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De La Gasca/Mr. Montalvo Sosa

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first: 2023-12-14
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, including the technical support team, conference service officers, interpreters, translators, verbatim reporters and security staff. On behalf of the Council, I would also like to express the sincere appreciation of the Council to the five outgoing members, namely, Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. I commend their hard work and contributions during their terms on the Security Council. As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of France good luck in the month of January. I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2024. I will miss this gavel. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“I should like to announce that the delegation of Lithuania has submitted a written statement, which will be distributed among the members of the Council and will be published as an official document of the Security Council. As this is perhaps the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of December, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Ecuador to the members of the Council and to the Secretariat for the support they have given us. Indeed, it has been a busy month, and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“Finally, as we expect that this will be the last meeting of the year, during the Ecuadorian presidency of the Security Council, I express my sincere gratitude to each of the members of the Council for their support to my delegation and for Ecuador. I also thank the Secretary-General and all the speakers and participants in the meetings that were held this month, including the open debate. It has been a very complex and difficult month, in which we have been able to promote dialogue for international peace and security, which is a paramount goal of our foreign policy. I conclude by reiterating my appreciation to the outgoing members — Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates — for their tireless work up until the last minute. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“I take this opportunity to once again acknowledge the work of humanitarian actors and their efforts to alleviate the impact of the war on the civilian population, particularly during this cold winter. We are concerned that a military mindset will be perpetuated, and we therefore call for moving towards a peaceful solution that makes possible a just and lasting peace within the framework of respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders and in full respect of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We also concur with the Secretary-General’s concern of further escalation and a possible spillover of the conflict.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“We call on the Russian Federation to cease these attacks and to avoid repeating the trend of December 2022. We recall the existing prohibition on attacking, destroying, removing or disabling objects that are indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. We therefore reiterate the need for an end to attacks against the population and civilian infrastructure. Nothing justifies, in this conflict or in any other, attacks on maternity wards and residential buildings. We insist, once again, on the responsibility of the parties to respect, without restriction, their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Ecuador. I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his informative briefing, and I recognize the presence of the representatives of Ukraine, Poland and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union. We regret that the call for a ceasefire and an end to the violence has not been observed, even during this festive period. That is unacceptable, whether in Ukraine, the Middle East or anywhere in the world. As we have said throughout 2023, Ecuador insists on rejecting armed violence, and in this case, massive aerial missile and drone attacks in several Ukrainian locations, including Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya, Lviv and Dnipro. This reminds us of the attacks in the early hours of 29 December 2022, which continued into the new year.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Khiari for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Poland and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Khiari.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“We know that the road to a lasting peace will be difficult, and it is necessary to start walking it as soon as possible. We have taken some steps, but there are still more steps to take and implement. That is why Ecuador once again reiterates its conviction that the only way to end this conflict is through a peaceful, negotiated, lasting and just solution for the parties, with the existence of two States — Palestine and Israel — on the basis of the 1967 borders and the relevant resolutions. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 1.35 p.m.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“As stated in the presidential statement adopted by the Council in February (S/PRST/2023/1), we strongly oppose all unilateral measures that impede peace, including, inter alia, Israeli construction and expansion of settlements, confiscation of Palestinians’ land and the “legalization” of settlements outposts, demolition of Palestinians’ homes and the displacement of Palestinian civilians. Such actions jeopardize the viability of the two-State solution, for which Ecuador and all Council members here present have expressed their support. We also believe that the increase in inflammatory rhetoric, the provocation, incitement and unacceptable glorification of the killing of civilians and terrorist acts removes the possibility of a negotiated solution. As I said on 19 December (see S/PV.9513), leaders must show responsibility and humanity.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“Ecuador unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October and once again demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Since those terrorist attacks, the scale of violence in Gaza has pushed events elsewhere into the background. However, the negative trends present leading up to the beginning of October in the West Bank have intensified. Levels of violence have risen and, with them, so too have the statistics of deaths and arrests. It is essential that those responsible for all acts of violence be brought to justice and that the security forces always exercise maximum restraint. We also condemn all terrorist acts and attacks.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ecuador. I would first like to thank this morning’s briefers for the information they provided to the Security Council. Just over one week ago (see PV.9513), the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, addressed the Council and said that, while the prioritization of the situation in Gaza is understandable, we must not forget that during the first nine months of the year our attention was focused on a West Bank in crisis, with incessant settlement activities, increased settler violence and Palestinian armed attacks, intensified operations by Israeli security forces and a very difficult economic situation.