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“As a token of our firm, renewed and reinvigorated commitment to tackling climate change, last November, during the twenty-seventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), then President-elect Lula presented Brazil’s pledge to host COP30 in 2025 in the Brazilian Amazon region. We are grateful for the recent endorsement and support of all the countries of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States in that regard. We are honoured by the trust placed in Brazil and will dedicate ourselves with the highest sense of priority to promoting a COP 30 that will contribute to a decisive advancement of the climate change regime. We also look forward to COP28, to be held in Dubai later this year.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking the briefers for their comments and remarks on this important subject. As a responsible actor historically engaged in multilateralism and the sustainable development agenda, Brazil will always act in a constructive and consistent way, promoting concerted solutions to the major challenges faced by the international community. Climate change is unequivocally one of the greatest challenges to humankind. Without an effective and consistent response, we will not be able to address its root causes and adverse impacts on our societies.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source
“Throughout its existence, we have seen the Arab League raise its voice in support of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Brazil recognizes and values the League in that regard and strongly supports its collaboration with the Council. We also commend the League’s collaboration with other United Nations organs and entities regarding activities outside the realm of international peace and security.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Those efforts should be pursued based on the needs and priorities as identified by the regional organization itself and by its member States. In that regard, Brazil commends the initiatives and priorities set out by the Arab League related to the promotion and protection of the rights of women and youth in the region. We acknowledge and encourage the support and partnership provided by the United Nations upon request. Brazil has historical ties with the Arab people, a community with which, it shares deep human and cultural connections, as well as a wide array of common interests. The League of Arab States has been a traditional partner of Brazil. Its first permanent delegation in Brazil was opened in 1956, and since then, Brazil’s relationship with the organization and with each of its member countries has gained increasing importance.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“We recognize, to use an expression from the concept note of United Arab Emirates (S/2023/407, annex), the comparative advantage of regional organizations in supporting the maintenance of peace and security in their respective contexts. With regard to its own region, there is no doubt that the Arab League is in a privileged position to understand and address the root causes of conflict and instability. The collaboration between the United Nations and the League of Arab States on capacity-building should also bear in mind that regional comparative advantage. Brazil welcomes the willingness of the United Nations to continue enhancing the capacity of the Arab League, including in prevention, counter-terrorism and peacebuilding.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“The fact that Libya is itself a member of those two regional organizations only reinforces the pre-eminence of their possible contribution in relation to the Libyan file, which continues to require a truly Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political solution. As we stated at last year’s meeting, “[m]any of the conflicts in the Arab world were created or exacerbated by forces outside the region, while the interests and well-being of Arab peoples are — most of the time — sidelined.” (S/PV.9001, p. 16) That situation not only is at odds with the Charter of the United Nations, but it has also contributed to putting the multilateral system under stress.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“The 2002 Arab Peace Initiative is one example, among others, of such efforts. The League’s multiple initiatives have played an important role in building consensus and have been of great value to the discussions about the conflict in this very Council. As we watch today the increasing deterioration of security levels in the region, Brazil shares the Arab League’s concern about the complete absence of peace talks between Israel and Palestine. Brazil also notes that the Arab League, together with the African Union, are in a privileged position to play an important role in support of the Libyan political process.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“The Council also has an opportunity to reflect on how to integrate, in the United Nations peace and security framework, the authoritative stance taken by the League of Arab States in relation to important developments in the Arab world. Last month, the Arab League unanimously decided to reinstate the Syrian Arab Republic as a member of the organization. We welcome that decision, which signals the existence of new political dynamics in relation to the Syrian conflict. We hope it will positively affect ongoing efforts to bring peace and stability to the region. That encouraging development should not be overlooked by the United Nations mediation work pursued under resolution 2254 (2015). We also acknowledge that, over the years, the Arab League has greatly contributed to efforts towards a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Brazil thanks the United Arab Emirates for organizing this high-level briefing. Effective collaboration between the United Nations and the League of Arab States can only benefit from an open and frank dialogue involving the two organizations. We thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, as well the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, for sharing their views with the Security Council, on behalf of their respective organizations. I also thank Ms. El Omrani for her participation. Brazil recognizes the importance of this meeting and welcomes the initiative of the United Arab Emirates. Today the Council has an opportunity not just to hear about the coordination efforts currently being undertaken between the two organizations.