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first: 2018-07-24
most recent: 2023-11-20
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“Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Guinea-Bissau is coping with many challenges, especially the fragility of its health-care system, food insecurity and malnutrition. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), about 63 per cent of households in Guinea-Bissau have reportedly experienced food shortages, and 80 per cent have met with difficulties in accessing markets due to the curfew, the lack of transportation or fear of infection. Around 180,000 children are not able to receive school meals because of the closure of schools. The situation could be aggravated by the negative impact of the fight against COVID-19.”
2020-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8754 (2020) · source
“We join other Member States in expressing concern about the deteriorating security and humanitarian situations in Guinea-Bissau. We are worried about the potential risk of a resurgence of drug trafficking and organized crime in the country. We believe that maintaining unity and reconciliation is the only viable path for ensuring the stability and development of Guinea-Bissau. We commend the mediation efforts of the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the group of five and other international partners to bring peace, stability and security to Guinea-Bissau. Without such efforts, the Bissau-Guinean people would have experienced more tension and unrest.”
2020-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8754 (2020) · source
“First, I would like to join others in condemning the recent attacks in the Niger and in expressing our deep condolences to the Governments of the Niger and France and the families of the victims. I would like to thank Ms. Rosine Sori-Coulibaly, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), for her comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and Mr. João Genésio de Almeida Filho, Deputy Permanent Representative of Brazil, on behalf of the Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their contributions. I also welcome the representative of Guinea-Bissau to this meeting.”
2020-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8754 (2020) · source
“Last but not least, we reiterate our support for Martin Griffiths’ three-pillar approach, and call on all parties concerned, inside and outside Yemen, to undertake all efforts to achieve an immediate nationwide ceasefire and restart a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned inclusive political process.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we join other Member States in calling on all relevant parties to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement with United Nations mediation. We also stress the importance of ensuring the meaningful participation of women in the political process. Fourthly, with regard to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, we join other Member States and the United Nations in reiterating the call for the Houthis to provide access and the necessary support for the United Nations technical team to undertake their tasks to prevent environmental disaster in the region.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“First, we urge all the parties concerned to reach an immediate and nationwide ceasefire in Yemen so that the humanitarian work and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic could be facilitated. Secondly, we reiterate our call for all parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law with respect to the protection of civilians and civilian objects, especially women and children. We urge all parties, especially local ones, to further provide safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance. We call on all potential donors and other partners to continue funding humanitarian work and making contributions to overcome severe food insecurity and save the lives of people in Yemen.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“The recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme said that the number of people in acute food insecurity is projected to increase from 2 million to 3.2 million in the next six months. In addition, economic crisis, conflict, floods, desert locusts and now COVID-19 could deepen the dire humanitarian situation in the country. The shortage of funding could also put the humanitarian work being done at the risk of being stopped. Furthermore, we remain gravely concerned about the growing risk that the FSO SAFER oil tanker could rupture, causing an environmental, economic and humanitarian catastrophe for Yemen and the region. Against this background, my delegation wishes to make the following points.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary- General Mark Lowcock for their updates. I also thank Ms. Alsaidy and Ms. Almasadi for their briefings and welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Yemen at our meeting today. Viet Nam is very concerned about military escalation in different parts of Yemen and the recent reports about civilian casualties, including children and women. The continued military escalation across Yemen has caused the security situation to further deteriorate against the backdrop of the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The possibility of a severe food security crisis in Yemen is another concern for us.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“We look forward to the role to be played by the National Reintegration Council, together with the United Nations and regional and international organizations, in actively supporting the financial mechanisms and recommending appropriate initiatives to assist former combatants in stabilizing their lives. In conclusion, we would like to reiterate our support to the Colombian people in their pursuit of peace and stability. We are committed to working constructively with the United Nations, regional and international organizations and relevant stakeholders in contributing to the peace process in the country.