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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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“We are encouraged to see female representation in the Government at the federal and local levels and reiterate our support for women’s further participation and leadership in the peace process. We would also like to emphasize the role of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and other international partners in promoting peace and stability in the country. It is crucial to further strengthen confidence-building measures and technical assistance to the South Sudanese parties. We encourage IGAD, as the guarantor of the peace agreement, to increase its mediation efforts in that regard. Secondly, the permanent ceasefire must continue to be upheld.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“It is our sincere hope that in 2021 South Sudan will make further significant progress in achieving peace and development. Despite the positive developments, progress in the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement in general has remained slow, as Mr. Shearer mentioned. While the permanent ceasefire has largely been holding, intercommunal violence remains an issue of concern. In that regard, I would like to highlight the following four points. First, we call on the South Sudanese parties to put in their best efforts to fully implement the peace agreement, particularly in reconstituting the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and forming the necessary unified forces.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for their briefings. Throughout 2020, South Sudan has achieved important progress on both the political and the security fronts. As the Secretary-General stated during the high- level debate on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union early this month, the ceasefire in South Sudan “has mostly held, and ... improved political stability across the country has generated cautious optimism” (see S/2020/1179, annex I). Such progress is very encouraging, given the fact that this young nation has been facing various challenges due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, heavy floods and other natural disasters in recent months.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“Lastly, I would like to thank Member States, including those that are neighbours of South Sudan, for their engagement with the Committee and participation in meetings of the Committee this year. I encourage Member States to continue strengthening their cooperation with the Panel of Experts and the Committee.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“On 16 October, again during a closed video-teleconference, the Committee received a briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Finally, during the closed video-teleconference held on 20 November, the Committee heard a presentation by the Panel of Experts on the Panel’s interim report, which was submitted pursuant to paragraph 18 of resolution 2521 (2020), and discussed its recommendations. Since the beginning of the year the Committee has received three exemption requests with regard to the arms embargo, two of which have been granted. In addition, four exemption requests, all of which were granted, were received concerning the travel ban and asset-freeze measures.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“On 25 June, during a closed video-teleconference, the Committee heard a presentation by the Panel of Experts in a meeting open to regional Member States neighbouring South Sudan concerning the Panel’s final report, and heard a briefing by the Permanent Representative of the Sudan, in his capacity as Chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), on IGAD’s most recent efforts to support the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. On 7 August, during a closed video-teleconference, the Committee heard a presentation by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on the work plan of the Panel, the mandate of which was renewed pursuant to resolution 2521 (2020).”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“To date, the Committee has met on one occasion in person and four times in a closed video-teleconference. On 7 February, the Committee heard a presentation by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan in a meeting in Conference Room 7 that was open to all Member States, concerning the Panel’s interim report (see S/2019/897), which was submitted pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 2471 (2019). In April 2020, the Committee received a presentation by the Panel of Experts on South Sudan concerning the Panel’s final report (see S/2020/342), submitted pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 2471 (2019), and discussed its recommendations through a written format.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to brief the members of the Security Council for the first time in my capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 concerning South Sudan, and since the previous briefing by my predecessor, on 17 December 2019 (see S/PV.8688). In my statement, I intend to provide a brief overview of developments in the Committee since the beginning of 2020. As with the Panel of Experts, whose members have been unable to travel to South Sudan since my mandate began, the work of the Committee has been equally affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, with most of our meetings held on a video-teleconference platform. However, despite that, the Committee has continued to conduct its work with efficiency and fulfil its mandate.