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“We should always bear in mind that the Sudanese civil society is the main stakeholder in the current stage in the Sudan’s road to a transitional Administration and a civilian-led legitimate Government. Before the recent military clashes, the Sudan was as close to a comprehensive political deal as it had been since October 2021. Street protests have been a feature of its cities for many years. Violent scenes of repression did not discourage the resilient Sudanese who took to the streets. We therefore reiterate our solidarity with the people of the Sudan, express our condolences to those who lost loved ones in this senseless conflict and encourage the Sudanese society to persist on the path towards a civilian-led Government. In the last few days, many Brazilian citizens have left the Sudan and are making their way back home in safety.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“We must therefore not allow the Sudanese people to become embroiled in a conflict with profound, unpredictable effects. Violence must stop. We echo the words of the Secretary-General in that regard. The ceasefire negotiated before Eid Al-Fitr was a step in the right direction. The agreement announced yesterday by Secretary Blinken emboldens hopes of halting hostilities. We appreciate the hard work of the United Nations, the African Union, IGAD, the Arab League, the United States, Saudi Arabia and all those who have enabled these negotiations to succeed. We welcome the apparent commitment to a permanent cessation of hostilities and call on both parties to show their willingness to stop the fighting and engage in dialogue.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“We tracked with apprehension the clashes in the Blue Nile, West Darfur and Central Darfur, which raised our fears that the conflict had spread to almost every part of the country and could even spill over to its neighbours. We also deplore the many violations of international humanitarian law and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, including violence perpetrated against the personnel of humanitarian agencies, diplomatic missions and international organizations. We reiterate that there must be no politicization of humanitarian assistance, nor selective application of international humanitarian law. The Sudanese people have faced severe economic hardship in recent months. Even before the conflict erupted, humanitarian needs across the country were already at record levels. The economic crisis is severe.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General, Special Representative Perthes, Assistant Secretary-General Msuya and Her Excellency Ms. Fatima Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union, for their briefings. I also want to thank the United Kingdom for requesting today’s meeting and welcome the delegations of the Sudan, Egypt, Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. We are gravely concerned about the situation in the Sudan. Brazil deplores the violence that erupted on 15 April and the ensuing fighting. We deeply condemn the threats to millions of civilians caused by the heavy fighting in Khartoum, North Darfur, South Darfur, North Kordofan, Northern state and Al-Qadarif in the first days of the hostilities.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source
“We acknowledge the importance of increased, predictable and sustainable support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). For as long as it has existed, UNRWA has played a crucial role in providing relief and assistance to millions of people. The work of the Agency is key to the maintenance of stability in the region. In conclusion, Brazil reaffirms its long-standing commitment to a two-State solution, with Palestine and Israel fully viable and living together in peace and security within mutually agreed and internationally recognized borders. We therefore encourage all parties to work in good faith and with renewed political will to leave this vicious cycle of violence behind.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“The Israeli authorities must provide adequate protection to the Palestinian civilian population, as required by international law, as well as investigate and bring to justice perpetrators of violence. Leaders on all sides must promote calm, avoid spreading inflammatory rhetoric and speak out against actions aimed at inciting violence. Thirdly, and as important to peace as the aforementioned measures, is improving the living conditions of the Palestinian people, restoring their hope for a better future. Economic growth may also contribute to intra-Palestinian reconciliation, which is also a crucial step towards stabilization and the resumption of a genuine dialogue. Palestinian refugees should also not be forgotten.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Some elements are crucial here. First, Israel must immediately cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. As one of the main obstacles to peace, the continued expansion of settlements is in flagrant violation of international law, including resolution 2334 (2016), and it threatens the viability of a future Palestinian State and, therefore, the prospects for a two-State solution. Israel must also put an end to the demolitions and seizures of Palestinian structures, as well as to the displacement of Palestinian families. Secondly, all acts of violence against civilians must cease. Brazil condemns the settler-related violence, the disproportionate use of force by security forces, as well as the acts of terror, which are never justifiable.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Brazil condemns the actions undertaken in violation of the historical status quo of the holy sites and regrets that many worshippers were ultimately prevented from celebrating in peace and security. The fact that religious holidays of such significance to Muslims, Jews and Christians alike have become a period of permanent tension should not be normalized. Nor should we normalize the current overall situation characterized by ongoing violence and grave violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. As the Special Coordinator often reiterates, and we agree, managing this conflict in perpetuity is not a viable option. On the contrary, it moves us further away from the goal of lasting peace. If the core issues driving the conflict are not addressed, this intensified cycle of violence will continue.