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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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“Yemen has received only $455 million of the $2 billion needed for humanitarian operations from June 2020 to December 2020. Against that backdrop, my delegation wishes to make the following observations. First, we urge all parties to come to an immediate nationwide ceasefire in order to facilitate humanitarian work and the fight against COVID-19. The World Health Organization has warned that there will be full-blown transmission of the virus in Yemen. Therefore, it is essential for the parties concerned to cease hostilities and cooperate with United Nations teams to fight against the pandemic. Secondly, we support the efforts of the United Nations and other partners in organizing the donor conference for Yemen expected to take place on 2 June.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“With regard to humanitarian issues, Viet Nam welcomes the timely delivery of medical equipment and other supplies to the United Nations humanitarian team and stresses that it is high time to assist doctors and humanitarian workers to do their work to the best of their ability so as to help the Yemeni people to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Viet Nam regrets to learn that the World Health Organization ordered staff to cease work in the Houthi-controlled areas. We are concerned that hundreds of humanitarian projects of non-governmental organizations have not been conducted. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be fully implemented if humanitarian access continues to be hindered. Viet Nam shares the concern raised by other members about the continued decrease in funding from donors.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Acting Assistant Secretary-General Ramesh Rajasingham for their briefings and updates. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to our meeting today. Once again, we welcome the unilateral ceasefire of the coalition and efforts to protect civilians and to save lives, especially amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We reaffirm our support for the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen. We remain concerned about the recent situation in Yemen.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“Last but not least, we would like to express our appreciation for the efforts made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMI in assisting the people and the Government of Iraq. Despite numerous difficulties, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI have carried out a range of much-needed activities. Given the continuing instabilities in Iraq, we support the extension of the Mission’s mandate in the days ahead.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“For the people and the Government of Iraq to address the aforementioned challenges, the international community must remain committed to providing further assistance and support to Iraq. Iraq’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected. We share the Secretary-General’s call for international and regional partners to exercise restraint, pursue immediate de-escalation and support Iraq in its efforts to maintain security and stability. Addressing the humanitarian situation in Iraq also remains a priority. We call for continued assistance by the United Nations, international organizations and Member States in this regard. We welcome the valuable contributions of a number of assistance partners and donors in the past few months.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“We call upon all parties in Iraq to commit to sustained efforts aimed at achieving national reconciliation and at working together to come up with a comprehensive, long-term plan to address legitimate economic and political aspirations of the Iraqi people. It is important to engage in sincere dialogue that takes into account the interests and views of all parties, be they political or religious. Indeed, there would be more political certainty if the electoral law were officially promulgated.S/2020/397 We hope that efforts with regard to the return of Kuwaiti missing persons and properties, including the national archives, will be resumed as soon as the pandemic is properly addressed.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast that Iraq’s gross domestic product would fall by 4.7 per cent this year. The Government had to ask IMF for debt deferment as budget deficit have grown exponentially. Economic instability has been further compounded by political and security uncertainties. As the Secretary-General notes in his report (S/2020/363), there have been an increasing number of incidents caused by terrorists, including by those from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). The pandemic and the temporary suspension by the global coalition to defeat ISIS of some of its activities has created a breeding ground for the surge of terrorist acts. In this regard, we share the call for continued resources, attention and political will so as to sustain counter-terrorism efforts in Iraq.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“While these achievements contributed to the easing of curfew and lockdown in the last few days, it is necessary to continue applying the required measures to ensure that a second wave of infections does not occur in the weeks ahead. While the pandemic is an immediate and severe challenge for Iraq, long- standing issues remain to be addressed. The pandemic has wreaked devastating consequences on every single Iraqi. The collapsing price of oil has further limited the scarce resources at the Government’s disposal. Such tools are now increasingly overwhelmed by the magnitude of economic hardship and social instability that have been roiling the governorates and regions of Iraq. These difficulties threaten to reverse hard-won achievements in the country’s economic development over the last few years.