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De Rivière

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“In March 2022, the International Court of Justice clearly demanded of Russia that its army leave Ukrainian territory without delay. France recalls the need for parties to a conflict to respect international humanitarian law. We likewise call on Russia to stop violating the resolutions of the Security Council, for which it itself voted in favour, by arming itself with weapons from Iran and North Korea. Finally, it is difficult not to notice — so crude is the artifice — that the convening of today’s meeting is a way for Russia to respond to the meeting organized yesterday at the request of Ukraine (see S/PV.9523). France regrets that Russia, a permanent member, continues to weaponize the work of the Security Council. Ukraine is defending itself in full conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, which Russia is trampling upon.”
2023-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9524 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Khiari for his statement. On 24 February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine. The war it unleashed has continued to inflict its toll of suffering on civilians. The massive strikes carried out yesterday by Russia throughout Ukrainian territory are further testimony to this. The cost already paid by the Ukrainian people, as we have said in this forum on numerous occasions, is unbearable. But Russia must also weigh the cost of this war for itself. If it had not invaded Ukraine, in violation of the Charter of the United Nations, if its troops were not currently present on Ukrainian soil, if it had not been bombing Ukrainian cities and villages daily for months, we would not be meeting today.”
2023-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9524 (2023) · source
“We will continue to provide military and civilian support to Ukraine to enable it to defend itself and to resist Russia’s aggression. We will continue to support Ukrainian and international courts in combating impunity for Russia’s crimes. We will continue to support the Ukrainian vision of peace — the only peace that is possible, one that respects Ukraine’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Before I conclude, I too would like to commend the Ecuadorian presidency for its work during the month of December. I also wholeheartedly thank the delegations of the five outgoing Council members — Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“At a time when Russia is lecturing us on a daily basis about respect for international humanitarian law in the Middle East, it is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and killing innocent people. This most recent violation of the rules of international humanitarian law by Russia adds to the long list of atrocities it has already committed since the launch of its war of aggression, of which the Ukrainian people are victims every day. This conclusion to the year 2023 is distressing, and we must not allow ourselves to accept it. That is why France’s support will not waver. Everyone understands that it is our collective duty to ensure that Russia’s aggression is not rewarded. Otherwise, more aggression will follow, in 2024 and beyond.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): We are concluding the year 2023 with another emergency meeting of the Security Council in response to the massive strikes currently being carried out by Russia on several major Ukrainian cities. We would note, once again, that the Charter of United Nations is being trampled upon by one of the Council’s permanent members. As the Secretary-General did this morning, France condemns those strikes, which left at least 24 people dead and 134 wounded. We express our condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. Russia is pursuing its strategy of terror aimed at weakening the morale of the Ukrainian people in this second winter of the conflict.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“Finally, on the political front, France will continue to work towards a rapid end to the crisis, based on the two-State solution — the only solution that can help build a just and lasting peace. We must work to build a State for the Palestinians. The Palestinian Authority has a central role to play in that process, both in the West Bank and in Gaza, which is destined to become part of that Palestinian State. It is now critical to prevent a regional escalation, and France is making every effort to that end. The situation in the West Bank is deteriorating by the day. The stability of Lebanon and the region requires full compliance with resolution 1701 (2006) by all parties. France strongly condemns the Houthi attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“France will continue to play its full role in the humanitarian plan and to provide humanitarian, financial and material aid to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. Responding to the humanitarian crisis is an urgent necessity, but the Council cannot treat only the symptoms of the crisis. My second point therefore concerns the attacks of 7 October and their consequences. All hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally, as called for in resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023). The Council must condemn the terrorist attacks committed by Hamas and other terrorist groups on 7 October, including the sexual violence. It is incomprehensible that the Council has still been unable to do so. France will continue to take action in order to impose sanctions against Hamas at the European level.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“France calls on Israel to facilitate the delivery of aid throughout the Gaza Strip. The use of all access routes must be facilitated, including through the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing. France supports the Organization’s call to open useful crossing points, including the Erez crossing in the north, the Israeli port of Ashdod and a direct maritime corridor between Gaza and Cyprus. The two resolutions adopted by the Council in recent weeks (resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023)) must be applied. In that respect, France reiterates that international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions must be applied by all in all circumstances, as expressly indicated by the Council. France welcomes the appointment of Ms. Sigrid Kaag as Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza and assures her of its full support.