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Regrettably, appalling incidents, such as raids inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque at Al-Haram Al-Sharif, deeply disturbed the period of religious celebrations, injured worshippers and damaged buildings. Once again, heightened tensions raised the possibility of an escalation of violence with the potential to result in direct confrontation. The stability of the entire region was put at risk. Brazil is also extremely concerned about the launching of rockets against Israeli civilians from the Gaza Strip and Lebanese territory. Access to religious sites is an essential component of freedom of religion and belief. Respecting the historical status quo of Jerusalem’s holy sites is critical, as well as maintaining the custodianship of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Brazil thanks the Russian presidency for organizing today’s open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We are grateful to Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and welcome the participation of Mr. Al-Malki, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, in today’s meeting. The Council has met several times since the beginning of the year to address the situation in Israel and Palestine, as a series of crises have unfolded in an increasingly complex and volatile environment. Last month, ahead of Ramadan, Passover and Easter, we appealed for calm and maximum restraint (see S/PV.9290), while anticipating the possibility of a repetition of the scenes of violence seen during the religious holidays of previous years.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“It is essential, however, that we engage in an earnest debate about the need for a renewed multilateralism, in particular in the field of peace and security, setting aside practices that will only deepen divisions instead of contributing to a more peaceful world.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“Diplomacy and peace are the means and the purpose of the Security Council. We must not shy away from that responsibility. The world is undergoing a process in which the international order is being redesigned. In our view, we are heading towards a sort of multipolar order that should be welcomed and nurtured, since it will benefit the whole of the international community. We are aware of the many shortcomings of the United Nations system, but we continue to trust in the centrality of the United Nations and its role in preserving peace and finding solutions to common challenges. Brazil believes in the strength of the multilateral approach to issues such as the climate emergency and development needs, respecting the diversity of points of view and national positions.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“We also condemn the more subtle attempts to impose the will of the few on the many on the basis of concepts of dubious multilateral standing. We refute conceptions of the world that are based on simplistic divisions that fail to reflect the complexity of reality, an approach that does not benefit the vast majority of Member States and serves only to sow division among nations. We advocate a return to the principles on which the Organization bases its very existence, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, with an increased emphasis on peaceful means of ending conflicts. As a founding Member of the Organization, we have never and will never condone violations of Member States’ territorial integrity. We should not give up on diplomacy but, rather, seek solutions collectively to address the challenges of our times.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“Since the beginning of our current mandate as an elected member of the Council, there have been many occasions on which the demand for sanctions has been the knee-jerk reaction to crisis situations. In most cases, those initiatives were preceded by unilateral coercive measures, which are illegal under international law and ineffective. In our discussions, due consideration is rarely given to the spin-off effects on third countries, especially those that already face strong economic, social and institutional challenges and have the most vulnerable populations. Brazil rejects the pursuit of hegemonies, old or new. In line with Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter, we condemn the threat or use of force as a means of resolving disputes, as we have seen in the case of Ukraine.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“The Brazilian position on Council reform is known to all: we believe that its current composition, which reflects the balance of power as it was in 1945, is not compatible with current geopolitical realities. The African continent and our region, Latin America and the Caribbean, are not represented in the category of permanent members. That has resulted in this body’s increasing lack of legitimacy to take decisions on the peace and security agenda and underscores the sense of frustration with the shortcomings of the United Nations system as a whole. That is not, however, the only cause of the situation in which we find ourselves. In addition to the structural flaws of the Council, we cannot but notice a lesser disposition to engage in dialogue and diplomacy, in contravention of the spirit of the San Francisco Conference.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“The failure of the Council to effectively deal with yet another war falls short of Member States’ expectations concerning its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, and eventually ends up eroding its credibility. The international community has already proved its ability to adapt and evolve in several areas, except in that of peace and security. For example, in 2008, after the global financial crisis, a group of countries decided to establish the Group of 20, which has proved to be a valuable framework for addressing new economic and financial challenges. Its deficiencies aside, such as the limited representation of African countries, it has since come to be one of the most representative bodies in the international community.