC, which could, and in fact should, happen more often. Finally, my warm thanks go to Ms. Rabia Magagi for enriching our meeting with her unique perspective as a champion for the rights of women and young people.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Magagi for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Khatir Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel; Her Excellency Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, in her capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Ms. Rabia Djibo Magagi, Coordinator of the Association Alliance for Peace and Security. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/521, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. I now give the floor to Mr.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Security Council, to His Excellency Mr. Ferit Hoxha, Permanent Representative of Albania, for his service as President of the Council for the month of June. I am sure I speak for all the members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Hoxha and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted Peace consolidation in West Africa Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (S/2022/521)”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“Brazil defends the central role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the internationally recognized authority responsible for monitoring and verifying compliance with the non-proliferation obligations of States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. In that regard, we regret that the Agency’s verification and monitoring activities of nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA have been seriously affected since 23 February 2021. Brazil welcomes the efforts of the Director General of the IAEA to preserve the Agency’s ability to fulfil its independent and technical role in the implementation of safeguards in Iran. We hope that it will be able to monitor full compliance with the JCPOA.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“In the context of renewed tensions and risks in the Middle East, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) provides a suitable framework for dialogue among the parties concerned. Brazil is counting on the collective commitment of the JCPOA’s original participants to immediately resume full compliance with their respective obligations under the agreement and resolution 2231 (2015). We are hopeful that dialogue and mutual understanding will prevail and that all the parties involved will demonstrate the flexibility and the constructive approach necessary to achieve that goal. Pending the conclusion of ongoing negotiations, we call on all the parties to refrain from any further actions that may jeopardize a possible and necessary agreement on the issue.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Ambassador Byrne Nason for her briefing, her report (S/2022/510) and her tireless work as Facilitator on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). The work of the Facilitator is a central element in the process of monitoring the implementation of the resolution, alongside the Secretary-General’s reporting mechanism. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo and Ambassador Olof Skoog for their briefings. Brazil welcomes the reports both of the Facilitator and the Secretary-General (S/2022/490) and takes note of their findings. Brazil reiterates its belief that the Iranian nuclear issue can be resolved only by peaceful and diplomatic means, in accordance with international law.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we understand the concern that was voiced numerous times during the negotiations about the notification requirements concerning military equipment. Compromises had to be made by all sides because that is not an easy or straightforward issue. Once again, we expect that the Council will address that set of requirements in future and reach common ground that enjoys an even higher degree of support from all its members.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9084 (2022) · source
“Evidently, the devil is in the details, so I would like to make two brief comments about resolution 2641 (2022), which we have just adopted. First, we supported a broader clause on the humanitarian consequences of sanctions. The reasoning is simple. The International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian agencies have reported and argued that instances of overcompliance with Council measures on the part of banks and financial institutions in general have made donations to humanitarian agencies and humanitarian assistance itself more difficult in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The excerpt that we proposed was intended to address that unintended and damaging consequence. We are hopeful that Council members will address that concern in future negotiations and find constructive ways to reach a productive consensus.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9084 (2022) · source
“Let me start by addressing one misunderstanding about this set of sanctions of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Group of Experts that I am afraid is not uncommon. Neither the multilateral sanctions nor the activities of the Committee and its experts are measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the Congolese people. What the Council has just renewed are, in reality, measures that either target individuals and entities that destabilize the already dire security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo or address the concerning and illicit flow of weapons and equipment to armed groups that have escalated the violence in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9084 (2022) · source