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“We take note of the recent decision of the Supreme Judicial Council to release protesters, and of the Prime Minister’s statement that all pensions would be paid in the days ahead. Given the difficulties over the last few months in reaching agreement on this critical position, it is of the utmost importance that all parties in Iraq work closely together, taking in account each other’s concerns. We are also pleased to note that the measures that the Government has undertaken to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic are working. As with many other countries, the stringent steps taken, severe though they may be, have helped limit the country’s number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, which is one of the lowest in the region.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“I join my colleagues in extending our deepest condolences to the fallen Blue Helmets of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for her informative briefing. I would also like to welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq at our meeting today. Amid the continued complexities with respect to the situation in the country, we very much welcome the appointment of the first formal Government of Iraq since December, under the leadership of Prime Minister Al-Kadhimi.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we encourage all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully live up to their commitments and obligations under the Peace Agreement, with due respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the long-term interest of all ethnic groups in the country.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“First, we call on the leaders of the country as well as those of its entities and communities to give the issue of national harmony their utmost attention. Rather than divisive rhetoric and action, constructive dialogues must be promoted. The three ethnic groups should work together in a reconciliatory and forward-looking spirit to build a strong and united Government. In this process, young people must be recognized as key partners for positive change and promoters of peace and reconciliation. Secondly, it is important for Bosnia and Herzegovina to focus on, among other things, the establishment of rule of law, public administration reform, economic development and its process of regional integration.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“People at that time must have been very eager to see a comprehensive settlement to bring the conflict to an end and to build a new society of peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, although a new generation of people was born, grew up, became adults and have probably begun to have children of their own, none of the objectives and conditions to build a resilient and united society for Bosnia and Herzegovina has been fully implemented. Unhealed pain from the past has divided people in the country and destroyed opportunities to bring peace and stability to the present. We cannot afford to delay the implementation of the Peace Agreement for another generation. My delegation therefore would like to make the following recommendations.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“However, various dimensions of the country remain in difficulty. Politically, the picture shown to us by Mr. Inzko is a gloomy one, replete with divisive rhetoric and actions. Economically, the World Bank’s spring 2020 Western Balkans Regular Economic Report showed that the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to enter a recession in 2020, with a drop of 3.2 per cent. Socially, since 2013 more than 200,000 people, about 60,000 in 2019 alone, have left Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 14 December 25 years ago, the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina was signed. One day later, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1031 (1995), on the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko for his report (S/2020/345, annex) and briefing. I welcome the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia, as well as Ms. Irena Hasić, to our meeting. My delegation welcomes the appointment of the new State-level Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are also encouraged to see that the country has been able to manage the extraordinary circumstances of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and bring it under relative control. Furthermore, the recent emergency assistance from the International Monetary Fund as well as other financial and material assistances at various levels from the international community will, hopefully, help Bosnia and Herzegovina meet the urgent needs that arise from the pandemic.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“Last but not least, our consistent belief is that the one and only viable path towards peace and security for the people of Syria is through an inclusive political solution, led and owned by the Syrian people, in conformity with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2254 (2015).”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/353 (2020) · source
“Secondly, we fully support the continuation of any viable diplomatic and political engagement that could bring hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy in revitalizing the work of the Constitutional Committee after months of postponement. We reiterate once again our full support for the facilitation role played by the United Nations. In this regard, we welcome the proposals that the Special Envoy mentioned in his briefing and urge all parties in Syria to consider them seriously.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/353 (2020) · source