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“I thank the Russian Federation for having organized this debate and the Secretary-General for his statement. In these challenging times, we should reinforce our commitment to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, to international law and to multilateralism. As members of the Security Council, we have a particular responsibility in preserving the principles and values based on which the multilateral system has been collectively built over nearly eight decades. The conflict in Ukraine has added enormous stress to the multilateral system, which was already subject to fresh challenges and growing dissent.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source
“We also wish to underscore the importance of national ownership in order to attain lasting peace and prosperity in the region and, in that sense, we want to welcome and echo the Peacebuilding Commission’s advice in favour of support to the countries of the Great Lakes in the promotion of regional economic and financial integration, as well as its contribution to sustainable development. That is a fundamental step to build peace. Finally, we call on all the States in the region to persevere on the path of an inclusive political dialogue. No durable solution can be found without the meaningful participation of all stakeholders, including women and youth.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the reintegration pillar and to ensure that former combatants, women and youth have access to economic opportunities that provide them with the tools to improve their livelihoods. In that vein, we would like to voice support for the work of the Special Envoy and highlight the contribution of the United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region in bringing coherence and comprehensiveness to the peacebuilding initiatives.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“In that sense, we wish to commend the leading and constructive role played by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the East African Community. We would like to praise the mediation efforts carried out by Angola and Kenya in the Luanda and Nairobi processes. It is crucial that all the parties take concrete steps to implement the recommendations agreed under the auspices of those processes. In such a challenging regional scene, we can never overemphasize the importance of adopting confidence-building measures to restore trust and bring the peace process back on the right track. In the aim of protecting the achievements of the ongoing peace process, it is imperative to expedite the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, we would like to praise all the advancements made by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the signatory countries on the implementation of its commitments, as well as the work of guarantor institutions. We are hopeful that the next meeting of the Framework’s Regional Oversight Mechanism, which will take place in May in Bujumbura, will shed some light on the best path ahead to address the serious security and humanitarian crisis facing the region. We would also like to commend all the regional efforts in that regard. Such efforts deserve our encouragement and full support.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“The increase in the activities of armed groups that we have witnessed in the region in recent months has had a devastating impact on local communities and millions of refugees and internally displaced persons from various perspectives, ranging from human rights to economic development, and also represents a threat to the lives of the peacekeepers who are on the ground. The activities of those groups often lead to sexual violence, a lack of access to humanitarian aid, the recruitment of children in armed conflict and the illicit exploitation of natural resources, jeopardizing the current efforts to reach a sustainable peace.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“The Brazilian delegation is grateful to Special Envoy Huang Xia and Ambassador Ivan Šimonović for their informative briefings. I welcome the delegations of Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to today’s meeting. We have followed the latest developments in the Great Lakes region closely, and the security situation remains a matter of great concern to us. The threat posed by armed groups to the countries of the Great Lakes region is still palpable, as a series of events in the recent report (S/2023/237) of the Secretary-General have demonstrated.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“We therefore encourage the Libyan authorities to engage with the Peacebuilding Commission in order to mobilize support for Libya’s national peacebuilding priorities in full respect for its sovereignty. Finally, Brazil remains concerned about the reports by the Panel of Experts of violations of the arms embargo established under resolution 1970 (2011). We reiterate our call for strict compliance with the terms of the arms embargo and with the sanctions regime generally. We also reiterate our commitment to Libya’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Given the relationship between the situation in Libya and that of the Sahel, we further emphasize the importance of regional coordination and greater coherence among United Nations actors, including UNSMIL and the missions and agencies operating in the Sahel, as well as collaboration with the Peacebuilding Commission. We acknowledge the efforts of Egypt in support of the Joint Military Commission’s activities. Brazil would like to remind the Council of the role that the Peacebuilding Commission could play, at Libya’s request, to help promote an integrated, strategic and coherent peacebuilding approach in the country. The Council acknowledged that role relative to the situation in Libya last year in its adoption of resolution 2656 (2022), which renewed UNSMIL’s mandate.