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“We encourage UNITAD to work constructively with the Government of Iraq in order to set a credible time frame for the completion of its mandate. That would reinforce UNITAD’s commitment to support Iraqi efforts to hold Da’esh members accountable, as well as its commitment to all victims who await justice to be delivered by and within Iraq.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“The successive reports of UNITAD, including the latest one, acknowledge that foreign countries have been provided with expertise and information from UNITAD, including evidence collected within Iraq. We hope that UNITAD’s sharing of evidence with those countries is being pursued strictly in agreement with the Iraqi Government, within the limits of UNITAD’s mandate. To conclude, we would like to express our understanding that the coming months will be crucial for any further extension of UNITAD’s mandate, which is set to expire in September and conditioned upon the renewal of Iraq’s request for assistance. For our part, we stress the importance, already underscored by the Security Council through resolution 2651 (2022), of the timely sharing of evidence by UNITAD with the Iraqi authorities.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“We acknowledge that the adoption of domestic legislation in Iraq on core international crimes would constitute important progress in enabling the Iraqi courts to prosecute Da’esh members for the most serious violations of international criminal law. That remains a matter within the sovereignty of Iraq and its domestic legal system, which can surely benefit from technical support provided by UNITAD. We also note that the wealth of documentation currently in UNITAD’s possession remains primarily tied to Iraq’s territorial jurisdiction. Additionally, it uncovers various types of international crimes committed within Iraq and against the Iraqi population.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“In accordance with that same resolution, any other use of the evidence collected by UNITAD, including before the courts of other States, must always be determined in agreement with the Government of Iraq. Over the past few years, UNITAD’s reports have been asserting that large amounts of evidence have now been collected, stored and processed. Even though the opening of new lines of investigation is still often announced in successive reporting periods, we have also been informed that many investigations have already been concluded and are ready for trial. Yet until now, we have not seen the necessary subsequent steps towards the fulfilment of UNITAD’s mandate, which requires delivery of the evidence collected by the Investigative Team to the Iraqi authorities.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“I thank the Special Advisor, Mr. Christian Ritscher, for his presentation, and I welcome the Iraqi delegation to this meeting. Resolution 2379 (2017) was clear about the mandate given to the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) by the Council. The Iraqi Government asked for United Nations assistance to hold Da’esh accountable for crimes committed in Iraq. That then prompted the Council to determine the establishment of UNITAD as a temporary mechanism with the aim of assisting the Iraqi authorities with the collection of evidence for use before domestic courts. In setting out UNITAD’s mandate, resolution 2379 (2017) also specifies that the Iraqi national courts are the primary intended recipient of the evidence collected in Iraq.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Prolonged hostilities are likely to lead to further tragedies in future. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for an end to violence, a just peace and respect for international humanitarian law. In recent weeks, several Member States have approached the parties in attempts to engage them in the pursuit of a peaceful solution to the conflict. We hope that these initiatives will result in the resumption of dialogue and the cessation of hostilities, so that reconstruction can finally begin. This is the wish of the vast majority of the States Members of the United Nations. It is also in line with our obligations under the United Nations Charter and the needs of the civilian population of Ukraine.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“Even though the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) considers that there is no immediate danger, the possibility that the rupture of the dam might affect the supply of water for cooling reactors and nuclear waste is a reminder of how close we may be to a nuclear catastrophe. We encourage parties to refrain from actions that could lead to this scenario and to increase their engagement with the IAEA to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities. We also regret the environmental damage to the lower Dnipro and the surrounding area. The recovery of the affected region may require years of effort. We consider it essential to investigate the incident and hold those involved accountable. More important, however, is to bear in mind that the rupture of the dam would not have occurred if Russia and Ukraine were at peace.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. Brazil extends its solidarity to the people affected by the collapse of the dam at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. In view of the seriousness of the incident and its potential consequences, we consider evacuation efforts in the areas downstream of the Dnipro River to be a priority and urge the parties to the conflict in Ukraine to facilitate access for rescue teams and humanitarian workers. We express our concern about the risks that the incident poses to the safety of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“Brazil has been working closely with its African partners through South-South cooperation initiatives to address challenges in the areas of health and food security, but that has to be a global effort aimed at reducing the economic and social disparities between various regions of the world.