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  1. “I would like to remind the Council of the Treaty's effectiveness in helping us to deal with the nuclear tests conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, even though it has not yet entered into force. As a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, Poland has been actively supporting international efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. We will continue to engage in all activities that can lead to the permanent denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. That also means supporting further initiatives and actions aimed at reducing tension and facilitating dialogue. Poland will continue its engagement in international bodies, as well as in other global and regional initiatives.”

    2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source

  2. “Positive developments will have profound implications and beneficial consequences for international relations, including enhancing the credibility and reliability of the international non-proliferation regimes for weapons of mass destruction. In that regard, as the sole sponsor of General Assembly resolutions on the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, we would like to express our hope that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will soon adhere to the Convention, filling a gap and bringing it close to universalization. Another crucial step for Pyongyang towards de-escalation and confidence-building would be signing the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.”

    2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source

  3. “We call on other Security Council members to show their collective intention to fully implement sanctions, end the efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to circumvent United Nations sanctions and prevent other Member States from undermining them. Council members should recommit to implementing all existing and future sanctions so as to put maximum pressure on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to take immediate and meaningful steps towards denuclearization. The progress made so far has been possible thanks to the common and concerted action of all States. We hope that that same spirit of cooperation and unanimity will characterize future activities in this area.”

    2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source

  4. “We reiterate our position that despite the political and legal difficulties that may be involved, it is mandatory for all States, without exception, to comply with their obligations arising from the relevant Council resolutions. We are well aware that lasting peace cannot be achieved without the complete and irreversible denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in compliance with Security Council resolutions. Despite the encouraging developments and declarations, the process has not yet started. We must therefore remain united in maintaining consistent pressure on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source

  5. “Another step in the right direction was the destruction of a nuclear-weapon-test site in Punggye-ri. Nonetheless, it remains to be seen if that threat will continue in the future. It will be crucial to maintain the momentum, keep the window of opportunity open and move forward on a path to de-escalation. The denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea must remain a top priority for the entire international community. Despite the positive developments, Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programmes are still a threat to international security and stability in the region. We are also deeply concerned about the risk posed by the potential proliferation of sensitive goods and technology to other States or non-State actors. Pyongyang continues to defy Security Council resolutions in an increasingly sophisticated manner.”

    2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source

  6. “We are pleased to note that the third summit organized this year between the leaders of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea, which took place a few days ago, was another important step in invigorating and maintaining the dialogue on the peninsula. We also welcome the diplomatic process related to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, marked by the historic summit in Singapore earlier this year. We hope that further steps in that regard can be made following the intensive contacts between the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In that context, we all welcomed the announcement by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the suspension of its nuclear and intercontinental-ballistic- missile tests.”

    2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source

  7. “I would like to thank Secretary of State Michael Pompeo for his briefing on the efforts to denuclearize the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Poland greatly appreciates today's timely debate, as well as the transparent and open approach to this important subject. A few months ago, we were all pleased to hear that one of the most complicated problems of nuclear proliferation affecting regional and international security might be resolved peacefully, thanks to goodwill, a spirit of cooperation and common interests. We all agree that long-lasting peace on the Korean peninsula can be achieved only through peaceful means. We therefore welcome the continued progress in the inter-Korean dialogue.”