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Brazil welcomes the fact that several Libyan military and security leaders from all parts of Libya have come together in meetings in Tunis, Tripoli and Benghazi over the past weeks and months under the auspices of UNSMIL. Their commitment to creating an environment conducive to elections will be key to ensuring the success of the political transition through the ballot box. We also commend their efforts towards unifying the armed forces. The recent reinvigoration of the liaison committees with neighbouring countries by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission represents an important step towards the coordinated withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“In our view, that dialogue should build on the progress on the constitutional framework already achieved by the House of Representatives and the High State Council, whose continued role the Council acknowledged in its latest presidential statement on Libya (S/PRST/2023/2). The agreement between the two Libyan chambers to establish a joint 6+6 committee may well help to achieve the shared goal of holding elections in 2023. We encourage the 6+6 committee to deliver concrete and measurable results, with the necessary sense of urgency, on the remaining issues in preparation for national elections. Swift progress would help to dispel concerns that the establishment and work of the new Committee might compete with or stall the Special Representative’s efforts to break the current political deadlock.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“We further commend his commitment to the principle of national ownership in his extensive engagement with all Libyan stakeholders. We underscore the importance of the fact that under his leadership, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has continued to provide mediation and good offices across Libya in support of a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political transition, in compliance with the Mission’s mandate. And I welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to this meeting. We are hopeful that the Special Representative’s proposal to establish a high-level panel for elections will contribute to bringing all Libyan stakeholders together in a manner that fosters a genuine intra-Libyan dialogue.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“We thank Ambassador Ishikane, the Permanent Representative of Japan, for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, and I would like to congratulate him on assuming its chairmanship earlier this year. He can count on my delegation’s support as he steers the Committee’s work during our term on the Security Council. I would also like to thank Mr. Bathily, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, for his briefing. Brazil supports his goal of enabling the Libyan stakeholders to agree on the needed constitutional and legal framework for the realization of elections in Libya in 2023, as well as his approach to that goal.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Engagement, not isolation, remains the best path towards achieving our shared goal of a Korean peninsula that is stable, peaceful and free of nuclear weapons.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“In our most recent meeting on the issue (see S/PV.9287), Brazil and others laid out a series of practical ideas for facilitating engagement with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We suggested the Council make better use of its Chapter VI tools to promote engagement, establish processes and recommend measures of adjustment, working closely with the United Nations Secretariat. We have continued to explore a bigger role for the United Nations in facilitating contacts with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and we are encouraged by some of the reactions we have received. We will continue to play a constructive role in identifying how we can help us to establish a process that can bring down tensions and interrupt the current cycle of actions and reactions.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has shown time and again that they are willing and able to continue to operate under the toughest sanctions ever imposed in order to continue to pursue what they see, rightly or wrongly, as an existential issue. When we say the Council must do more, we do not mean the Council must do more of the same. More of the same has not worked. It is clear to us that a comprehensive approach is necessary in this file. We reiterate our position that sanctions can be legitimate and effective when they are multilaterally agreed, strategically targeted and designed to have minimal impact on the civilian population. Even then, they must be part of a broad package that includes a political process that can bring down tensions and advance towards a comprehensive solution to the file.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea advanced from a liquid-fuelled ICBM to a solid-fuelled ICBM in a mere six years. Six years is meaningful. That is the time since our last round of Security Council sanctions, the toughest and broadest round of sanctions yet, which at the time made the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea perhaps the most sanctioned country in the world. The 13 April launch illustrates the fact that sanctions alone have not been and cannot be the solution to this file. A possible tenth round of sanctions, no matter how tough, will not by itself bring the nuclear and missile programmes to a halt.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his nuanced and informative briefing. I welcome the delegation of the Republic of Korea to this meeting. Brazil once again condemns, in the strongest terms, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch of 13 April. The launch violated relevant Security Council resolutions, put at risk maritime and air safety and endangered neighbouring populations, causing an evacuation order to be issued in Hokkaido, Japan. Yet beyond these risks, which have unfortunately become commonplace in this file, Thursday’s launch represents a dangerous development in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s missile programme and in their nuclear capabilities.