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“Terrorism, including the presence of the so-called Islamic State and of Boko Haram, is a grave threat in the Lake Chad basin. We should therefore commend the efforts of the authorities that have helped reduce the activities of those groups. We are particularly concerned about the situation in Cameroon, which is affected by violence both in the Lake Chad basin and in its English-speaking regions. Brazil condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack during the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope, which was directly aimed at civilians, including children. Finally, we believe that socioeconomic developments will be key to the evolution of the situation in Central Africa in future.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“As a member of the Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea and the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, Brazil stands ready to continue supporting the countries of the region through cooperation and naval operations, as we have done in recent maritime operations such as Guinex, Obangame Express and Grand African NEMO. In that regard, Brazil has already started organizing Operation Guinex III, which is due to take place in August and September and is aimed at strengthening the partnership between the Brazilian navy and the navies and coastguards of the countries in the Gulf of Guinea. Central Africa continues to face numerous challenges. Long-running conflicts have been exacerbated by many hardships, such as the increase in global inflation. Central Africa faces multidimensional and cross-border threats to peace and security.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“We are encouraged by the efforts of the local authorities aimed at strengthening the reforms of the country’s justice and security sector, and we welcome the support provided by ECCAS and UNOCA, as well as other United Nations agencies, in that regard. Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea is an area that has seen positive results. That is an achievement by the States of the region first and foremost, particularly through their efforts in the context of the Yaoundé Architecture. The recent uptick in maritime crime, with instances of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, shows that as we approach the tenth anniversary of the Yaoundé Architecture, there is no room for complacency, lest hard-won gains be reversed.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“Brazil welcomes the progress made in the preparations for the constitutional referendum in late November and the reduction in tensions after the protests last October. Brazil is also closely following the situation in our sister nation of Sao Tome and Principe, which we are particularly close to for linguistic and historical reasons. The peaceful transfer of power in October 2021 and the orderly legislative and local elections held last September were important developments that were widely praised by international observers. In that overall positive context, the attack on the headquarters of the armed forces last November and the death of alleged perpetrators in State custody is a worrisome development.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Abdou Abarry and President Gilberto da Piedade Veríssimo for their highly informative briefings. We also listened attentively to the representative of civil society. Let me start by highlighting the efforts of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and the entire United Nations Africa team in preventive diplomacy and mediation, as well as in coordination with other international and regional organizations present in Central Africa. Those efforts, while still ongoing, have already produced important results, including the continued engagement of UNOCA and ECCAS in support of the political transition in Chad.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“The alarm raised by this launch is yet another illustration of the dangerous state of this file, where miscalculation by any party could have drastic consequences. The latest mobilization of military assets for possible missile intercepts, even if defensive in nature, shows how the region is on a hair trigger. Tensions must be dialled down. Brazil will continue to make all efforts to promote engagement that can contribute to lowering tensions and reducing the risks of escalation. As we have said before, dialogue is important among friends, but it is essential among rivals. We continue to be convinced that engagement, not isolation, remains our best path towards a Korean peninsula that is peaceful, stable and free of nuclear weapons.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“According to several reports, the Chollima-1 rocket used similar engines to those used in the liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-15, which represents a clear violation of operative paragraph 2 of resolution 2094 (2013), which prohibits the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from conducting any further launches that use ballistic missile technology. We welcome the fact that this time a pre-launch notice was issued to the International Maritime Organization, as a means to mitigate risk to civilian populations in the Republic of Korea and in Japan, as well as to maritime and air traffic in the region. However, such notification does not set aside the illegality of the latest launch.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her informative briefing. I welcome the Republic of Korea to this meeting. Brazil deplores the use of ballistic missile technology in the latest launch of a rocket by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on 31 May. While recognizing the right of all countries to pursue peaceful space programmes, Brazil also stresses the need for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to fully comply with all of its obligations under Security Council resolutions and under international law more broadly.