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1. “We strongly support structures such as the Regional Certification Mechanism and Kimberley Process certification so as to better monitor and control the exploitation of, and trade in, natural resources. We encourage the support of international partners to implement commitments from the Lusaka Declaration to Fight Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Great Lakes Region. In conclusion, we believe that improving the traceability and disruption of illicit financial flows is key to countering terrorism and organized crime. We encourage all actors to strengthen information-sharing and adopt a global policy response in order to identify illicit financial flows.”

   2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source

2. “Natural resources are widely used in complex international supply chains, and we urge all actors to play their role in ensuring that the local populations reap the benefits of their use. As previous Council resolutions have called for, a deeper understanding of the nexus between terrorism and organized crime using natural resources is required to formulate effective policies. Governments must strengthen their legal frameworks in order to better address the threat and ensure that terrorist and armed groups are held accountable, as well as foster greater coordination between regional and international actors in order to end this illicit business. Albania calls on the States of the Great Lakes region to engage in the effective implementation of the Protocol against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Great Lakes Region.”

   2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source

3. “We regret that instead of natural resources being positive agents of growth, they have brought more misery, displacement and violence to local populations. The misuse of natural resources has a direct and vast impact on the security and development of a State. Weak States with inadequate legal and regulatory frameworks are particularly vulnerable to mismanagement, corruption and the unfair distribution of natural resources. Albania strongly condemns the illegal exploitation of, and trafficking in, natural resources. Responses to those illicit activities cannot focus on national and military solutions alone — they require robust regional and international action.”

   2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source

4. “Let me begin by echoing others in thanking the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ms. Waly, African Union Commissioner Adeoye and Regional Director Handy for their insightful remarks and recommendations. Albania commends the achievements and commitments already made by the African Union and UNODC on this matter. We attach great importance to today’s discussion, as insecurity across Africa creates a breeding ground for terrorists and non-State armed groups to benefit from the illicit trafficking in natural resources. As we heard from other speakers, terrorist groups and private military companies are using the natural resources in Africa as a key source of funding.”

   2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source

5. “The sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must be fully implemented, and every breach of them represents an increased threat to regional and international peace and an opportunity for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to strengthen its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic-missile programme. Let me conclude by reiterating our call to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to abandon its provocations and end its WMD, ballistic-missile and nuclear programmes. A return to meaningful dialogue and diplomacy is the way forward, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea should understand that it is the only way forward, and the right one.”

   2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

6. “It makes no sense for the members of the Security Council to avoid angering the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. At this point, nobody can complain that the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are suffering the consequences of a severe sanctions regime. The only thing responsible for the suffering of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is the attitude of their own regime. We must use all the tools and the power provided by our mandate to send a strong message to the regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must have understood by now that it will not be rewarded for its reckless behaviour.”

   2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

7. “This is once again a moment for the Security Council to act responsibly and accordingly to respond to the immediate threats coming from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that are threatening the stability of the Korean peninsula and the wider region. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must immediately cease those provocative and dangerous actions. With the recent launches it has not only violated all the relevant Security Council resolutions but has also further undermined the international rules-based order. The Security Council must therefore stand up and speak with one voice in denouncing the behaviour of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, but also in holding the Kim Jong Un regime accountable for directly threatening the Japanese people and the whole Korean peninsula.”

   2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

8. “I too thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing, and we also welcome the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea to this meeting. Albania strongly condemns the long-range ballistic-missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that overflew Japan on 3 October, as well as its seven other ballistic-missile launches since 25 September. That is unacceptable. The last time we saw the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea engage in such behaviour was in 2017, and at the time the Council came together, united and took action to hold the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea accountable.”

   2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source

9. “We also commend the recent handover of Kuwaiti property. That is also an essential step forward in Iraq’s efforts to strengthen its social contract with its citizens and neighbours. We also welcome the adoption of the law for emergency support for food and security and development and hope that its implementation will lessen the suffering of the Iraqi people. Considering that Iraq is the fifth-most vulnerable country in the world to the effects of climate change, we commend UNAMI’s work on the impact of climate change in Iraq, and we took note of the concerns on that issue expressed by the Iraqi Prime Minister during the general debate of the General Assembly (see A/77/ PV.11). In conclusion, we believe that UNAMI is a critical partner to the Iraqi people and has played a vital role in helping Iraq during this democratic transition.”