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“Marwan Muasher, Vice-President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan; and Mr. Itay Epshtain, Special Advisor and Senior Humanitarian Law and Policy Consultant at the Norwegian Refugee Council. The Security Council will now begin its consideration the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Khiari.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Israel to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the observer of the Observer State of Palestine to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; Mr.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“We urge the Syrian Arab Republic to continue to cooperate with the OPCW and its technical teams and to remain committed to fulfilling its obligations, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolutions of the Council, including resolution 2118 (2013). As our delegation has mentioned on other occasions, any incident involving the use of chemical weapons must be addressed in full transparency and be subject to extensive investigations, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention. We reiterate our rejection of the production and stockpiling of chemical weapons and emphatically condemn their use by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“In that vein, we welcome the holding of the twenty-fifth round of consultations between the Declaration Assessment Team and the Syrian National Authority, held in Damascus from 30 October to 5 November. It is our firm conviction that dialogue in good faith and collaborative work are the best mechanisms to achieve positive results on that issue. However, we are concerned about the outcome of the analysis of samples taken by the Declaration Assessment Team in April 2023, which could indicate undeclared activities at the sites of their collection. We await the Technical Secretariat’s report on that incident.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ecuador. I begin by thanking Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for his informative briefing. We appreciate the efforts of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to provide detailed and independent information on the complete and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic. Ecuador also acknowledges the determined work of the Declaration Assessment Team of the OPCW Technical Secretariat to clarify all outstanding issues related to the initial declaration of the Syrian Arab Republic and its subsequent declarations.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Ebo for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/920, which contains the text of a letter dated 27 November 2023 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council; and document S/2023/926, which contains the text of a letter dated 27 October 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Ebo.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Representative, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at noon.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9517 (2023) · source
“On the other hand, we urge the Syrian Government to provide answers on the status and fate of missing persons and those arbitrarily detained, as well as to re-establish transparent accountability systems. We hope that all political and social segments, particularly women, are meaningfully integrated into the processes aimed at building a peaceful and prosperous future in Syria, with the aim of restoring civic space and the rule of law. I conclude by expressing our appreciation to Brazil and Switzerland for their commitment and work as co-penholders. Ecuador will also continue to support the efforts deployed to facilitate the work of United Nations teams on the ground and to alleviate the humanitarian situation of the Syrian people. I resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9517 (2023) · source
“The escalation of hostilities in Damascus, Idlib and western Aleppo show that Syria is undergoing its most violent period since 2019. It is unacceptable that 45,000 people in the city of Ebreha remain without access to drinking water sources due to the militarization of the sector’s water plant, which increases the risks of the spread of diseases such as cholera. We call for respect for international humanitarian law and, in that context, for the protection of the civilian population and the infrastructure essential for their survival, as well as of humanitarian assistance providers. The prevalence of poverty, malnutrition and displacement among the number of people who require humanitarian assistance to survive is a warning that the Council must continue to consider the situation in Syria.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9517 (2023) · source
“We encourage the Special Envoy to continue conversations with members of the Astana group, neighbouring countries, regional partners and other actors within and outside Syria with a view to finalizing the installation of the Constitutional Committee and the discussion of substantive issues regarding its operation. We agree with Special Envoy Pedersen when he states that there is a direct relationship between the lack of progress in the political sphere and the risk of an escalation of violence. The effects of such a scenario will further complicate the humanitarian and security situation in Syria and the region. We regret that the current conflict landscape in the region has produced an upsurge in violence in Syria and multiplied threats against the civilian population.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9517 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ecuador. We note and appreciate the information provided by Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Syria, and by Ms. Lisa Doughten, from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. We welcome the presence of the representatives of Syria, Türkiye and Iran. For Ecuador, it is essential to intensify diplomatic actions that allow dialogue to be redirected and move towards a political solution to the situation in Syria, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9517 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Doughten for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9517 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye 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. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria; and Ms. Lisa Doughten, Director of the Humanitarian Financing and Resource Mobilization Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Pedersen.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9517 (2023) · source