    2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source

  8. “We have to remain engaged constructively and actively and foster our efforts in order to ensure the territorial integrity of Ukraine in its internationally recognized borders. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  9. “In conclusion, I reiterate that we believe that the efforts and dedication of the Ukrainian Government will allow ordinary Ukrainians to fulfil their ambitions and aspirations. Poland will continue to support Ukraine in order to facilitate that goal. We hope the rest of the world will do so as well. We believe the Security Council has a role to play in that regard too. The ongoing violence in eastern Ukraine and the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula remain one of the greatest sources of instability in the entire region. The Security Council should contribute to easing the tensions on the ground and working out a solution to the Ukrainian issue, including by establishing a peacekeeping mission and appointing a United Nations Special Envoy for Ukraine.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  10. “The Mission's mandate should ensure a sustainable de-escalation of conflict and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, facilitate the withdrawal of foreign armed formations, as well as supervise public order and the process of reintegration. The Mission should be able to effectively monitor the entire internationally recognized Russian-Ukrainian border and areas affected by the conflict, and to safeguard a secure environment to enable the holding of local elections. We also call for the appointment of a United Nations Special Envoy for Ukraine. That would be tangible proof of United Nations engagement in conflict resolution and would give new momentum to the peace process. The Envoy could monitor and report on the activities of United Nations agencies and specialized organizations on the ground.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  11. “The Mission has continued to function despite the numerous cases of intimidation and attacks it endures. At this juncture, we urge Russia to return to the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination, which used to be an effective tool in increasing the security of the Mission. What should be the role of the United Nations be in this conflict? Given the stalemate in the political negotiations and the prolonged suffering of the local population, the United Nations should strive for the deployment of a fully fledged United Nations-mandated peacekeeping mission to the conflict zone. In that connection, we highly value the efforts of Ambassador Kurt Volker, United States Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  12. “We notice the positive role and appreciate the efforts of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), mainly through providing credible information to the international community and offering real assistance and services to the conflict- affected population. The Mission is made up of more than 700 people from 44 countries - thereby making it the largest and the most expensive OSCE mission ever. Poland has seconded 40 experts to the Special Monitoring Mission and will do its utmost to support the further strengthening of the Mission. I would like to express my appreciation to the Chief Monitor, Ambassador Apakan, for his dedication and tireless efforts towards conflict resolution.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  13. “We believe Russia should walk back all moves that contravene the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and independence of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Russia should use its influence over the militants in order for them to observe the ceasefire. It should withdraw heavy weapons, in accordance with the Minsk agreements, and allow the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the local population. Solutions to settle the conflict, such as the Normandy format - made up of the representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France - have not brought about the expected outcome.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  14. “Russia is continuously and directly engaged in the fight - as we were reminded again by recent news on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH- 17, shot down over the territory of eastern Ukraine in July 2014, resulting in the deaths of almost 300 people. On 24 May, the Joint Investigation Team revealed that the missile launcher used to shoot down the plane came from the fifty-third anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. We welcome the recent findings of the Joint Investigation Team as highly professional, impartial and independent. We reaffirm our support for resolution 2166 (2014) and call on all States to cooperate fully to meet its objectives. We also call on Russia to accept its responsibility in the matter and cooperate fully with the process.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  15. “Despite the steps taken by the international community so far, the military situation in eastern Ukraine remains very tense. The Minsk agreements require an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy military equipment in order to create a security zone. However, the agreements have been not honoured and have not prevented continuous fighting and the regular use of heavy weapons that severely disrupt the everyday life of the local population. Russia itselfis a signatory to the Minsk agreements, but its actions on the ground undercut the diplomatic efforts to settle the conflict. It continues to finance, arm and train the militants.