   2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source

10. “There is an urgent need for a new Iraqi Government to tackle the many challenges ahead, as noted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by many of those challenges. An inclusive and united Government, with the meaningful participation of women, will better respond to the hopes and aspirations of the Iraqi people. In the current acute and dire humanitarian situation that Iraq is facing, we commend the Iraqi authorities for repatriating more than 2,500 Iraqis while respecting the principles of accountability and reintegration. In addition, we welcome the intensified field mission concerning the repatriation and return of all Kuwaiti and third-country nationals or their remains. The mission will increase the possibility of identifying new burial sites in Iraq.”

    2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source

11. “We reaffirm our strong support for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn all attempts to undermine its stability and political independence. Furthermore, we are also worried about the security situation regarding the threat posed by Da’esh. I reiterate Albania’s principled support for ensuring accountability for all violations of international law, delivering justice and taking a firm stance against impunity. Iraq has gone through enormous challenges in recent years. However, the deadlock in the Government-formation process following the October 2021 parliamentary elections is a growing threat to the stability of the country and its role in the region. We urge all parties involved to rise above their differences and commit to inclusive dialogue.”

    2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source

12. “Let me join others in thanking France for its work during the month of September and wishing you, Mr. President, all the best for the month of October — you can rely on Albania’s support this month. Returning to the issue under discussion, I would like to thank the Special Representative for the Secretary- General for Iraq, Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert, for her briefing and welcome the presence of the representative of Iraq in today’s meeting. We condemn in the strongest terms the deadly attack in Iraq. Albania expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims’ families and wishes a speedy and full recovery to those injured. Furthermore, we call on Iran to respect Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from intimidation, threats and a further escalation of violence.”

    2022-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9145 (2022) · source

13. “We share the commitment of the international community to deterring and defending against the misuse of energy and other hybrid tactics by State or non-State actors. Any deliberate attack on critical infrastructure should be met with a united response. While we wait for the results of the investigation, we must not lose sight of the larger context. While Russia’s military aggression continues and has further escalated, reckless and irresponsible acts of sabotage on critical energy infrastructure could be seen as aimed at intimidating the countries directly affected in the Baltic region and the European Union. Since 24 February we have witnessed repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including through the serious endangerment of nuclear plants. Energy is being used as a weapon to achieve geopolitical gains.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source

14. “We are also deeply concerned about the reports of the large-scale leaks that were detected on 27 September in both the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the exclusive economic zones of Denmark and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The plumes of gas rising to the surface are causing environmental damage, and the impact on maritime life in the Baltic is likely to be very substantial. The information available so far indicates that the leaks are the result of a deliberate act of sabotage. Such acts are unacceptable and pose a serious threat to international security. We support the investigations under way to find the origin of the damage and its likely perpetrators. It will be very important to have full clarity in that regard.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source

15. “As to Russia’s mantra, which draws artificial parallels with other situations that have nothing to do with Russia’s aggression, we have expressed ourselves clearly about it more than once and we are not going to dignify such claims, which are of the same nature as “There is no war in Ukraine”, “We have committed no crimes there” and “We do not want its territory”. We trust that today everyone’s eyes are more wide open than ever.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source

16. “We reiterate the call to all States and international organizations not to recognize any acquisition by the Russian Federation of any part of the territory of Ukraine and to refrain from any action or dealing that might be interpreted as recognizing any such acquisition. We must be united and firmly condemn this unacceptable behaviour and stand in defence and support of Ukraine, because in that way we are defending the rules-based international order, international law and the Charter. We will continue our fight in the General Assembly, and we will call on the Assembly to defend the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source

17. “As it has done since 24 February, Russia chose to stand in total opposition to international law, to its own commitments and to the repeated appeals from every corner of the world for it to stop its actions, change course and work for peace. Today’s vote showed once more that Russia is and will remain isolated in its actions and with its positions. Today’s vote showed that Russia never wanted peace, never wanted dialogue. What it wanted was part of the territory of Ukraine, which it now claims as its own. We will not accept that, and we will not recognize any consequences of Russia’s actions that will be to the detriment of Ukraine. What is happening now in Ukraine should be an alarm bell for the entire world. We should not accept the illegal annexation of the territory of other countries.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source

