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Dang Dinh Quy

lines on the record: 646
first: 2018-08-29
most recent: 2021-06-22
sittings or episodes: 120
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“In closing, Viet Nam would like to reiterate our support for the pursuit of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. The war in Afghanistan has gone on for far too long. It is our sincere hope that peace will soon be achieved in this country for its people at long last.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“We also commend the efforts of UNAMA, the Mine Action Service and partners in facilitating mine clearance and risk education activities in this difficult time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Third, the international community should continue to support the Government of Afghanistan in promoting socioeconomic development and reconstruction of the country. We commend the efforts of regional countries and international partners in promoting projects to improve economic development, livelihood assistance and the health-care system in Afghanistan. We wish to see further support for the country in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, including the vaccination process. Strengthened efforts are also needed to combat the threat of terrorism, crime and drug trafficking and to assist people with licit sustainable livelihoods.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“In this regard, we once again urge all relevant parties to fully respect international humanitarian law, immediately stop targeting civilians and civilian objects, particularly those that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, as well as ensuring unhindered humanitarian access. We are concerned about the increasing humanitarian challenges in the country, of which the number of people facing high level of food insecurity had reached 16.9 million by March 2021. We call on the United Nations and regional and international partners to continue to strengthen its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in this regard to ensure its projected needs.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“We look forward to further collaboration between UNAMA and Jean Arnault, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Afghanistan, in supporting the peace process in the country. We highly welcome the establishment of the High Council for Women and High Council for Youth and encourage further efforts to enable the full and meaningful participation of Afghan women and youth in all aspects of society. Second, on the security and humanitarian aspect, it is crucial that a permanent ceasefire be achieved as soon as possible, thereby putting an end to the ongoing violence. The high number of civilian casualties in the past months is unacceptable.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Afghanistan. In light of the current situation, I wish to raise the following three points: First, on the political aspect, it is imperative to preserve the gains achieved so far. Urgent efforts are needed to advance the intra-Afghan peace negotiations. We call on the relevant parties to set aside their differences, build trust and reach a timely peaceful agreement to end the conflict. To this end, the support from the United Nations, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), regional countries and other international partners remains critical to promoting practical progress of the peace talks.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“Viet Nam thanks the Estonian Presidency for convening this important meeting and Eva-Maria Liimets, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Estonia, for presiding over it. I also thank Deborah Lyons, Ghada Waly and Mary Akrami for their comprehensive briefings. Viet Nam is closely following the situation in Afghanistan. It is clear that the country continues to face tremendous challenges in the pursuit of peace. As the intra-Afghan peace negotiations have shown limited progress, Viet Nam is deeply concerned about the alarming increase of violence and civilian casualties. We strongly condemn the targeted attacks on civilians, including women, children, students, humanitarian workers and civil servants during the past months. It is tragic to hear about the deaths of mine clearance workers in Afghanistan on 8 June.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“Viet Nam strongly believes in our primary duty to be united in supporting the Syrian people towards achieving a political settlement, led and owned by themselves, in line with Security Council resolution 2254 (2015) and fully compliant with international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“My delegation also supports the appeal of the Secretary-General for the waiving of sanctions that hinder the humanitarian response to the pandemic. We commend the enormous efforts of the United Nations, humanitarian and health-care workers on the ground, as well as the valuable contributions of international donors. The continued assistance of the international community to the Syrian people remains crucial. The lengthy delay in the search for a lasting political settlement continues to put the lives of millions of Syrian people, especially children, at risk.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“We are also concerned over the water insecurity situation relating to the recent dramatic drop in water levels of the Euphrates River, which may cause severe economic and humanitarian impacts in the north-east. In this regard, we continue to stress the importance of maintaining safe, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to enhance the response throughout the country. We call upon all parties on the ground to create the most favourable conditions for humanitarian relief operations. All issues that have humanitarian implications should be addressed in a timely manner. Given the complicated COVID-19 situation, particular focus should be placed on the distribution of vaccines all over the country.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“These efforts should be conducted and coordinated to best ensure respect for international law, including humanitarian law, as well as relevant Security Council resolutions. On the humanitarian front, my delegation shares the serious concerns over the relentless humanitarian crisis in Syria, which has been severely aggravated by the economic downturn and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) impacts in the past year. Food is now a daily struggle for 12.4 million people, while the shortage of fuel and basic goods continues to be acute. The issues concerning the Uluk water station and various internally displaced person camps remain unsettled.