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  16. “Russia's belligerent behaviour against a sovereign country and its illegal annexation of Crimea are glaring examples of flouting the basic principles and rules of international law embedded in the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the Helsinki Final Act, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe and the Budapest Memorandum. Moreover, the recognition of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol is in itself a violation of international law, as it constitutes an attempt to legalize an unlawful situation. Another breach of international law is the construction of the Kerch Strait Bridge, carried out by the Russian Federation without the permission of the Ukrainian State and contrary to the position adopted by the General Assembly in 2014 resolution 68/262, on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  17. “For over three years, the Mission has assisted the Ukrainian authorities in advancing a sustainable reform of the civilian security sector through strategic advice and practical support. Our goal is to make the civilian security sector efficient, accountable and trustworthy. International law has an important role to play as well. During the Council's 17 May open debate on upholding international law (see S/PV.8262), the President of Poland, Mr. Andrzej Duda, stressedthat only international law, its observance and enforcement can ensure peace and security. Unfortunately, international law is being violated in the case of Ukraine.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  18. “It also calls on Russia to allow the unimpeded entry to Crimea of international human rights monitoring bodies. Humanitarian aid for Ukraine is a burning issue. Poland, along with its consistent support for Ukraine at the political level, has been providing humanitarian aid in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions to internally displaced people from the affected areas. Polish support is not limited to immediate life-saving assistance. Our initiatives also seek to integrate internally displaced people with their host communities and to give them an opportunity to function independently. I would like to express my appreciation for the work of the European Union Advisory Mission Ukraine.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  19. “At this juncture, I would like to underline that the December 2017 General Assembly resolution on the situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sebastopol (resolution 72/190) recognizes that there is an international armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and condemns the retroactive application of the Russian legal system in the occupied territory and the imposition of automatic Russian citizenship on Ukrainian citizens. The resolution urges Russia to fully implement the order of the International Court of Justice on interim measures to restore the rights and freedoms of Ukrainian citizens on the peninsula and calls on the Russian occupation authorities to ensure the availability of education in the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar languages.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  20. “Our utmost priority must be to stop those grave human rights violations. We believe in the United Nations role to defend the human rights of civilians. In that regard, we commend the work of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine and the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the exchange of detainees in eastern Ukraine in December 2017. The human rights violations that have taken place have been duly reported in the High Commissioner's twenty-first report on the situation of human rights in Ukraine.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  21. “It is civilians who are paying highest price for the conflict in eastern Ukraine. As was stated by the briefers, over 2,800 civilians have been killed and many thousands wounded in the conflict so far. A number of people have lost their homes. Over 1.5 million are internally displaced. Civilians should be protected in line with international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Humanitarian actors must have access to the entire territory of Ukraine, including the zones outside of the Ukrainian Government's control. We see a systematic human rights violation in Crimea, in which non-governmental organization activists and indigenous Crimean Tatars are especially being targeted. There are also numerous cases of unlawful or arbitrary detention, torture, ill-treatment and sexual violence in the area of conflict.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  22. “Ukraine and its people have responded to brute force and direct aggression from its neighbour with a tremendous effort to reshape and modernize the country. I congratulate His Excellency Minister Pavlo Klimkin, his country and his people on making that effort. The Ukrainian conflict is lingering, and the world must not forget it. The aim of today's meeting is to discuss the situation in Ukraine and possible ways to end the protracted conflict. We believe it is vital that Ukraine be present on the United Nations agenda, and we should not forget the Security Council's primary responsibility, which is to maintain international peace and security, as stipulated in Chapter V, Article 24, of the Charter of the United Nations. That is a responsibility of all Security Council members - both permanent and elected.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  23. “I thank Ms. Mueller for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland. To begin with, I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo, Ambassador Apakan and Assistant Secretary-General Mueller for their useful and comprehensive briefings. This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, which was sparked by the will of Ukrainian people to be part ofa broader community based on democracy, the rule of law, a flourishing civil society and a well-founded market economy. That will and that spirit will not be broken, neither by the illegal annexation of Crimea nor by the conflict in the east of the country. Those who thought that it would misunderstood not only the Ukrainian soul but also basic rules of democracy.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  24. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Pavlo Klimkin, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs; Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine; and Ms. Ursula Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator. Ambassador Apakan is joining today's meeting via video tele-conference from Minsk.”