18. “This is another dark day for the Security Council, the United Nations and the world. The Security Council was again taken hostage on the same issue and by the same country and was prevented from acting on one of the most important issues on its agenda. Once again, Russia misused a unique privilege that the Charter of the United Nations — the Charter that Russia is shattering in pieces with its actions — grants permanent members in order to help them to maintain peace and security and uphold international law, not to block the Council when the world needs it. Draft resolution S/2022/720, proposed today, was about the most fundamental issues and principles that bind us together in the United Nations and in the multilateral world — the preservation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of a Member State.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9143 (2022) · source

19. “We further reiterate that it is the responsibility of the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure the protection of United Nations assets and personnel and to hold accountable those involved in the latest violent anti-MONUSCO demonstrations.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source

20. “In that vein, the inclusive implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme is a must, as is the demobilization of foreign armed groups, who must return to their country of origin. Albania welcomes the measures taken by the Government against the recent unacceptable hate speech in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We call on it to further develop a wider legal framework in that regard. Lastly, in the light of the Government’s call to review MONUSCO’s withdrawal plan, Albania calls for the plan to be conducted in a way that will guarantee minimum-security conditions for the Mission’s staff, as well as a conditions-based exit from the provinces that constitute the focus of its operations.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source

21. “Thirdly, the suffering of civilians, particularly women, children and internally displaced persons, is deeply troubling. Adding to that suffering, the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to rank as one of the most insecure places for humanitarian workers, affecting the ability of humanitarian partners to deliver assistance. We request that a secure environment for humanitarian partners be guaranteed. No military initiative can tackle the sources of conflict or provide a lasting solution. That is why we call on armed groups to unconditionally lay down their weapons and encourage national authorities to step up their efforts to promote national reconciliation.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source

22. “The obligations and responsibilities of the East African Community regional force should be implemented in full coordination and cooperation with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in order to ensure the protection of civilians and maintain humanitarian access. The seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly provided some additional impetus to that effort. We welcome the meeting between the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and their commitment to work together to achieve the withdrawal of the Movement du 23 mars from all occupied territories and the return of war-displaced persons, with the support of the United Nations, the African Union and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source

23. “I too would like to thank all of the briefers for their insights and would like now to stress a few points. First, Albania welcomes the ongoing progress in preparing the groundwork for holding elections in 2023. We call on all parties to work together in good faith to create the conditions necessary to hold inclusive, free and transparent elections that are acceptable to all parties. Secondly, Albania is encouraged by the public commitment expressed by national and regional actors to defuse tensions, but the security situation on the ground remains of great concern. We take note of the initiative to create a coordination mechanism between the Luanda road map and the Nairobi process. Given the complexity of the situation, it is important for there to be effective implementation of those initiatives.”

    2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9142 (2022) · source

24. “We also call on them to cut all ties with terrorist networks and groups that are responsible for violent attacks in Afghanistan and beyond. We insist that the de facto authorities earn the international community’s acceptance by fulfilling the minimal demands it places on them if they want Afghanistan to be accepted as a member of world society.”

    2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source

25. “That is why Albania considers ensuring those rights as a necessary condition for addressing any of the major challenges facing Afghanistan today and in the future. We strongly support the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in helping the de facto authorities to implement what they have committed to. We urge them to work with the newly appointed Head of UNAMA and engage with her to implement the Mission’s mandate. Given the fact that winter is approaching, we call for more humanitarian support to be distributed to international organizations. We also call on the de facto authorities to respect and ensure the full and unimpeded freedom of movement of UNAMA, as well as to ensure humanitarian access.”

    2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source

26. “In excluding women from rights, the de facto authorities are effectively treating roughly half of the population as lesser human beings. They are denying them their humanity. No matter how bad the economic situation is, no matter how bad the security situation is, no matter how much tradition and religion are misconstrued, there can be no rationale for excluding and oppressing women. We as the international community cannot afford to concede on such fundamental norms. We know that there can be no lasting peace and security, no development or prosperity if half the population are deprived of their basic rights. Ensuring those rights should be front and centre of all efforts to secure order and the rule of law in Afghanistan. We cannot sacrifice that in the name of resolving more urgent issues.”

