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first: 2018-07-24
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“Great achievements have been recorded in the field of peaceful applications of nuclear energy. Many efforts have been undertaken to strengthen and universalize the non-proliferation regime. I would like to commend the role and contributions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in those two fields, and of the Security Council vis-à-vis non-proliferation. Nuclear disarmament has seen some progress, but it still falls far short of the expectations of the international community. Today, nuclear arsenals remain capable of destroying humankind hundreds of times over. Any use of nuclear weapons — by intention, by accident or by miscalculation — would threaten international peace and security.”
2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source
“I thank the Belgian presidency for organizing this very important briefing today. We warmly welcome the presence of and statement delivered by His Excellency Mr. Heiko Maas, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, and appreciate the German initiatives to promote support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) ahead of the upcoming Review Conference of the States Parties in May. We also thank High Representative Nakamitsu and Ambassador Zlauvinen for their informative briefings. After half a century and nine Review Conferences, the NPT remains the universal cornerstone of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. It provides a framework for preventing a nuclear war catastrophe, pursuing nuclear disarmament and promoting international cooperation on peaceful uses.”
2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source
“The resumption of peace talks is contingent on the political will and efforts of all parties involved in the conflict in Yemen. For its part, the Council should maintain its unity on, and firm support for, a comprehensive political solution while being committed to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“Given the current fragile situation, we wish to reaffirm that a peaceful political settlement is the only way to resolve the conflict in Yemen. Here I would like to recall Mr. Martin Griffiths’s recent statement to the effect that peace depends on political compromise between and among the parties. We call for further efforts to be made by the parties to implement the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement, with the aim of returning to de-escalation and moving towards a comprehensive and inclusive political process. In that regard, we would like to express our appreciation for the efforts of the Special Envoy, the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) and the Redeployment Coordination Committee. We call on the concerned parties to ensure the safety and mandate-based activities of UNMHA’s personnel.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“The provision of humanitarian assistance should continue to be one of our highest priorities, in parallel with efforts to launch constructive dialogues among all Yemeni parties. Access for humanitarian assistance must be provided without any obstructions. We commend the humanitarian flight operations, which, for the first time in three years, brought a group of Yemeni patients from Sana’a to Jordan for specialized medical assistance. In that connection, we would like to express our appreciation to the United Nations, the World Health Organization, Jordan, Egypt and other parties for their dedication and cooperation. We also welcome the recent agreement by the opposing parties in Yemen to implement the prisoner exchange.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“We share Council members’ deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Yemen. Nearly 250,000 Yemeni people have died since 2015, including 100,000 as a direct result of hostilities and 130,000 from hunger and disease. An estimated 4 million people have been displaced within the country owing to the conflict. In recent weeks, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has continued to receive reports of mass-casualty incidents across the country. Viet Nam therefore urges the parties to the conflict, especially the Houthi, to fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law and international law and to facilitate the humanitarian work of the United Nations and its relevant partners. The necessary steps must be urgently taken to protect civilians and health- care facilities.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy for Yemen; and Ambassador Rhonda King, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), for their briefings and updates. A month ago, we discussed in this Chamber (see S/PV.8704) the Yemeni situation, with some encouraging signs. Unfortunately, a surge in hostilities between the parties in Sana’a, Ma’rib, Al-Jawf and other areas during the past few weeks has further complicated the situation and cast a shadow over the fragile de-escalation process. In the meantime, the implementation of the important agreements signed between the parties continues to be delayed in some ways.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, based on Viet Nam’s own experience, we always speak with candour and are sympathetic to countries and peoples who are going through difficult phases of conflict and post-conflict peacebuilding. They can count on our continued support inside and outside the Council.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“Fourthly, the development and implementation of the processes and mechanisms of transitional justice need to take into account their impact on and the active role of women, youth, children and other vulnerable groups in peacebuilding processes. Fifthly, regional arrangements can play a constructive role in assisting peace and reconciliation processes, in accordance with the aforementioned points and the principles of international law. As the central mechanism for peace, security and stability in South-East Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) established the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation and other mechanisms for conducting activities on capacity- building, experience-sharing on reconciliation, peacebuilding and the promotion of the role of women and children.