“We also urge all parties in Syria to refrain from any action that could trap Syrian people in the ongoing vicious circle of conflict and instability, and to continue to build trust and confidence among themselves in an effort to promote peace and reconciliation. The COVID-19 pandemic is the common enemy. It not only targets people, especially the most vulnerable, but also hampers peace efforts and undermines consolidated gains. The role of the international community in helping to support the Syrian people in that regard is therefore essential for both humanitarian reasons and to bring about the overall conditions that could enable progress. Furthermore, we call on all members of the Constitutional Committee to continue to make every effort — through all channels — to cooperate in good faith during this difficult time.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/353 (2020) · source
“The ceasefire in place in Idlib since 6 March is a good opportunity for intensifying efforts for a peaceful solution, and that should not be squandered. We would also like to voice our deep concern about the continuing dire humanitarian situation in Syria, which is now compounded by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, especially in the north-west, after months of intense hostilities. In the current context, my delegation would like to stress the following points. First, we urge all parties in Syria to heed the call of the Secretary-General for a global ceasefire and translate it into a permanent nationwide ceasefire, thus creating an environment conducive to dialogue and negotiations.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/353 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Syria, for his briefing today. My delegation notes with encouragement the recent political and security developments in Syria, including the agreement between the co-Chairs of the Constitutional Committee on the agenda for the next session, as well as the relatively calm situation on the ground over the past few weeks. It is crucial that the parties concerned be able to translate it into further encouraging progress, which would subsequently bring a peaceful end to the decade-long unrest in Syria. However, we remain concerned about the fragility of the situation in the Syria, in general, and in north-west Syria, in particular.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/353 (2020) · source
“Last but not least, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens further food insecurity in conflict situations due to disrupted production and distribution and other disease- control measures. We continue to urge all parties to armed conflicts to respond to the Secretary-General’s call for humanitarian ceasefire and to facilitate the timely delivery of food and other basic humanitarian aid to affected people so that they can have equal opportunity to respond to the pandemic.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We take this opportunity to stress the importance of the full, equal and effective participation of women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and, particularly, in achieving food security. Thirdly, the best way to prevent conflict-induced hunger is undoubtedly to prevent armed conflicts altogether. There is a lot of wisdom and plenty of lessons learnt around the world in preventive diplomacy and peacebuilding that we can benefit from. The Secretary-General’s contextual reports on humanitarian situations and response, as well as the reports of relevant United Nations agencies on the situation of armed conflict and food security, are good reference points for the Council to closely monitor and respond to situations of conflicted-related famine and starvation.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We commend the untiring efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme in providing food to millions of people. Adequate funding and support from international donors are essential to meeting the needs of global humanitarian assistance. Assistance should be prioritized to address the worst situations, where it matters the most, and to find ways and means to navigate in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, we must work together in supporting affected countries to enhance long-term recovery, improve livelihoods, build resilience and guarantee the availability, marketability and accessibility of food, thereby averting the risk of relapsing into food insecurity.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“First, we stress the importance of ensuring the full implementation by all parties to armed conflicts of their respective obligations under international humanitarian law and resolution 2417 (2018). Civilian infrastructure that is critical to ensuring food security, as well as objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, must be protected. We join others in condemning the use of starvation as a method of warfare in a number of conflicts and in rejecting the unlawful denial of humanitarian access and all other actions in violation of international humanitarian law. Secondly, in responding effectively to humanitarian needs in armed conflict, we need to adopt a consistent, people-centred and sustained approach by the United Nations system and the world community.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“Conflict continues to be a major driver of food insecurity, causing the displacement of people from their farming and pastoral lands and the disruption of their livelihoods, leading to devastating humanitarian consequences. At the same time, food insecurity and famine can create social tensions, exacerbate existing conflicts or breed new ones, undermine peace efforts and provide incentives for men and even children to be recruited into armed struggle. And so, the cycle continues. It is therefore high time that we direct all our efforts at breaking the vicious cycle between armed conflict and food insecurity. In this regard, I would like to offer the following ideas as food for thought.