    2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source

27. “I too would like to thank all the briefers for their updates today, especially Ms. Koofi for her powerful call to action. We must make sure that the women and girls of Afghanistan are not forgotten. It saddens us to see the Afghan people deprived of their basic right to lead a dignified life. As mentioned in the stakeout today of the 10 elected members of the Security Council and the incoming five, the Taliban has made Afghanistan the only country in the entire world in which girls are banned from attending secondary school. They are restoring the total oppression of women and denying them their specific rights, depriving them from what we as the international community have affirmed and reaffirmed in our words and actions as universal rights.”

    2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source

28. “In conclusion, we applaud the Sudanese Bar Association’s publication of a draft transitional constitutional framework document for the Sudan. That is a significant initiative to build on. Moreover, Sudanese civil society has clearly expressed its desire to be the main character in shaping the future of its country. In that regard, we also encourage the active engagement of women as a constructive step forward in their meaningful participation in democratic processes.”

    2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source

29. “The critical need for all stakeholders to engage in reaching an agreement and finding a common and comprehensive solution is more urgent than ever. As we heard, no major progress has been made in the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement. The worsening security situation in Darfur and the significant outbreaks of violence in the capital and throughout the country concern us deeply. We condemn in the strongest terms the security forces’ extensive and widespread use of violence on protesters. Albania urges the Sudanese authorities to independently and impartially investigate any allegations of human rights violations or abuses, as well as sexual and gender-based violence, especially when committed by members of the security forces.”

    2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source

30. “The humanitarian needs in the Sudan are at a very high level, and the Sudanese authorities must provide unfettered humanitarian access to all who are affected by conflict. The intercommunal violence, particularly in the Blue Nile region, must stop. Albania stands with the Sudanese people and echoes their calls for a life of safety and dignity. In that regard, Albania supports the continued efforts of UNITAMS, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to create conditions that can enable negotiations between the military and civilians. We urge the political actors and prominent military figures who have withdrawn from those talks to go back to the negotiating table and engage in the political process.”

    2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source

31. “I too thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes for his update and Mr. Ibrahim Mudawi, the civil- society briefer, for his insights. We also welcome the representative of the Sudan to this meeting. Albania supports the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and his team’s continued efforts in supporting the Sudanese people and their aspirations to form a credible, civilian-led, democratic Government. Albania is deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in the Sudan, which has worsened after the severe flooding. We offer our condolences to the victims’ families and urge the Sudanese authorities to ensure that all possible measures are in place to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.”

    2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source

32. “Albania is deeply worried about the situation’s impact on the population, particularly children, women and the elderly. In addition to that gloomy situation, ensuring humanitarian access has remained a major challenge, mainly as a result of ongoing conflict and insecurity. We applaud humanitarian actors for their efforts in providing life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people. The entire international community should support those efforts. Lastly, Albania reiterates its support for the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and looks forward seeing its strategic review report, as well as the report on the arms embargo.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

33. “In that regard, we echo the Secretary- General’s call for the implementation of the Somalia Transition Plan, as well the importance of resuming Government-led discussions on force generation, force integration and the phased handover of security responsibilities from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia to the Somali security forces. We also urge the new Government to step up its efforts in tackling the continued human rights violations and abuses, including sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations committed against children, and to make progress on the swift adoption of key human rights-related legislation. Somalia continues to face an alarming drought emergency and increasing economic pressure, which have worsened the humanitarian situation.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

34. “We therefore encourage the Government to achieve tangible results in completing the constitutional reform within an agreed time frame, finalize a national independent judicial system and develop a unified democratic election model. It is crucial for the Federal Government to boost constructive dialogue with the federal member states and restore trust between citizens and institutions. Turning to the security situation, we commend the Government’s efforts to prioritize the fight against Al-Shabaab and improve the overall security landscape in Mogadishu and across Somalia. Albania condemns in the strongest terms the latest attacks by Al-Shabaab on 19 August and expresses its condolences to the families of the victims.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

35. “I would like to thank Special Representative Swan, Deputy Special Representative Lortan and European Union Special Representative Weber for their briefings. I also welcome the presence of the representative of Somalia at today’s meeting. We are pleased to hear that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed a new Prime Minister and that the new Cabinet is already in place. Those are very encouraging developments. We call on Somalia’s political leadership to also further advance women’s meaningful inclusion in all processes, including in the new Administration. We welcome the establishment of six women’s peace networks across the federal member states. Albania also welcomes and echoes the key conclusions of the National Consultative Council meeting held in June in Mogadishu.”