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“Together, we can contribute to a new chapter in the history of that ancient and resilient nation by fostering dialogue, promoting cooperation and supporting all efforts to build a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Yemen.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“That includes addressing the issue of food security, which is of paramount importance. All people have the right to access affordable and nutritious food. International cooperation is needed to help Yemen build resilient agricultural systems that can support long-term food security and provide the foundation for the country’s development. As we have highlighted on previous occasions, promoting food security is essential to achieving stability, reinforcing trust and reaching durable solutions. Restrictive measures imposed against Yemen should not hinder access to agricultural goods or undermine the conditions necessary for economic stability and development. The easing of import restrictions is a welcome step in that regard.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“The road to reconciliation must also involve a comprehensive plan for economic reconstruction that should entail rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, promoting local industries and ensuring that all Yemenis have access to basic services and opportunities for a better life. The international community is crucial to supporting such efforts, providing the necessary resources and expertise to help the country tackle its challenges and achieve sustainable growth and development. At the same time, Brazil remains concerned about the protracted humanitarian crisis in Yemen, in which millions of people continue to suffer from the lack of the ability to meet their immediate needs, including food, water and health care. We must act with urgency to alleviate their suffering.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Brazil notes that the Security Council has been unanimous in condemning such attacks, which threaten to undermine the positive momentum we are seeing on the ground. We therefore call on all the parties, particularly the Houthis, to exercise restraint and commit to de-escalation to prevent a return to the tragedy of full-blown war. We must remember that lasting peace in Yemen can be achieved only through dialogue and compromise, rather than through force. Brazil reiterates its call for a ceasefire agreement in Yemen that can lead to a comprehensive political process under the United Nations auspices.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“Not only does it help to rebuild trust, but it also sends a strong message that peace is achievable through diplomacy and negotiation. Brazil commends the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, the International Committee of the Red Cross and all the parties involved for that achievement. We also urge all stakeholders to continue making progress on the path to peace. If we are to effectively take advantage of the opportunity created by the renewed push for a sustainable resolution to the conflict in Yemen, it is crucial that the parties refrain from provocations and prioritize the welfare of the Yemeni people. The recent military escalation in the provinces of Shabwah and Ma’rib, which resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, was very worrisome.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“I thank both of the briefers for their informative updates. Brazil would like to express its appreciation for their work and dedication in support of peace, stability and progress for all Yemenis. I also welcome the delegation of Yemen to today’s meeting. We are encouraged by the positive developments in the region, which include a resumption of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Brazil once again congratulates China on its success in mediating that agreement. We would also like to point to the commendable efforts of the Governments of Iraq and Oman in the process of bringing about a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran. In the same spirit of dialogue and cooperation, the recent agreement on the exchange of nearly 900 conflict-related detainees is another promising step in the right direction.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“Therefore, we wish to commend Algeria’s leadership of the mediation process to overcome the current impasse, and we urge all Malian political forces to remain engaged in dialogue and redouble their efforts aimed at the full implementation of the peace agreement. Before I conclude, and in view of the dire humanitarian situation, my delegation wishes to seize this opportunity to underscore again the need to address the root causes of conflict. This notion should guide our collective endeavour to adjust and review the tasks of the Mission in the upcoming mandate-renewal talks.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we welcome not only the cooperation established between MINUSMA and the Autorité Indépendante de Gestion des Elections with a view to coordinating the technical and logistical support for the ballot, but also the provision to civil society organizations of capacity-building on gender promotion in the electoral process and preventing election-related violence. Those are encouraging, concrete steps towards more inclusivity and participation in the poll. While the developments I mentioned with respect to the transition process and constitutional reforms are remarkable, they cannot establish a sound foundation for durable peace without an agreement for peace and reconciliation in Mali.