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De La Fuente Ramírez

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first: 2019-02-26
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“Since its adoption more than 17 years ago, resolution 1540 (2004) has become a vital component of the global non-proliferation architecture and a key instrument in curbing the threat posed by the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery, by non-State actors. As mandated under resolution 1977 (2011), the 1540 Committee is conducting a major comprehensive review of its work to promote the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by all Member States. Due to the disruption caused by the pandemic, a number of planned 1540 Committee events were postponed.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Despite the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the 1267 Committee and the 1540 Committee continued to cooperate and to coordinate their work, in line with their respective mandates, in order to ensure an effective and efficient approach to counter-terrorism and to combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State Actors. The three Committees are aware that terrorist groups and their affiliates are ready to commit extreme violence on a wide scale and highlight the importance of bearing in mind the potentially catastrophic humanitarian, economic, social and political consequences if nuclear, chemical or biological weapons were to fall into the hands of non-State actors, in particular terrorists.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Chairs of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the work of the three Committees, including the continuing cooperation among them.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we welcome this week’s ruling by a court in Frankfurt against Taha Al-Jumailly, the first member of the Islamic State to be tried for genocide against the Yazidi community. Truth, together with the delivery of justice, is the best way to repair the social fabric and build sustainable peace.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“As we have said on other occasions, exhumations of victims must be carried out with respect and dignity in order to promote psychosocial healing. We highlight the scheduling of another ceremony for the return of remains to relatives this month in the village of Kocho. Those memorial ceremonies help to process the mourning to which the relatives of victims of the atrocious crimes committed by ISIL are entitled. Finally, we reiterate the importance of ensuring that the crimes committed by ISIL do not go unpunished. We trust that the evidence that was, and continues to be, collected by UNITAD will serve to assist national and international courts, including the International Criminal Court, in the prosecution and trial of the perpetrators of such atrocities.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“That leads us to consider the importance of strengthening the tools at the disposal of the international community and the need for the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We are pleased that the report reiterates the close cooperation of the Iraqi authorities with UNITAD, particularly in three specific areas: the digitization of documentary evidence, training and technical support for the excavation of graves; and the provision of courses for judges in international criminal law. We also note the work of UNITAD’s financial crimes unit in investigating ISIL’s funding and resource management. Clarifying such activities may be crucial to disrupting ongoing operations, while improving strategies to combat terrorist financing more effectively.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“We highlight the progress made on the dossier on the June 2014 mass executions in Badush prison, which includes a structured body of evidence for the prosecution of members of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The investigation into ISIL’s use of chemical weapons and the involvement of the University of Mosul are of particular significance. Redirecting an academic institution towards the development of weapons of mass destruction is truly regrettable. It is contrary to international law, including international humanitarian law, and represents the complete abrogation of the values for the culture of peace that are appropriate to educational institutions.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“Mr. De la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for your kind words and wish you every success in your leadership of the Council this month. To that end, you can count on the support of my delegation. Mexico thanks and welcomes Mr. Christian Ritscher, who has today presented his first report in his capacity as Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), and we wish him every success in the exercise of his functions. We welcome the representative of Iraq to this meeting. I begin by noting that the report reflects an efficient transition, which has allowed for continuity in the investigative work on the ground. That is clearly good news.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today’s meeting. I thank the Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2021/24. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I thank Ms. Bensaad for participating in this meeting. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“The information gathered by the Mission must be used to ensure accountability. No political or electoral consideration can take precedence over the justice to which the victims are entitled. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I would like to recall the content of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages participants to deliver their statements in five minutes or less. I now give the floor to the representative of Libya.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Those incidents, including one that occurred in recent days in which at least 75 people perished while attempting to cross the Mediterranean, are the result of the lack of comprehensive attention to the migration phenomenon. We therefore urge that concrete measures be taken to protect the lives and rights of migrants. Finally, my delegation draws the attention of the Council to the report of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya published in October (A/HRC/48/83), which documents serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. The report states that the proliferation of weapons was one of the factors that led to the deterioration of the situation in Libya. It is therefore essential that the arms embargo be fully respected in order to prevent weapons from fuelling conflicts in neighbouring countries.