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“A locally led and locally appropriate implementation of transitional justice has the best chance of success. In other words, nationally owned and nationally led is the only way to go, and there can be no one-size-fits-all solution to all conflicts. Thirdly, international assistance is crucial and can be most effective if based on national needs, particularities and capacities. The international community should focus on helping build up and strengthen national institutions and mechanisms in accordance with national conditions. Training, knowledge and experience-sharing are very useful in most situations. Ensuring a smooth transition should be the benchmark of international assistance, especially of United Nations missions.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“While the past can be heavy and difficult, focusing on a future that is sustainable, peaceful and prosperous may be the way forward. We owe it to future generations to make the right choice. Secondly, transitional justice needs to be nationally owned and nationally led. As mentioned earlier, transitional justice reflects a society’s attempts to come to terms with a legacy of large-scale past abuses. Transitional justice needs to be society-based and play a harmonious role in conjunction with other attempts to heal society. As such, the State concerned should have primary responsibility for its own transitional justice, reconciliation and future. Here I would like to underscore one point in the report of the Secretary- General, mentioned also in Ms. Bachelet’s briefing: that transitional justice cannot be imported or imposed from outside.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“The United Nations in general and the Security Council in particular have attached vital importance to promoting justice, the rule of law and post-conflict national reconciliation, as well as preventing a return to conflict in the future. Over time, the Security Council has used all of its tools to address transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict contexts. I would like to share the following points in that regard. First, justice shall be served, and justice shall serve. It can be an immediate result, but it also is a means to the long-term goal of sustainable national unity and development. All efforts to promote transitional justice and post-conflict peacebuilding need to always keep that long-term goal into consideration, including addressing the root causes of conflict.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“I thank the Belgian presidency for organizing today’s very important open debate on this topic. I also thank all the briefers for their interventions. We extend our warmest welcome to the Foreign Ministers of the Niger, Guatemala and Spain and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Estonia. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. At the international level, justice plays an extremely important role in relations among States and has solidified its place in international law, including in the Charter of the United Nations itself. Similarly, at the national level, in conflict and post-conflict situations, transitional justice can play an important role in national reconciliation and development.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“Those classrooms, though poorly made, not only helped our children overcome harsh war conditions but also nurtured in their hearts and minds a pure love for peace and a fervent hope for a better future. When it comes to reintegration programmes for children formerly associated with armed groups, education is also the best way for them to break obsessions of the past and regain the childhood and future they deserve. More than 20 years has passed since our first debate on children and armed conflict (see S/PV.3897). Much has been achieved during those two decades, but much more needs to be done to save millions of children. The Security Council needs to demonstrate its responsibility, both through words and actions. We express our strong support for the presidential statement that was just adopted (S/PRST/2020/3).”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“As shown in the guidance, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development made great contributions to facilitating the implementation of action plans to end and prevent violations against children. Regional organizations, through engagement with the United Nations and their member countries, could serve as bridge builders to connect national, regional and global efforts in a coordinated manner. Thirdly, education is the cornerstone of reintegration programmes. With priority given to education, Viet Nam spares no effort to ensure children’s access to education under any circumstances. During wartime, classes were held in any available place, be it in orchards, communal houses or even underground shelters.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the recent signing of the comprehensive action plan to end and prevent all grave violations against children in South Sudan. We encourage the continued compilation of experiences and lessons learned to further improve the guidance so as to make it more responsive to rapidly changing situations. We also hope that the guidance can be brought into full play at the national level with customized application in order to adapt it to the national context, while being mindful of the specificities of each situation. Secondly, with regard to cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, it is obvious that the latter are reliable partners of the former in the maintenance of international peace and security in general and the protection of children in particular.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“We welcome the practical guidance for mediators to protect children in situations of armed conflict as an outstanding example in that regard. We commend the tremendous efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, her team and others for their meaningful work and believe that the practical guidance will contribute to better protection for our children. In that connection, let me share our observations on some of critical issues that the practical guidance touches upon. First, the practical guidance should be a living document. The success stories of many countries shared in the guidance will surely inspire many more to come. Those moving testimonies show that, with genuine efforts, we can make a difference to the lives of millions of our children.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“Such situations and far more heartbreaking ones are prevalent nowadays in many conflict-affected areas. The tragic situation of those millions of children is a poignant reminder of our unfulfilled promise to protect our children and build a peaceful world for them. The protection of children in armed conflict is therefore the crucial work of the Security Council, in line with its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security. It is also the obligation of each and every of us here as a member of the international community. It is our moral imperative to defend our defenceless children. Commitments have been made. Our primary focus now is to translate them into reality by taking concrete actions.