    2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9125 (2022) · source

36. “There is no reason for Russian troops to be in Ukraine. There is no need for Russian troops to be at a nuclear power plant.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source

37. “We remain very worried about reports that the very reason for the presence of the Russian military personnel at the Ukrainian nuclear plant is to disconnect the power plant from the Ukrainian energy network and divert its energy for Russian interests. We welcome the clear position of Secretary-General Guterres on the matter and reiterate our position. The Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is Ukrainian. Its electricity is Ukrainian. Russia and its troops have no place there and no part in it. In conclusion, we reiterate our full solidarity with Ukraine and its people and again call on the Russian Federation to put an end to this war and immediately withdraw all its armed forces from Ukraine, including from Ukrainian nuclear facilities, if it is truly interested in preventing incidents with catastrophic consequences for all of us.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source

38. “Ukrainian personnel operating the plant during the Russian invasion must be able to carry out their important tasks without restriction, threats or pressure. Albania reiterates its full and continued support for the International Atomic Energy Agency and its staff to have immediate, safe and unimpeded access to all nuclear facilities in Ukraine and to engage directly with the Ukrainian staff responsible for those facilities. We support the deployment of an expert mission to the scene as soon as possible to help stabilize the nuclear safety and security situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and conduct safety, security and safeguards protocols.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source

39. “We thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. We held a meeting on this very issue less than two weeks ago (see S/ PV.9109). Our position has not changed and, although we are fully aware of the importance of the matter, there is one simple issue that stands above all else. We are here only because of this senseless, unjustified, unprovoked and illegal war. Everything we have discussed here concerning Ukraine during this long six-month period flows from the unjustified actions of Russia and its war of choice — and now also from the continuous danger of a nuclear catastrophe. Albania condemns the militarization of nuclear power plants in Ukraine. We condemn any act of violence inside or near the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant or against its personnel.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source

40. “It is important that the Council keep the promise of accountability it made through resolution 1593 (2005) and send the right message on promoting justice and ensuring accountability for the atrocities committed in the Sudan. In that regard, it is important to seek ways to enhance cooperation between the ICC Prosecutor and the Government of the Sudan, as the ICC’s mission cannot be achieved without the support of the Sudanese authorities. In conclusion, we believe that the Sudanese people’s desire to build their future in freedom and dignity can be achieved only through a return to civilian leadership and through honest and inclusive dialogue. The role of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan and the Juba Peace Agreement will be key in reaching those goals.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source

41. “We agree with Prosecutor Khan when he says that it is precisely the kind of case for which the ICC was created and that it should bring hope to the families of victims. However, it is regrettable that four ICC arrest warrants remain outstanding. We urge the Sudan to surrender the four remaining suspects pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005) and the orders of the ICC. As the Prosecutor highlighted, his Office has had to deal with limited access on the ground, which remains a matter of great concern. We urge the Sudanese authorities to allow the Office of the Prosecutor to have full, safe and secure access to all parts of the Sudan, including archives and mass graves, as required by the memorandum of understanding, resolution 1593 (2005) and the Juba Peace Agreement, which Prosecutor Khan also mentioned.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source

42. “Let me begin by thanking the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Khan, for today’s briefing from a situation country, and welcoming his visit to the Sudan. We think it is very important that the meeting is taking place during the Prosecutor’s visit to the Sudan. As a signatory to the Rome Statute, Albania reiterates its full commitment and support to the International Criminal Court and to Prosecutor Khan for their work in the Sudan. We hope that after his visit the Sudanese authorities will hesitate no longer in boarding the train of justice. We commend the opening of the trial on 5 April, which will hopefully serve as an excellent example of how the process of justice can be achieved.”