“We ask those blocking progress on this vital issue to heed the calls for genuine reform and contribute to making the Council truly fit for purpose for the twenty-first century.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“That is the only way in which to bring the Council’s composition and decision-making dynamics in line with contemporary geopolitical realities. We can no longer hide behind the smokescreen of the intergovernmental negotiations in the General Assembly and pay lip service to the much larger and pressing issue of Council reform. If countries are truly interested in making the Council more accountable and more credible, we call on them to come out openly and support a clear pathway to achieve that reform, in a time-bound manner, through the only established process at the United Nations, namely, by engaging in text-based negotiations, not speaking at or past one other as we have done for the past three decades. As the threats to international peace and security evolve, so must the Council.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“There is an urgent need for comprehensive reforms of the Council, including its size and composition. It is a political goal of the highest order, as evidenced in the statements delivered by our own leaders, year after year, during the high-level week of the General Assembly. How can we sit here ignoring those calls? A more representative, effective and legitimate Security Council is a pivotal component of a reformed multilateral system. We need a Security Council that better reflects the geographical and developmental diversity of the United Nations today, where the voices of developing countries and underrepresented regions, including Africa, Latin America and the vast majority of Asia and the Pacific, find their due place at the table. For that, an expansion of the Council in both categories of membership is absolutely essential.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“There is a case for beginning a discussion into the review of items on the list of matters of which the Council is seized in a realistic and forward-looking manner and presidential note S/2017/507 provides ample guidance on that. While there have been some important improvements on working methods, Brazil and India take this opportunity to reiterate that the problems afflicting the Security Council go much deeper than just its working methods. Improving the working methods of the Council will never be enough to correct its fundamental problem, which stems from its lack of representativeness. It is our firm belief, therefore, that any debate on the working methods of the Security Council must have the issue of Security Council reform as its overarching framework.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“The statement made on behalf of the E10 summarizes our main concerns on the need to strengthen the working methods of the Security Council. We underscore the need for the fair distribution of responsibilities between elected and permanent members. The selection of Chairs of subsidiary bodies and the distribution of penholderships must be open, transparent, based on exhaustive consultations and informed by a more integrated perspective. That is one of the best ways to enhance the decision-making process. There are items on the agenda of the Security Council on which discussion has not been held since the creation of the United Nations.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“It is my privilege to deliver this statement on behalf of India and Brazil at today’s open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. First, we would like to thank the representative of Ireland for the statement she delivered on behalf of the 10 elected members of the Security Council (E10), which we fully endorse and support. We would also like to thank Albania for organizing today’s important debate. This is an issue of interest and importance to the entire membership of the United Nations, particularly during the current extraordinary circumstances, when the world looks to the Security Council for solutions and leadership. I also thank the briefers for their useful insights into the topic.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“We expect a reconciled Palestinian Government and the incoming Israeli leadership to renew their efforts towards a legitimate political process and to show openness and flexibility in that endeavour.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“We welcome the resumption of the policy of setting quotas for Palestinians from Gaza and expect to see more initiatives in that regard, given their longer-term benefits for economic integration. Concerning the electoral scenario in Palestine, Brazil commends Palestine’s Central Election Commission for successfully concluding the voting processes for local councils. We continue to believe that presidential and legislative elections would further contribute to political stability in the region. Brazil encourages intra-Palestinian reconciliation, which is a crucial step to resume a genuine dialogue in the peace process. The full and equal participation of women should also be sought. There is no alternative to a genuine commitment to the two-State solution, as Mr. Wennesland reminded us today.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“In lacking the means to mobilize the necessary funds, it falls short of providing the protection and assistance that the United Nations mandates. As the global scenario currently demonstrates, the insufficiency of economic aid for the region is less a matter of financial availability than it is of political priority. Despite budgetary constraints at the national level, Brazil has made efforts to respond to UNRWA’s appeals for funding. Last week, we were pleased to announce an additional financial contribution. We support the renewal of UNRWA`s mandate at the next session of the General Assembly. On a more positive note, Brazil praises concrete initiatives aiming to provide economic opportunities for Palestinian workers in Israel.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“De-escalating the situation on the ground and rebuilding trust and confidence are urgent measures needed to rekindle the peace process. Brazil is also concerned about the Palestinian Authority’s financial crisis. A broad political process cannot thrive in the absence of appropriate economic conditions. In that regard, coordinated international assistance to provide the Palestinian Authority with a fiscal footing must be an integral part of the efforts for peace and stability. It is equally important to address the structural impediments imposed on the Palestinian economy, which needs support to strengthen its industrial and agricultural production. Moreover, with regard to financial resources, we lament the chronic challenges faced by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Allow me to thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. Brazil remains concerned about the continuous incidents of violence involving Israelis and Palestinians. The mounting tension that was witnessed this past month, with the string of attacks against Israeli citizens and military raids in Palestinian territories, came to a head with rocket fire targeting Israeli territory. We deplore any terrorist attack and thoroughly condemn the launching of rockets that put civilians in harm’s way. Brazil urges the parties to refrain from any acts that could further incite violence and tensions in the region. That includes the use of dangerous and hateful rhetoric, as well as unilateral actions that can jeopardize reaching a negotiated two-State solution.