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“We hope to tap into that experience and the contribution of regional mechanisms for cooperation and peace and security during our presidency in October. Despite the divergent perspectives on how the conflict in Ukraine should be resolved, there is a consensus on the need to prevent a nuclear disaster from taking place in Zaporizhzhya. A radius of protection of the plant must be ensured, and that should be seen as an opportunity to establish confidence-building measures among all the different parties involved. The Agency and other partners could help facilitate that process, but it requires political will from all actors directly involved.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“As recognized by General Assembly resolution 76/52, which was adopted by consensus in December 2021, the Agency has been an effective bilateral confidence-building mechanism with positive effects for peace and security at subregional and regional levels. We are fully aware that we cannot draw a direct parallel to the current situation in Ukraine and that the objectives of ABACC are not related to safety and nuclear facilities. Nevertheless, that experience in our region may inspire us to think about how to explore cooperation on technical issues as an effective confidence-building measure. Cooperation at the technical level can in fact be a driver for dialogue in other areas, contributing to a positive cycle, as Brazil and Argentina have now sustained for over three decades.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“We call on both the parties to the conflict to individually confirm to the IAEA their intention to adhere to those principles, which represent the best way to avoid a nuclear catastrophe until a complete cessation of hostilities can be achieved. We hope that future reports by the Director General on the situation at the Zaporizhzhya power plant will include information on the implementation of the five principles. Brazil cannot stress enough the critical importance of safe and secure nuclear facilities. The Brazilian-Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials (ABACC) is a success story with potential lessons.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“We are nevertheless concerned about repeated disruptions to the plant’s only existing external power line, which was temporarily disconnected last week for the seventh time. Each of those disruptions raises the risk of a nuclear accident, and the repeated disruptions to plant operations also make the system less safe. Upholding the seven pillars requires preserving secure off-site power at all times. Brazil welcomes the proposal presented today by the Director General on the five principles for addressing the situation at the Zaporizhzhya power plant. Those principles represent an adequate solution to the political pitfalls that have so far prevented the full implementation of the seven pillars of nuclear safety and security at the plant.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“We believe the Agency has played and should continue to play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of nuclear facilities in a way that is depoliticized and open to dialogue with all stakeholders. As Director General Grossi has said in the Council on previous occasions, nuclear accidents do not recognize borders. We are encouraged by the fact that the IAEA has been able to keep a permanent presence at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, providing both technical support for operations through its experts, as well as timely updates on the plant’s functioning through its public- facing communications. We strongly support the IAEA’s seven pillars of nuclear safety and security in armed conflict, and we welcome the reports that the plant continues to have sufficient staff for the safe operation of the plant.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“Let me start by congratulating Switzerland on its impeccable presidency of the Security Council during the month of May. I would also like to underline the excellent cooperation between the delegations of Brazil and Switzerland during this period when we have coincided as elected members of the Security Council. And I want to thank Director General Grossi for his detailed and very important briefing. Brazil is a strong supporter of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We have been especially appreciative of the Agency’s recent efforts to enhance transparency and trust and ensure the safe and secure operation of nuclear facilities in challenging dossiers.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Brazil calls on all parties to put the needs of civilians first in the search for a viable solution to this terrible conflict. The preservation of human life and dignity should be at the heart of our efforts. The people of Syria deserve nothing less than a peaceful, stable and prosperous country to live in.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“The path towards reconciliation is full of challenges, but we agree with the Special Envoy — tackling outstanding issues gradually could ensure a more steady course to a peaceful resolution. Brazil welcomes Syria’s recent readmission to the League of Arab States and its participation in the Arab League Summit in Jeddah. Moreover, the posture of the Syrian Government in response to the recent tragic earthquakes can open other avenues for further cooperation, thus contributing to a more positive dynamic in the Syrian file. Furthermore, Brazil welcomes the historic agreement signed in March by Saudi Arabia and Iran aiming to re-establish diplomatic relations between the two countries. The agreement can perhaps yield a new dynamic in the region to foster dialogue as a tool for promoting stability in the Middle East.