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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
sources: un-security-council

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“We are saddened by the recent demise of two peacekeepers from MINUSMA due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and would like to send our deepest condolences to their families. We also wish a speedy recovery to the more than 150 women and men in various peacekeeping missions who are infected with coronavirus. United Nations peacekeeping missions are currently facing unprecedented difficulties owing to the new and complex conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19. In that regard, we welcome the implementation of mitigation measures and salute the efforts of all United Nations peacekeeping missions to help protect peacekeepers and local communities, while supporting Government-led efforts against the pandemic and maintaining the continuity of their critical operations.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“I join colleagues in extending our congratulations to Estonia for its excellent work in the presidency of the Security Council during the month of May and assure the current President of our full support for this month of June. I thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the Force Commanders of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force — Lieutenant-General Gyllensporre, Lieutenant-General Tinaikar and Brigadier-General O’Brien, respectively — for their insightful briefings and service. We highly commend all peacekeepers under their command for the great efforts they have made on the ground during this challenging period.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“All parties should join forces to fight this common enemy, and make every effort to plan and implement concrete and meaningful steps to peace and recovery. As a country whose people have first-hand experience of such suffering, we fully empathize with the plight of civilians in armed conflicts around the world. The protection of civilians will remain among the top priorities of Viet Nam during its membership of the Security Council and beyond.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Other infrastructure critical to the survival of civilians and communities should also be protected, such as that linked to water and food security. With increased urban warfare, extra care should be given to ensuring the well-being of innocent civilians in densely populated areas. It is imperative that all civilians have access to assistance. We call on all parties to armed conflicts to ensure unhindered access of humanitarian agencies that operate in accordance with the guiding principles of humanitarian assistance. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is exacerbating the vulnerability of civilians in conflict situations. Access to and supply of necessary assistance should take precedence. We reiterate our support for the Secretary- General’s call for a global humanitarian ceasefire to allow for an adequate response to COVID-19.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“United Nations peacekeeping operations, while abiding by the principles of peacekeeping, can assist in certain cases. It is essential that they be given clear protection of civilians mandates and have adequate resources and training to meet the mandate’s expectations. Enhancing and ensuring respect for international law, including international humanitarian law, by all parties to armed conflicts, especially the principles of distinction, necessity and proportionality, is crucial. We strongly condemn attacks against civilians and civilian objects. Those violations must be addressed appropriately at the national and international levels, in accordance with applicable laws and the Charter of the United Nations. It is extremely distressing to hear reports of attacks against health-care facilities and schools.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“We support the full and meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention and sustaining peace. Regional organizations should play a leading role in promoting preventive diplomacy and confidence-building measures. In that regard, we are proud to share that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has made a major contribution to turning Southeast Asia into a region of friendship and cooperation. When an armed conflict breaks out, it is the primary responsibility of States to protect their own citizens. States should not start addressing this responsibility from scratch. We support enhancing national ownership of this issue, including through strengthening awareness among national entities regarding their obligations under international humanitarian law, and through building national capacity.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Last year, the Security Council marked the twentieth anniversary of the addition of the protection of civilians on its agenda. It was highlighted that the Council’s actions had undoubtedly saved civilians’ lives, yet much more needed to be done. One year later, we are saddened to hear that the reality on the ground tells a vastly different story. It is high time we redouble our efforts and transform our political will and commitments to actions. In this regard, I would like to make the following observations. We continue to stress the paramount importance of conflict prevention and peacebuilding. An ounce of prevention in this case may save hundreds or even thousands of lives. Addressing the root causes of conflicts and ensuring equity, justice and development are the best ways to prevent conflicts from occurring or recurring.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“I thank the Estonian presidency for convening this timely debate. I am also grateful for the statements by the Secretary-General and other briefers. We note with serious concern the continued suffering of civilians in armed conflicts in 2019, when more than 20,000 civilians were killed or injured in 10 countries. Civilians continue to account for the vast majority of deaths and injuries in armed conflicts. Women and children remain targets of violence and abuse, accounting for 42 per cent of casualties and injured. Millions of people remain displaced, facing the increased risk of starvation and fatal contagion. The protection of civilians in armed conflicts has been an arduous task for the international community and for the Security Council.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“We look forward to the handover of security responsibility to Somali security forces, in line with the transition plan, by 2021, and call on international partners, the Federal Government of Somalia and Member States to assist AMISOM in fulfilling its mandate to support Somalia and its people. In conclusion, we reiterate the importance of the assistance of, and coordination with, regional and international partners in these important undertakings by the Somali Government. We commend the tireless work and efforts of AMISOM, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the United Nations country team and the Special Representative, and reiterate our support for their continued assistance to Somalia in maintaining peace and stability and pursuing development.”