    2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source

  25. “If we are serious about ensuring a better life for our families and for future generations, there is simply no alternative to investing in young people, giving them a voice in all relevant decision-making processes and building solid partnerships with youth as a bridge to a more peaceful, sustainable and prosperous world.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  26. “We agree that it is indispensable to make more efforts to allow young people to fully benefit from their rights and to provide them with a voice, helping them to become active and responsible citizens. We also agree that increasing the economic and educational opportunities for all young people is pivotal, as that in turn helps to build more peaceful and equal societies. I shall conclude by underlining the primary role and responsibility of national Governments in the process of youth empowerment as part of efforts to maintain peace and security.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  27. “Poland supports strategies and programmes that promote youth-led initiatives fostering intergenerational dialogue, tolerance and reconciliation. In 2016, young people from all over the world came to the city of Krako'w in Poland to meet Pope Francis and to celebrate World Youth Day. Those 1.6 million young people brought with them a spirit of peace, solidarity and friendliness. We should act together in a similar way to address all symptoms of violence and to ensure that there is less and less racial, ethnic and religious prejudice. The youth of any region of the world need a positive environment so as to develop their potential. Poland welcomes the proposals included in the progress study on youth, peace and security.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  28. “On the celebration of World Day of Peace in 1985, Pope John Paul II stated in his message that young people must not be satisfied with an instinctive desire for peace, and that desire must be transformed into a firm moral conviction that encompasses the full range of human problems and builds on deeply treasured values. Poland strongly supports the engagement of young people in democratic processes, as it increases their visibility and political participation. At the same time, young people remain highly vulnerable. Therefore, all efforts are needed to strengthen their protection and to address their particular needs. Young people are recognized as agents of change, entrusted to fulfil their own potential and to build a world fit for future generations.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  29. “In the 1980s, the Solidarity movement contributed greatly to the peaceful transition to democracy in Poland and in countries of the whole region. As a phenomenon that combined a trade union, a social movement and an aspiration for freedom and respect for human rights, Solidarity was a non-Violent struggle against the authoritarian Communist regime. Youth played a prominent role in that struggle. Pope John Paul II strongly supported Polish society in its uphill struggle for democracy. His close ties with young people are also well known.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  30. “In Jordan and Lebanon, we are providing informal education to young Syrian refugees, who are often excluded from the national educational system. Resolution 2250 (2015), on youth, peace and security, was a valuable step in recognizing the needs and the potential of youth in the prevention and resolution of conflict. It reaffirmed the important role that youth can play in enhancing sustainability and inclusiveness, as well as in the success ofpeacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. We need to acknowledge the different prospects of young people worldwide in the employment, education, health-care, civic and political spheres. Based on Poland's experience, young people are deeply committed to engaging in non-governmental activities, and they contribute significantly to the culture of peace at various levels in various areas.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  31. “The Institute, which is the only educational facility for blind children in Rwanda, provides its students not only with basic education, but also with vocational training, thereby preparing them to enter the labour market. It contributes to a change in attitude on the part of the Rwandan society towards blind children. That unique project is an excellent example of an inclusive and comprehensive approach to development, which we promote as part of our foreign policy. There are examples of such an approach in other countries as well. In Lebanon, for instance, together with our German partners, we implemented a project to rehabilitate public schools for children of both refugees and the local community.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  32. “First of all, we should provide youth around the world with a wide range of educational opportunities as a key element of development and life improvement. The international community must mobilize resources to improve the learning prospects of young people and to support inclusive labour policies. Those goals are also an important part of Poland's foreign policy. We believe that, in order to make lasting change in the world, we need to act at the source of the problems. I recently visited Rwanda, on the occasion of granting the Raphael Lemkin International Award in Kigali. I was also in Kibeho, a town in the southern part of the country, where I visited the Educational Institute for Blind Children, led by the Polish Franciscan Sisters Servants of the Cross and funded by the Polish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  33. “Youth empowerment and participation are indispensable to enhancing the inclusivity and equality of our societies. Young people are the cornerstone of sustainable development and lasting peace. They need not only quality education, vocational training, skills development and access to digital technologies and services, but also employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. The most constructive way to empower young people and ensure that they will not be radicalized is to offer them credible and constructive ways to positively contribute to their communities. If youth remain excluded from national and international peacebuilding efforts, then instability and extremism will continue to pose serious threats to our societies.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  34. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the Republic of Peru for convening today's meeting, as well as to congratulate you on your presidency. I also thank the briefers for their excellent presentations and commendable work in preparation for today's meeting. Poland welcomes the progress study on youth, peace and security (see S/2018/86), which will help shape a forward-looking strategy for the implementation of the resolution 2250 (2015). We appreciate this all- encompassing document, which touches upon the most crucial issues affecting the young generation. We would favour an annual implementation report by the Secretary-General on youth, peace and security, as well as yearly Security Council open debates on this issue.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