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“We fully support the bridging task of the Special Envoy and his team, especially in creating favourable conditions for the continuation of Constitutional Committee talks. In the meantime, the facilitating role of the international community is critical. Renewed diplomatic efforts among relevant international interlocutors are needed more than ever to give strength to the current political process. It is equally important to preserve the calm security situation on the ground in order to focus on a peaceful solution to the conflict. My delegation therefore calls upon all parties to refrain from any action that could further deteriorate the situation. We support efforts to combat terrorist groups so designated by the Security Council.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Let me start by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings. I welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran in today’s meeting. On the political track, Viet Nam would like to reiterate the central role of a comprehensive and lasting political settlement in order to bring an end to the decade - long period of hardship for the Syrian people. We look forward to the substantial discussion within the framework of the Constitutional Committee, as well as progress on unlocking the broader political process. To make this happen, we would like to emphasize the vital importance of building trust among concerned parties.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“As IEDs are a daily threat to peacekeepers in many locations, the United Nations, partners and troop- and police-contributing countries need to strengthen their cooperation to ensure that all peacekeepers in the field are equipped, informed and trained to mitigate the threat posed by IEDs, as called for in presidential statement S/PRST/2021/8, adopted last month. Fourthly, special protection and attention must be given to women peacekeepers, as they can face multiple threats and risks. Only by doing that can we progressively and sustainably ensure the stronger participation of women peacekeepers. In conclusion, Viet Nam remains a strong supporter of United Nations peacekeeping. As a troop-contributing country, we take to heart the importance of improving the safety and security of our peacekeepers, particularly women peacekeepers.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Critical mission intelligence can also be gained by building trust and good relations with the host country, local communities and people. Adequate resources can ensure that the mission does not have to choose among its equally important priorities and take risks. Thirdly, protection from emerging threats is urgent. I wish to highlight two such threats — the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). As most peacekeeping mandates are in COVID-19-affected countries with limited resources, it is important that peacekeepers be fully vaccinated. We call on the United Nations, partners and countries to work towards that goal. Last month, Viet Nam sent fully vaccinated personnel of the third tour of our level-2 field hospital in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Troop- and police-contributing countries, the United Nations and other partners need to work together to further improve the preparedness of deployed personnel. That can be achieved through a complete and continuingly improved training cycle, which includes training before and during deployment, post-deployment debriefing and updated training programmes based on lessons learned. Secondly, being properly equipped and resourced can make a big difference. Traditional hardware can directly protect peacekeepers. The employment of technologies has proved effective in indirectly guarding them from harm; for example, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles improves real-time situational awareness for better decision-making.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Unfortunately, United Nations peacekeepers continue to fall victim to attacks and incidents, many of which are deliberately targeted. Viet Nam condemns all malicious and intended attacks against peacekeeping personnel. For the long term, international law, including international humanitarian law, must be strictly observed by all parties. All parties must abide by the relevant Security Council resolutions, stop targeting peacekeepers and uphold the basic principles of international humanitarian law. For more immediate goals, peacekeepers must be properly prepared, equipped and afforded the best protection. In that context, I wish to share the following four points. First, good preparations save lives.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“I would like to express my appreciation to the three Under-Secretaries-General for their valuable briefings. Viet Nam associates itself with the statement submitted by Brazil on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers (annex 19). United Nations peacekeepers promote the de-escalation and cessation of armed conflicts, help the implementation of ceasefires and political agreements, protect civilians, provide conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and so on. Therefore, their well-being and safety are critical to the success of the mission’s mandate and to the Security Council’s responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“We call on international partners to continue to provide support to vulnerable groups such as women, children and migrants in Libya in addressing their needs and challenges. In addition, we particularly commend the efforts to clear Libya’s coastal roads of mines and explosive remnants of war, with support of the Libyan Mine Action Centre and the United Nations Mine Action Service. It is encouraging that 120 kilometres of roads have been cleared. We call for further efforts in risk- mitigation to protect civilians from explosive remnants of war. In conclusion, Viet Nam reaffirms our strong support for the inclusive Libyan- led and Libyan-owned peace process.