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“The conclusions of the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/485) confirm this gloomy analysis. The earthquake adds a new layer of gravity to the already-serious humanitarian situation on the ground. We must continue to work together towards an inclusive democratic Afghan political process, with the full participation of women that promotes the cessation of hostilities, stability and national reconciliation.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“We have yet to see women’s return to public life and girls’ returntosecondary-schoolclassroomseats. Women and girls’ rights must be respected not only because of Afghanistan’s obligations under international human rights law, but also because women’s participation in the economy is paramount for Afghanistan’s economy, recovery today and future sustainable development. Afghan women’s organizations that provide services to women and girls must also be allowed to continue to carry out their crucial work. The conditions necessary for that to happen must be guaranteed. As the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said last week in Geneva when describing the situation in Afghanistan, Afghans “are experiencing some of the darkest moments in a generation”.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Lyons for her continuous engagement with all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders to address the many challenges faced by the country and her tireless work in mobilizing humanitarian assistance and defending the promotion of human rights, especially the fundamental rights of women and girls. Brazil reiterates its full support for the work of both the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in their mandate to support and promote gender equality, women and girls` empowerment and the full protection of their human rights, including to education and the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation, engagement and leadership of women at all levels and stages of decision-making, in line with resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“In that regard, Brazil echoes the appeals for members of the international community to consider unfreezing the assets of Afghan institutions. The Security Council must also continue to work for the protection and promotion of human rights in Afghanistan, especially the ones that seem to be the most affected: those of women and girls, children, human rights defenders, journalists and other media workers and persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities. Our special gratitude goes to Ms. Deborah Lyons for her committed work as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan until 15 June. Brazil thanks Ms.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“We recognize that efforts have been made to address the difficulty that humanitarian organizations and United Nations agencies have been facing in sending financial resources to Afghanistan, but we once again appeal to all countries to continue to look closely into the issue. Humanitarian exemptions for any sanctions must be strictly observed to ensure that they do not undermine access to food, shelter and essential health supplies for those most in need. That understanding is applicable to Afghanistan, but also to other humanitarian crises. The life-saving aid of the international community must continue to flow to alleviate the suffering of all those who are vulnerable in Afghanistan. But we all know that only long-term development measures will pave the way for a more prosperous and peaceful future for Afghanistan.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“I welcome the representatives of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Uzbekistan at this meeting. The ever-growing humanitarian needs of the Afghan population in the difficult scenario of competing demands for international humanitarian assistance are alarming. Before the earthquake, 59 per cent of the population was in need of assistance, and only 31 per cent of the humanitarian response plan was funded. United Nations agencies and other humanitarian organizations were already struggling to provide their essential aid to the population in need. That scenario will probably just get worse under the impacts of this week’s earthquake. Brazil recalls that humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people does not, and should not, constitute a violation of the sanctions regime.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“First of all, Brazil would like to express its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan yesterday. As we wait for more precise information about the full extent of the devastation and the number of victims, Brazil expresses its appreciation for the best efforts made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), UNICEF and all United Nations agencies on the ground to quickly respond to the appeals for support. We stand in solidarity with all those affected during this difficult time. Brazil thanks Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ramiz Alakbarov for their updates. We also thank Ms. Yalda Hakim and Ms. Yalda Royan for their insightful presentations.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“The continued and growing presence of terrorist groups is of particular concern, as are the continuous deliberate targeting of civilians and critical civilian infrastructure, like hospitals and schools, and of humanitarian workers, and forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and summary killings. Brazil once again calls on all parties to refrain from harming civilians and to comply with international humanitarian law. I conclude on a positive note regarding early recovery. Initiatives in the areas of health, education and employment seem to finally be yielding calculable positive results. We hope to continue to hear good news about Syria — it is what the Syrian people deserve. Finally, we are grateful for the updates and for the support of the Secretary-General and Under-Secretary- General Griffiths to the objective of early recovery.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source