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“According to the 2020 Global Report on Food Crises, the number of people in the worst food-insecurity crises in the world has risen by tens of millions. That increase has been due to worsening situations in conflict-driven crises. A total of almost 77 million people suffering from acute food crises come from such countries. Many other recent reports also show that approximately two thirds of the worst food-security crises are in countries that are experiencing armed conflict and are on the agenda of the Security Council. Women, children, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups are suffering from the impacts of a multiplicity of threats, including conflict, hunger, malnutrition and disease, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank the Dominican Republic, in its presidency of the Security Council, for organizing this timely briefing on an issue that is very pressing in many conflict situations. I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Miguel Vargas Maldonado, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, for his statement. I also thank Mr. Qu Dongyu, Mr. Beasley and Mr. Egeland for their informative briefings today. Almost two years after the adoption of resolution 2417 (2018), the link between armed conflict and violence and conflict-induced food insecurity and the threat of famine has become increasingly evident. Yet the vicious cycle between armed conflict and food insecurity remains in place.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We believe it is important also to take into consideration the views of the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan, the AU, IGAD and troop- contributing countries in this matter. Fifthly, we would also like to commend the strong role of women in UNISFA, which we see as a strong example of female participation in United Nations peacekeeping. The current female-to-male ratio in UNISFA is 10.9 per cent, much higher than the average representation across all missions. This is a solid foundation for UNISFA to further strengthen its activities in promoting gender equality as well as the empowerment of women on the ground, which is already very commendable.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“Cooperation between both Governments and UNISFA in combating COVID-19 should also be strengthened. Thirdly, we highlight the role of the regional and subregional organizations, namely, the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in supporting the resolution of the Abyei issue. We also commend the role of neighbouring countries, especially Ethiopia, for their vital contributions to UNISFA. Further cooperation between the United Nations and regional actors will provide synergy to help the Sudan and South Sudan resolve their outstanding issues. Fourthly, with regard to the mandate of the mission, Viet Nam supports its extension, as recommended by the Secretary-General in his report. We look forward to working with Council members on the renewal of the UNISFA mandate in the coming weeks.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We are also aware of the challenges posed by COVID-19 to this process and encourage UNISFA to continue to support both countries in conducting dialogue via remote means. Secondly, while the final solution to Abyei is still pending, it is important to ensure security and sustainable livelihoods for the people in the Area, given the increasing impact of climate change and the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The presence of UNISFA has been essential to maintaining stability in Abyei. Viet Nam calls on the Governments of both the Sudan and South Sudan to continue to support UNISFA in carrying out its mandate, as well as to support the appointment of a civilian deputy head of mission and the establishment of the Abyei police service, as recommended by the Secretary-General.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“In this regard, we call on the Sudan and South Sudan to resolve the issue at any early date through peaceful means, in accordance with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement on temporary arrangements for the administration and security of the Abyei Area, of 20 June 2011. At the same time, the Security Council should continue to take into full account the views of the two sides on this issue. Viet Nam warmly welcomes the efforts of UNISFA aimed at promoting cooperation and dialogue between the Sudan and South Sudan. We acknowledge UNISFA’s robust support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism and note that progress has been made on the benchmarks of resolution 2497 (2019).”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We are pleased to see that, according to the most recent report on the topic (S/2020/308), Abyei has become more stable and secure. However, the security situation in Abyei remains fragile due to increasing intercommunal violence, crime and the presence of armed elements. We are also concerned about the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Abyei, as the Sudan, South Sudan and many countries in the region have reported confirmed cases. I would like to emphasize the following five points. First, we underline the importance of a timely and appropriate resolution of the issue of Abyei, which we believe is of vital importance to the peace, security and stability of the Sudan, South Sudan and the region.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga for their insightful briefings. Viet Nam would like to commend and express our support for the work of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the Special Envoy. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan and of Ethiopia in our meeting today. Viet Nam is closely following the situation in the Sudan and South Sudan and strongly welcomes the recent progress made in the political and security spheres of both countries as well as in the relations between them. We believe these achievements can create important momentum for both sides to actively engage in addressing the Abyei issue.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We encourage further youth cooperation among regional organizations and between the United Nations and regional organizations in order to make meaningful progress in this agenda. In conclusion, all our efforts today will be continued and led by our youth tomorrow. The value of their role, participation and contribution in issues of peace and security cannot be overemphasized. We reaffirm our support for the youth, peace and security agenda and its effective implementation, and believe that today’s meeting is a meaningful commemoration of the anniversary of this agenda.