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first: 2022-01-31
most recent: 2023-12-21
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“Human rights and international humanitarian law safeguards are a prerequisite to lasting peace. Albania considers transitional justice an important tool for building trust and reconciliation. We therefore encourage all parties to make significant progress in the implementation of the 2019 Nairobi Declaration on Justice and Good Governance. We hope that the Kinshasa ministerial conference in May will produce concrete results in that direction. Albania echoes the call of the Secretary-General for the need to repatriate disarmed foreign combatants, particularly those of the Mouvement du 23 mars, and to consolidate national and regional disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. We also welcome the launch of the operational cell of the Contact and Coordination Group on non-military measures.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, on the need for a comprehensive strategy that provides lasting solutions, no military settlement can alone address the security challenges in the region. Our efforts should also be focused on the needs of the local populations beyond security and territorial control. To tackle the persistent arc of conflict, it is of the outmost importance that we extinguish the fire that keeps burning, first and foremost the illegal exploitation and trafficking of natural resources. That has a multiplier effect on the instability. We welcome the fact that the ministers in charge of mines have reviewed the recommendations made in Khartoum. However, it is imperative that those recommendations be swiftly implemented. Natural resources can, and must be, a force for change. In that vein, Albania believes that all offenders must be held accountable.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Secondly, regarding the situation on the ground, despite the ongoing rapprochement among States, the root causes of the conflicts are too complex to be considered healed, and the challenges too far from being over. As we heard, the security situation remains volatile, especially when it comes to connections with international terrorist groups. That requires enhanced regional attention. Albania is deeply concerned about the consequences of the dire security environment for the most vulnerable, as well as about the human rights and international humanitarian law violations. We call for all stakeholders to in particular commit themselves to protecting women and children from sexual violence and abuses, as well as to guaranteeing safety and unhindered access for humanitarian partners in their efforts to provide some relief to the population.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their comprehensive presentations. I would also like to welcome our colleagues from the countries of the Great Lakes region who are joining us today. I will focus my statement on three main points. First, on political cooperation and its positive trends in the region, Albania has followed the diplomatic efforts to normalize relations and strengthen cooperation among the countries of the Great Lakes region, and some of the achievements that we have recently seen are positive steps in that regard, most recently at the Nairobi conclave. I should also note that Albania supports Special Envoy Huang Xia in his good offices in promoting dialogue. Regional cooperation must always encompass all countries involved. No one should be excluded.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“We echo the Secretary-General’s call on the Malian stakeholders to reach a consensus and build on the reforms articulated by the Assises nationales de la refondation for the implementation of the agreement, focusing on those related to the holding of elections. In this regard, we stress the need for all activities to be gender-responsive and build the capacity of women and girls. Albania stands with ECOWAS and the African Union and fully supports their efforts to overcome the political impasse in Mali and preserve the democratic model in the region. We urge the Malian authorities to engage constructively with ECOWAS, MINUSMA and international partners in expediting the transition process and setting out a calendar for holding elections to return to constitutional order in a timely manner.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“However, it is the responsibility of the Malian authorities to take ownership and finalize a comprehensive, politically led strategy to reach a durable solution to the conflict and restore democracy and stability. Albania calls on the Malian authorities to guarantee the freedom of movement and action of MINUSMA in order to allow the fulfilment of its mandate. We commend MINUSMA for facilitating progress in this challenging environment, including by launching projects in cooperation with the local population, enabling thousands of people to have access to drinking water. We look forward to the mandate’s renewal in June. The political crisis and lack of commitment have contributed to severe delays in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“The recent Human Rights Watch reports document disturbing attacks against civilians and local communities by the Malian army and armed groups. Albania strongly condemns the reported violence and calls for human rights and international humanitarian law to be upheld by all and under all circumstances. In this context, we remain deeply worried about the methods adopted by the Wagner Group operating in Mali and the wider region. As the Security Council, we need to maintain a strong and articulated commitment in Mali, strengthening our support for the population in order to foster development and strengthen the resilience of local communities.