2020-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/436 (2020) · source
“It is also incumbent on international partners and relevant parties to uphold their responsibilities to strengthen cooperation measures against Al-Shabaab to protect civilians, especially women and children. Fifthly, in March 2020, AMISOM completed the reduction in its troop ceiling as provided for in resolution 2472 (2019). But many more efforts are needed for AMISOM to assist the Somali security forces in providing security for the political process at all levels and relevant support to the Somali police and authorities to create a secure environment in the run-up to the election.”
2020-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/436 (2020) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the statement by the Secretary-General reiterating the commitment of the United Nations to working closely with Somalia, and calling on international partners to unite in the fight of the COVID19 pandemic and support the Federal Government of Somalia in mitigating current and future risks and alleviating the suffering of the people of Somalia caused by COVID-19 pandemic and weather-related crises. Fourthly, we condemn the terrorist attacks by Al-Shabaab against the United Nations and personnel and facilities of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) as well as local security forces in Mogadishu and other regions. In this connection, we urge the Government of Somalia continue to work closely with AMISOM to take all necessary security measures.”
2020-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/436 (2020) · source
“It has also compounded the magnitude of the dire humanitarian issues, as 30 per cent of the population is in need of assistance. We commend the Government’s swift measures to fight COVID-19, but we would like to emphasize that the risk of exponential increase in infections is high across countries. It is therefore necessary to maintain the precautionary and preventive steps, as well as to address economic and social consequences.”
2020-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/436 (2020) · source
“We emphasize the need for the National Independent Electoral Commission to adopt the draft amendments to the political parties law and to step up protection measures needed for civilians in the electoral process. We call on the Government of Somalia and other stakeholders to fully comply with the electoral law to ensure the preparations and the participation in one-person-one-vote elections for all people and political parties. We are of the view that the political representation of women and minorities must be strengthened, including in all decision-making processes. Thirdly, the COVID-19 pandemic also has caused severe consequences for the livelihoods of the people of Somalia, aggravating food insecurity and humanitarian difficulties in areas affected by flooding and the desert locust outbreak.”
2020-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/436 (2020) · source
“We support the efforts of the Government and political leaders of Somalia to maintain a stable environment for national unity and reconciliation. We call on all parties concerned to make further efforts to strengthen relations between the Government and the federal member states and to engage in constructive dialogue, for the sake of security, sustained stability and the development of Somalia, and to refrain from any act that may escalate tensions or see them spill over into a regional conflict. Secondly, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have adverse impacts, delaying the resumption of Parliament and preparations for national elections in 2020.”
2020-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/436 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the briefers for their informative briefings and to highly commend their work on the ground. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Somalia to our meeting today. We are encouraged by some positive developments in Somalia vis-à-vis the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the maintenance of security, economic recovery and preparations for the forthcoming elections. On the overall situation in Somalia and the way forward, I would like to share the following points. First, we are concerned by the recent serious developments in the relations between the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states, especially the armed clashes between the federal and state forces in Jubbaland.”