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“It is important to ensure the safety, security and independence of the Mission’s observers. Furthermore, peacebuilding efforts should also be facilitated to ensure long- lasting peace and development in Libya. We reiterate our support for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from the territory of Libya, in line with the ceasefire agreement and resolution 2570 (2021). Thirdly, strengthened efforts are needed in addressing the humanitarian and economic challenges in the country. While Libya has achieved economic progress over the past months, over 1.3 million people still require humanitarian assistance due to the consequences of the conflict and the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“In this regard, the international community should continue to foster dialogue and support confidence-building measures among the relevant parties at this crucial time. We also look forward to increasingly active and meaningful participation by women and youth in the political life of the country. Secondly, we urge the relevant parties to fully respect and implement the provisions of the ceasefire agreement. This must also go in line with the commitment to uphold the arms embargo in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions on Libya to maintain a conducive environment for the transitional process. We look forward to the work of UNSMIL in supporting the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism, as outlined in resolution 2570 (2021).”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“First, we call on the Government of National Unity to put in its best efforts in facilitating the transitional period and make all necessary preparations for the holding of national elections, in line with the agreed road map. It is imperative that the Libyan parties continue to demonstrate a spirit of mutual understanding and trust to advance the political process. We commend the collaboration among the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), regional organizations, neighbouring countries and other international partners in promoting the peace process in the country. Sustainable peace in Libya will mark a successful story for the people of Libya and of cooperation between the Council and regional organizations in maintaining peace and security.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Jan Kubiš, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Libya, for his comprehensive briefing and Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti for his first briefing in his capacity as Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. I also welcome Ambassador Taher Elsonni, Permanent Representative of Libya, to this meeting. Significant progress in Libya in recent months offers a window of opportunity for the pursuit of long-term peace and stability in Libya. The unanimous adoption of resolution 2570 (2021) demonstrated the unified message of the Council on supporting the Libyan-led and owned peace process and the road map towards elections by the end of this year. In this regard, I wish to highlight three following points.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“We are of the view that it is crucial for the Sahel region to take a coherent and integrated approach to security and humanitarian issues, as well as to promote peace, stability and social and development challenges in the Sahel. We reiterate our call for greater focus on social services and sustainable economic development and the inclusion of women and young people in that regard. Last but not least, we welcome the efforts and contributions of the United Nations Office for West Africa, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the European Union and Member States in collaborating with the Joint Force to address the challenges I mentioned and promote peace, security and stability in the region.”
2021-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/484 (2021) · source
“In that context, we call for more vital aid for the countries of the Sahel to deal with those humanitarian crises, especially the COVID-19 pandemic. It is projected that countries in the region will need $3.7 billion for their 2021 response plan. As for parties to conflicts, they must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law, including for the protection of civilians, especially women and children, and ensure the legitimate rights and the interests of people in the Sahel region. It is imperative to provide safe and smooth passage for humanitarian aid along the border of the countries of the Sahel and ensure basic services for those in need.”
2021-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/484 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, we stress the urgency of providing better protection for, and ensuring the safety of, peacekeepers, as well as calling for an immediate stop to the use of improvised explosive devices against civilians, peacekeepers and defence and security forces. On the humanitarian front, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, proliferating terrorist attacks, escalating conflicts and the exploitation of natural resources, inter alia, are exacerbating the dire humanitarian conditions in the region. In 2021, it is estimated that 29 million Sahelians are in need of assistance and protection. Approximately 6.8 million people are facing threats of food insecurity and famine, while 2.3 million people have been forced to leave their homes and nearly 900,000 people have become refugees.”
2021-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/484 (2021) · source
“Against that backdrop, we reiterate the importance of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force in maintaining peace, security and stability in the Sahel region. It is urgent that the countries of the Sahel, the United Nations and regional and international organizations redouble their efforts to fight terrorism and violent extremism and prevent intercommunal conflicts. We believe that the Joint Force can address the tremendous challenges ahead only if they receive adequate resources and assistance. We therefore support the initiatives of the three African members of the Security Council and France on the establishment of a United Nations support office for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force in order to combat terrorism.”