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Brazil fully supports the current engagement with the Economic Community of West African States mediator, Goodluck Jonathan, and hopes that his dialogue with the Malian transitional authorities will lead to closer collaboration on the development and implementation of a transition plan that is conducive to the restoration of constitutional order. The return to democratic normality, including the drafting of a new constitution, is a collective endeavour that must include women, young people and ethnic and religious minorities. We commend the Malian authorities for the conclusion of that phase and for adding legitimacy to that exercise by including women, trade unions, political parties and civil society representatives in the work of the drafting commission.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“We call on the Malian authorities to work with MINUSMA without delay on the review of the procedure for drone ISR flights, which are essential to ensure MINUSMA’s freedom of movement. In June, the Council will discuss the renewal of MINUSMA’s mandate. Brazil considers it essential to ensure that MINUSMA have the necessary means to support the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and the political transition, as well as to protect civilians and support the restoration of Malian State authority throughout the entire country. We believe that regional cooperation can be equally beneficial in helping Mali pave the way to a successful transition process.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“We also find the reported rise in the use of and recruitment of child soldiers alarming. We must redouble our efforts to protect the most vulnerable. As rightfully noted in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/236), insecurity hinders the presence of State authority. Therefore, we should continue to support the efforts of the Malian Armed Forces to fight terrorism, which remains a major challenge to the restoration of State authority in the centre and north of Mali. We note with concern that no solution for the resumption of unmanned intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) flights has been reached to date, despite the fact that MINUSMA adopted the measures agreed with the Malian transitional Government. The safety and security of peacekeepers should be a top priority.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“Let me start by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Wane for his comprehensive briefing and welcoming the delegation of Mali to today’s meeting. The security situation in Mali remains unstable and continues to take a heavy toll on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). In that vein, we regret the casualties of three peacekeepers near Songobia on 21 February and offer our sincere condolences and solidarity to the Government of Senegal and to the families of the victims. Brazil reiterates its firm condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. There is no justification for such acts or for the attacks against schools and hospitals. We note with deep concern an increase in such attacks.”
2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source
“Brazil strongly believes that the increasing flow of weapons into the conflict in Ukraine will only fuel more violence and will not help to end it. While arms exports should be subject to strict regulations and guiding principles, let us not lose sight of the forest for the trees. We continue to believe firmly that there is no alternative to negotiating a ceasefire as a first step towards solving the present crisis. We must do more than abide by rules that limit damage by weapons in conflict situations — we must engage in proactive diplomacy to wind conflicts down where they exist and prevent their occurrence where they are likely. That is our primary role in the Council, and it is a role we must urgently relearn how to perform.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“We have made progress on discussions on ammunition marking and tracing, which should contribute to reducing diversion and improving the oversight of ammunition use in conflict zones. The adoption of a set of political commitments during our next session could consolidate those advances and bring greater stability and predictability to ammunition management. We met to discuss the topic of arms transfers last year, and at the time we deplored the fact that the war in Ukraine had already dragged on for six months (see S/PV.9127). More than six months later, we are back in this Chamber to discuss a similar topic while the war continues unabated, with larger arsenals and a growing humanitarian toll.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“First, the Treaty highlights the importance of respecting and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law, regardless of military objectives or security concerns. Secondly, it urges States to regulate their arms trade through effective systems of national control so as to prevent diversion. Those principles should serve the objectives of promoting responsible action in arms trading, building confidence, reducing human suffering and contributing to international and regional peace and security and stability. Brazil is encouraged by recent efforts in the General Assembly to improve the through-life management of conventional ammunition, such as those in the Open- ended Working Group on Conventional Ammunition.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Let me start by congratulating Mozambique on an impeccable presidency last month. Let me also wish Russia a productive and successful presidency during the month of April. I would like to thank High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing today and for her tireless work on the disarmament file. My delegation welcomes the participation in this meeting of the representatives of Belarus, Indonesia, Poland, South Africa, Mexico, Lebanon and India. As a party to the Arms Trade Treaty, Brazil abides by the set of principles that it outlines. They are binding on States parties to the Treaty and offer valuable guidelines for arms transfers generally.”
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