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“Today’s discussion is particularly timely, as February should have marked a close to the transition period and a return to constitutional order in Mali. Instead, we have witnessed a severe escalation in security threats, a dire humanitarian situation and a dramatic shrinking of civic space, as the briefers just noted. Mali is also facing its worst food and nutrition crisis in a decade and the war in Ukraine is worsening the situation. The rapid expansion of terrorist attacks in Mali today presents a serious concern over the proliferation of armed Islamist groups. The lack of State presence is creating a security vacuum conducive to non-State actors to further expand towards the south of Mali and the wider coastal countries of the Gulf of Guinea.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wane for briefing the Council and commend the excellent work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). I also extend my thanks to Ms. Samaké for bringing an important civil society perspective. We support her call to include more gender language in the next mandate. At the outset, we would like to express deep concerns for the hundreds of people reported to have been killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Moura. We express our condolences to the families. We urge credible and impartial investigations by the Malian authorities into these unclear circumstances, the facilitation of independent investigations by MINUSMA and immediate access for the Mission.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, it is important that the resources that are now fuelling the conflict and illegal trafficking should be redirected to the socioeconomic development of the country and for the benefit of Congolese people. Albania supports the work of the Security Council Committee established by pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) in holding accountable those responsible for the illegal exploitation of natural resources and for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“We also call on the authorities for a robust implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme, which needs to be supported by all stakeholders, including civil society, women and youth. It is vital for MONUSCO to step up its efforts to respond effectively to the challenges on the ground and the mandate given to it. Albania supports a phased transition and the exit of the Mission based on the implementation of the agreed benchmarks to avoid any gaps and secure what it has achieved so far. Nevertheless, for this process to succeed, United Nations system agencies and other international stakeholders must work together and urgently provide funding in such critical areas as Tanganyika.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Moreover, there is an alarming new trend in the use of improvised explosive devices in recent attacks, raising new questions with regard to the link between armed groups and international terrorist organizations. What is more devastating are the attacks on internally displaced persons sites, followed by serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We condemn in the strongest way these acts. Instead of bloodshed, Albania believes that the way forward is accountability, not impunity, and reconciliation, not mistrust. Cooperation with third States to bring a military end to the conflict in the east of the country has not achieved the anticipated results. We urge that these operations be made even more transparent and coordinated, and we welcome the first steps being taken towards this end.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“It is of great importance to maintain the positive momentum of the ongoing preparations and the electoral road map, which will ensure the elections’ credibility, as will the participation of women and youth. We take note of the violations of democratic space mentioned in the report (S/2022/252) and call on the authorities to refrain from actions that may harm the electoral climate. The security situation, particularly in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, is ever more alarming, considering the ongoing state of siege and attacks on civilians. In South Kivu, we have also witnessed persistent intercommunal violence fuelled by hate speech in local and social media. Albania is deeply concerned about the conflict- related sexual violence against women and children committed by armed groups, but also by State agents.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“I join the other speakers in thanking the Special Representative for her briefing and welcome the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to this meeting. We also join the other members of the Council in paying tribute to the peacekeepers who may have lost their lives today in the crash of a United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) helicopter. This is indeed a sad day and reminds us of the risks that peacekeepers take on a daily basis. As we have heard, the political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains tense. Ahead of the country’s elections in 2023, we call on all the parties to avoid actions that could produce a negative fallout by placing their personal agendas aside.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“He also deserves the full backing of the Council to put pressure on the Al-Assad regime to advance with the political process.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“The Constitutional Committee is the only existing platform to envisage and pursue a political transition, but so far it has produced mainly disappointment. That is primarily due to a lack of genuine involvement and investment on the part of the Syrian regime. The Constitutional Committee is meeting in Geneva for its seventh session, which we hope yields concrete results, but we do not anticipate any tangible progress. We reiterate that absent constant pressure from the Council and in the absence of any timetable or deadlines, the Constitutional Committee risks becoming a smokescreen for inaction and for maintaining the current status quo. In conclusion, we support the tireless work of Special Envoy Pedersen in consulting with key stakeholders to move the political process forward.