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“We acknowledge the challenges that the Mechanism faces with regard to the search for remaining fugitives and the relocation of acquitted and released persons. Forging stronger direct communication with the relevant States to identify challenges that might hinder cooperation and to work out durable solutions must be a high priority for the Mechanism. We encourage the relevant States to show their support for the Mechanism by stepping up cooperation and assisting the Mechanism where needed. In conclusion, Viet Nam reiterates its firm commitment to the work of the Security Council in upholding the Charter of the United Nations and international law in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“We take note of the close cooperation between the Mechanism and enforcement States in monitoring the situation of the coronavirus disease that might affect prisoners serving sentences. We encourage considerations to give enforcing States greater responsibility in supervising the enforcement of sentences after the Mechanism ceases to exist. It is the State that bears the primary responsibility for fighting and preventing heinous crimes. Further efforts should be made in building national capacity and assisting States to exercise their responsibility. We therefore welcome the assistance provided by the Office of the Prosecutor to national authorities with regard to the cases that are referred to them.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“We welcome the President’s determination and priorities to implement resolution 2529 (2020), including by providing a clear projection of timelines for the completion of its judicial activities and other residual functions, strengthening close collaboration among the main organs of the Mechanism and fostering high staff morale and performance. Looking forward, we encourage the Mechanism to continue implementing meaningful steps to adhere to its schedule of completion, realizing the Security Council’s vision of the Mechanism as a “small, temporary and efficient structure, whose functions and size will diminish over time”. We cannot overemphasize the importance of a strong relationship and cooperation between the Mechanism and concerned States.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“Most notably, under the leadership of Judge Agius, the Mechanism was able to resume in-court hearings and implemented rigorous measures to maintain the health and safety of its staff, witnesses and detainees and other persons under the supervision of the Mechanism. The case of Mr. Félicien Kabuga was added to its docket following his arrest, sending a strong message that those who are alleged to have committed grave crimes cannot evade justice. The launching of the Mechanism’s unified judicial database to bring together all public records of the ad hoc Tribunals, and the Mechanism is expected to facilitate public access to their jurisprudence and aid research, study and greater transparency.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“I thank Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the Mechanism, for presenting their seventeenth reports. I take this opportunity to congratulate the President and the Prosecutor on their reappointment by the Secretary-General and the Security Council, respectively. I also congratulate Mr. Abubacarr Tambadou on his appointment as the Registrar of the Mechanism. I welcome the representatives of Serbia, Rwanda, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to today’s meeting. We take note of the progress made in the judicial activities of the Mechanism during the reporting period, especially as compared with the previous one.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“We will actively discuss this issue at the United Nations level in the review of the peacebuilding architecture, as well as at the Council level and mission level, S/2020/1176 as we continue to strengthen our participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa. I wish to conclude by reiterating the important role that the international community, especially the United Nations and regional organizations, can play in the area of security sector reform to support post-conflict countries, while respecting national ownership and in accordance with their wishes and priorities. Cooperation efforts between the United Nations and regional organizations should also be encouraged to promote and share experiences on how to better support countries concerned in their efforts towards a stable, peaceful and prosperous society and country.”
2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source
“In addition, we see the merit in promoting the participation of a diverse range of relevant stakeholders in peace processes, including in the security sector, as an important factor in building a sustainable and peaceful nation and ensuring long- lasting stability. We wish to highlight the necessity of ensuring the equal representation and full involvement of women in decision-making and post-conflict peacebuilding processes, as they offer a unique perspective to peace and conflict and are the backbone of communities. We welcome the progress achieved in this field in a number of countries and regions. This has contributed to promoting dialogue between the parties and stakeholders concerned and supporting the security and stability of all relevant countries and regions.”
2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source
“Security sector reform can play a critical role in strengthening post-conflict peace, promoting national reconciliation and reconstruction and lowering the risks of relapse into conflict. Such efforts should address the impact of conflicts on the most vulnerable groups in society, especially women and children, as victims of, and participants in, armed conflicts. In that regard, we support nationally identified and led reforms, as they respond to the particular needs of a given situation. Such reforms can produce long-term positive impact and need to be actively supported by the United Nations and the international community. A strong sense of national ownership of current peacebuilding efforts will ensure a greater degree of success in future with regard to meeting the specific context, needs and priorities of each country.”