2021-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/484 (2021) · source
“On the political and security situation, despite some encouraging progress in the political sphere, we are concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel region, especially along the borders between Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger, as well as the recent attacks against peacekeepers and defence and security forces. At least 300 people, including peacekeepers, were killed in three major terrorist attacks thus far in 2021. We join other Member States in condemning those barbaric acts of violence, including that which led to the passing away of the late President of Chad and the failed plot to murder the President of the Niger. We would like to convey our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent attacks in Chad, the Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. The perpetrators must be brought to justice.”
2021-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/484 (2021) · source
“We would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his comprehensive briefing, as well as Brigadier General Oumarou Namata, Commander of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), and Ambassador Mohamed Fathi Ahmed Edrees, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their contributions. We also welcome His Excellency Mr. Oumar Ibn Daoud, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Chadians Abroad of the Republic of Chad, to this meeting.”
2021-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/484 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our position that the only viable way forward is the two-State solution, including the establishment of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, peacefully coexisting alongside the State of Israel, with secure and internationally recognized borders on the basis of the pre-1967 lines and a negotiated settlement, in accordance with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant United Nations resolutions. Lastly, we reiterate our position that it is time to end the cycle of violence and for the Security Council to have one, strong voice on the issue.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“Now that the situation is on the brink of all-out war, we call on all international and regional actors, especially the Middle East Quartet, to redouble their efforts in order to avert the scenario of a recurrence of the catastrophic war of 2014. In that regard, we strongly welcome the engagement of international and regional partners over the past few days to foster de-escalation. We reiterate our strong support for the Special Coordinator in discharging his heavy duties at this time and encourage all parties to support and work with him. The ongoing crisis once again underscores the urgent need for a just, comprehensive and sustainable settlement of the longest-running conflict in the world’s contemporary history. We once again emphasize that conflicts must be resolved through peaceful means.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“We appreciate UNRWA and aid organizations in Gaza for their hard work in the context of the ongoing deadly conflict. We call on all parties to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access for people in need. We urge all parties, especially Israel, to respect international humanitarian law and to exercise maximum restraint. Gaza is one of the most densely populated places in the world. All necessary measures must be taken to ensure the security, safety and legitimate interests of civilians and to avoid attacking civilian objects and objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, as provided for in international law and relevant resolutions of the Security Council, including resolution 2573 (2021).”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“On the humanitarian front, the 2 million people in Gaza had been living in dire conditions even before the first round of bombardment. Thousands of people are fleeing their homes to find shelter in United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) schools, amid soaring cases of the coronavirus disease. Gaza’s health-care system, which has long been plagued with shortages of medical supplies, doctors and electricity, is now facing the impossible task of tending to the people wounded in the attacks. The fact that Gaza is running out of fuel for its electricity generators is very worrisome in every aspect. Hospitals and access to water and sanitation services depend on electricity. Our thoughts are also with the aid workers on the ground who are risking their lives to help the people in need.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“Those serious violations of international humanitarian law are unacceptable. While it is important to address both the immediate and root causes of the situation, the number-one priority is now to stop the violence. We urge all parties to immediately agree to a ceasefire, put an end to all acts of violence and refrain from any action or rhetoric that could further complicate the situation. Provocation and incitement will only add fuel to the fire and ignite further violence. It is in the security interests of all sides to de-escalate and not to issue ultimatums or threats of war. Again, we call on Israel to stop the use of excessive force and all unilateral activities. It is equally imperative that the status quo of the holy sites in East Jerusalem be upheld and respected.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“I express my great appreciation to Secretary-General António Guterres for his strong commitment to peace in the Middle East. I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his very informative briefing. I welcome the presence of the representatives of Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria and the League of Arab States at our meeting today. This is the third time in a week that Security Council members are convening to discuss the ongoing crisis. Viet Nam joins other members in expressing our grave concern about the escalation of tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, the rising number of casualties on both sides and the massive destruction of objects that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. We condemn the indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on civilians and civilian objects.