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Khiari, Mr. Muasher and Mr. Epshtain for their briefings. France remains deeply concerned about the current crisis in Gaza, which continues to worsen. I have three points to make in that regard. First, I call for the implementation, as a matter of priority, of a lasting ceasefire, with the help of all regional and international partners, as French President Emmanuel Macron insistently proposed. There is an urgent need to deliver more humanitarian aid to population, who need it more than ever, and to ensure unhindered access to that aid. In that respect, I welcome the commitment of the United Nations, particularly that of the staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“However, let us bear in mind that the demands set on the Taliban by Security Council resolution 2593 (2021) remain the unavoidable condition for the international community to engage with the Taliban. France condemns the systematic persecution of the Afghan people by the Taliban. The segregation policy excludes them from life in their country, thereby hampering any chances of reconstruction. France will continue to follow the situation closely in order to ensure that the five demands, particularly the demand regarding respect for women’s rights, continue to guide our work. The Security Council must also pay scrupulous attention to that and to the full implementation of resolution 2593 (2021) in all of its dimensions. Our credibility depends on it. The meeting rose at 10.25 a.m.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9521 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): France is convinced of the usefulness of a unified strategy in Afghanistan. In that regard, the independent assessment led by Special Coordinator Sinirlioğlu (see S/2023/856) provides a useful input for the discussions to be held among the stakeholders. That is why France voted today in favour of resolution 2721 (2023), submitted by the United Arab Emirates and Japan, whom we thank. Through this resolution, France recognizes the importance of further structuring the international community’s political and humanitarian coordination in Afghanistan. France will help to draw up a road map, making it possible to reconstitute an Afghanistan that respects its obligations within the international community.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9521 (2023) · source
“Russia must not win this war, because force must not prevail over law; sovereignty and territorial integrity must not be flouted with impunity. France will also continue to help Ukraine to meet the humanitarian needs created by Russia’s aggression. It will also continue to support the efforts of Ukraine and its partners to reduce the global food insecurity resulting from the Russian aggression. It is time for Russia to realize that our support for Ukraine will not waver. And that there is only one possible outcome: a peace in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9501 (2023) · source
“Russia is also using irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and announcing the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus. It does not hesitate to undermine the foundations of our multilateral system, international law and the efforts undertaken over the years by the Security Council in the area of non-proliferation. Together with its partners, France has chosen to support the Ukrainian people in their right to legitimately defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity, as enshrined in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. France will continue to help Ukraine to defeat Russian aggression. It will continue to provide the military equipment necessary for the Ukrainian people to defend themselves against Russian strikes against their territory and critical infrastructure. International stability and security are at stake.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9501 (2023) · source
“On 25 November, Kyiv suffered one of the biggest attacks since the start of the conflict. Since then, Russia has stepped up its strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Just this morning, the Ukrainian capital was targeted by Russian missiles and drones. For almost two years now, Russia has been pursuing this war of aggression, which it launched on its own, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations, and which it has decided to keep going, despite repeated calls from the General Assembly to put an end to it. If Russia puts an end to its strikes and withdraws its troops from Ukrainian territory, as demanded by the International Court of Justice on 16 March 2022, the war will end. To wage this war, Russia is using arms and munitions acquired from Iran and North Korea, in violation of resolutions adopted by the Council.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9501 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Ebo for his briefing. Last Wednesday, when we met to discuss the humanitarian situation in Ukraine (see S/PV.9494), Russia complained that the Council was holding too many meetings on that issue. Russia’s call for an eleventh meeting on the subject of arms transfers therefore raises questions. Russia has now made a ritual of these meetings, where it tries, to no avail, to reverse the blame for the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The end of this war and its tragic consequences depends on Russia, which can put an end to it at any time, without prejudice to its own security. Russian missiles and the drones that Russia has been acquiring from Iran for months, continue to strike the whole of Ukraine on a daily basis.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9501 (2023) · source