“The system put in place by the regime must be dismantled, and women and girls’ enjoyment of their fundamental rights and freedoms must be reinstated immediately. Inthatcontext, andconsideringtherecommendations of the independent assessment report, we believe it is the Council’s responsibility to review the mechanisms for encouraging inclusive and participatory intra-Afghan dialogue, promote cooperation aimed at improving the living conditions of the population and to ensure that the Special Envoy’s mandate enables him to support UNAMA’s efforts in an effective and complementary manner. However, any action taken must be done with a view to the restoring the civic space, the rule of law and the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women in all discussions about Afghanistan’s future.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“We are also concerned about the situation of vulnerability of displaced persons and refugees, mostly children and adolescents, and the measures that are being implemented in neighbouring countries to force their return. In that regard, we reiterate the need to respect the principle of non-refoulement and to ensure that the return process is safe, dignified and voluntary. The Security Council has closely followed the situation in Afghanistan in 2023, in particular the restrictive measures imposed by the Taliban regime against women and girls, which have created an institutionalized system of gender-based discrimination, violating their rights and freedoms. An example of the effects of those measures is that, among the 84,000 high school students who applied for university admission in 2023, there was not a single woman.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“On the basis of those reports, my delegation wishes to express its concern about the following issues: the fragility of the Afghan economic system, which has exacerbated poverty, unemployment and underemployment; the continuation of practices that violate human rights, such as extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, public floggings, persecution and censorship of the media; the continued security risks for the civilian population due to the illegal circulation of arms, ammunition and explosives, and the terrorist attacks attributed to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province; and the deteriorating humanitarian situation, including the increase in the number of malnourished children and people who depend on humanitarian assistance to survive.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“We take note of the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2023/941), the contents of which correspond to that of the independent assessment report (S/2023/856, annex) prepared by the Special Coordinator in November (see S/PV.9488).”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ecuador. I am grateful for the information provided by Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, the Director for Coordination of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Rajasingham, and civil society representative Ms. Shaharzad Akbar, Executive Director of Rawadari. My delegation would like to reaffirm its support for the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and its mandate contained in resolution 2678 (2022), which we consider to be robust and comprehensive, and whose renewal next March we will support.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Akbar for the information she has provided. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I urge all Member States, including their intelligence and security services, to respect the annexes to resolutions 2255 (2015) and 2611 (2021), to consult confidentially with the Monitoring Team and to strengthen the enforcement of the sanctions measures. Once again, I am grateful for the opportunity to address the Council and to update it on the work of the 1988 Committee and the challenges we face in the current context. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Ms. Akbar.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“As talks aimed at promoting peace and stability continue, there is a growing need to continue to report on the activities of the Taliban, as well as those of individuals and entities subject to the sanctions regime under resolution 1988 (2011), in order to ensure compliance with the sanctions. To facilitate that, resolution 2716 (2023) extended the mandate of the Taliban Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team until December 2024. I emphasize the importance of Member States cooperating and sharing information with the Monitoring Team, particularly given the Team’s reliance on external sources of information in view of the situation in Afghanistan.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“In 2023, the Committee approved 16 exemptions to the travel ban for members of the Taliban on the sanctions list for travel to eight Member States. However, concerns remain about unauthorized travel and late requests, highlighting the importance of Member States adhering to the travel ban measures. The Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team’s fourteenth annual report (see S/2023/370) recommended that the Committee update certain provisions of its guidelines for the conduct of its work, including exemption procedures, short-notice or emergency authorizations and standard forms. The Committee did not agree to take action to implement that recommendation. It is my understanding that the Security Council is aware of that and will take it into consideration.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Resolution 2665 (2022) highlighted the dire economic and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and recalled that women, children and minorities were disproportionately affected. The resolution also expressed concern about the erosion of respect for the rights of women, girls and minorities. In addition, restrictions on Afghan women working for the United Nations and non-governmental organizations are still in place. With regard to the travel ban, several exemptions have been requested since the previously approved exemption mechanism for the Taliban was not extended in August 2022. The Committee supports exemptions to the travel ban for members of the Taliban on the sanctions list when those individuals are promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan or humanitarian objectives.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Afghanistan continues to face an unprecedented humanitarian crisis — in 2023, more than two thirds of its population is in need of assistance. The humanitarian exemption mechanism established under resolution 2615 (2021) has created the conditions necessary to address that issue without violating United Nations sanctions. While the Council has encouraged those providing humanitarian assistance to minimize the diversion of assistance to individuals or entities on the 1988 sanctions list, some Member States have expressed concern about attempts by the Taliban to redirect humanitarian assistance intended for needy families to the Taliban, especially in provinces with significant ethnic minorities.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“The Monitoring Team’s reports reveal that significant difficulties are being encountered in the implementation of the 1988 (2011) sanctions. Some Member States are expressing concern about the increasing availability of substantial quantities of weaponry and military equipment, gifted by a number of Member States to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces before August 2021, as well as about the continued existence of an internal market for small arms and light weapons. Member States in the region have reported the deployment of advanced weaponry, including of NATO calibre, against Government forces of neighbouring States, as well as the transfer of such weaponry to entities on the sanctions list.