    2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source

43. “In conclusion, Albania reiterates its commitment in the fight against terrorism and will continue to provide unconditional support to the United Nations and other global players in this fight.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

44. “We believe that it is critical to counter the use of religion and the narrative of hatred by terrorist groups. Based on its own historical experience, Albania believes that the promotion of peaceful coexistence is key to countering the narrative that promotes division among people. The ramifications of violent extremism and the radicalization that leads to terrorism are global. That is why we should continue our international cooperation to counter the financing of terrorism and prevent terrorist groups from using new technologies to finance their operations. In that regard, we are pleased to hear that the Financial Action Task Force has joined the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

45. “At the same time, we should address to a greater extent the issue of preventing terrorism and countering the terrorism narrative. We are aware that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and its affiliates continue to exploit conflict, governance failure, political turmoil and socioeconomic inequality to recruit followers and incite terrorist attacks. We have also seen the impact of food insecurity on Western Africa, which could lead to the spread of terrorism. Given these challenges, we advocate a comprehensive all-of-society human rights-compliant and gender-sensitive approach and welcome emphasis on interreligious and intercultural dialogue as an effective tool in prevention and in addressing the root causes of violence and extremism.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

46. “We are deeply worried that Da’esh remains a persistent threat in Iraq and Syria, with its ability to organize complex attacks. In addition, radicalization in prisons, camps and detainee centres remains a challenge. That is why repatriation is important. We know that repatriation is a very complex process. It needs to reflect an understanding of security considerations, but we also need to learn from one another and exchange best practices in order to manage repatriation effectively. It is in the spirit of that that Albania and other countries in the Western Balkans have approached this humanitarian problem. Albania has already repatriated dozens of women and children from Syrian and Iraqi camps, with the most recent successful operation taking place just a month ago. We also echo the Secretary-General’s call in this regard.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

47. “I thank Under-Secretary- General Voronkov and Acting Executive Director Chen for their briefings and for the work they are doing to coordinate United Nations efforts in this field. We also welcome the civil society briefer, in particular for sharing information on Africa. We notice from the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/576) that the threat posed by Da’esh and its affiliates continued to rise in the first half of 2022. Accordingly, we are concerned about its activities in Africa. But Africa is not the only place that is of concern. Although on many occasions we have expressed the importance of preventing Afghanistan from becoming a haven for terrorism, Da’esh and its affiliate networks are, according to the Secretary-General’s report, quite active in Afghanistan, which goes against the Doha agreement.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

48. “We want a united Council that also acts on behalf of the Syrian people, and we should make every effort to achieve that. Millions depend on it. What is the purpose of the Council if it cannot come to the rescue of millions of Syrians in dire need of help? Until we find a political solution, we have to deliver humanitarian aid. We will support the co-penholders’ efforts to find a solution, and we must go back to consultations with renewed resolve to find a solution as soon as possible.”

    2022-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9087 (2022) · source

49. “We too would like to thank Norway and Ireland, the co-penholders of draft resolution S/2022/538, for the intense work that they have done. Albania supported a 12-month renewal of the cross-border mechanism, a must for us and among other things for the planning of resources. But the vote we just cast makes today a sad one for the Security Council and the United Nations, as we have failed to find agreement on a basic matter such as humanitarian aid, which should not even be a point of discussion. It is also a tragic day for the more than 4 million Syrians who have lost access to life-saving aid. More than 1 million children will be exposed to hunger. We have let the Syrian people down once again. We have once again witnessed the devastating effects of the arbitrary use of the veto by a permanent member. That is not the way forward.”

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50. “We would also welcome enhanced cooperation in the Sahel among United Nations country teams and between country teams and UNOWAS to address the challenges related to insecurity. In conclusion, we welcome the decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift the economic and financial sanctions on Mali and commend efforts to agree on acceptable timelines to return to constitutional order in Mali and Burkina Faso. In the same vein, we call on the Guinean authorities to cooperate with ECOWAS and present an acceptable transition timeline. Appropriate frameworks must be established by transitional Governments to encourage dialogue and consultations with political and civil society stakeholders to ensure a peaceful transition to constitutional order.”

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