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“We hope that the Government of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional will continue to take the necessary measures and make full use of the security guarantees mechanism provided for in the final peace agreement to protect civilians in conflict-affected areas, especially women and children. In that regard, it is also important to redouble efforts to ensure security and bring about development in conflict-affected communities through practical measures. It is through the well-being of those communities that the values of peace will be proven and maintained. Fourthly, we take note of the progress on reintegrating former combatants through individual and collective socioeconomic development programmes and projects, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we call on the parties in Colombia to engage in constructive dialogue on issues relating to the implementation of the final peace agreement with a view to bringing about reconciliation, solidarity and progress for all. While efforts aimed at reintegration are highly appreciated, it is also important to note that the process will be long-term and will require patience, political will and practical steps. We commend the efforts of the Government and its partners to consider the specific needs and roles of women, children, youth and ethnic groups. Thirdly, we are concerned about the violence, clashes and continued killing of social leaders, former combatants and human rights defenders. We call on the relevant parties to heed the call of the Secretary-General for a global ceasefire.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“We highly commend the efforts of the Government, as well as the valuable assistance of the United Nations and the international community, to address the pandemic and overcome the difficult times. We believe in, and look forward to, the continued efforts by the Government of Colombia, the national political parties and other stakeholders, the United Nations and regional and international organizations to implement all the necessary measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic for the benefit of the population, especially those living in the conflict-affected areas. Secondly, we support the efforts of the Government of Colombia and the Congress to discuss draft bills and constitutional reform. The Government, Parliament and all political parties bear the primary responsibility of serving the people of the country.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“I thank the President and the Secretariat for making this meeting at United Nations Headquarters possible. I join others in warmly welcoming Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Her Excellency Ms. Claudia Blum de Barberi, and the Permanent Representative of Colombia to today’s meeting. I also thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu and Ms. Clemencia Carabalí Rodallega for their informative briefings. My delegation wishes to make the following points. First, we share the concern, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/603), about the difficulties during the reporting period in implementing the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace and peace-related programmes in Colombia, especially owing to the adverse effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“We fully support the work of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) and the Redeployment Coordination Committee, and we call on all parties in Yemen to further cooperate with UNMHA so that it can effectively carry out its mandate. Finally, let me join other members of the Council in expressing our gratitude to Ambassador Karen Pierce for her excellent contribution to the work of the Council. Her dedication and constructive engagement truly set an example for new members like us. As the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, I would like to express our thanks for her cooperation and very strong support for Viet Nam and myself so far, and I wish her all the best in her next assignment in Washington, D.C.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“We welcome OCHA’s humanitarian commitment to Yemen amid concerns on operation hindrances. In that connection, we urge all parties concerned to facilitate the inspection and maintenance of the FSO SAFER oil tanker, in accordance with resolution 2511 (2020), in order to avert possible severe consequences. Thirdly, the United Nations and countries of the region should continue to encourage the Yemeni parties to engage in constructive dialogue. In this regard, we commend the organization of the consultative meeting of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Yemeni public and political stakeholders in Amman, Jordan, two weeks ago.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“We join other delegations in calling for additional efforts to be made by the concerned parties to implement all aspects of the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement, and we reiterate that only a comprehensive and negotiated solution with United Nations mediation can bring sustainable peace to Yemen. Secondly, the parties to the conflict, especially the Houthi, must take the immediate and necessary steps to protect civilians and further facilitate the humanitarian work of the United Nations and its relevant partners, so that international aid can reach the Yemeni people in need in a timely manner. We are grateful to the United Nations, the World Health Organization and countries of the region for their collaboration in the launch of the medical air-bridge, and we are looking forward to a more regular operation of those flights.