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“On the FSO SAFER oil tanker, we reiterate our concern over the environmental risks posed to Yemen and the region. We urge Ansar Allah to honour their commitments on this matter. More than ever, the United Nations technical team should be granted immediate access to carry out its tasks and the necessary repairs on the tanker. Last but not least, we stress the need for the full implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“According to a United Nations Population Fund report, about 5 million women and girls of childbearing age and 1.7 million pregnant and breastfeeding women have limited or no access to reproductive health services. It is also distressful to learn that one Yemeni woman dies every two hours during childbirth from causes that could be prevented. Against this backdrop, it is imperative to provide a safe and smooth passageway for humanitarian aid in Yemen and ensure access to basic services for those in need. It is also urgent to improve the funding shortfall so that the challenges mentioned earlier can be addressed. The Yemeni people cannot wait. They are in urgent need of assistance to survive the worst humanitarian crisis since the conflict broke out more than six years ago in Yemen. We need to act fast.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“On humanitarian issue, we remain concerned by the continued dire situation in Yemen. The recent flash flood in south-west Yemen and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have exacerbated the country’s humanitarian situation with ongoing conflict, economic crisis, fuel shortages, food insecurity and a risk of large- scale famine. The COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen has caused a high death rate despite the fact that various vaccination, prevention and protection efforts have been made. Moreover, 80 per cent of Yemen’s population needs protection, nutrition, shelter and medical support. More than 16 million people are facing food insecurity. Four million Yemenis, 73 per cent of whom are women and children, have been made homeless.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“It is encouraging to learn about positive responses to, and cooperation with, the Special Envoy from parties, regional partners and the international community. However, more response and closer cooperation are required in this regard. Therefore, we call for further cooperation with the Special Envoy in pursuing peace and stability for Yemen. We stress the urgency of all parties ceasing military hostilities, accepting the above-mentioned proposal, especially on a nationwide ceasefire, and figuring out a way to reach a sustainable settlement to end the conflict in Yemen. We reiterate the importance of regional and international contributions and support to facilitate the peace process. The inclusion of women in the political process in Yemen should also be ensured and promoted.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for their comprehensive briefings. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to our meeting today. Recent months have witnessed increased casualties due to intense fighting in many places in Yemen, especially in Ma’rib. We are gravely concerned about the military escalation and cross-border fighting. In that context, we welcome the continued efforts of Special Envoy Griffiths and his team in conducting a series of shuttle diplomacy activities to engage the parties concerned in the United Nations-led peace proposal for Yemen.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“We welcome the recent DNA identification of missing Kuwaiti and Saudi Arabian nationals, as well as the handover of the property to the Kuwaiti Government on 28 March. We value the assistance that UNAMI and the International Committee of the Red Cross provided to the national authorities so that they may fulfil their obligations in accordance with resolution 2107 (2013). Before concluding, we would like to reaffirm Viet Nam’s support for the mandate of UNAMI and United Nations agencies in assisting Iraq to maintain stability and security as well as to provide humanitarian assistance to people severely affected by conflict, poverty and the coronavirus disease pandemic. We look forward to working with members of the Council to renew the mandate of UNAMI by the end of this month.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We welcome the development and implementation of the national plan for displacement and reconstruction. We urge the relevant Iraqi authorities and international partners to redouble their efforts to ensure the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return or settlement of IDPs, and to avoid a crisis of secondary displacement at all costs. We are also pleased at the adoption of the Yazidi female survivors law that recognizes women survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and provides for assistance and reparations for survivors. We join other members of the Council in commending the continued cooperation between the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait in the search for missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We welcome the agreement between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government on budget issues. It is our hope that the agreement will pave the way for constructive discussions on outstanding issues between them. We note the efforts of the Iraqi Government to reach out to regional and international partners to explore opportunities for economic cooperation. We are in favour of strengthening cooperation between Iraq and countries of the region in dealing with common challenges. At the same time, we continue to call for full respect of Iraq’s independence and territorial integrity by all regional and international actors. Turning to humanitarian issues, we note reports that the Government of Iraq has paused the closure of camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs).”