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“We urge continued support to Syrian refugees and host countries until Syrians can voluntarily return home in safety and dignity, in line with Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees standards. All returns of refugees and other displaced Syrians must be in accordance with the principle of non-refoulement. The Syrian authorities must ensure the protection of all returnees. Resolution 2254 (2015) provides the basis for a real, inclusive political transition, with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. The full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) must therefore be an absolute priority for the Council, a priority that the Syrian regime has disregarded in the past and continues to disregard as we speak.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“We stress the importance of unhindered access to life-saving humanitarian assistance through all modalities, including the reauthorization of cross-border humanitarian aid delivery, to which there is no alternative, as well as cross-line aid and early recovery projects consistent with resolution 2585 (2021). We continue to call for a nationwide ceasefire and respect for international humanitarian law. We underline the need for the Council to act on expanding cross-border access to alleviate the suffering of Syrian people. All parties to the conflict must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, including ending attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and facilitate unimpeded humanitarian access to civilians trapped or displaced by fighting.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“I would like to join others in thanking Special Envoy Pedersen, Under-Secretary- General Griffiths and the Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Hossam Zaki, for their insightful briefings. It is now 11 long years since the conflict started, and it is still profoundly disturbing to see how Syria continues to sink. Eleven years ago, the Syrian people took to the streets to call for an end to the kleptocratic repressive Al-Assad regime, and the regime responded by killing them. Today, there is no space for aspiration or hope in Syria. The Al-Assad regime has disfigured Syria. It is disturbing to listen to the data shared by the briefers on the humanitarian situation. We express our concern about the continuing suffering of the Syrian people and the dramatic and worsening humanitarian situation.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“The Middle East is not immune to broader tensions and conflicts elsewhere. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is already having an impact on the many challenges that the States of the Arab League face. As mentioned by Secretary-General Guterres, it directly threatens food security in the region, the daily bread of millions of people. The Russian invasion exacerbates the suffering and misery for millions of Arabs. We must be united in our resolve to confront aggression and violent conflict everywhere for our world to move towards a peaceful, just and sustainable future. In this period, Albania stands ready to work together with the League of Arab States to enhance cooperation with the United Nations, and with the Security Council in particular. We look forward to the new presidential statement in that regard.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We commend its focus on youth and on promoting diverse societies within its member States. We also strongly encourage the Arab League to further promote women’s empowerment and participation in decision-making processes at all levels, as well as to engage with civil society and human rights organizations in a constructive and transformative manner. We would also welcome enhanced trilateral coordination among the United Nations, the African Union and the League of Arab States on cross-regional peace and security issues. All new conflicts in the region, from the Israeli- Palestinian conflict to the conflicts in Yemen, Syria, Libya and the volatile situation in Lebanon, require a Herculean effort to resolve them. In our view, the Arab League is well positioned to bring together Arab States to address those challenges.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We should aim to discuss concrete ways to strengthen cooperation between the Council and the Arab League in the areas of conflict prevention, preventive diplomacy, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and counter-terrorism, as well as to promote the role of women and youth in maintaining regional and international peace and security. We believe that the opening of the United Nations Liaison Office to the Arab League will help in that regard. We support the youth briefer in proposing ways for the United Nations and the Arab League to advance the implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda and jointly address challenges facing youth in the Middle East and North Africa. The Arab League can further promote inclusivity and a greater role for civil society.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We value the cooperation between the United Nations and the Arab League. As mentioned by the Secretary-General and other members of the Council, there is no end to the list of pressing challenges facing the Middle East. We value the role of the United Arab Emirates in enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and the Arab League to meet those challenges. We appreciate the fact that improving partnerships and cooperation with regional and subregional organizations has become an increasingly prominent theme for the Security Council.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“I should like to begin by thanking Secretary-General Guterres and the Secretary- General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, for their briefings. I would also like to welcome youth briefer Razan Farhan Alaqil to the Security Council and to acknowledge the value of civil society in enriching discussions in the Chamber. We are very pleased to hear from our speakers about the value of strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the Arab League and the progress that has been made in that regard, based on the two previous presidential statements (S/PRST/2019/5 and S/PRST/2021/2). The United Nations is on the front lines in addressing many challenges, but it cannot solve them alone. Regional organizations serve as the building blocks of global peace and security.