2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source
“Those efforts have led the Security Council to adopt many presidential statements and resolution 2151 (2014), and a new draft resolution (S/2020/1158) will soon be adopted on this subject. They have also led to the inclusion of security sector reform in many peace agreements and United Nations missions in Africa, especially the African Union’s Silencing the Guns initiative. Countries emerging from years — or even decades — of war and conflict are inevitably challenged by enormous issues in the post-conflict security environment, as well as the haunting past. Those challenges include disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, reconciliation, justice and the many shortcomings of the new security sector, which need to be effectively addressed in order to build trust and peace within each country and its population.”
2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source
“Viet Nam would like to thank South Africa for organizing today’s debate. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita, Assistant Secretary-General Zouev and Mr. Chergui for their briefings. I welcome Her Excellency Ms. Naledi Pandor, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Africa, to this meeting. Viet Nam appreciates and supports Africa’s leading role on this subject. Africa leads by overcoming its turbulent past and being steadfast in building a peaceful and prosperous future for the African people. With examples and past experience, African countries have determined the need for, and led efforts on, security sector reform in order to better protect vulnerable populations and ensure sustainable peace.”
2020-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1176 (2020) · source
“To conclude, we would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the humanitarian and health-care workers on the ground, who are risking their lives to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches the people in need of it.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“We reiterate our call on the international community to continue its support during this difficult time, with a particular focus on tackling COVID-19 and its impacts by providing adequate assistance in terms of equipment, capacity and the safety of health-care workers. Food security and winterization support are an immediate necessity. More than 2 million people do not have adequate shelter, and millions of vulnerable people are living in camps for internally displaced persons. The food insecurity affecting more than half of the population as well as the increasing shortages of fuel and other basic goods are far from having been resolved. In the light of the impacts of COVID-19, it is vital to ensure that sanctions do not undermine the Syrian people’s capacity to respond to the pandemic.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“As reported by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the markedly worsening developments related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the impacts of the socioeconomic downturn make the humanitarian situation in Syria extremely precarious. We note that according to OCHA, the area that has the most COVID-19 cases also has the highest infection rate among health workers. Conditions will become more and more critical in the months to come without adequate winterization. We urge all parties in Syria to create the most favourable conditions possible so as to ensure timely, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access and to facilitate effective humanitarian operations in all parts of Syria.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“While searching for a viable political solution, it is regrettable that the security and humanitarian situations on the ground remain a source of great concern, causing millions of Syrians to suffer. We are troubled by the fact that instability continues to give rise to protection concerns in certain parts of Syria, including in the north-west, even though the ceasefire agreement is generally holding. It is very worrisome to see the recent resurgence of terrorist activities in various parts of Syria. My delegation condemns the targeted attacks against civilians, humanitarian workers and civilian objects. We urge all parties to exercise restraint, refrain from escalatory actions and continue counter-terrorism efforts in line with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“The only way to achieve sustained peace and stability is through a political process that is led and owned by the Syrians themselves, facilitated by the United Nations, in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and fully adheres to international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and non-interference in its internal affairs. Viet Nam commends the efforts of the Special Envoy’s team in bringing the parties together. We also welcome the current series of meetings between the Special Envoy and international and regional interlocutors to discuss the advancement of a political solution in Syria. We continue to fully support the facilitating role of the United Nations, as well as all viable diplomatic engagements in that regard.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Deputy Special Envoy Khawla Matar and Acting Assistant Secretary-General Ramesh Rajasingham for their informative briefings on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. I would like to welcome the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran to the meeting today. First and foremost, on the political front, my delegation welcomes the agreement of the parties concerned on the agendas and timeline for the upcoming meetings within the framework of the Constitutional Committee. We encourage the members of the Committee to actively engage in constructive dialogue. Like other delegations, we look forward to productive sessions to come in order to facilitate the broader political process in Syria.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“To conclude, we strongly believe that, with the determination of the Government, the resilience of the Iraqi people and the support of international actors, Iraq will soon recover and thrive in the future that it deserves.