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, this escalation is undermining the hope of the Yemeni people for national reconciliation and peace. We share the Special Envoy’s concerns, which arose during his recent visit to Ma’rib province, about the potential risk of Yemen slipping back into a large-scale conflict. The pursuit of any military solution in Yemen will only prolong the suffering of the people and further weaken the whole country for many years to come. There is no military solution to this conflict. In this vein, at today’s meeting allow me to suggest the following points. First, all parties involved in the conflict must immediately stop military action and return to the de-escalation process towards an unconditional and long-lasting ceasefire.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Acting Assistant Secretary-General Ramesh Rajasingham for their valuable briefings. Viet Nam is closely following the situation in Yemen. We are deeply concerned over the recent military escalation in Al Jawf governorate, which has claimed the lives of dozens of civilians and displaced tens of thousands of people. We were alarmed by the report of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on the humanitarian situation that has prevailed in the country since the beginning of this year, with 24 million people requiring assistance, including about 14.3 million in acute need. The new wave of hostilities in northern Yemen has worsened the humanitarian crisis.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“We commend the regional and subregional efforts of the African Union (AU) in that regard, including the Organization of African Unity Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism and the AU Plan of Action on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa, the establishment of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel and the Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad basin, and the Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020 initiative. In conclusion, we would like to reaffirm our strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We would also like to reiterate our solidarity and readiness to cooperate with and support our African brothers and sisters in their fight against terrorism for peace, stability and development for all.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Fourthly, we must effectively implement international instruments and Security Council resolutions on combating terrorism. At the same time, we need to strengthen international cooperation, assistance and solidarity for affected countries, especially in terms of capacity-building and providing resources. Cooperation among countries of the region is vital, particularly in terms of a coordinated response, strengthening data, intelligence and experience-sharing, border security and management, and cross-border coordination.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Secondly, to fight the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, we need to step up our efforts to reject their ideologies, narratives, hatred, division and violent incitement, while promoting a culture of peace and tolerance. The roles of world leaders, eminent persons, the media, community leaders and so on in that regard cannot be overemphasized. Thirdly, terrorism cannot survive without finance. It is therefore of the utmost importance to tear down terrorist financing networks and further strengthen our legal and institutional capacity to effectively prevent, detect, stop and punish illegal acts. We urge all parties to fully implement resolution 2462 (2019) on combating terrorism financing, as well as other relevant documents.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“With the existence and larger operation of terrorist groups, the presence of State authorities will continue to face serious limitations, making the fight even harder Against that backdrop, my delegation would like to stress the following points. First, it is vital to address the root causes of terrorism and the drivers of violent extremism conducive to terrorism. Without that, terrorism will persist and have a fertile breeding ground. We therefore support the holistic approach to preventing terrorism by strengthening governance, settling unresolved conflicts, addressing exclusion, poverty and inequality, enhancing sustainable socioeconomic development and so on.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the growing number of attacks by Islamic State and Al-Qaida affiliates in the Sahel, especially on the borders of Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger. As stated in the most recent report of the Secretary-General, those countries suffer heavily from attacks against their Governments’ security and defence forces, humanitarian actors and even the Blue Helmets. The number of people killed by terrorists every year in those countries is estimated to have increased fivefold since 2016. In other parts of Africa, including North Africa, the Lake Chad basin and the Horn of Africa, terrorist groups, including foreign terrorist fighters, are actively operating and recruiting. Terrorism denies African countries and people their rights to peace, stability and development.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“First, we would like to express our gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed and Mr. Abdoulaye Mar Dieye for their insightful briefings. Terrorism is a global threat and the international community is united in the fight against it. Much has been done in terms of legal instruments, cooperation framework and concrete actions at all levels — national, regional and global. In addition, considerable resources have been mobilized for the fight. Yet, terrorism remains a serious threat in many corners of the world, including Africa where, for decades, people have longed for and badly needed peace and stability. For that reason, we would also like to thank the Chinese presidency for organizing today’s timely and very important debate.