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De Rivière

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first: 2006-04-28
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“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Khiari for his briefing. France expresses its deep concern following the recent visit by Israel’s Minister of National Security to the mosques’ plaza on 3 January. We must do everything possible to prevent an escalation, which would have grave consequences on the ground. France, which has a historic role in protecting several religious communities in Jerusalem, calls for respect for the historic status quo of the city’s holy sites. We recall the importance of Jordan’s specific role in that regard and will denounce any attempts to call that into question. France takes note of the commitment of the Prime Minister of Israel to ensuring that the status quo of the holy sites is respected. It is important for that to translate into results on the ground.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“It is time for Syria to comply with its international obligations, which is the only way for it to have its rights and privileges restored. France will continue to pay close attention to the conclusions of the forthcoming reports of the Investigation and Identification Team on the attacks in Douma and Marea. There must be no impunity for the perpetrators of chemical-weapons use. The fight against impunity is a priority for France and the basis for the effectiveness and credibility of the prohibition regime. We will continue to mobilize to this end.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“The lack of progress since then is frustrating, but the responsibility for that lies exclusively with the Syrian regime. It is the regime that stubbornly refuses to cooperate, in obvious bad faith. It is the regime that chose to derail the bilateral meeting scheduled in November with the Technical Secretariat by setting conditions that it knew were impossible to meet. In the face of this, the Technical Secretariat is making tireless efforts to implement its mandate. In yet another attempt to make progress on the initial declaration, the OPCW has informed Syria of its intention to send a small team to the field in the near future. We call on Syria to facilitate the deployment of this team and to finally cooperate. It is urgent that Syria shed light on its chemical-weapons stockpiles, not all of which have been destroyed.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to congratulate Japan on its assumption of the functions of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January, and I would also like to welcome all the new non-permanent members who are at this table today for the first time. I thank Mr. Ebo for his briefing. As everyone knows, we are in this Chamber once again because the Syrian regime used weapons of mass destruction against its own population. Independent investigations conducted by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have demonstrated this on eight occasions. I recall that resolution 2118 (2013) was adopted unanimously and that the reality of the deadly attack on Ghouta in August 2013 has never been disputed by anyone.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“To be fully effective, our fight against terrorism must be part of a comprehensive response, including development assistance, strengthening governance and the rule of law and fighting corruption. We must also respond to the fundamental challenges of climate change and the links between terrorism and resource trafficking and, more generally, with crimes affecting the environment. France will continue to advocate for the implementation of this comprehensive approach, which addresses the root causes of terrorism, while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2462 (2019) enabled progress in that regard. France is now calling for the strengthening of international cooperation and the implementation of the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force. These efforts also include the fight against the misuse of the Internet for terrorist purposes. President Macron and the Prime Minister of New Zealand launched the Christchurch Call to Action on 15 May 2019 in Paris. An essential dialogue with digital platforms has been initiated. The third Call to Action summit, held during the General Assembly’s high-level week, confirmed the commitment of States and private actors to curb the circulation of terrorist propaganda on the Internet.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“The Taliban takeover and recent developments confirm our fears that these terrorist groups may again find a safe haven in Afghanistan. The pandemic has also highlighted the vulnerability of our societies to new and emerging manifestations of terrorism, such as politically and ideologically motivated terrorism. That is taking place in a general context of deteriorating security, as illustrated by the return of war to the European continent. The means to combat this scourge must therefore evolve. That is why the Counter-Terrorism Committee, with the support of its Executive Directorate, has rightly highlighted key aspects this year, in particular at an important meeting held in October in India. They include continued efforts to counter the diversion of financial innovation for terrorist financing.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I express the condolences of France to Ireland following the death of one of its peacekeepers in Lebanon. I thank India for organizing this debate. I also thank the Under-Secretary-General and the representative of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for their briefings, and I thank Ms. Kulthe for her testimony. The terrorist threat is not diminishing; it is spreading and diversifying. Jihadism remains the most acute and deadly terrorist threat worldwide. Far from having disappeared, the threat from Al-Qaida and Da’esh continues to evolve. Present in the Sahel, these groups are expanding towards the Gulf of Guinea, Central and Southern Africa and the Horn of Africa. In the Levant, the territorial defeat of Da’esh should not lead us to lower our guard.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“In this spirit, France, along with Mexico, proposed, as early as 2013, that the five permanent members of the Council voluntarily and collectively suspend the use of the veto in the case of mass atrocities. This voluntary approach does not require a revision of the Charter but just a political commitment by the permanent members. We call on all States Members of the United Nations to support this initiative, which has already received the support of 106 of them. Let me conclude by quoting President Emmanuel Macron who, before the United Nations General Assembly, stated: “[M]ultilateralism … is about the rule of law, about interaction between peoples and about equality for us all. It is what will enable us to achieve peace and overcome our challenges” (A/72/PV.4, p. 8).”