  35. “As stated by the Secretary General, "[p]eace is a tireless undertaking, to which all United Nations agencies and bodies must work, in accordance with their mandates and responsibilities." (S/PV. 7926, p. 2) We therefore pledge to engage actively in all efforts to strengthen the role of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. We cannot forget that the Security Council is not only one of the guardians of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, but is also obliged, under the Charter, to act in accordance with them.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  36. “In that vein, we are also deeply concerned about violations of international humanitarian law and the Chemical Weapons Convention in Syria. Having mentioned Syria, I must also refer to very worrying developments we learned about yesterday with regard to further shelling of eastern Ghouta. There is no justification for indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure, including health facilities. They must stop, and parties to the conflict must strictly comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. We call upon everyone to alleviate the suffering ofcivilians, including children, by granting them free and safe access to humanitarian assistance. We urgently call for stopping hostilities in all of Syria.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  37. “Moreover, actions taken to prosecute the alleged perpetrators of the most heinous international crimes through the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, as well as through the referral of cases to the International Criminal Court, have also been of paramount importance. Equally, Council resolutions aimed at combating international terrorism must be acknowledged and commended. Nonetheless, there are still flagrant Violations of international law posing threats to international peace and security, as well as to the protection ofhuman rights and fundamental freedoms, such as the illegal annexation of Crimea and support for separatist forces in eastern Ukraine.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  38. “Therefore, the Council should be considered the ultimate custodian of States' territorial sovereignty, the peaceful settlement of disputes between States, the prohibition of the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all and without distinction. It is also the Security Council that can take significant initiatives and actions in that regard. One of the most prominent examples of the pivotal role of the Security Council as a guardian of the maintenance of international peace and security wascthe liberation of the State of Kuwait from the Iraqi occupation.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  39. “Let me stress that, if a State acts without respect for the principles set out iin Article 2, it diminishes the significance of the Charter and, in consequence, the global peace architecture based on it. In that context, it is indispensable, once again, to strengthen our call for the peaceful settlement of international disputes. The date of today's debate - 27 years after the liberation of the State of Kuwait, in which Poland was actively engaged i is a forceful reminder for the international community of States. Today too we face one of the most egregious expressions of the threat to international peace and security, that is, the aggression of one State against another. We reiterate that the Security Council has proved to be a guardian of the purposes and principles of the Charter.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  40. “With regard to the first part - the fulfilment of the obligations assumed - we stress that respecting obligations by every State is a basic tenet of international legal relations. It ensures confidence and trust among States. As for the second part, the principle of good faith obliges States to apply their international law duties reasonably and in such a manner that their purpose can be achieved legally. That principle works as a corrective factor and prevents the abuse of one's rights. Respecting international law obligations in good faith therefore means that States must abstain from acts contrary to the purpose of their commitments and obligations.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  41. “Let me recall the sometimes underestimated principle set out in Article 2, paragraph 2 of the Charter, which states: "[a]ll Members, in order to ensure to all of them the rights and benefits resulting from membership, shall fulfill in good faith the obligations assumed by them in accordance with the present Charter." That principle should be considered as a Grundnorm- in other words, a fundamental norm - for United Nations Members. In fact, as a horizontal system of cooperation, international law depends on the reliability and constancy of commitments undertaken by States. That principle consists of two parts, namely, the fulfilment of the obligations assumed and acting in good faith.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  42. “I would like to reiterate that Poland has always been deeply committed to the fundamental ideas constituting the legal basis ofthe United Nations, beginning with the signing of the Declaration by United Nations in 1942. Throughout over 70 years of our membership in the United Nations, Poland has been strongly committed to maintaining international peace and security. That strong commitment continues until the present day - when Poland, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, makes efforts aimed at strengthening the Charter and enhancing trust in international law.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  43. “First of all, let me thank the State of Kuwait, and in particular His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, for convening today's important debate. Let me also thank Secretary General Antonio Guterres for his valuable remarks, and former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his important comments. Those comments demonstrate the continuation of work of the Security Council in the field of maintaining international peace and security. It is indisputable that the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations proclaim the most fundamental values for the international community of States. They describe both the goals that should be pursued and the essential rules that should be followed.”

