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2017-07-18
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2017-09-25
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  1. “(spoke in French) To conclude, the European Union continues to consider UNAMA as a key partner in achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan. UNAMA has an invaluable role to play in ensuring the broadest possible international support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process. The European Union will continue to support these efforts with all means at its disposal. In that regard, and as already announced, I note that the newly appointed Special Envoy of the European Union to Afghanistan, Mr. Roland Kobia, has taken up his post. His main task will be to promote the regional consensus for peace and to advance the European Union's contribution to the security, stability and development of Afghanistan and the region.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  2. “In July, UNAMA reported that the number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghanistan conflict during the first six months of 2017 persisted at the same record high levels as last year. Extreme harm to civilians continued amid a worsening toll from suicide attacks and a greater impact on women and children. We call on all parties to do their utmost to protect the civilian population, especially women and children. We also need to continue to protect the vital role of humanitarian agencies and respect their impartiality and humanitarian space in addressing the most urgent needs of the most vulnerable. In view of the threat posed by the many mines and improvised explosive devices to the population, the European Union also encourages Afghanistan to maintain their current demining rhythm.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  3. “Our comprehensive dialogue with Afghanistan includes addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and ensuring the sustainable reintegration of the returnees. Assistance in this field was strengthened in the past two years with measures to facilitate the sustainable reintegration of returnees and internally displaced persons, socioeconomic cohesion in host and return communities, and the strengthening of the Government's capacity for migration management and fight against human trafficking and smuggling. Since last year, approximately €200 million have been made available to help Afghanistan tackle the challenges related to migration and forced displacement, including with regard to the regional dimension of the situation of Afghan refugees.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  4. “Joint State-building and development efforts in Afghanistan need to build on reinforced regional cooperation to address both the common threats of terrorism and common sustainable development challenges. In this regard, the EU strongly supports such regional forums as the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process and the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan to facilitate cooperation among all regional actors. Migration continued to be a very important subject in our discussions with the Afghan authorities. The EU-Afghanistan Joint Way Forward on migration issues, complemented by bilateral EU member States arrangements with Afghanistan on migration, is producing good results and we need to continue to jointly pursue and enhance its implementation.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  5. “With regard to elections, the EU and its member States welcomed the announcement by the Independent Election Commission of the date for the parliamentary elections in Afghanistan, to be held on 7 July 2018. Joint efforts will now be deployed to make these elections possible on that date in a democratic, inclusive, transparent and credible manner. There is still a lot to be done; in particular, key decisions on electoral reforms have to be taken and implemented by the Afghan authorities in a timely manner. The EU and its member States remain committed to supporting the Afghan electoral process. Recently, the EU adopted a €3.5-million project to strengthen Afghanistan's electoral institutions, which complements the existing and future European Union electoral assistance in Afghanistan.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  6. “As in the past, the European Union will continue to work together with the United States and the international community in support of lasting peace, security and stability in Afghanistan. Ensuring respect for human rights and the holding of democratic elections continue to be a focus of all EU actions in the country. An EU-Afghanistan high- level meeting on human rights took place in Kabul on 14 August, with more than 80 participants. The meeting highlighted next steps to be taken by the Afghan authorities to advance on the protection of human rights. Human rights will from now on be part of the structured dialogue between the European Union and Afghanistan under the Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  7. “It focuses on four priority areas critical to achieving progress in Afghanistan, namely, promoting peace, stability and regional security; reinforcing democracy, the rule of law and human rights and promoting good governance and women's empowerment; supporting economic and human development; andaddressing challenges related to migration. The joint communique follows the Conference on Afghanistan held in Brussels in October 2016, the signing of a new EU-Afghanistan cooperation agreement on partnership and development in February 201 and the appointment of a Special Envoy to Afghanistan in June this year. Next month, the Foreign Ministers are expected to adopt the actions proposed in the joint communique. In that context, let me also refer to the new United States strategy on Afghanistan and South Asia.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  8. “The Kabul process can also encourage further discussions between Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries to increase regional cooperation. We encourage the Afghan Government to engage in a political process with the Taliban and other Afghan opposition groups to reach a lasting political settlement. We also welcome all initiatives to create a conducive environment for such a process and call on all parties to engage in constructive solutions. On 24 July thejoint communique adoped on elements for an EU strategy in Afghanistan set our vision on how the European Union can support Afghanistan.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  9. “(spoke in English) As stated on several occasions, the EU strongly acknowledges the crucial role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and all the United Nations agencies in supporting the Afghan people, encouraging peace and reconciliation, monitoring and promoting human rights and in coordinating the international community's assistance. The European Union remains fully committed to supporting an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process. Such a process must include all Afghan men and women and must preserve Afghanistan's unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and the equal rights of all Afghans under the Constitution. The EU supports the Kabul process on peace and security and other international efforts to establish a genuine Afghan peace and reconciliation process.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  10. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its 28 member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/783), as well as Special Representative Yamamoto for his briefing. I would also like to thank and Minister Rabbani for his statement.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