2020-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/436 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, as the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic has further exacerbated the situation in Venezuela, the most important task now is to combat the pandemic and provide humanitarian assistance for Venezuelans to overcome current difficulties. In this connection, we would like to welcome further United Nations-led efforts to help the people of Venezuela, in accordance with the principles of humanitarian assistance and the needs of Venezuelans. We also strongly support the appeal by the Secretary-General to waive sanctions that may undermine the capacity of States to respond to the pandemic.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/435 (2020) · source
“First, we call on parties related to the situation in Venezuela to exercise self- restraint and refrain from the threat or use of force or actions that may escalate tension and destabilize the situation in Venezuela. It is the Council’s responsibility to uphold the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, and abide by internationally agreed norms in the conduct of international relations among States. Secondly, we support the constitutional Government and relevant parties in Venezuela in engaging in dialogue, with a view to achieving a long-term solution by peaceful means. The way forward for Venezuela should be led and decided by Venezuelans, in line with its Constitution and its people’s aspirations, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/435 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. I welcome the Permanent Representatives of Venezuela and Colombia to our meeting today. I received the letter from the Permanent Representative of Venezuela, and today I have followed closely the briefing of Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and the statements of previous speakers. I feel deeply concerned over recent reports of armed incursions into Venezuela. Viet Nam strongly opposes the use of force or threat of use of force against the sovereignty and independence of any State or interference of any form in its internal affairs, which violate the Charter of the United Nations and run counter to international law. In this regard, we would like to stress the following points.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/435 (2020) · source
“The peace process can be revived only on the basis of efforts by the parties to de-escalate tensions. Fourthly, Viet Nam fully supports the mediation efforts of the Secretary- General and his Special Coordinator. We welcome all other initiatives and efforts seeking a just, comprehensive and lasting solution that ensures the legitimate interests of both Palestinians and Israelis. We urge the Middle East Quartet to play its role in encouraging the long-awaited resumption of peace talks between Israel and Palestine on the basis of internationally agreed parameters, including the relevant United Nations resolutions. Finally, we firmly believe that the only viable solution to the conflict is a two- State solution that establishes an independent and sovereign Palestinian State along the pre-1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“Just two weeks ago, Israel’s Defence Minister approved the construction of some 7,000 new housing units in the settlement of Efrat, in the West Bank. Unilateral actions like those are illegal under international law and constitute the biggest obstacle to the peace process. We call on Israel to immediately stop such attempts and to fulfil its obligations under resolution 2334 (2016) and other relevant resolutions. Thirdly, we are deeply concerned that hostilities are almost an everyday occurrence in the occupied Palestinian territory. Last week there were reports of violent incidents in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of a 15-year-old Palestinian and an Israeli soldier, and injuring dozens of Palestinian civilians. We urge the parties concerned to refrain from acts of provocation or violence.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“A possible outbreak of COVID-19 could bring overwhelming devastation to the already poor health-care conditions and pose a deadly threat to 2 million people there. We call for a full lifting of the Israeli blockade in Gaza to facilitate the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We once again express our appreciation to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for its tireless efforts in the occupied Palestinian territory. Last week Viet Nam pledged a new budget donation to UNRWA, and we wish to see increased support on the part of the international community for the Agency. Secondly, we share other Council members’ concerns about continued settlement activities and the annexation plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. We noted with concern the latest developments on the ground, especially the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the illegal settlement enlargement. Given these circumstances, allow me to emphasize the following points. First, we commend the effective coordination between Israel and Palestine in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This very positive gesture proves that parties to a conflict can always cooperate if they share the goal of saving people’s lives. However, we remain deeply concerned over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we reiterate our position that sanctions measures must be correctly and properly targeted at individuals and entities that threaten peace and security in Libya and that they should not negatively affect the livelihood of the common people of the country. In conclusion, Viet Nam would like to reaffirm our strong support for the pursuit of peace, stability, development and national unity in Libya.