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“We salute the courage of the Libyan women who have decided to run in the elections and encourage the authorities to continue working with the UNSMIL team towards the adoption of the law to combat violence against women. We also welcome the adoption within the framework of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission of an action plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters. We urge that the countries of origin of those forces commit to implementing the action plan and hope that the ceasefire monitoring mechanism will contribute to that end. On the other hand, Mexico regrets that, despite the Council’s continued calls to address the situation of migrants in Libya, we continue hear reports, such as those we have heard today, of inhumane treatment of migrants.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the results of the Paris International Conference for Libya, held on 12 November, and call for the implementation of its conclusions. We urge all Libyan political actors to act responsibly to resolve the outstanding issues with the help of UNSMIL. We urge them in particular to work collectively to finalize the legal framework for the electoral process. We also reiterate the importance of respecting the parameters that were agreed by the Libyans themselves in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum framework and endorsed by the international community through the two Berlin Conferences. It is important to remember that the road map agreed in Tunis this past year provides for women to occupy at least 30 per cent of leadership positions. In that regard, Mexico notes Ms. Bensaad’s comments with the deepest of interest.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Mexico. I thank the Special Envoy and Ms. Bensaad for their briefings. I also thank our colleague Ambassador Tirumurti, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), for his briefing on the work of the Committee. I wish to underscore my appreciation to Mr. Ján Kubiš for the work he has accomplished for the people of Libya as Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and wish him every success in his future activities. With exactly one month to go before the presidential and legislative elections in Libya, my delegation believes that the international community should focus all of its efforts on creating the best possible conditions for the electoral process.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Bensaad for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, and by Ms. Bensaad. I now give the floor to Mr. Kubiš.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Ján Kubiš, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya; and Ms. Lamees Bensaad, Assistant Professor at the University of Tripoli, political activist and member of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Kubiš, Ambassador T.S.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Khan for that final comment. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 4.45 p.m..”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“We hope that the upcoming meetings that the Prosecutor will hold pertaining to the situation in Libya at the end of this month, as well as the visit scheduled for 2022, will make it possible to concretize the progress achieved. This situation was referred to the Court precisely to close the impunity gap, and thereby contribute to the achievement of lasting peace in Libya. We trust that all the actors involved will honour their commitments, keeping in mind the principles of truthfulness and justice that underpin our obligations to the victims of atrocity crimes. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“We deem it very important to give due attention to their investigation and the applicable sanctions, for which cooperation with regional actors is as necessary as that with other States that seek to exercise their jurisdiction to prosecute those responsible. For my third and final point, we note that the Prosecutor has indicated in his report that he will give priority to the situations referred by the Council. In that context, we underscore the importance of the Council facilitating support, through the United Nations, for the expenses incurred by the Court as a result of such referrals. I wish to conclude by reiterating Mexico’s support for the work of the Office of the Prosecutor and the Court in general to fulfil its mandate.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“We consider it important to strengthen that coordination, with the necessary flexibility to add more positive results. On the other hand, we call for the cooperation agreement with the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation to be finalized. That will make it possible to strengthen investigative actions in areas such as crimes committed against migrants. My second point refers to the crimes committed in Libya against migrants. Both the report of the Secretary- General (S/2021/752) and that of the ICC Prosecutor emphasize the seriousness of the crimes, and about which the Court continues to receive information.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“I wish to highlight three points in particular. The first pertains to cooperation. The cooperation of both the Libyan authorities and the States involved continues to be essential to consolidate progress towards accountability. The fact that the arrest warrants issued by the Court continue not to be executed constitutes a serious obstacle to the administration of justice. Mexico urges the Libyan authorities, as well as those of other States, to redouble their cooperation efforts with the Court, including the exercise of jurisdiction in national courts, in accordance with the principle of complementarity. In that regard, the ICC’s investigative efforts have benefited from close collaboration with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Khan for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Mexico. On behalf of Mexico, I welcome the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Khan, to the Council. It is his first meeting in that capacity, and I thank him for presenting the twenty- second report, pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), on the situation in Libya. We recognize the investigative efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor during the 10 years since the situation in Libya was referred to the International Criminal Court. With the upcoming elections, Libya is at a crucial moment. In that political context, it is necessary to underline the importance of the fight against impunity as a cornerstone in the transition and reconstruction of the social fabric.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Prosecutor Khan.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. Given the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.10 p.m.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today’s meeting. I thank the Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2021/23. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphones will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after four minutes. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“To this end, we could explore the creation of a working group or other mechanism to develop a real agenda for communication among the principal organs of the United Nations. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“This interaction can provide a more comprehensive and holistic approach that makes their work more effective. Secondly, we reiterate our proposal to allow the Secretary-General to request advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice where these may benefit his conflict-prevention work. Thirdly, we believe that coordination among the principal organs should be incorporated in their subsidiary bodies, especially the Human Rights Council, whose work is fundamental to preventive diplomacy and to sustainable peace and development. Fourthly and finally, we propose regularizing this type of meeting in order to prevent dialogue between the main bodies from taking place in isolation or on a case-by-case basis, with a view to opening a new stage of coordination and collaboration.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General entitled Our Common Agenda and yesterday’s adoption by the General Assembly of the resolution that arose from it (General Assembly resolution 76/6) provide a framework for action to adapt, strengthen and accelerate multilateral cooperation. This inevitably requires the involvement of regional organizations and the full participation of civil society. I conclude by making four concrete proposals that can be explored to give continuity to the collegial process we have initiated today. First, we believe that the communication and collaboration between the Secretary-General’s envoys and special representatives for situations on the Council’s agenda with the other principal organs of the United Nations can be strengthened.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“This preventive approach puts the individual at the centre of the Organization, and this must include all agencies, funds, programmes and specialized bodies, as well as the teams deployed in the field. Preventive diplomacy, mediation, the peaceful settlement of disputes and strengthening the rule of law are key to peacebuilding and complement the action of peacekeeping operations and special political missions mandated by the Council itself. The current coronavirus disease pandemic has shown that we need synergies with a long-term vision for the United Nations to respond to current and future challenges. Despite the serious threat to international security that the pandemic has posed from the outset, we should not forget that it was the General Assembly that first reacted substantively, followed months later by the Security Council.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The same applies to the accountability of those responsible for committing international crimes. This is why we insist that the veto cannot and should not be used to prevent Council action in cases of mass atrocities. Every time this happens, the United Nations fails twice: by failing to prevent and by failing to react. I reiterate: sustainable peace is the responsibility of all the principal organs of the United nations, working within their respective mandates and competences. And today’s challenges require a United Nations that shows a common front and call for accountability with a single voice. Today’s exercise therefore opens a space for dialogue in order to ensure that the Organization responds with unity and improves its effectiveness.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Nor can we ignore the stigma that it represents for many countries to have their national situations addressed in the Security Council. This is one of the best incentives for other principal organs, working within their mandates, to act early and in a timely manner to prevent the emergence of conflict. Violence is always the product of processes of frustration and pain, fuelled by deprivation and need and exacerbated by intolerance, excessive ambition and hatred. This whole chain of vicious circles can be tackled from the different trenches of the United Nations, provided there is a swift and coordinated reaction. Conflict also represents the victory of force over reason and law. This is why we should not underestimate the tools offered by the United Nations Charter for the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Unfortunately, the wide range of tools at the disposal of the United Nations to promote conflict prevention does not reflect the outcomes that we have seen in recent years. We only have to look at the range of issues that the Security Council will address this month alone — Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Myanmar and Syria, to name but a few — to recognize that the United Nations, as a single body, has not been able to prevent these conflicts from arising, escalating and threatening international peace and security, putting the lives of thousands of people at risk. It is therefore timely to reflect on what we can do to prevent more situations from coming before the Council and to ensure that the Council does not limit itself to administering conflicts.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“I thank Judge Donoghue for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Mexico. For the United Nations to be able to carry out genuine preventive diplomacy, coordination among its principal organs must be strengthened. That is the very reason that Mexico convened this debate. We express our gratitude and appreciation for the presence of the Secretary-General and the Presidents of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the International Court of Justice, as well as the 34 countries that are inscribed on the list of speakers for this open debate. Their participation is a sign of their commitment and reaffirms the will to work towards more coordinated and effective multilateral diplomacy.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Vixen Kelapile, President of the Economic and Social Council; and Judge Joan Donoghue, President of the International Court of Justice. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/888, which contains a letter dated 19 October 2021 from the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, and give him the floor.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly; His Excellency Mr.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, none against and two abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2607 (2021). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2021-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8905 (2021) · source
“A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation”
2021-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8905 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/950, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2021/849, which contains a letter dated 5 October 2021 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Somalia, addressed to the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2021-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8905 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2606 (2021). The meeting rose at 4.35 p.m.”