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“That gives us hope in terms of making the lives of all Afghans, especially women and girls, better and brighter. Albania is of the opinion that this adopted text constitutes a positive initial step towards assisting Afghan society in returning to normality. Albania looks forward to the implementation of the resolution and strongly supports the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“Albania, too, welcomes the adoption of resolution 2626 (2022), commends the efforts of Norway as a penholder for having prepared a strong and balanced text and congratulates the members of the Council on that achievement. We welcome the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which we believe will bring sizable and tangible results to the people of Afghanistan. As previously expressed, Albania supports a robust mandate for UNAMA, which is playing a crucial role as a concrete bridge between the international community and all relevant stakeholders in Afghanistan. That clear and strong Mission with extended duties will focus on human rights, the rights of women and youth, assistance in the area of humanitarian aid delivery and other tasks.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“We will continue to support the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, as well as other international organizations that deal with the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and disarmament and play an important role in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Finally, Albania has approved its national strategy to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and is actively contributing to regional security in that field. We support the work of the Committee and will continue to do so in the future.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“In this regard, the in-depth consideration of the resolution with the involvement of Member States, international regional and subregional organizations and civil society is an opportunity to make proposals aimed at strengthening the work of the Committee in order to meet current challenges and make it more effective. We hope that we will find consensus when it comes to the strengthening of the mandate of the 1540 Committee as part of the 2022 comprehensive review. Albania is convinced that open consultations are an essential step in ensuring that the resolution 1540 (2004) continues to play a central role in maintaining international peace and security in future.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“We remain committed to further cooperating with the international community to prohibit the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by States and non-State actors as well as of the materials necessary for the development of such weapons. States have made significant progress in implementing resolution 1540 (2004). Nevertheless, some gaps remain, and full and effective implementation of the resolution is a long-term task that will require continued efforts at the national, regional and international level. We welcome the open consultations on the in-depth review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) as a good opportunity to remind Member States of their obligation to implement the resolution. The threat of non-State actors acquiring weapons of mass destruction has not weakened.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“I would also like to congratulate and thank the Ambassador of Mexico for his leadership and commitment to advancing the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We also commend the professional work of the Committee’s Group of Experts. We agree that resolution 1540 (2004) is an essential element of the global non-proliferation architecture, and we must ensure that the resolution and its implementation remain effective and strong. We encourage all the members of the Security Council to remain united in supporting the work of the Committee by strengthening its mandate and adapting it to the new realities. My country attaches great importance to the treaties on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“Albania supports UNMISS in providing electoral assistance to deliver inclusive elections, although the primary responsibility lies with the Government of South Sudan. We support the renewal of the UNMISS mandate, while maintaining its four pillars. We are pleased to hear from Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom that the present mandate, with a three-year strategic vision, is the appropriate framework. In conclusion, Albania calls on all parties to implement the revitalized agreement, meet the key benchmarks, establish institutions and reforms, unify the command of the armed forces and ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, youth and civil society in all peacebuilding efforts.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“In that context, we call on the Government, in cooperation with the African Union, to redouble its efforts in setting up the Hybrid Court for South Sudan. We are deeply concerned about continuing reports of human rights violations and abuses, as well as the harassment of journalists. Despite some progress, the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan has been slow. We call on all parties to redouble their efforts and show action on their commitments. We welcome the fact that the Government has committed to the path of elections. However, elections must be free, fair and credible, while being inclusive and ensuring the full, equal and safe participation of women and youth. The Government must ensure the necessary security arrangements to protect freedom of opinion and expression.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The protection of civilians must therefore remain a key priority for UNMISS. We recall the primary responsibility of the Government of South Sudan to protect civilians and humanitarian actors, allowing their full and unhindered access to those in need. We are deeply concerned about attacks on humanitarian workers in South Sudan. They are unacceptable. As mentioned by our civil society briefer, Ms. Riya Williams Yuyada, sexual and gender-based violence is still widespread. Accountability is key to fighting impunity, deterring further crimes and giving justice and hope to the survivors of such atrocities. We support the mobile courts provided by UNMISS and would like to reiterate the need for the protection of witnesses and survivors, even in remote settings.