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“According to the Monitoring Team, while opium poppy production has been significantly reduced this year, opium prices have risen, as has the production of methamphetamine, a more profitable enterprise. Several senior Taliban figures remain deeply involved in drug production and trafficking. Monitoring the upcoming planting season is crucial for a credible long- term assessment. In the light of that complex situation, it is important for the current sanctions regime to remain an appropriate and effective tool to counter threats to peace and stability in Afghanistan. According to some reports, the Taliban constantly raise the issue of lifting sanctions, but there is little evidence that this significantly influences their decision-making.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Although the Taliban are fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province (ISIL-KP), the group retains the capability to carry out high-profile attacks in Afghanistan. The Member States believe that, in view of its nature and its well-known objectives of building a caliphate, ISIL-KP was the most serious current domestic terrorist threat inside Afghanistan, projecting also into neighbouring countries, Central Asia and beyond. Ties between the Taliban and Al-Qaida, as well as with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), remain strong. The TTP has launched attacks against Pakistan, and some Member States have reported indications that Al-Qaida is attempting to rebuild its operational capacity.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Resolution 2665 (2022) reiterated the need to ensure that the current sanctions regime contributes effectively to efforts to achieve a sustainable and inclusive peace in Afghanistan. Now, two years after the Taliban seized power, the situation in Afghanistan remains complex and dynamic. On the security front, some terrorist groups have gained greater freedom of action, resulting in an increased terrorist threat in neighbouring contiguous States. The effectiveness and sincerity of some measures that the Taliban appear to be taking to curb certain groups remain unclear. Foreign terrorist fighters pose a threat on the other side of Afghanistan’s borders. The Member States expressed their concern about the presence of foreign terrorist fighters sheltered by the Taliban.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I would also like to thank the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team and the Secretariat for their dedicated support for the work of the Committee in implementing the sanctions regime under resolution 1988 (2011), especially over the past year in Afghanistan. As we move through this critical period for Afghanistan, the Committee looks forward to continued close engagement with UNAMA and the States in the region under my chairmanship of the 1988 Committee in 2024. Let me begin this briefing by recalling that the main objective of the sanctions regime is to deter threats to the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan through the use of measures such as asset freezes, travel bans and arms embargoes.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Rajasingham for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). I would like to express my thanks for the opportunity to address the Security Council and to provide an update on the activities of the 1988 Committee, in accordance with paragraph 56 of resolution 2255 (2015). I would like to extend my appreciation to Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their invaluable support to the 1988 Sanctions Committee.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/941, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Ms. Otunbayeva, Mr. Rajasingham, Ms. Akbar and myself, in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). I now give the floor to Ms. Otunbayeva.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan and Uzbekistan 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: Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Director for Coordination, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; and Ms. Shaharzad Akbar, Executive Director of Rawadari. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, my country reiterates its commitment to peace, its call for a humanitarian ceasefire, its condemnation of Hamas’s terrorist attacks and violence against civilians and its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. We also reiterate our belief that the only way to end the conflict is through a peaceful, negotiated, lasting and fair solution for all parties, with two States, Palestine and Israel, on the basis of the 1967 borders and the relevant resolutions. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to closed consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“In that regard, resolution 2712 (2023) and all other resolutions of the Council must be fully implemented immediately. We must also prevent the spread of violence to other areas, which is why it is essential to put a stop to acts of incitement, hate speech and the glorification of violence. We call on leaders to show responsibility and humanity. As the Secretary-General rightly states in his report, leaders have the obligation to clearly and explicitly condemn acts of terrorism and violence against civilians — clearly and explicitly. In addition, we are concerned about the increase in hate speech, Islamophobia and antisemitism in various parts of the world. That is unacceptable. Once again, we appeal to reason and responsibility on everyone’s part to prevent the spread of disinformation and hostility.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“Along with other representatives of current and incoming members of the Council, through the initiative of the delegation of the United Arab Emirates and in coordination with Egypt, which I thank, I was able to see the gravity and urgent nature of the humanitarian situation. There is a pressing need to continue our efforts to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza, which is why we believe that an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is essential, as it would allow for a greater influx and distribution of aid. We are duty-bound to do everything in our power to prevent more cases such as that of Wala — a young Palestinian and mother of a son who died and another who was injured — who I met in a hospital in Egypt during my visit.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“The report is a sombre document that we wish we had never received. In addition to the situation in Gaza, the report recounts the alarming increase in violence in the West Bank, at times perpetrated by settlers; the continuation of illegal settlement-building; the increase in incendiary rhetoric, acts of provocation and incitement, including the unacceptable glorification of the killing of civilians, and terrorist acts. Indeed, the report summarizes a tragic period of terror, hatred, violence and death. At the same time, it is a warning and a call to action. A few days ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Rafah crossing on the border between Egypt and Gaza.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source