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“France therefore supports the candidacy of Germany, Brazil, India and Japan to seats as permanent members. France also wishes to see a stronger presence of African countries among the permanent members and among the non-permanent members. An enlarged Council could have up to 25 members, which would make it more representative of today’s world, while preserving its executive and operational nature. France calls for the new round of intergovernmental negotiations to produce concrete and substantial results. This implies that we now move forward based on a text. While a permanent member of the Security Council is waging a war of annexation in violation of the United Nations Charter, many of us are calling for a framework for the veto to strengthen the Security Council’s ability to fully assume its responsibilities.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“That is the best response to these common challenges. The reform of multilateralism naturally requires a revitalization of the General Assembly, constant attention to multilingualism and vigilance in the face of the risks posed by disinformation and the attitude of certain States towards peacekeeping. In this context, the Security Council remains the cornerstone of the collective-security architecture. I wish to strongly reaffirm that France is in favour of reforming the Security Council, as the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron reiterated at the General Assembly this year (see A/77/PV.4). We support the enlargement of the Security Council to take into account the emergence of new Powers that are willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the Security Council.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this debate. I would like to welcome the participation of the Secretary- General and the President of the General Assembly. The international multilateral order is currently being undermined by those who support the idea that might makes right. The idea that an international system based on rules is the best way to guarantee our security and our prosperity is no longer obvious to everyone. The challenges that the international system faces nevertheless require collective responses. That is true for economic, development and health issues, or indeed when it comes to the fight against climate change. France is deeply committed to a multilateralism that is based on international law in all its dimensions, including human rights law and humanitarian law.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“If Russia wants to stop the transfers it is now denouncing, the solution is simple and can be found in the order issued on 16 March by the International Court of Justice. Russia must immediately cease all military operations in Ukraine. It must withdraw from Ukrainian territory and respect its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“As its stockpiles dwindle and it finds itself in great difficulty on the ground, it seeks to obtain supplies by any means, including in violation of Security Council resolutions. It has been well documented that it is using combat drones supplied by Iran and continues to use them as part of its strategy to systematically target the Ukrainian civilian population and infrastructure. We call on the United Nations Secretariat to investigate those transfers — as it is mandated to do — as they constitute a violation of resolution 2231 (2015), and to report back to the Security Council. France will continue to provide military support to Ukraine for as long as Russia’s aggression continues, as well as humanitarian, economic and political assistance.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“The General Assembly’s adoption of the resolution entitled “Territorial integrity of Ukraine: defending the principles of the Charter of the United Nations” on 12 October (resolution ES-11/4) is further proof of Russia’s isolation. President Zelenskyy recalled that by placing the abovementioned principles at the heart of his 10-point peace plan. In response, Russia offered nothing but the continuation of its indiscriminate bombing of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and population. We welcome the peace plan and stand ready to help Ukraine to build a just and lasting peace. Russia does not hesitate to violate international law by attacking another State and procuring weapons illegally.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“France continues to give the Ukrainian people all the support they need to exercise their right to legitimate self-defence and to preserve their freedom, sovereignty and independence. It does so by providing military support to Ukraine, both nationally and at the European level, in particular through the European Peace Facility. That is a conscious choice: Ukraine is also fighting to defend the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, namely territorial integrity, the inviolability of borders, the independence and sovereignty of States, the prohibition on territorial conquest by force and the condemnation of wars of aggression. Only respect for those principles can guarantee peace.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): Once again, Russia would have us believe that its war is being waged by Ukraine, encouraged by the United States and Europe. On 24 February, however, it was indeed Russia that invaded Ukraine, in defiance of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. It was Russia that started the war by unilaterally attacking its neighbour, and it was Russia that has taken the decision to continue and escalate the war every day for the past nine months. Let us not reverse responsibilities by confusing the aggressor and the aggressed. Russia alone is responsible for the deterioration of the humanitarian situation. We heard from Mr. Griffiths on Tuesday about the disastrous repercussions of the conflict in that regard (see S/PV.9208).”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“To do so, its personnel must be protected from attacks and misinformation. I pay tribute to all of the Mission’s personnel who have fallen this year in the service of peace. Those responsible for their deaths must not go unpunished. Finally, as the East African Community regional force begins to deploy, coordination and information-sharing with MONUSCO will be key. Both forces must pursue a common objective: protecting civilians in compliance with international humanitarian law. France will continue to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the path to peace. Our compass clearly shows the way: the promotion of stability and dialogue, and the defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the countries of the Great Lakes region.