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“All initiatives on conflict prevention and resolution and national reconciliation come primarily from the understanding of the values of peace, tolerance and moderation. We welcome all efforts aimed at upholding and instilling these values, especially with the active participation of youth. Last but not least, we call for strengthened cooperation with respect to youth. Regional and subregional organizations play an important role in this regard by connecting and coordinating efforts related to youth, peace and security at all levels. ASEAN has established youth-cooperation mechanisms at the ministerial and S/2020/346 S/2020/346 senior-official levels and is now implementing the ASEAN Work Plan on Youth. ASEAN is also undertaking youth exchange programmes with external partners.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Investment in youth policies always yields great returns, both tangible and intangible. Viet Nam has enacted the Youth Law and, for 10 years, has implemented a youth-development strategy as an integral part of its national socioeconomic strategy. We believe that with a comprehensive framework for youth-related issues, including education, vocational training, employment and health care, we are on the right track to addressing the root causes of conflicts, violent extremism and radicalization. For youth affected by conflicts, in particular youth in phases of disengagement or reintegration, such a framework is key to helping them heal the scars left by conflicts, regain confidence and rebuild their lives. It is also necessary to further underscore the crucial importance of education and a culture of peace.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“To further promote the youth, peace and security agenda, we need to, first and foremost, redouble our efforts aimed at raising public awareness about the role of young people, particularly young women. At the national level, we dedicate the month of March to youth, in celebration of our youth’s outstanding achievements and to inspire young generations. At the regional level, the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) hold annual face-to-face dialogues with youth representatives to hear their thoughts and recommendations on issues of peace, security and development. Such activities show how much we trust our youth as important partners. These dialogues also serve to strengthen our young people’s sense of responsibility as future leaders.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General highlights many positive examples of youth participation in peace processes and youth-led peacebuilding initiatives, from the Philippines to Mali to Colombia. We are also encouraged to see the pioneering role that youth is playing to address today’s challenges, including that of climate change and, more recently, the coronavirus disease pandemic. However, those examples are just a few of thousands of other untold examples, and many thousands more could have been a reality if they had received due recognition and support. The lack of awareness, the absence of a comprehensive youth framework and limited resources are among the biggest impediments to the enhancement of the role and participation of youth in many places around the world, especially conflict-affected areas.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“We thank the Dominican presidency for the opportunity to continue our engagement with this topic. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his first comprehensive report (S/2020/167), and to all briefers for their briefings today. This year marks the fifth anniversary of resolution 2250 (2015), the landmark resolution on youth, peace and security. In the past five years, millions of children have become young men and women, and millions of young people have entered adulthood. But youth should not be simply defined as a transition from childhood to adulthood. Youth is a unique period of dreaming big and aiming high, full of potential, energy and creativity soon to be realized.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“We commend UNMIK’s efforts in engaging with all communities in Kosovo and conducting various activities during the reporting period to facilitate cooperation between Belgrade and Pristina. We continue to support the critical role of UNMIK in Kosovo. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has also spread to Kosovo, with hundreds of confirmed cases. We express our serious concern about the pandemic’s devastating impact on socioeconomic developments and the well-being of the people in Kosovo. In this regard, we support UNMIK in implementing four key objectives for peacekeeping operations in the fight against COVID-19, which were addressed to the Security Council by the Secretary-General on 9 April. At the same time, we urge all Mission personnel to stay safe.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“We support the parties concerned in achieving a durable and comprehensive solution that is in line with the fundamental principles of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999). In this process, we applaud the support of the international community, the United Nations and regional and individual actors for peace and stability, not only in Kosovo but also in the rest of the Balkans, in Europe and throughout the world. We are pleased to note that, in November 2019, UNMIK became the first peacekeeping operation to attain the International Organization for Standardization quality-management standard for end-to-end mission-support field operations.