  11. “Together with the United Nations and the international community, the European Union will support the Haitian authorities in consolidating their commitment and efforts to secure a better future, in an atmosphere of peace, democracy and well-being, for the Haitian people.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

  12. “We welcome the preparations for the transition, which should be carefully designed to ensure continuity for our joint efforts. Now the sequence of events that will ultimately leave the Haitian State fully responsible for the security and protection of its citizens must be planned, detailed and launched. Special attention must be given to respect for human rights on the security front and to access to impartial justice for all. It is essential to ensure that the Haitian police and judicial system will be properly prepared to take over all the tasks currently being done by the United Nations Mission.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

  13. “When the time comes during the transition period, we must be sure that the necessary continuity has been well prepared for. The security and well-being of citizens, and the stability of the country as a whole, depend upon it. In that context, we welcome the special attention that the Secretary General's report gives to rule-of-law and human rights issues, and we urge that they be revisited in greater detail with clarification of the stages and responsibilities involved. In conclusion, I would like to once again express the European Union's appreciation for the contribution that MINUSTAH has made to security and to building democracy and the rule of law in Haiti. We also expect to see some critical reactions to various aspects of the Mission, since it is important to learn from the past if we are to improve our effort in the future.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

  14. “In order to see that happen, the European Union will continue to be a faithful partner to the Republic of Haiti and remains committed to supporting it in consultation with its partners during this delicate phase, including through the necessary reforms. We acknowledge the closure of MINUSTAH and its replacement by a smaller entity, MINUJUSTH, which will focus on supporting the Haitian National Police. In that regard, we have given serious attention to Security Council members' comments at the 29 June briefing on the Council's visit to Haiti a few days before (see S/PV.7994). In our view, the security situation in Haiti is still very fragile, and we therefore consider it vital to complete the work of strengthening and professionalizing the Haitian police.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

  15. “The National Assembly has been renewed, while a new Government has been formed with a programme that has the Assembly's confidence. We welcome the country's return to constitutional order in accordance with the will of the electorate, despite the enormous difficulties it has to deal with and its systemic weaknesses. This is a vital ingredient in ensuring that Haiti will be able to cope with its many political, economic, social and environmental challenges. As has been the case for the past few years, the efforts of all concerned to ensure stability and security will be crucial to the process of consolidating democracy. A key element will be ensuring that consensus is reached on thorough reform of the electoral system if Haiti is to avoid new crises and regain the people's trust.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

  16. “The resolution also laid down the legal framework for the transition to the United Nations Mission in Support of Justice in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), whose role will be to strengthen the rule of law and the police and to protect and promote human rights. MINUSTAH has played a key role in the area of security for the people of Haiti for almost 10 years, including ensuring security during especially difficult times such as, for example, the most recent elections. It continues to be a very important part of security in Haiti. The prolonged institutional instability that has marked the electoral process in Haiti seems finally to be over. The completion of the process has enabled Haiti to elect a President transparently and credibly and by an ample majority.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

  17. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its 28 member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would first like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/604), and his Special Representative for her briefing. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Haiti for his statement. On 13 April, the Security Council adopted resolution 2350 (2017), which extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for a final period of six months.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source