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“A military solution remains elusive and deleterious for Syria’s future. In that regard, resolution 2254 (2015) remains key. It provides a clear road map for this political process. We express our gratitude to the Special Envoy for his steady efforts to implement its provisions, including his continuous engagement with all stakeholders. The resumption of a meaningful dialogue aimed at reconciliation should be a priority for our stakeholders. We call for the reconvening of the small body of the Constitutional Committee, with renewed political will. A comprehensive ceasefire is also urgent. Brazil condemns all forms of terrorism and attacks by foreign forces.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“It is time that their efforts and capacities are acknowledged, thus enabling them to actively participate in humanitarian programming, negotiation and decision-making processes. In conclusion, we highlight the importance of keeping the humanitarian imperative at the centre of our debates. Our shared responsibility is to provide the Syrian people with the chance to escape this cycle of suffering and build a better future. I will now speak in my national capacity regarding the political aspects of the conflict. This year marks 12 long, arduous years since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, a conflict that continues with no solution insight. Brazil remains convinced that only a Syrian-owned and -led United Nations-facilitated political process, with due regard to the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity, will bring lasting peace.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“They include issues of legal identity, housing, land and property rights and the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals, such as those with disabilities, those at risk of sexual and gender- based violence and children. It is important not to overlook the specific needs and vulnerabilities faced by women and the perilous coping mechanisms they are sometimes forced to resort to. It is crucial to address those risks, integrating women’s specific needs into humanitarian response strategies, striving for their empowerment and protection and recognizing their significant role in peacebuilding. At the same time, women in Syria have once again taken over the role of first responders.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“It is deeply regrettable that, owing to a severe lack of funding and supply chain disruptions, the World Food Programme will most likely have to stop supporting 2 million Syrians with food assistance from July onwards, which corresponds to 40 per cent of its caseload. To address Syria’s huge humanitarian needs, the United Nations and its partners require adequate funding for the 2023 humanitarian response plan, and all components of the plan should be financed. That is important for the survival of the Syrian population and a sustainable recovery to enhance livelihoods and expand access to basic services. The earthquakes have exacerbated the pre-existing considerable protection needs. It is essential that those concerns are recognized and adequately considered in the humanitarian response.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“Deliberate attacks on and the destruction of objects indispensable for the survival of the civilian population, such as health centres and schools, are prohibited and detrimentally impact health and livelihood, thereby undermining protection, especially of women, children and persons with disabilities. Food insecurity was also addressed during the annual open debate. Armed conflicts impair social and economic networks, erode resilience and disrupt market and supply chains, intensifying long-term food insecurity. According to the World Food Programme, more than half of Syria’s population of 12.1 million people, suffer from food insecurity. Roughly, 5.6 million people receive monthly World Food Programme food assistance.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“We urge all parties to eliminate barriers to cross-line and cross- border humanitarian deliveries across Syria, ensuring unobstructed access for aid workers. Moreover, early-recovery projects remain crucial for restoring basic services. In the last week’s annual Council open debate on the protection of civilians (see S/PV.9327), the importance of compliance with international humanitarian law was emphasized as a means to alleviate the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts and lay groundwork for sustainable peace, stability and prosperity. Respecting international humanitarian law is not optional; it is a legal obligation. Protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure during armed conflict is vital.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“The recurring displacement as a result of the protracted conflict further compounds the hardships of internally displaced persons, impeding their access to basic services. We welcome the fact that the United Nations can continue delivering much-needed humanitarian assistance through the border crossing of Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai, as recently reauthorized by the Syrian Government for another three months. The expanded access, which has allowed well over 2,000 tracks to cross north-west Syria since the earthquakes, is having a positive impact on the efforts to support Syrian people. Yet, in view of the high levels of humanitarian need, predictability remains key. All aspects of resolution 2672 (2023) must continue to be implemented. We recall that all aid modalities, including cross-line and cross-border modalities, should be used.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Ghada Eltahir Mudawi for their comprehensive briefings and updates. I also thank Ms. Morgane Aveline for her insightful presentation. I welcome to this meeting the delegations of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye. I will deliver this statement on behalf of Brazil and Switzerland, as co-penholders of the Syrian humanitarian file. The humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire. Severe challenges are felt across various facets of life: food insecurity, limited access to water, inadequate sanitation, overcrowding in shelters and displacement, inadequate access to health services coupled with economic strain significantly elevate the risk of disease outbreaks.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“Even so, in both cases, the interest in finding pragmatic solutions to alleviate human suffering in two of the most serious crises of our day prevailed over political cleavages. In both cases, the Council successfully fulfilled its mandate under the Charter of the United Nations. It will not always be possible to bridge the divisions among us. However, the realization that cooperation is viable even in one of the most difficult periods in the Council’s history should renew our faith in the mission of this organ.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9330 (2023) · source