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“Viet Nam would like to thank the Belgian presidency for convening this briefing. In particular, we express our gratitude to His Majesty King Phillipe and Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians for their presence here today. We also thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their insightful remarks. Children’s issues are always close to our heart. Viet Nam underwent decades-long wars. Our millions of then-children grew up in times of war and suffered its consequences, with many losing their lives. We left wartime behind half a century ago, but the pain of war is still strongly felt in many parts of our country. Paradoxically, hundreds of thousands of our children born many years after the end of those wars are the ones who continue to endure that pain, without even knowing what caused it.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“We are ready to make a positive contribution to the promotion of dialogue and negotiations, within and beyond the United Nations, with a view to achieving a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that ensures the legitimate rights and interests of Palestinians and the other party concerned.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“We therefore call on and support the relevant party in striving for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace settlement, through dialogue and negotiations, on the basis of respect for international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, including resolution 2334 (2016), with the consent of the parties concerned. We are convinced that such a peace agreement can be reached only by exercising restraint, avoiding actions that might further complicate the situation and maintaining direct dialogue. It is our sincere hope that the parties will engage in discussion in good faith and in a constructive manner. To that end, Viet Nam welcomes all initiatives and efforts to restart the Middle East peace process, based on international law and bilateral agreements.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“We firmly believe in and strongly support the two-State solution, including the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, with the borders enshrined in the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, living side by side with the State of Israel in peaceful coexistence, security and mutual recognition. After decades, peace and a final settlement remain elusive. We share the deep concerns of other Security Council members with regard to Israel’s continued settlement activities and the recent call for the annexation of parts of the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“First, I would like to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian State, and thank him for his statement. We also thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his remarks, and Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Mladenov, for his briefing. The quest for a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Palestinian question continues to command the interest and concern of the relevant parties, countries in the Middle East and the international community. Viet Nam joins the international community in reaffirming our strong support for the legitimate struggles of the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“We are committed to cooperating with Member States and relevant stakeholders in countering the scourge of terrorism and contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“The Security Council should scale up its efforts and pay greater attention to addressing unresolved conflicts. Regional organizations should play an instrumental role in settling disputes and strengthening a region’s resilience in the face of terrorism. Thirdly, we note with concern the presence of ISIL terrorist groups in Asia, including the travel of foreign terrorist fighters in South-East Asia. At the regional level, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has spared no effort to counter the threat of terrorism, including by effectively implementing the its Convention on Counter-Terrorism and its Plan of Action to Prevent and Counter the Rise of Radicalization and Violent Extremism. Viet Nam maintains its firm position to reject and condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“We commend the increased efforts to strengthen the coherence, coordination and effectiveness of United Nations counter-terrorism work, in particular the cooperation between UNOCT and CTED. It should be noted that in undertaking all measures to address the threats of terrorism, Member States and all relevant stakeholders should uphold the Charter of the United Nations and ensure full compliance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions. Secondly, we have consistently maintained that one of the most effective ways of countering the threat of terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism is to address the root causes of terrorism, including unresolved conflict, poverty, inequality and injustice.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Cooperation among the relevant authorities is crucial for the collection, analysis and sharing of intelligence about terrorists’ imminent attacks, networks, recruitment, training and financing, as well as evidence for their prosecution. Enhancing national capacities and building national and regional institutional mechanisms to counter the threat of terrorism are equally important. We welcome the capacity-building efforts of the Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), including CTED’s recent updates to the technical guide for the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions, which are very useful to Member States. We support the central role of the United Nations system in coordinating the global fight against terrorism.