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“We very much hope that momentum of today will contribute to long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan and benefit its people. We are extremely pleased to see the unified position of the Security Council, which will send a very strong and positive message to all parties in Afghanistan and to its people. We stand ready to assist the Afghan people as they endeavour for peace, stability and development.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“Viet Nam welcomes the Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan between the United States of America and the Taliban and the Joint Declaration between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States of America for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan. We thank the United States, the Government of Afghanistan and other parties for their efforts. We commend the Government of Qatar for having hosted the diplomatic talks, and thank the co-penholders, Germany and Indonesia, for their engagement and contributions to preparing the text of resolution 2513 (2020). Give the historic momentum created by the Agreement, but also the fragile situation on the ground, Viet Nam believes that the Security Council should seize the opportunity to act. We therefore voted in favour of resolution 2513 (2020).”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“Those measures are subjected to adjustments in the light of the progress achieved in the peace and reconciliation process and the implementation of the commitments of the parties. In conclusion, Viet Nam reiterates its consistent position in supporting the unity, peace, stability and sovereignty of South Sudan.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we acknowledge the critical humanitarian challenges that the people in South Sudan still face. We call on the Government of South Sudan and other parties in South Sudan to put forth their best efforts in promoting sustainable livelihoods for the people. Fifthly, we reiterate our view that sanctions measures should be used as a tool to promote sustainable peace and security in the country and be rightly targeted. They should not serve to negatively affect the livelihoods of the people, the development of the country or the effective functioning and capacity of the Government, which is responsible for ensuring security and stability in the country.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we welcome the efforts of the regional and subregional organizations, namely, IGAD and the AU, in facilitating the implementation of the peace agreement. The role of IGAD, as guarantor of the peace agreement, will continue to be critical in the transitional period. We welcome the efforts of UNMISS and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in providing good offices for the parties in South Sudan and IGAD. We hope that the United Nations, AU and IGAD can support more confidence-building measures to facilitate the work of the transitional Government. Fourthly, Viet Nam warmly welcomes the recent positive economic development in South Sudan. The forecast of 8.2 per cent gross domestic product growth in 2020 is very encouraging.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Along with the efforts to establish the Transitional Government, Viet Nam calls on all relevant parties in South Sudan to continue to respect the ceasefire and refrain from any actions that might undermine efforts towards sustainable peace. Further effective measures are also needed to address the issue of intercommunal violence and its root causes. We commend the work and efforts of UNMISS, especially that of female peacekeepers, in the area of the protection of civilians. The increased participation of women peacekeepers, as well as their safety and security, should be further promoted. Vietnamese women represent 16 per cent of our peacekeepers in UNMISS, and they do an excellent job. The full potential of women remains to be unlocked.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“We also welcome the recent peace talks in Rome between the Government and the non-signatories to the peace agreement. Within our capacity, including as the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015), concerning South Sudan, we will continue to support all efforts in the process. Secondly, we are encouraged to see that the ceasefire has been maintained in most parts of the country and the security situation has mostly remained stable, as stated in the most recent report of the Secretary- General on UNMISS (S/2020/145). We also note that the issue of intercommunal violence remains a challenge.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“In the light of the recent developments, allow me to make the following observations. First, we reiterate the importance of the full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan by the parties in South Sudan. The establishment of a transitional Government marks the beginning of a new period, but much work remains to be done. Viet Nam calls on the parties to resolve the pending issues in a steady manner, in the spirit of mutual trust and understanding. We are strongly convinced that, if the parties show similar will and commitment as when they formed the Transitional Government, they will be able to resolve all pending matters. We look forward to the national dialogue conference, which will take place on 16 March.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“We thank Mr. David Shearer for his hard work and that of all personnel of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). We assure him of our full support. I also thank Ms. Sunday for her briefing. I would like to welcome our good friend Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal, Permanent Representative of South Sudan, to today’s briefing. Viet Nam is closely following recent developments in South Sudan. We highly welcome the decision taken by all stakeholders to establish the transitional Government, including President Salva Kiir and First Vice-President Riek Machar. We commend the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU), South Africa and other relevant parties. It is an extremely important achievement, which we believe will lay the foundation for long-term peace and prosperity in South Sudan.