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“We welcome the intention of the African Union (AU) to hold an intra-Libyan reconciliation conference. We would also like to commend UNSMIL and the AU for promoting the role of women in the peace process in Libya. Fourthly, on the issue of sanctions, we reiterate the importance of upholding the relevant resolutions of the Security Council on Libya, especially those related to the arms embargo. We urge all parties inside and outside of the country to strengthen their commitment to and actions towards implementing the arms embargo in accordance S/2020/421 S/2020/421 with relevant resolutions of the Council.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“Secondly, Viet Nam urges the relevant parties in Libya to return to peace talks under the three tracks as soon as possible, so as to respond to the draft ceasefire agreement proposed by UNSMIL in February 2020. At the same time, we call on relevant Member States to use all their influence to bring the Libyan parties back to peace negotiations. We must not let the momentum of the Berlin Conference on Libya be squandered. Thirdly, the role of the United Nations, UNSMIL, regional organizations and Libya’s neighbours will continue to be crucial in promoting peace in the country. Further cooperation and synergy among these actors will create an environment conducive to the success of the peace process in Libya. We are pleased that the second meeting of the international follow-up committee on Libya took place remotely in April.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“In this regard, it is vital for the international community to continue to support an inclusive Libyan-led and Libyan-owned peace process, on the basis of respect for Libya’s independence and sovereignty and in line with the three tracks — political, military and economic — set out in resolution 2510 (2020). It is also important to ensure the timely appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya. Accordingly, Viet Nam wishes to highlight the following issues. First, we once again urge the relevant parties in Libya to immediately stop the ongoing hostilities, uphold their commitment to the truce, fully respect international humanitarian law, stop targeting civilians and civilian objects, and allow unhindered humanitarian access in order to effectively address the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“We are deeply troubled at the ongoing attacks on civilians and civilian objects during the month of Ramadan, especially the targeted attacks on schools, airports and health-care facilities mentioned in the Secretary- General’s report (S/2020/360). Continued violence also obstructs collective efforts aimed at addressing the global threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We also remain concerned about the growing presence of terrorist groups in Libya, particularly the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. We reaffirm our consistent position that a peaceful political solution is the only option for resolving the conflict in Libya, which has lasted for nearly 10 years.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Stephanie Williams, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, and Ambassador Juergen Schulz, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for their briefings. I would also like to commend the efforts of Ms. Williams and reiterate our full support for the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). I am pleased to welcome Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Taher Elsonni, to this meeting. Viet Nam is following the situation in Libya with great concern. Despite the truces agreed between the Libyan parties in January and March this year, violence in Libya has continued to escalate.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“Secondly, it is important for the Council to be united during this time so as to take advantage of any achievement we have made and any viable diplomatic efforts in order to help the Syrian people through this current impasse, as well as to provide unwavering humanitarian support for people in urgent need. We would also like to stress the importance of the unceasing support for the facilitation work of the United Nations. Last but not least, Viet Nam has always firmly believed in a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political solution, with full respect for the principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of States, in full accordance with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2020-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/420 (2020) · source
“Time and tide wait for no one. The pandemic may take away some of the time and the means; we cannot let it take away our humanity and love for peace. Let us not waste the positive momentum, but let us join forces to fight the common enemies, which are war and COVID-19. My delegation would therefore like first to re-emphasize the importance of maintaining and promoting stability in order to create the most favourable conditions for a lasting solution through dialogue and negotiation. We strongly support the Secretary-General’s call for a ceasefire in Syria, and we urge all actors to heed that call to facilitate not only an all-out effort to combat COVID-19 but also the political process in Syria.”
2020-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/420 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Syria, for his briefing. Recently, there have been signs of hope, as the efforts made by relevant parties, the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy have to a certain degree borne fruit, namely, the relatively calm situation on the ground since the beginning of March, as well as the progress made within the framework of the Constitutional Committee. Yet the calm is fragile, with a number of sporadic incidents of violence, as well as the reported increased operations of terrorist groups in several parts of Syria. The progress towards a political solution is being hampered by the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Meanwhile, this pandemic is also worsening the humanitarian situation, which is already desperate.”