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“In this regard, we support the request of the Government of Iraq to the Security Council for election-related assistance. We continue to emphasize that the elections are of Iraq and must be led by Iraq. We wish to see the elections to be held in a free, fair and inclusive manner, with broad participation by all segments of society, especially women and young people. In this regard, we are encouraged by the joint efforts undertaken by UN-Women and Iraqi institutions aimed at promoting and monitoring women’s electoral participation and preventing violence against women candidates. We also commend UNAMI’s assistance provided to the Independent High Electoral Commission so it could develop procedures to ensure that all eligible voters, including internally displaced persons, can cast their ballots.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Head the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for her valuable briefing. I also thank all United Nations personnel and aid workers operating on the ground for their continued dedication to implementing the mandate of the Mission under challenging circumstances. I welcome Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Permanent Representative of Iraq, to our meeting today. In the face of current multiple and interlinked challenges in the country, we reaffirm our full support for concerted efforts undertaken by the Government of Iraq in continuing its preparation for the upcoming legislative elections in October.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We hope that the two sides will continue their efforts to finalize further arrangements in the upcoming period. At the same time, we continue to emphasize the importance of protecting witnesses and survivors. We encourage the Team and Iraqi authorities to apply all the procedures and measures, including the use of technologies, to ensure that those people who cooperate with the Team can do so in safety and security. Finally, we value the support of Member States for UNITAD through the provision of experts and financial contributions. It reflects the efforts and strong determination of the international community to fight against terrorism and prevent the resurrection of ISIL. We believe that the success of the Team is important for peace and stability in the region beyond Iraq’s borders.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“We encourage the Team to continue its provision of training to relevant authorities to strengthen domestic capacity for the future prosecution of members of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). In this regard, we also value the active engagement of the Iraqi authorities and impacted communities, as reflected in the Team’s reports, in all aspects of UNITAD’s mandate. The cooperation of local authorities with the Team regarding ongoing domestic proceedings is the best example of trust in UNITAD and the national efforts in holding ISIL accountable for their crimes. We also note the arrangements in place between the Team and the Iraqi judiciary that allow for the sharing of information in accordance with the Team’s terms of reference.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“We look forward to the completion of additional case briefs by the end of 2021, as anticipated in the sixth report and the Special Adviser’s briefing today. We are encouraged by the Team’s innovative approach and its results. The application of advanced technologies and digital platforms has proven very efficient in evidence-collecting activities by allowing witnesses and survivors, including women, to submit information remotely. We also welcome the Team’s plan to launch publications aimed at promoting good practices in this direction. We commend UNITAD for its strengthened cooperation with the Iraqi Government, which is indispensable to the fulfilment of its mandate.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Mr. Karim Khan for his comprehensive briefing and the great job he has done as the Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD). We wish him great success in his new capacity at the International Criminal Court. I also thank Ms. Nadia Murad for her statement. And I welcome the participation of the Representative of Iraq to our meeting. We welcome the sixth UNITAD report (see S/2021/419 ) on the progresses the Investigative Team made in the past six months in the implementation of its mandate. The finalization of initial case briefs in two of the Team’s core investigative priorities is very commendable. The progress is all the more remarkable given the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“The OPCW is a universal organization charged with that responsibility. It is regrettable to see that the OPCW remains very divided on some issues. On a recent decision, the number of States parties considered not “present and voting” was even greater than that of those casting affirmative votes. To effectively implement the CWC and achieve the above goal, unity is a must. Viet Nam calls for the prioritization of constructive engagement and renewed dialogue and cooperation efforts, as well as strict and full implementation of obligations under the CWC.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“This is clearly prohibited under international law, especially under the CWC. We share the deep concern over the alleged uses of chemical weapons in Syria, which pose immediate threats to the lives and living environment of innocent civilians. We are also concerned over the reported information regarding the possession and use of chemical weapons by armed groups. Conclusive evidence and irrefutable facts must be established to bring about a decision that can ensure justice and prevent violations in the future. This goal can be attained only through a comprehensive, objective, impartial and non-politicized investigation process. My last point is about the need to have a unified approach and to promote meaningful cooperation in order to achieve the goal of completely ridding the world of chemical weapons.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source