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative Haysom and the two briefers for their insights. We commend the work of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the troop- contributing countries for their important contribution to the Mission. While political violence has decreased over the past years, the suffering of the people of South Sudan continues. The devastating effects of climate change have led to mass flooding and drought, causing hunger, displacement and a fight for resources. It is time to address those issues and build capacity and resilience. We commend the work of UNMISS to mitigate the devastation of the climate emergency in the short term. As we heard from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, intercommunal violence has increased in recent weeks.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Albania has endorsed the report of the Secretary- General of dated 31 January (S/2022/64) and is of the opinion that giving UNAMA a clear, strong mandate extending the Mission’s duties and responsibilities will only improve the interaction between the world and Afghanistan, which is what the Afghan people so greatly need. Albania stands ready to support the activities of UNAMA on the ground and engage in the process of extending its mandate.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“Terrorism continues to threaten stability and State-building efforts in the country, but also in the Central Asia region. We cannot allow the achievements of the last 20 years in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Al-Qaida and their affiliates to be undermined. The prospect of Afghan territory becoming a haven for international terrorism should amount to zero. Last but not least, we commend the exceptional role the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is playing in Afghanistan as women and men representing the United Nations. Accordingly, all of them deserve our praise for their work and efforts.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“An Afghan-led, Afghan-owned process of reconciliation and the formation of an all-inclusive Government should be the only way ahead. We will keep stressing that full respect for human rights set forth in international human rights law, which every State is bound to respect, remains the cornerstone for a fully functional society in Afghanistan. All of society should enjoy the freedom of assembly and expression, and members of the press should be able to report and fulfil their duties in liberty and without fear. Albania reiterates its call for full respect for human rights for everyone in Afghanistan and opposes any form of discrimination based on ethnicity, belief or gender. Recovery in Afghanistan cannot happen without women returning to work and girls returning to school.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“Albania supports all ongoing efforts of the international community, through all possible means. Access to aid and support for the Afghan people should continue unhindered. We endorse the injection of emergency cash support for public servants in Afghanistan, such as teachers, doctors and nurses, thereby allowing the continued functioning of basic but vital services for the population. After talks in Oslo and Geneva, Albania reiterates its call on the Taliban to seriously embark on upholding Afghanistan’s international commitments. Without meeting those commonly accepted demands and without clarity and strong assurances from the de facto authorities in Afghanistan, it will be hard for the Taliban to engage on the international stage, which will have a direct impact on the humanitarian situation in the country.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“I congratulate you, Madam President, on your country’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I would like to welcome Ms. Deborah Lyons to today’s meeting and thank her for her briefing. The situation in Afghanistan continues to be cause for serious concern. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General mentioned the tipping point. The humanitarian situation remains grave, with dreadful prospects for Afghan society, in general, and is worsening for women, girls and minorities, in particular. The absence of an all-inclusive Government is a serious obstacle to improving the country’s governance, economy and security. The Taliban have yet to articulate what kind of State they intend to build. The fact that more than half of the population relies on international relief alone to survive is extremely worrisome.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“It is in the spirit of friendship and sincere desire to see Iraq flourish that we call on all parties to redouble their efforts, respect the constitutional process and resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue and negotiation.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“We remain concerned about the high levels of political violence. Such attacks on the democratic future of Iraq must be condemned. All parties must avoid the use of threats or violence to resolve political disputes. Dialogue, not violence, must be the way to form a Government that can address economic, climate and humanitarian challenges, while also fighting the pandemic. I represent a young democracy that has had immense achievements. We have experienced first- hand how democratic processes can be slow. They cannot be taken for granted and do not come easily. Respecting constitutional principles and deadlines is critical to ensuring democratic rule, especially in a country that faces so many challenges.