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“We therefore support and encourage the Mission to continue to work effectively, in accordance with the mandate assigned to it by the Security Council, to assist Iraq with reforms and in achieving an inclusive political process.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“The Government of Iraq should be keen to introduce reforms to meet the aspirations of its people, which should be carried out in parallel with policies that foster national reconciliation, unity and stability. Secondly, addressing the economic difficulties in Iraq should be a priority. We are of the view that the Government of Iraq has the primary responsibility for the course of economic development but that international support and assistance are very important. We call on the United Nations, international organizations and Member States to continue to assist Iraq in that regard for the long-term stability of the country. Thirdly, UNAMI plays an important role in Iraq at this point in time.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“However, the situation in Iraq remains challenging, especially in the context of increasing regional tensions. We share the concerns of the Secretary-General that, during the reporting period, various forms of violence continued in Baghdad and several other governorates, that the formation of a new Government has been delayed and that the living conditions of people in some areas remain worrisome, with about 1.8 million people in acute need. At this very important stage in Iraq, we wish to stress the following points. First, we call on the parties concerned to make further efforts to overcome their differences in order to facilitate the formation of a new Government for the sake of stabilizing the political situation.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We are happy to see that the Government of Iraq is taking a number of measures to meet the legitimate demands of its people, is continuing efforts towards national reconciliation, is investing more resources in reconstruction and is strengthening relations with countries in the region. We welcome the adoption by the Council of Representatives of the new laws on the Independent High Electoral Commission and on elections. We express our appreciation for the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to assist the Government and the people of Iraq. We note UNAMI’s efforts in the implementation of resolution 2107 (2013) and encourage the parties to continue their cooperation on that issue.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We extend our best wishes to you, Mr. President, for a successful presidency of the Security Council this month and assure you of our full support and cooperation. We express our thanks and appreciation to Belgium for its excellent presidency in February. We welcome the Ambassador of Iraq to this briefing and extend our appreciation and thanks to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing, her first since we joined the Council. We heard a lot of hope, which we share, for a better future for Iraq, first in terms of stability then in terms of forming a new Government. Iraq is embarking upon a new course to national reconstruction and economic development. We are encouraged by the progress Iraq has made in recent months, as reported by the Secretary-General (S/2020/140).”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We must spare no efforts in fighting against United Nations-designated terrorists and terrorist organizations but we must combat them in a way that defeats their purpose. We must therefore uphold international law, the Charter of the United Nations and international humanitarian law. The protection of civilians must be our top priority.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“That is needed more than ever before. Secondly, our consistent position is that the conflict in Syria must be settled through a political solution in accordance with the principles of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2254 (2015). We fully support the important facilitating role of the United Nations, including that of Special Envoy Geir Pedersen, as well as any viable diplomatic efforts, bilateral and multilateral, towards peace and stability in Syria. Thirdly, we are of the view that the deteriorating situation in Idlib is now too great a burden for millions of civilians to bear. Humanitarian concerns must be addressed and humanitarian work must be facilitated, including through feasible ways and means that can ensure the timely delivery of aid.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his remarks and Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. As we have stated our positions on issues relating to Syria on many occasions, I will not repeat them all. In the light of the recent developments, I would like to highlight the following. First, we are deeply concerned about the most recent escalation of the situation in north-western Syria and even more concerned about the terrible risk of a more serious and uncontrollable conflict in the next few days. We would therefore like to reiterate our support for the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate ceasefire. We welcome the ongoing exchanges among the relevant parties at various levels. We nevertheless urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint and strengthen dialogue to find a feasible solution to the conflict in this area.