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“A number of the remaining foreign terrorist fighters have relocated to other regions or have returned to their home countries, thus posing challenges for rehabilitation and reintegration and the risk of radicalization. The report also notes the alarming trend of the growing nexus between terrorism and organized crime, as well as the risk of women being recruited to plan and carry out attacks. That reality requires all Member States to remain vigilant and united. We join the call for greater cooperation among States and other stakeholders in order to strengthen our collective efforts and be innovative in our actions. In that regard, my delegation would like to make three points. First, we underscore the paramount need to strengthen international cooperation to address the threat posed by terrorism.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Vladimir Voronkov and Ms. Michèle Coninsx for their briefings, as well as Ms. Mona Freij for courageously sharing her experience. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for the tenth report (S/2020/95) on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/Da’esh to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat. We are following with great concern the reports of the ongoing transformation of ISIL into a covert global network, continuing to launch attacks and seek resurgence. ISIL’s regional affiliates have continued their strategy to exploit conflict situations and local grievances and expand their network in other parts of the world.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“We would like to reiterate that all disputes must be settled by peaceful means, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“Best practices and lessons learned on the role of women in all stages of peace processes, especially post-conflict peacebuilding, should be widely shared among regions, States and partners. Monitoring and measuring the progress of the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda can benefit from a comprehensive set of indicators, which can be universal as well as regional. Last but not least, we support the positive role of the OSCE in monitoring the implementation of the Minsk agreements, thereby contributing to the implementation of resolution 2202 (2015). We call on all parties to make every effort to that end, with a view to finding a peaceful solution for the peace, stability and development of the region.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“During the open debate last week (see S/PV.8711) we all heard strong commitments from Member States to that effect. Secondly, with regard to promoting cooperation between the Security Council and the OSCE, we strongly support the women and peace and security agenda as the top priority. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Even though extraordinary work has been done in transforming the perception of the role of women in peace processes, women are still underrepresented and remain vulnerable during and after conflicts. Women can play important and effective roles in other OSCE priority areas, such as combating the spread of hate speech, discrimination and human trafficking.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“Last week a representative of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations briefed the Council (see S/PV.8711); today it is the OSCE, and later this month there will be a briefing on the European Union. This is a very timely series of briefings from regional organizations. We once again thank the Belgian presidency for a very well-designed programme this month. I would like to make three points on today’s subject. First of all, regional organizations are in a very good position to help maintain international peace and security with ways and means and solutions suitable to the context in the region under consideration. They can play a crucial role in confliction prevention, good offices, mediation, conciliation and other peaceful means of dispute settlement.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“First, I would like to thank the Belgian presidency for holding this very important meeting. I extend my warmest welcome to His Excellency Mr. Edi Rama, Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, and thank him for his very insightful briefing. We are pleased to note that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has played an important role in addressing a wide range of security-related concerns, which has helped improve security and humanitarian situations and has facilitated dialogue to reach solutions in various parts of Europe. We welcome and encourage the continued cooperation between the Security Council and regional arrangements, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“We are ready to cooperate with Member States, the United Nations system and regional organizations to move forward this very important agenda.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“The desirable outcome should always be achieving immediate peace, long- term stability and strong Governments that are capable of combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. In that process, priority should be given to the protection of civilians, the security of peace operations and personnel, combating terrorism and organized crime and enhancing role of women as agents for peace. Thirdly, United Nations organs and agencies and international and regional organizations should work together in a cohesive manner to strengthen cooperation and complementarity in achieving their common goal. The importance of sharing good practices cannot be over-emphasized. In conclusion, we would like to stress Viet Nam’s strong commitment to addressing the issue of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“First, Members States bear the primary responsibility in combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. States should strictly implement the Programme of Action and the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2220 (2015). Capacity-building and technical assistance should further be considered and provided, particularly for those countries most in need of dealing with SALW- related issues. Secondly, the Council should focus on improving the design and implementation of relevant mission mandates in specific situations. That activity could include assistance to the host country and ensuring the effectiveness of arms embargoes, but it should not excessively restrict the legitimate security needs of the Governments concerned.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“We welcome the efforts of States and international organizations to implement the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. We also commend the Council’s considerable efforts to continue to constructively and effectively address the issue of the illicit small arms trade in specific situations. We highly appreciate the work of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, including through the publishing of the relevant aide-mémoires, including the aide-mémoires for the consideration of issues pertaining to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and that on options for reflecting weapons and ammunition management in decisions of the Security Council. As for the way forward, we would like to stress the following.