2021-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8904 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/948, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: China, Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2021-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8904 (2021) · source
“I should like to congratulate her and wish her every success in the high office to which she has been elected. On behalf of the Council, I would like to thank the tellers for their assistance in the conduct of the elections. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.10 a.m.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“I should like to inform the members of the Council that I just received from the President of the General Assembly the following letter: (spoke in English) “I have the honour to inform you that, at the 27th plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing one member of the International Court of Justice for a term beginning today, 5 November 2021, and ending on 5 February 2024, Ms. Hilary Charlesworth (Australia) obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly.” (spoke in Spanish) As the candidate Ms. Hilary Charlesworth received the required majority both in the Security Council and the General Assembly, she is therefore duly elected as a member of the International Court of Justice for a term beginning today, 5 November 2021, and ending on 5 February 2024.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers:15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Number of abstentions: 0 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Ms. Hilary Charlesworth11 Mr. Linos-Alexander Sicilianos4 Accordingly, the candidate Ms. Hilary Charlesworth (Australia) received the required majority of votes in the Security Council. I have communicated the result of the vote to the President of the General Assembly in writing.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“All the ballot papers have been collected. As I mentioned earlier, I will hereby suspend the meeting so that the ballots can be counted. I should like to remind Council members that, in accordance with the established practice, the votes will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have been collected. It is my intention to resume this meeting, simultaneously with the meeting in the General Assembly, as soon as the votes have been counted and the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council can simultaneously announce the results. The announcement of the results will be webcast. I invite the members of the Council to return to the Chamber when the President announces the results. The meeting was suspended at 10.20 a.m. and resumed at 11.05 a.m.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“I am informed that the General Assembly is now ready to proceed with the voting process. I request the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. Members of the Council should place an “X” in the boxes next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. I take it that all members of the Council have now voted and I ask the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers. * * *”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“May I take it that the Council is now ready to proceed with the election of a member of the International Court of Justice? It was so decided.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“However, in view of the coronavirus disease pandemic, and the fact that the casting of ballots will be completed in the Security Council earlier than in the General Assembly, the Security Council will suspend its meeting as soon as the casting of ballots has been completed so that members may leave the Council Chamber. The Council will now proceed to draw lots to select two delegations to serve as tellers. The names of the delegations of India and Tunisia have been drawn. I request each of them to appoint one of their members to serve as teller. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Parihar (India) and Mr. Zenati (Tunisia) acted as tellers.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“If a ballot paper contains any notation other than the vote in favour of an eligible candidate, those notations will be disregarded. I should like to remind members of paragraph 15 of the Secretary-General’s memorandum (S/2021/821), which specifies that “[e]ach elector may vote for only one candidate”. Any ballot paper containing votes for more than one candidate will be considered invalid. I should like to inform Council members that, in accordance with established practice, the votes cast in the Security Council will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have been collected.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source
“If, in the first ballot in the Security Council, no candidate receives an absolute majority, then pursuant to rule 61 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, a second ballot will be held. Balloting will continue at the same meeting until a candidate has obtained the absolute majority of votes. The voting will be held by secret ballot. When we proceed to the vote, members of the Council will receive a ballot containing the names of the candidates. No withdrawal will be accepted once the Council has commenced the voting process. However, it will be possible to withdraw between ballots. Members of the Council will be requested to place an “X” in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. Only those candidates whose names appear on the ballot are eligible for election.”
2021-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8897 (2021) · source