    2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source

  44. “We remain committed to further strengthening peace, stability and the development of Afghanistan and Central Asia, and we are taking action to that end.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  45. “Together with our partners in the European Union (EU), we have identified four priority areas that are critical to achieving progress in Afghanistan. They include promoting peace, stability and regional security, reinforcing democracy, the rule of law and human rights, promoting good governance and women's empowerment, and supporting economic and human development and addressing challenges related to migration. Those priorities are the pillars of the new EU strategy on Afghanistan and show our engagement and commitment to the country. We hope that the Afghan Government will work with us to implement that vital strategy. In conclusion, I would like to underline that Poland has been a long-term partner of Afghanistan and the region.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  46. “We would like to thank the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA), the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia (UNRCCA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for their hard work in addressing the issue of the production of narcotics, and we invite other regional organizations to coordinate their endeavours with them. At this point, I would like to emphasize support for UNRCCA's multidimensional approach to regional security in Afghanistan and Central Asia, including in the areas of transport, environment, food and energy security, and its focus on new threats to peace and security. Poland also greatly appreciates the work of UNAMA and the comprehensive support it provides to Afghanistan and its people.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  47. “I would like to emphasize that our military efforts have always been complemented by our development assistance to Afghanistan, mostly through contributions to the multilateral assistance mechanisms of the United Nations system and the World Bank. Another serious threat to the security of the wider region as well as Afghanistan is narcotics production. Despite the Afghan Government's efforts, drugs remain one of the largest sources of terrorists' income. It is therefore crucial to identify and coordinate both international and regional efforts to tackle that problem.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  48. “On 1 January 2015, NATO launched the Resolute Support Mission, a non-combat mission whose purpose is to help Afghan security forces and institutions develop the capabilities they need to defend Afghanistan and protect its citizens in a sustainable manner. In other words, its aim is to create conditions for the country's future successful development. Poland has been engaged in the Resolute Support Mission since its inception and has continued to increase its contribution. We are also proud to have participated in the operations of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), starting in 2002. The Polish military contingent in ISAF was one of its biggest and most successful.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  49. “We are alarmed by the continuing high level of violence in numerous Afghan cities and the resulting number of civilian casualties. Regarding the improvement in security, we welcome the Afghan Government's four-year security- sector reform plan, in the hope that it will strengthen the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces. However, military success is only a means to an end, which is to achieve peace. We are deeply convinced that an inclusive, Afghan- led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process is the only viable long-term solution to ending the conflict. We hope that the Kabul Process brings much- needed progress, but we would like to underline the importance of the negotiations being inclusive.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  50. “We believe that these investments will not only contribute to the region's prosperity, but will also build trust between neighbours. In this context, we would like to commend the Governments of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey for having signed the Lapis Lazuli Corridor Agreement. We believe that this vital document will facilitate one of the most effective ways of linking Afghanistan to European markets as well as help diminish its dependence on neighbouring countries in terms of transit and transportation. We must remember that even the most ambitious agenda with regard to regional economic connectivity may fail owing to an unstable security situation, as a secure, stable and prosperous Afghanistan is a prerequisite for peace and stability in the region as a whole.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source