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Despite international efforts over the years, the illicit trade and misuse of small arms and light weapons continue to threaten many regions and countries, such as the Sahel and Libya, among others. Viet Nam supports international efforts, with the central role of the United Nations, to prevent and combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. But such efforts should be made on the basis of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States and non-interference in their internal affairs. At the same time, they should not negatively affect Member States’ legitimate right of self-defence.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“I congratulate Belgium on presiding over the Security Council in February. I also thank all members of the Council for their support, cooperation and guidance during our presidency last month. I would furthermore like to thank the two briefers for their insightful remarks today. Twenty years have passed since the Council first took up the issue of small arms and light weapons (SALW) (see S/PV.4048). Yet, according to the Secretary-General’s report (S/2019/1011), in many places, illicit small arms and light weapons remain the main cause of human suffering, regional conflicts, humanitarian crises, terrorism and transnational crime and pose serious risks to peacekeepers and civilian personnel alike.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. As this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of January, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Viet Nam to the members of the Council and to the Council secretariat for all the support they have given us. Indeed, it has been a busy month, during which we rose to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, support and positive contributions of all members, their delegations, representatives of the secretariat, conferences services officers, interpreters, verbatim reporters and security staff. As we end our presidency, I now speak on behalf of the entire Council in wishing the delegation of Belgium good luck in the month of February.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“The application of sanctions has to be in conformity with international law and in respect of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Central African Republic. Viet Nam welcomes the recent positive developments in the Central African Republic and wishes to stress the importance of maintaining conditions favourable to dialogue, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the preparation for the upcoming electoral process. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Central African Republic.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Viet Nam. At the outset, Viet Nam would like to thank France, the penholder, and other members of the Security Council for their hard work on resolution 2507 (2020). We welcome the adoption of the resolution, which renews the sanctions regime and further eases the arms embargo on the Central African Republic. It shows that the Council has been closely following the situation in the Central African Republic and seeking ways to support its Government and people in order to achieve sustainable peace in the country. It is important that Security Council resolutions be fully implemented. We are of the view that the ultimate purpose of the sanctions is to pave the way forward for a peaceful and sustainable solution to the crisis.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2507 (2020). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2020/79, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/930, which contains the text of a letter dated 6 December 2019 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to resolution 2454 (2019) addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 5.20 p.m.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“As the twentieth anniversary of the women and peace and security agenda is approaching, the Government of Viet Nam plans to host a global event with a focus on the role of women in building and sustaining peace. Thirdly, we must focus on implementing the Complementarities Roadmap 2020-2025 between the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the ASEAN Community Vision 2025. In that regard, we propose the convening of a high-level dialogue between the United Nations and ASEAN on sustainable development on the occasion of the United Nations-ASEAN summit, to be held in Viet Nam later this year. Today’s meeting will help bring ASEAN closer to the United Nations and bring the United Nations closer to ASEAN. We hope that the momentum created today will be carried into the future to forge a more robust cooperation between the United Nations and ASEAN.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“In that regard, Viet Nam, as the Chair of ASEAN in 2020 and a non-permanent member of the Security Council, is committed to pursuing a more fruitful partnership between the United Nations and ASEAN and calls on the support of the Council to achieve our three priorities in 2020. First, we must enhance the efficient and effective participation of ASEAN member States in peacekeeping operations. We therefore deeply appreciate the triangular partnership projects and look forward to further cooperation in the areas of capacity-building, equipment and gender mainstreaming. Secondly, we need to promote the women and peace and security agenda at the regional and national levels by strengthening the participation and contribution of ASEAN women.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“It is necessary to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and ASEAN in the various areas agreed upon, including the peaceful settlement of disputes, preventive diplomacy, disarmament and non-proliferation, maritime cooperation, maritime security and disaster management, as well as to explore other potential areas of cooperation, taking into account that both sides are embarking on developing a new plan of action for the next five years. It is necessary to render greater support and assistance in order for the United Nations and ASEAN to successfully implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the ASEAN Community Vision 2025.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source