2020-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/420 (2020) · source
“We look forward to receiving views and inputs from the wider membership of the United Nations to improve the working methods of the Council so that it can better fulfil its responsibility under Article 24 of the United Nations Charter.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“It is up to all of us members of the Security Council to enhance the Council’s ability to act by agreeing on central issues. It would be remiss of us to highlight the aforementioned significant improvements and some of the challenges we continue to face without underlining the critical and urgent need for a reform of the Security Council aimed at reflecting contemporary global realities, including through addressing imbalances and enhancing the representativeness of the Council. To conclude, the E-10 reiterates its commitment to the shared goals of enhancing the Council’s efficiency and effectiveness, bearing in the mind the mandate entrusted to it by the whole membership of the United Nations.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Most fundamentally, it is necessary to ensure the effective implementation of all the notes on working methods as well as to think of further improvements in this regard. As the working methods of the Council are always evolving, deliberations need to continue towards achieving a stronger living set of procedures and practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the work of the Council. In addition, during the current extraordinary period, greater efforts should be made to guarantee the Council’s ability to continuously conduct its work, including that of subsidiary bodies, in accordance with normal procedures and practices. It is important to keep the international community well informed of the way in which the Council carries out its day-to-day business.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“We also strongly believe in the need to continue to make United Nations targeted sanctions more effective and legitimate by further pursuing efforts to strengthen fair and clear procedures in sanction regimes of the Council in order to respect international due-process standards. In that regard, the E-10 would like to reiterate its belief that this can be achieved through the creation for other sanctions regimes of appropriate, tailored review mechanisms similar to those of the system involving the Office of the Ombudsperson for the sanctions regime of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Early engagement in the work of the Council is also important for every incoming member, including briefings by the Secretariat conducted earlier in the preparation for membership. We welcome the fact that, based on the recently adopted note by the President, incoming members are now able to receive all communications of the Council for a period of five months before joining the Council, and we urge that, during the observation period, incoming members be able to observe the work of the Council in various settings, including in consultations and negotiations on Council documents. We underline the importance of accountability and transparency within the work of all subsidiary bodies of the Council, including sanctions committees.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“There is a need for further implementation of the agreed note on the selection of the Chairs of subsidiary bodies and renewed discussions on the note on co-penholdership.While being encouraged by the fact that some elected members have assumed penholdership or co-penholdership on a number of issues, we would like to emphasize that this practice should be maintained and further promoted. The Chair of a subsidiary body should also have a reasonable share of the co-penholdership on the respective dossier, should the Chair be in a position to accept that role. Furthermore, such a mechanism might promote greater cooperation and coordination among Council members in relevant matters.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“The informal retreat on working methods hosted by the current Chair and her predecessor in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in January this year was an excellent brainstorming session. In rising to current and future challenges, much could and must be done by the Council to better fulfil its mandate and serve the aspirations of wider membership. The E-10 reiterates that there should be greater burden-sharing and a more equal distribution of work among all members of the Council in order to improve the Council’s effectiveness.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“They are designed to further enhance the engagement of the Council with the wider membership as well as to address pertinent issues such as an earlier integration of newly elected members in the work of the Council and a fair distribution of work for the selection of the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies. Taken together, they help codify the various creative practices that successive members of the Council have been undertaking to ensure ever-increasing transparency, efficiency and engagement. We welcome the constructive engagement among all Council members in reaching consensus on these notes. We also welcome the efforts made by Ambassador Rhonda King of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since the beginning of the year to further facilitate the work of the Informal Working Group.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“The E-10 would like to take this opportunity to commend our fellow Council members China, the Dominican Republic and Estonia, as the Presidents in March, April and May, for their leadership during this challenging time. The achievements made so far are also a testament to the dynamism of Council members. The E-10 welcomes the adoption of eight notes by the President in December 2019 developed within the framework of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions under the chairmanship of the State of Kuwait. They are now an integral part of the Council’s proceedings and practices.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“During this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the efficiency, effectiveness and agility of the Council have been maintained. Although it has been impossible to continue normal functioning at United Nations Headquarters, the Council has been able to conduct its business by virtual means, including video- teleconferences. The Council has gradually improved its performance in discharging its mandate with a new set of procedures for meetings and making decisions. In this process, efforts aimed at ensuring transparency also have yielded specific results, including the webcast of the entirety of open VTCs and the introduction of an informal plan of VTCs or an informal programme of work.