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“We reiterate our support for UNAMI and United Nations agencies to continue with their mandate to help Iraq to overcome its ongoing difficulties. We call for continued and strengthened collaboration between United Nations teams and the Government of Iraq in coping with the country’s political, economic and humanitarian challenges. We also urge the international community to continue to stand beside Iraq, while providing support and fully respecting Iraq’s political independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The report of the Secretary-General S/2020/1144 (S/2020/1099) mentions violations of Iraq’s sovereignty, which is another major concern of the region and beyond.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“Meanwhile, the surge of COVID-19 and its impact on the economy, the health-care system and humanitarian situation are alarming. According to the World Bank, poverty in Iraq is estimated to increase in the short term by 7 to 14 percentage points. That means that 2.7 to 5.5 million Iraqis would become newly poor, in addition to the pre-crisis 6.9 million. Currently, 1.3 million people remain internally displaced across the country, and 1.77 million people are in a state of acute need of assistance. In that context, the role of UNAMI and other United Nations agencies standing with Iraq has proved essential. The reports of the Secretary-General on UNAMI and the letter sent by the Government of Iraq to the Security Council last week demonstrate the need for the continuation of the Mission.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“Regarding Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations, we are pleased with the ongoing cooperation between the relevant parties in the search for missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals, despite the constraints resulting from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The repatriation of human remains to Kuwait in September was a demonstration of their efforts and commitment. We encourage further efforts and cooperation to accelerate the process. We also urge the international community to continue to provide support for the work of the technical teams. However, the challenges facing Iraq today remain profound. The security situation continues to be a grave concern. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant still poses a threat, and violent attacks occur in many places.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“The Security Council and the wider international community should encourage the Iraqis to build on those initial achievements and take more concrete steps forward. We also commend the Iraqi leaders for their efforts in working with the Kurdistan Regional Government to tackle pending issues. We hope that the recent agreements between them will create a favourable environment for the return of displaced persons, the restoration of stability and the strengthening of trust and confidence. We believe that dialogue, solidarity and national harmony continue to be the key factors in solving the country’s internal matters.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“I thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for her valuable briefing, and I welcome the representative of Iraq to our meeting today. We are delighted by the recent positive developments in Iraq following the formation of the new Government headed by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. We have witnessed progress in the Iraqi Government’s delivery of its promises to combat corruption, reform the economy, provide basic services, strengthen control over border crossings and finalize the technical and legal requirements to proceed with the plan to hold early elections in June 2021. We believe the newly ratified election law is an important step that will help move the country in the right direction.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“We welcome the efforts and contributions made by the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and MINUSMA, in coordination with the G-5 Sahel Joint Force and other States Members of the United Nations, to address the challenges in the region.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“Fourthly, engaging, employing and empowering women and young people offers the best hope for peace, stability and recovery in the region. It is time for collective action to be undertaken to put women and young people at the centre of all efforts, support social reform and invest in social services while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Last but not least, we call on the international community to sustain its commitment to supporting the fight against terrorism and violence in the Sahel for the long term, owing to lingering difficulties, including by ensuring adequate resources.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“Secondly, it is important for all parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and ensure the legitimate rights and interests of the people of the Sahel region. We emphasize the need to safeguard unimpeded humanitarian access for those in need at the borders of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger. We also call for greater commitment to humanitarian assistance from the international community for the people of this region. Thirdly, there is a need for a holistic approach to helping countries in the Sahel region to eradicate the root causes of terrorism, along with promoting peace, stability and development. To this end, we call for greater investment in social services and economic development, including capacity-building and respect for human rights.