“Many responsibilities will gradually be transferred to the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The entire United Nations system and its partners will have to support their efforts. France will play its part and continue to stand by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“France fully supports the principle of an evaluation at the end of each stage of the transition plan. It is for those reasons — and this is my third point — that France has proposed to Council members a draft resolution that unambiguously implements the disengagement plan. That draft resolution is in line with the work conducted in recent months. It includes the disengagement plan, in particular the withdrawal from South Kivu on 30 April. It provides for an appropriate adjustment in the troop ceilings and calls for a new joint report of the Congolese authorities and MONUSCO at the end of that first phase. It gives all stakeholders sufficient visibility to organize and prepare for the other phases. We can make the withdrawal of MONUSCO a success.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“France stands ready to work to that end. Secondly, France welcomes the efforts made by the Congolese authorities and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to finalize the Mission’s joint disengagement plan. In presidential statement S/PRST/2023/5, adopted in October, the Council committed to deciding by the end of 2023 on the future of the Mission and its withdrawal. The disengagement plan is in line with those requirements and indicates that the protection of civilians must remain the priority. France welcomes the plan’s responsible approach. The Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities have already taken steps to recruit and train soldiers and police. We encourage them to spare no effort to ensure that the transition does not create a security vacuum.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“Deliberate actions aimed at destabilizing the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the run-up to the elections or disrupting the process would be unacceptable. France is concerned about the tensions in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) must cease its offensive, withdraw and demonstrate restraint. Rwanda must end its support for the M-23 and withdraw its soldiers from Congolese territory. The Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo must cease all collaboration with the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda, as they have undertaken to do. Any military approach will contribute only to escalation. A lasting solution to the crisis can be found only through dialogue and by relaunching the Luanda and Nairobi processes, once the elections are over.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and reiterate that she has France’s full support. I would like to make three points. First, the international community must continue to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo in organizing elections. France notes the progress made in the electoral process and the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission in organizing credible elections on schedule. It encourages all stakeholders to redouble their efforts to ensure peaceful elections. Security and respect for civil liberties will be crucial. We call on all parties to refrain from violence and hate speech.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“In so doing, at a time when the crisis in Gaza is worsening and threatening to spread, the Council has failed to live up to the fundamental mission entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations. Nonetheless, France will continue to be resolutely committed to the full mobilization of the Council on all aspects of the crisis — the security, humanitarian and, above all, political aspects.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): France is extremely concerned about the humanitarian tragedy happening in Gaza. The Secretary-General sounded the alarm, and he was right. That is why France voted in favour of draft resolution S/2023/970 and why we are pleading for a new, immediate and lasting humanitarian truce that can lead to a permanent ceasefire. For our part, we see no contradiction between the fight against terrorism and the protection of civilians in strict compliance with international humanitarian law. We would have liked to see the Council finally condemn the terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups on 7 October. Unfortunately, once again, the Council has failed owing to disunity and a refusal to enter into genuine negotiations.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“I reiterate our commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) by all the parties concerned. Ultimately, the most important thing is restoring a political horizon, based on the only viable solution — a two-State solution, with two States living side by side in peace and security. It is no longer enough to invoke that prospect. We must make it a concrete reality, without delay. Procrastinating yet again will ensure that the next crisis will be even worse than the current tragedy. France is ready to participate fully in those efforts. The President of France and our Minister for Foreign Affairs are fully prepared in that regard and are continuing their discussions with their colleagues in the region.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Israel can count on France’s support in combating Hamas. We have taken measures against Hamas commanders, with a view to extending them at the European level. Hamas and other groups must release all hostages immediately and unconditionally. The situation in the West Bank is concerning. France firmly condemns the recent decisions on settlement expansion and the violence carried out by groups of settlers. The Israeli authorities must stop those acts and prosecute their perpetrators. France intends to ban their entry into French territory and freeze their assets. We are working to avoid a conflagration in the region and urge all parties to show restraint. The continuing clashes along the border between Lebanon and Israel are very worrisome.