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“We regret to see that the constitutional process has been put on hold, especially after the postponement of the vote on the election of the new President by the Parliament on 7 February. The largest political parties should take responsibility and move the country forward by allowing for the formation of a new and able Government to meet the immediate challenges that the Iraqi people face. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of the full and meaningful participation of women in that process, as the best guarantors of an all-inclusive and representative Government. Equally, we see a need for the major forces to look beyond sectarian lines and unite their forces to serve the common good of all Iraqis. Dialogue among the relevant parties and at all levels is the only way to achieve that common goal.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing and welcoming the Iraqi representative to today’s meeting. We express our appreciation for the work that has been done to address the questions surrounding missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property. Very important progress has been made on this file and we recognize its significance. The certification of the election results by the Federal Supreme Court in December last year represents a critical step towards the consolidation of democracy in Iraq. It has set in motion the constitutional process, which should be followed by the election of a new Speaker of the Parliament and a new Government.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“Albania encourages the national authorities to further engage and fully cooperate with the Mission to get to the bottom of recent cases of signal losses for United Nations aircraft, and welcomes the 26 ongoing investigations into attacks against peacekeepers. Finally, I would like to express Albania’s support for the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013). We hope that the members of the Panel of Experts are appointed as soon as possible, in order to do their work.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“We are very troubled by the effects of the security situation on the humanitarian front. We are following with great concern the continued targeting of humanitarian personnel and call on all parties to provide a secure environment and unhindered access for humanitarian workers providing critical assistance to civilians. We commend the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and its Head in supporting the peace process and ensuring the protection of civilians. We regret that, in carrying out its mandate, MINUSCA still faces immediate challenges, as mentioned by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“We condemn in the strongest manner the killing of innocent civilians, the recruitment of children, gender-based and conflict-related sexual violence against women and children, and attacks on schools and hospitals. Albania is particularly alarmed by regular operations similar to those conducted in Aïgbando from 16 to 18 January by national security forces and the Wagner Group, which resulted in several civilian deaths and displacements. Accountability for criminal acts committed by any party must never be sacrificed for the sake of security provisions. In that vein, we welcome the Special Criminal Court and call on national authorities to spare no effort in bringing those responsible to justice, starting with immediate and credible investigations into human rights violations and abuses.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“Secondly, Albania underscores the importance of making further progress in the republican dialogue, welcoming the return of members of opposition to the committee. We expect that, during the next dialogue scheduled for March, all parties will set their differences aside in order to reach a tangible and inclusive agreement. In that vein, preparations for local elections in September 2022 are encouraging. Albania reiterates its call for credible elections, which will ensure the equal participation of women and youth. Thirdly, we remain deeply concerned about the persistent human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law by all parties.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“Let me thank all of the briefers for their insights and welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic. Since the previous briefing in October (see S/PV.8882), we have witnessed some setbacks and fragile progress. Allow me to mention some examples. First, we have sadly observed how the unilateral ceasefire has not produced the expected results in terms of ending hostilities. Albania reiterates the need for all actors to effectively abide by the ceasefire and calls on the Government to accelerate the implementation of the International Conference on the Great Lakes road map within the framework of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic of 2019.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“Doing so and acting in good faith in several regional and international organizations in the Western Balkans, Europe and beyond has produced tangible results in our case with regard to building good-neighbourly relations, promoting the rule of law and human rights, in particular the rights of the children, women and minorities. In conclusion, let me emphasize once again that regional organizations are important players and serve their purpose when they reflect the goals and aspirations of all their members.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“All regional organizations need to adhere to international law and international humanitarian law when engaging in activities of peace and security. The work of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia is crucial in that respect, and we commend the Centre for its activities in the region pertaining to counter-terrorism, border demarcation, transboundary water management and the women and peace and security agenda. There are excellent examples to learn from, such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) — one of the largest regional security organizations in the world. In 2020, while chairing the OSCE, we devoted particular focus to seeking solutions through negotiations and diplomacy.”
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