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“Moreover, there has been an increase in the number of terrorist attacks on civilians, peacekeepers and security forces in the region. These threats are hindering the provision of basic-need services for the people in this region. In the light of the foregoing, we would like to highlight the following points. First, we urge countries in the Sahel region, the United Nations and international partners to spare no effort to combat terrorism and extremism and prevent intercommunal conflicts in the region. We stress the importance of international support for the Joint Force. It is essential that the Joint Force continues to receive sustainable support so that it can provide better protection for its soldiers, security forces and civilians, as well as fulfil its mandates as effectively as possible.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“We also welcome the planned deployment of 3,000 African Standby Force troops to the Sahel to complement the Joint Force in countering terrorism. People in the Sahel are coping with immediate threats from terrorism, intercommunal conflicts and organized crime, together with the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Millions are suffering from food insecurity, displacement and the adverse impacts of climate change in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger. More than 3,500 schools have been closed, and at least 150 health centres are currently not fully functional. Nearly 12 million girls in the Sahel are out of school due to the pandemic, which puts them at greater risk of sexual assault, child marriage and early pregnancy.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“The G-5 Sahel Joint Force has played an important role in maintaining peace, security and stability in the Sahel region and we would like to reaffirm our support for it as an important security response to the fight against terrorism in the region. We commend the significant support that has been given to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which enables the Joint Force to implement its tasks more effectively. We welcome the recent progress, including in operations undertaken so far, that has helped to restore the return of State authorities, operationalization of the police component and implementation of the human rights and international humanitarian law compliance framework.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Indonesia and Viet Nam, the two States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on the Security Council. We would like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, for his comprehensive briefing, and Mr. Issa Konfourou, Permanent Representative of Mali and representative of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), Mr. Smaïl Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Robert Keith Rae, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, and Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa at the European External Action Service, for their contributions.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“In this regard, we would like to commend the role of agencies, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in alleviating the plight of the Palestine people. In light of UNRWA’s continuing financial shortfalls, we urge the international community to provide UNRWA with the funding necessary to ensure the continuity of its indispensable operations. To conclude, we would like to reaffirm our solidarity with and consistent support for the just struggle of the Palestinian people for their inalienable rights, as well as the two-State solution for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine coexisting in peace with the State of Israel along the pre-1967 lines and with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2020-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1128 (2020) · source
“We remain concerned about the grave humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories due to the coronavirus disease pandemic and worsening economic recession. We reiterate our calls for the lifting of the Gaza blockade so as to ensure access to basic services and humanitarian aid. We also call for an end to the restrictions, attacks and intimidation aimed at Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest season. Those acts continue to be a major source of violence and put more pressure on the economic challenges of the Palestinians. We also hope that the two sides can reach an agreement to resolve the tax withholding issue in the face of the humanitarian and financial crises.”
2020-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1128 (2020) · source
“While welcoming the recent positive dynamics in the region, we are concerned about continued violence in many places, which causes civilian casualties and widens the gap between the parties. Israel’s continued expansion of settlements in the West Bank and its demolitions of Palestinian houses remain a major obstacle to finding a lasting and sustainable solution. Recently, the high rate of demolitions of Palestine structures in the West Bank are particularly worrying. These acts violate international law and weaken the prospects for the realization of the two-State solution. We therefore call upon the parties to refrain from taking actions and making statements that could complicate the situation and make it more difficult for negotiation and dialogue. All acts of violence and hostile rhetoric must cease.”
2020-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1128 (2020) · source
“Viet Nam hopes that the long-stalled negotiations will be resumed soon. The Security Council and the wider international community should create all favourable conditions for the negotiations to be successful. We are encouraged by the recent easing of tensions among countries of the region, as well as measures and initiatives conducive to promoting regional peace and security. We also welcome all initiatives for international cooperation that may help achieve a just, sustainable and long-lasting solution to the Middle East peace process on the basis of international law and relevant resolutions of the United Nations. In this connection, we note the Secretary-General’s response to the call for an international conference for peace in the Middle East by President Mahmoud Abbas and look forward to working with him on this matter.”