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“That was the goal of the follow- up meeting on 6 December to the conference on 9 November presided over by our Foreign Minister, Catherine Colonna, which enabled us to raise more than €1 billion. We must do even more, including through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). France has already announced an additional €100 million for 2023, including €54 million for UNRWA, as well as 600 tons of humanitarian cargo in addition to the 200 tons already delivered. We are also treating civilians on our helicopter carrier Dixmude. Taking action also means shutting down Hamas and the other terrorist groups that committed terrible atrocities, including sexual violence, on 7 October. It is unacceptable that the Council has not yet been able to condemn those acts.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“That is crucial to ensuring the delivery of a greater quantity of humanitarian aid. The humanitarian actors are no longer capable of carrying out their operations. The safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid must be guaranteed, and international humanitarian law must be respected. The protection of civilians, civilian and health infrastructure and humanitarian workers must be fully guaranteed. Access to water, fuel, medicine, food and basic necessities must be ensured. It is essential to open new crossing points, including Kerem Shalom, as well to increase the volume of aid passing through Rafah. Inspection procedures should not delay its delivery. Taking action also means continuing our mobilization.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I welcome the Secretary-General to the Council today and reiterate France’s full support for his efforts. It is his duty to warn us so that together we can fulfil our collective responsibility to maintain international peace and security. He has clearly stated that the humanitarian situation on the Gaza Strip is catastrophic. One week after the truce expired, the Strip has been subjected to bombing, risks of epidemic and famine, a lack of access to medical care and the consequences of displacement on an increasingly circumscribed piece of land. In the light of the seriousness of the crisis, the Council must continue to act. France proposes a new, immediate and lasting humanitarian truce that should lead to a permanent ceasefire.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“France is resolutely committed to strengthening shared efforts against the illegal trafficking and exploitation of wildlife, timber, hazardous and other waste, chemical substances, minerals and all activities that threaten marine flora and fauna. We are promoting a comprehensive definition that takes into account all those illegal activities, as well as related types of organized crime. We will continue to raise the issue in multilateral and United Nations forums.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“I am thinking in particular of the rise in cybercrime, which can undermine the functioning of our economies and societies, as illustrated by the cyberattacks that affected Costa Rica in 2022. Finally, I am thinking of the growing threat posed by environmental crime, which is the third most lucrative illicit activity in the world. The predatory actions of criminal networks pose unacceptable dangers not only to biodiversity and the survival of our ecosystems but also to our health, prosperity and collective security. Those groups enrich themselves, by depriving States and populations of the financial benefits linked to the legal exploitation of their national resources, and fuel the financing of criminal and even terrorist networks and, therefore, must be combated.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Many other United Nations bodies participate in those efforts, such as the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and United Nations agencies, in particular the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). I would like to pay tribute to the work of the UNODC in supporting States in the fight against organized crime. France believes that the Security Council should remain seized of the matter, in particular with regard to the missions that the Council mandates and the measures it takes to combat arms trafficking to non-State actors. In that respect, we welcome the recent decision to strengthen measures targeting criminal gangs in Haiti under resolution 2700 (2023). In conclusion, I would like to highlight the need to combat new forms of crime.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Organized crime, which is fuelled by trafficking in arms, drugs, cultural objects, human beings and migrants, as well as environmental crime and cybercrime, must be combated everywhere in a coordinated way. We need to strengthen the development of shared, comprehensive approaches. Those threats do not end at State borders. France therefore attaches paramount importance to full compliance with existing international conventions. I am thinking in particular of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the conventions on countering drugs, the framework established by the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in France): Transnational organized crime is a growing threat to our societies, to public order in our States and to international peace and security. It is spreading across all continents, weakening the governance and stability of States and fuelling conflicts. The profits from illegal trafficking also fuel terrorist networks. To combat terrorism effectively, we must commit ourselves to combating its sources of financing, in particular cross-border trafficking. The proliferation of conflict contributes to the increase in transnational organized crime. The lack of effective control by certain States over their territories and borders encourages the development of criminal networks and illegal trafficking.