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“My delegation is also encouraged to learn that two months ago, transportation links were created, with the resumption of direct flights between Belgrade and Pristina. We also welcome the recent high-level meeting. However, despite these positive developments, there remain reasons to worry about a number of issues. Various agreements were signed, but we have seen almost no implementation thereof. We have also witnessed less constructive behaviours and attitudes of one side towards the other side, among other things. These obstacles are not helpful to they are to overcome their remaining differences. We urge Serbia and Kosovo to remove all remaining obstacles. We call on the parties to engage in good-faith dialogue and peaceful negotiation to resolve their differences.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“I thank Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his detailed briefing. I welcome the participation at today’s meeting of the Security Council of His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dačić, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and of Mr. Glauk Konjufca. I would like to recall that this month seven years ago, Serbia and Kosovo concluded a historic agreement, the Brussels Agreement, also known as the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations between Serbia and Kosovo. Since then, step by step, various accords in key areas have been signed.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/339 (2020) · source
“Finally, let me take this opportunity to reiterate our position that a lasting and just peace in the region can be achieved only through a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security on the basis of the pre-1967 lines and with East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.”
2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source
“We hope that those efforts, with the support and involvement of other parties and the international community, will help resume dialogue and negotiations between Israel and Palestine, in order to bring about a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of the internationally agreed parameters, including the relevant United Nations resolutions. We echo the call of the international community to increase valuable support to the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in order to help alleviate the hardships of the Palestinian people.”
2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source
“In that connection, it is high time that all parties to the Middle East peace process support and faithfully implement the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire, and heed the joint appeal by the five United Nations Special Envoys to the Middle East. The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, makes it increasingly urgent to exercise restraint and refrain from acts that may escalate tension, including plans of annexation and more settlements. To that end, we reiterate our full and consistent support for the United Nations- led efforts. We greatly appreciate the efforts of the Special Coordinator to help ease tension, draw the attention of the international community to the dire need of the Palestinian people and bring the two sides to the table.”
2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source
“Given the current circumstances, we are heartened by the most recent examples of cooperation between Palestine and Israel in the fight against COVID-19. The direct talks we have seen between the two Presidents is a very positive gesture and has provided much-needed impetus for the effective coordination between the two sides. We echo other Council members in welcoming the steps that Israel and Palestine have taken together to help treat cases of coronavirus and prevent its further spread. We cannot emphasize enough the need for continuing such important cooperation. It is therefore worrisome to learn of reports of incidents related to health facilities in East Jerusalem. In the light of this emergency, we call on all parties to set aside their differences and prioritize the search for an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source
“Those complicated developments took place against the backdrop of an increasing number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the West Bank and Gaza. There have been almost 400 people infected, many of whom live among communities with difficult living conditions. The risk of a major outbreak among the Palestinian people is extremely high. That is compounded by the dire economic situation that the Palestinians have been facing. Most recently, the World Bank forecasted that the Palestinian economy will contract by 2.5 per cent — in the best- case scenario — or 7 per cent if the COVID-19 pandemic continues for four months. That will seriously aggravate the ongoing public debt, unemployment and poverty.”
2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (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 informative briefing. As noted in the last video-teleconference on the Middle East peace process, we continue to be deeply concerned about the grave situation with regard to the Palestinian question. Dialogue between the two sides with regard to the peace process has stalled for a long time. There are worrisome reports about plans for annexation and further building of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. In the last several weeks, there have been reports of a number of incidents between Israelis and Palestinians, including the arrest of hundreds of Palestinians by the Israeli authorities. We call for the immediate cessation of such activities.”
2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we call on all international partners to continue, through bilateral and multilateral frameworks, to provide technical and financial support to countries in the region in order to achieve sustainable peace and development. Last but not least, we urge all relevant actors to heed the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire in order to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and support the most vulnerable populations.”
2020-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/325 (2020) · source