“At those times, we lived up to the expectations and responsibilities placed on us by the United Nations. I would like to recall two eloquent examples. In July, we adopted resolution 2642 (2022), which renewed the authorization for cross-border humanitarian assistance in Syria for six months. That is an essential mechanism to mitigate the suffering of the civilian population, in the midst of a conflict that has lasted more than a decade. In December, we adopted resolution 2699 (2022), the first-ever resolution on Myanmar, in which the Council expressed its firm support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations concrete measures to end the violence. In both cases, there were deep disagreements among members about the best course of action. Those differences were reflected in the voting and prevented unanimous support.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9330 (2023) · source
“As President of the Security Council in July 2022, Brazil prepared the introduction to this annual report on the activities of the Council in 2022. First, I thank all members for the spirit of compromise and for their invaluable contributions, which allowed us to arrive at a balanced and consensual text. This introduction is the result of a truly collective effort, in line with the best traditions of this organ. I would also like to thank the Secretariat for providing information and for the impeccable editorial work. The year 2022 was extremely challenging for us all. Notwithstanding the uncertainties of the coronavirus disease pandemic and disturbing signs of deterioration in the political environment in the Council, we achieved important results whenever we placed the need for cooperation above individual perspectives.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9330 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like once again to express Brazil’s appreciation for the work of the Special Coordinator, Mr. Wennesland. We value his detailed briefings to the Security Council and his relentless efforts to ease tensions on the ground. Brazil agrees with his overall assessment that merely managing this conflict indefinitely is unsustainable. The Council must seriously reflect on its role in breaking those vicious cycles of violence and revitalizing the stalled peace process.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“UNRWA plays an indispensable role in maintaining stability in the Middle East, particularly in sustaining the livelihoods of Gaza residents. In offering essential services, UNRWA not only improves their quality of life, but also promotes social stability, which is crucial to peacebuilding efforts in the region. Since the beginning of the year, parties have made commitments to desist from provocative unilateral actions and to pursue further actions in support of de-escalation. Brazil hopes that they will work to translate promises into responsible and constructive policies and initiatives aimed at improving the situation on the ground. That would be an important first step to fostering an environment conducive to dialogue aimed at a just and comprehensive solution to the conflict.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“We strongly condemn the demolition of a European Union-funded school in Area C on 7 May. In that regard, it is worth recalling resolution 2601 (2021), which calls for safeguarding the right to education and emphasizes the necessity of uninterrupted educational services in conflict situations. The matter is also related to the critical financial situation faced by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Ensuring adequate funding and support for the Agency is paramount to sustaining essential services for the Palestinian people, including education programmes, which are crucial to offering Palestinian children quality education and fostering hope for a better future.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Brazil reaffirms its long-standing commitment to the two-State solution, with Palestine and Israel living together in peace and security within mutually agreed and internationally recognized borders. Ending the protracted conflict requires confronting some challenging outstanding issues. The expansion of Israeli settlements, in flagrant violation of international law, is one such issue. In addition to igniting violence and hatred, settlement activities obstruct the path to peace by undermining the feasibility of a contiguous Palestinian State. Recent reports about the intention to further expand Israeli settlements in the West Bank in large numbers are alarming. Brazil also calls on Israel to stop the continued demolitions and seizure of Palestinian structures and the displacement of Palestinian families.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Regrettably, not long after the ceasefire announcement, distressing incidents occurred during the annual flag march in Jerusalem’s Old City. The participation of Israeli high-ranking authorities in the march and in a visit to Haram Al-Sharif does not contribute to stabilizing the situation and bringing calm to the region. As Mr. Wennesland noted — and we agree — leaders bear the responsibility to take a stand against extremism and condemn acts of violence and incitement unequivocally. The unjustifiable attacks on journalists during the flag march are also deeply concerning. During conflicts, journalists and media workers, as civilians, are protected by international humanitarian law. They play an invaluable role by ensuring the free flow of information.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source