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“In that regard, France has supported the delivery via the World Food Programme and its partners of 25,000 tons of grain to Nigeria and 32,000 tons to the Sudan, in an amount totalling €8.3 million. On 25 November in Kyiv, we announced a new contribution of €3 million for supplying Ukrainian grain to countries that have been particularly affected by the crisis, in addition to the grain deliveries that we have supported for Nigeria, the Sudan, Somalia and Yemen. France will continue to stand alongside Ukraine and the Ukrainian population by providing them with all the support they need for their exercise of their right to self-defence, with a view to restoring Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“France condemns Russia’s attacks on humanitarian personnel and commends the remarkable work of the United Nations and humanitarian actors in a difficult situation. Russia continues to hold global food security hostage. On 17 July it unilaterally suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and it has systematically bombed Ukraine’s grain and port infrastructure since then. France condemns those strikes and supports United Nations efforts to re-establish a secure export corridor in the Black Sea to vulnerable countries. With our European partners, France continues to work to enable exports of Ukrainian grain, particularly within the framework of solidarity corridors. We have also mobilized efforts within the framework of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“According to the United Nations Development Programme, Russia’s attacks last winter left more than 12 million people without electricity or with limited power for weeks in freezing temperatures, while also disrupting water supplies and heating systems. The humanitarian toll of the conflict continues to rise. More than 10,000 civilians have been killed so far. The war has led to the largest population displacement in Europe since the Second World War, with 7.5 million refugees and 6.5 million displaced. Russia has continued to attack health structures, more than 1,300 of which have been destroyed, according to the World Health Organization. Russia continues to deny humanitarian actors access to the 4 million civilians in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhya. We urge it to allow aid access to those regions.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Jenča and Mr. Rajasingham for their briefings. Russia is continuing the war of aggression it launched against Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The population is facing a second winter of war — a second winter in which Russia continues to bomb the country’s critical infrastructure in defiance of international humanitarian law. On 25 November, the day of the commemoration of the Holodomor, 75 Iranian Shahed drones struck Kyiv in an attack of a scale unprecedented since the start of the conflict. Those attacks are repeated almost every night. The air strike campaign has the same objective as last year, which is to plunge civilians in fear.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“Indeed, the Council must fully play its preventive role in the face of that threat, including taking into account the whole host of risks impacting the region, including unresolved territorial disputes, as it follows the situation in Somalia. Given the lack of a reference to the dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea in the resolution adopted today, France remains open to exploring all options to maintain the Council’s attention on the issue, including via a new Council text or the holding of a dedicated meeting. We encourage all Member States to continue to focus attention on such differences. France reiterates its full support for the region’s stability and the resolution of territorial disputes through peaceful means.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9490 (2023) · source
“Nevertheless, France abstained in the voting on the resolution because we deeply regret that the reference to the territorial dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea that was included in recent years in the resolutions pertaining to the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime was not included this year. The refence to that dispute in previous resolutions, including the resolution on sanctions on Al-Shabaab, made it possible to maintain the Council’s 2/323-37819 01/12/2023Peace and security in AfricaS/PV.9490 attention and that of the international community and ensured that the situation did not deteriorate. We must not give the impression that the Council has lost interest in a situation that continues to pose a threat to peace and security.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9490 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, as you assume the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I would first like to recall that France unequivocally supports the lifting of the embargo on weapons and military equipment destined for the Somali authorities. We commend the determination and efforts of the Somali Government as well as its bilateral partners in combating Al-Shabaab. Moreover, France welcome the adoption a few moments ago of resolution 2713 (2023), which renews the sanctions regime and the arms embargo against Al-Shabaab.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9490 (2023) · source
“The President of the Republic hosted the League of Arab States and Organization of Islamic Cooperation Gaza contact group on 22 November in Paris and continues to dialogue with his counterparts in the region. France will continue to work to achieve those objectives and to ensure that the Council speaks with a single voice in that respect.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“The safety of the peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force and the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization peacekeepers must be ensured. We are concerned about the recent shooting involving UNIFIL. To put an end to the cycles of violence, a credible and serious peace process must be relaunched, without further delay, in order to enable the Palestinians and Israelis to live side by side in peace and security. The further postponement of that process will invariably lead to the resumption and worsening of violence. The two-State solution, with essential guarantees for Israel’s security and a State for the Palestinians, is the only viable solution. France is committed its realization.