2020-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1128 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. Viet Nam would like to express our condolences to the Government and the people of Palestine for the passing of Mr. Saeb Erekat, Palestinian Chief Negotiator and Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization. We highly value the contributions made by Mr. Erekat to the struggle for independence of the Palestinian people and the search for a just and long-lasting solution for the Middle East Peace Process. We welcome the recent statement of the Palestinian Authority that it was willing to return to negotiations with the Israeli Government on the basis of United Nations resolutions and international laws.”
2020-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1128 (2020) · source
“The meaningful participation of women in the political process should also be ensured and further promoted. We reiterate our support for the work of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and his team in Yemen.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1109 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we stress the need for the parties in Yemen and the United Nations agencies, especially the World Health Organization, to spare no effort in containing the spread of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential for the parties to ensure access and the unhindered passage of humanitarian and medical supplies to those in dire need in Yemen. We also join other members in calling on all parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law with respect to the protection of civilians, especially women and children, and civilian objects. Last but not least, we would like to emphasize that the parties concerned should uphold and fully implement the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh Agreement with United Nations mediation.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1109 (2020) · source
“Secondly, we reiterate our call on international donors to fulfil their financial commitments so that the humanitarian work in Yemen can be implemented without disruption. We see the urgency of the appeal by the United Nations for more than $50 million to scale up nutrition programmes. The children in Yemen deserve to receive basic services, like other children in the world. We must act to protect Yemeni children and prevent another crisis for Yemen’s future generations. We also call on the parties concerned to fully cooperate with United Nations agencies by providing protection and favourable conditions for humanitarian workers to carry out their work in parts of Yemen. Famine cannot be averted if we do not act enough now.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1109 (2020) · source
“The inaccessibility of the FSO SAFER oil tanker remains our continued concern. The United Nations technical team has been unable to do its job on the tanker without written approval. Time is not on our side. We need to prevent environmental and humanitarian catastrophes for Yemen and the Gulf region. The United Nations expert team must be allowed to carry out its urgent assessment and repair work on the tanker. Against that backdrop, I would like to make the following points. First, it is extremely urgent for all parties concerned to heed the ceasefire call of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, cease hostilities immediately and resume negotiations so that the joint declaration towards the nationwide ceasefire can be reached. That will lay a crucial foundation for achieving the United Nations peace proposal for Yemen.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1109 (2020) · source
“We are extremely concerned about the threats of a famine facing the Yemeni people. The briefings today, as well as the recent reports of the World Food Programme and other United Nations agencies, have shown us an extremely gloomy picture. The humanitarian situation is expected to get worse if the World Food Programme and other United Nations agencies do not receive adequate funding from pledged donors. In fact, the United Nations aid programmes in Yemen have been scaled back in the past several months. Moreover, the second wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is believed to add another layer of complexity to the conflict and the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen. It would aggravate the living conditions of the Yemeni people and undermine the humanitarian efforts.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1109 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen; Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Mr. David Muldrow Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme; and Mr. Omer Badokhon, Founder and Executive Director of Solutions for Sustainable Society, for their valuable briefings. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to this meeting. It has been two months since Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock briefed the Security Council about the deteriorating situation in Yemen (see S/PV.8757). Until now, we have not seen any significant improvements. Fighting has escalated across more than 40 front lines, causing a high number of casualties, including women and children.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1109 (2020) · source
“In that regard, Viet Nam takes notes of the updated report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011).”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“It is also crucial for all sides, inside and outside of Libya, to fully uphold the arms embargo, in accordance with all the relevant Security Council resolutions. Thirdly, Viet Nam reiterates our consistent position that all perpetrators of crimes must be brought to justice, but the State has the primary responsibility for the implementation of international humanitarian law and the prevention and suppression of serious criminal acts, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes of aggression. The establishment of accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and serious criminal acts shall be conducted in accordance with the fundamental principles of international law, including respect for States’ independence and sovereignty.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source