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“The increasing cooperation among the outgoing, current and incoming elected members has one goal: to enable them better to serve on the Council in the pursuit of the maintenance of international peace and security. Monthly meetings, workshops, coordination meetings, bilateral consultations and many other innovative platforms are among the various tools at our disposal. The E-10 has also been trying its best to engage among the 15 members of the Council, with the wider United Nations membership, representatives of States on the agenda of the Council, troop- and police-contributing countries, civil society and others to facilitate broader consultations on the work of the Council and to ensure that the Council has the best possible information on the situation on the ground.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Council presidencies, including those held by E-10 members, continue to closely engage with the wider United Nations membership, civil-society representatives, the press and other stakeholders through various opportunities, including briefings on the monthly programmes of work and wrap-up sessions.Equally important, we have seen a significant increase in the number of resolutions, press statements and press elements that are initiated by E-10 members. The E-10 also shares the view that there is an increasing need for inclusiveness. We have been continuing to promote closer coordination and greater experience- sharing among elected members through various mechanisms in order to better prepare and make full use of their two-year term.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“The sweeping, unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic not only requires adjustments in the work of the Security Council but also lays bare the need for the Council to be more responsive, effective and agile to ensure continuous functioning, as mandated by the Charter. Regarding what has been achieved, it is highly encouraging that in recent years the Council has agreed on a number of specific measures with regard to working methods, particularly in implementing the provisional rules of procedure and presidential note S/2017/507. Transparency is high on the agenda. Public meetings have been held on almost all the items on the Council’s agenda, especially in the past few months.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“The E-10 is of the view that, in order to do so, we have to address the issues of the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the Council’s work, as well as that of its inclusiveness, in a balanced and practical manner, paying due attention to agility when the situation demands it. It is the responsibility of all Council members to ensure that the Council is able to perform its United Nations Charter- mandated duties, including in terms of prevention. This is an increasingly pressing issue, particularly as the Council, along with other international organizations, is faced with mounting challenges to multilateralism and a growing number of global issues, both traditional and non-traditional.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Although the wider United Nations membership is able to join today’s meeting only through the submission of written statements owing to technicalities during the time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the interest shown by States Members of the United Nations over the past years clearly demonstrates the importance that all Member States attach to the improvement of the Security Council’s working methods. This second joint statement by the E-10, which shares this view, is a testament to our continued determination to take concrete steps towards improving the functioning of the Council.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Saltzman Professor of Professional Practice in International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, for their insightful briefings. Reviewing and improving the working methods of the Security Council has always been of great interest to both Council and non-Council members. To that end, a number of ideas have been put forth, and several have been adopted. The E-10 strongly believes that this open VTC is yet another extremely important opportunity to take stock of what we have thus far achieved and, most important, to discuss ways and means by which we can further this process.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the current 10 elected members (E-10) of the Security Council: Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia and Viet Nam. At the outset, we would like to express our appreciation to the Estonian presidency for convening this timely and important open video-teleconference (VTC) on the working methods of the Security Council. We thank Ambassador Inga Rhonda King, Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Chair of the Security Council’s Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions; Ms. Karin Landgren, Executive Director of Security Council Report; and Professor Edward C. Luck, Arnold A.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“We also urge the Government of Yemen and the Houthis to reinforce their engagement with a view to reaching an agreement on the Special Envoy’s proposals as soon as possible. In conclusion, we commend the tireless work and support the peace proposals of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and the United Nations team. We call for closer cooperation and further efforts among the United Nations, international partners and all parties in Yemen to stop the ongoing hostilities, ensure unimpeded access to humanitarian aid and join hands to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“We call on international donors and other partners to fulfil their pledge to fund humanitarian operations in Yemen. Thirdly, we join other members in calling on all relevant parties to fully implement the Stockholm and Riyadh Agreements with United Nations mediation. We also stress the importance of ensuring the meaningful participation of women in the political process and the protection of women and children. Fourthly, we call on all parties to strengthen their cooperation with and support for Mr. Griffiths’s three-pillar approach, including a nationwide ceasefire agreement, confidence-building measures and restarting a Yemeni-led and Yemeni- owned inclusive political process.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source