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“Since yesterday, the medical ship Dixmude has been treating the first wounded Palestinians in Al-Arish as part of the medical support coordinated by Egypt, whose action in this area I also commend. France calls for the full implementation of resolution 2712 (2023). France condemns the violence perpetrated by settlers against the Palestinian population in the West Bank. They have caused the death of many Palestinian civilians and the forced departure of several communities in Area C. France demand that the Israeli authorities take measures to put an immediate stop to the violence. We also have a duty to prevent regional escalation. France is fully committed to preventing this conflict from spreading. We strongly warn those who would take advantage of the situation against doing so.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“France reiterates its condemnation of the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas and other terrorist groups against Israel on 7 October. The Security Council must condemn them unequivocally and without further delay. Israel has the right and duty to defend itself in strict compliance with international humanitarian law. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected. The current truce has made it possible to increase the delivery of aid to Gaza, including to the north. That progress is very positive, but the aid is insufficient. Other crossing points must be opened. France has already deployed more than 100 tons of cargo and increased its support to €100 million since 7 October, including €54 million for UNRWA. We are also following up on the humanitarian conference in Paris on 9 November.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Wennesland for their briefings. France once again commends the United Nations, the staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and all humanitarian actors, who carry out remarkable work, for their commitment on the ground. France also welcomes the extension of the truce and thanks Qatar, Egypt, the United States and the International Committee of the Red Cross for their efforts. The current truce must be sustained and must lead to a ceasefire. We welcome the release of three French children who had been taken hostage, as well as the release of all other hostages. All hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“The conditions for the return of refugees to their country must finally be met. Damascus must make concrete and verifiable commitments to that end. France continues to support countries hosting millions of Syrian refugees.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“They must be held accountable for their actions. Thirdly, the renewal of the agreement for the delivery of humanitarian aid through the two crossing points of Bab Al-Salam and Bab Al-Rai in mid-November is good news. However, it is unacceptable that their renewal be conditional and temporary. Humanitarian access must be continuous and unhindered. We demand that the renewal of the Bab Al-Hawa crossing authorization in January meet those criteria. As winter approaches, we call on all donors to contribute to the United Nations humanitarian response plan. With more than €30 billion since 2011, the European Union and its member States are the leading contributor to the humanitarian response in Syria. The Council must remain seized of this issue. It is important that the Secretariat report to the Council in writing on the situation.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“We have condemned the bombings that they have carried out in Idlib governorate since October, which have resulted in a large number of civilian casualties and affected on essential infrastructure in disregard for international humanitarian law. Russia raises the issue of respect for the latter in Gaza on a daily basis, while it rides roughshod over it every day in Idlib. Hostilities must therefore cease throughout the country, in accordance with Security Council resolutions. There will be no prospects for a political solution until a credible and inclusive process is launched on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015). France supports the work of Geir Pedersen to that end. The continued large-scale violations of Syrians’ rights show to what extent the fight against impunity for those who violate them remains relevant.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Rochdi and Ms. Wosornu for their briefings. I would like to underscore three points. First, the consequences of the crisis in Gaza continue to pose the risk of a regional spillover. France is committed to preventing the spread of the conflict. Stakeholders in the region must show responsibility and restraint. The opening of a new front against Israel in Syria would further destabilize the country, and the Syrian people would once again pay the highest price. We must therefore collectively redouble our efforts to avoid that. Secondly, the regime and its allies continue their violence against Syrians.”
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“Finally, we call on North Korea to prioritize the welfare of its people rather than devoting its scarce resources to the development of its nuclear arsenal, by reopening its borders and enabling humanitarian actors to return as soon as possible.”
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“That obligation applies not just to North Korea but to all Member States. In that connection, we can only reiterate our concern about the mutual arms transfers between North Korea and the Russian Federation, which are violations of the embargo established by the Council’s resolutions, in addition to providing direct support for the North Korean regime in its proliferation activities. France once again calls on North Korea to comply with its international obligations. We urge it to opt for a path of diplomacy and to respond to the proposals for dialogue that have been made to it with a view to engaging in discussions aimed at ensuring that it ends its weapons-of-mass-destruction and ballistic-missile programmes completely, irreversibly and verifiably.”
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