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“We join the other members of the Council in reiterating our support for the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate ceasefire and urge parties to engage in dialogue and negotiations to find a lasting solution, in accordance with the principles of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the information indicating severe disruptions to medical and nutritional supplies for civilians in north-eastern Syria. Moving forward, we strongly urge the countries concerned and the United Nations to work closely together to find the most effective and feasible ways and means to deliver assistance to people in need, when they need it most. All suggestions on cross-border and cross-line options are on the table. We welcome all efforts aimed at facilitating the more expeditious delivery of humanitarian assistance. The only way to end the humanitarian crisis and bring stability to Syria is by achieving sustainable peace.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“On this occasion, we would like to commend the tireless efforts of United Nations agencies, working with their partners, to bring much needed humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people, providing them with shelter, food and medical and health services. Their important work should not be interrupted or impeded, so that the humanitarian crisis can be contained and alleviated. Secondly, we thank the Secretary-General for his recent report on the review of alternative modalities for the border crossing of Al-Yarubiyah. It will serve as an important tool for the Security Council to evaluate the situation and work to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches the right destination at the right time.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the number of civilians killed by weapons, of whom more than 31 per cent are children. That is simply unacceptable. We are also concerned that the humanitarian situation remains dire in other parts of the country, especially in the north-east. Health-care and education services have either been heavily affected or have collapsed, leaving the majority of the Syrian population in the most vulnerable conditions. We therefore urge all concerned parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and ensure that the protection of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian assistance are a top priority.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“I join others in welcoming you, Mr. President, to today’s briefing. I would also like to welcome the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany to today’s briefing. We would like to express our thanks to Assistant Secretary-General Mueller and UNICEF Executive Director Fore for their briefings. We remain deeply concerned about the increasing level of human suffering in the north-west of Syria since the beginning of December 2019 due to tensions and hostilities, as highlighted by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2020/141). The surge of displaced persons — 300,000, 500,000, 700,000 and now nearly 1 million persons, 80 per cent of them women and children — only increases the risk of civilians falling victim to attacks, cold, hunger, disease and so on.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“To conclude, five out of the nine Review Conferences held so far have failed to reach consensus. On the twentieth anniversary of the entry into force of the NPT, the cause of peace and the spirit of humanity must prevail. Let us join hands and even the odds.”
2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, nuclear disarmament efforts should be made by nuclear-weapon States, individually or collectively, as a tangible way to implement article VI of the NPT, including the possibility of joining the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in the future. Fourthly, the regime of nuclear-weapon-free zones should be strengthened through the effective implementation of related treaties and the adherence of nuclear-weapon States to existing ones, as well as the creation of new zones, including in the Middle East. Here, we call on the nuclear-weapon States to sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone. Fifthly, dialogue and negotiations should continue in good faith to resolve difficult issues, including those related to North-East Asia and the Middle East.”
2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source
“First, confidence-building measures should be actively pursued, both among nuclear-weapon States and between them and non-nuclear-weapon States. Good relations, genuine intentions and concrete steps towards disarmament — even if small — among nuclear-weapon States can lower the risk of nuclear war. Negative security assurances, support for nuclear- weapon-free zones and assistance in peaceful uses from nuclear-weapon States can encourage stronger adherence to non-proliferation by non-nuclear- weapon States. Secondly, non-proliferation obligations under the NPT and the relevant Security Council resolutions should be implemented in a serious and consistent way. Stronger efforts should be made to ensure adherence to and the entry into force of all related international treaties, including the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty.”
2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source
“Fifty years later, what remains undiminished is the insecurity of non-nuclear States, especially those that have seriously implemented their non-proliferation obligations in good faith. Viet Nam reaffirms its strong support for the strict and balanced implementation of the NPT across all three pillars: nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful uses. We have joined all international efforts on non-proliferation, including various universal and regional treaties; adhered to the IAEA’s highest standards on safeguards; and continued to seriously implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of the entry into force of the NPT, we would like to stress the following.”
2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source