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“We reaffirm our support for the Democratic Republic’s Government in organizing transparent, free and inclusive elections within the timeframe set out in the Constitution. The conditions must be created for them to be held throughout the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Thirdly, the partnership between the Government and the United Nations must continue. The Security Council is preparing to renew MONUSCO’s mandate. For over 20 years, this operation has been saving lives and supporting the stabilization of the country. It has adapted its presence in the country by withdrawing from the Kasais and Tanganyika. France supports a reassessment of the transition plan in a spirit of trust and partnership between the Mission and the Government. MONUSCO must continue to robustly protect civilians in conflict-affected provinces.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“This is why the European Union yesterday sanctioned Justin Bitakwira, member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for his calls for hatred and discrimination against the Banyamulenge community. The protection of children and the promotion of women and youth are levers for development. France will continue to support these objectives. The French Development Agency has just mobilized €37 million to continue to reduce gender inequalities and create access to quality education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. France welcomes the publication of the electoral calendar and the announcement of the date of the elections scheduled for 20 December 2023.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“France will continue its support in terms of training, through the war college in Kinshasa and by training the Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo in jungle combat. Secondly, humanitarian and development support efforts must be strengthened. The humanitarian response plan remains underfunded. Increased support from the international community is urgently needed. The European Union will provide half a million euros for the humanitarian response for displaced people in Mai-Ndombe and Kwilu provinces, which have recently experienced violent confrontations. The protection of human rights, the fight against hate speech and against impunity are the keys to lasting peace.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“We also call on all armed groups to immediately cease fighting and engage without delay in the disarmament process. To enable de-escalation, France supports regional efforts through the Nairobi and Luanda processes. France welcomes the conclusion of the third round of inter-Congolese consultations in the framework of the Nairobi process. The commitments made must lead to concrete results. To this end, it is urgent that international partners provide financial support for the new National Programme for Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Reinsertion and Stabilization. In order to fight against armed groups that refuse to give up their weapons, a professional, trained and equipped Congolese army and police force must be strengthened.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“France condemns in the strongest possible terms the actions of the M-23, an armed group sanctioned by the Security Council and the European Union. Yesterday, the European Union took restrictive measures against one of the leaders of the M-23. Despite the ceasefire called for in the Luanda agreement of 23 November, the continued violence undermines peace efforts. We call on the M-23 to cease hostilities, withdraw immediately and unconditionally from the territories it is occupying, and end this violation of international law. France is concerned by reports of Rwandan support for the M-23 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We recall the Security Council’s demand that all external support to the M-23 and other armed groups active on the territory of the Democratic Republic cease immediately.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Keita for her briefing and especially for her work as Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). I welcome the participation in this meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Let me express my horror at the reports of violence committed by the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) against civilians in Kishishe and Bambo. These acts must not go unpunished. We welcome the willingness of the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to bring the perpetrators to justice. France condemns these abuses in the strongest possible terms. I would like to emphasize three points. First, the M-23 offensive must end, and the fighting must stop.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“We welcome President Zelenskyy’s efforts to launch a pathway to peace. France stands ready to help build a just and lasting peace. We remain fully mobilized in support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. In view of the emergency and as winter sets in, France and Ukraine are organizing an international conference in Paris on 13 December in order to support Ukrainian civil society. The aim of the conference is to mobilize and coordinate assistance to help the Ukrainian population survive the winter, with a focus on five priority areas: energy, water, food and health infrastructure and transport networks.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“France commends the efforts of the Secretary- General, United Nations agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, which have enabled the evacuation of several hundred civilians and wounded persons from the besieged areas. It is essential that those evacuations continue, leaving the evacuees the choice of their destination. Respect for international humanitarian law and human rights is non-negotiable. Humanitarian access must be guaranteed. Ukraine is standing on the side of peace in the conflict. While the Ukrainian President presented his 10-point peace plan to the Group of 20, Russia responded with massive strikes on Ukrainian cities. Russia is standing in the way of peace, instead using escalation in an attempt to break the resistance of the Ukrainian people.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We rely on the United Nations Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism to document those violations and to assign responsibility. Those who kill children and attack schools in violation of international humanitarian law belong on the infamous list of the Secretary-General’s annual report. In that context, France will continue to lend its full support to the Ukrainian justice system and to international courts, first and foremost the International Criminal Court. We once again call on Russia to respect the order issued by the International Court of Justice on 16 March, to put an end to its unjustifiable and devastating war and to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“The cost of the war for children is terrible. More than 500 medical facilities have been attacked or destroyed, according to the World Health Organization. According to UNICEF, 3.3 million children are in need of assistance today; two thirds of children have been displaced since 24 February; 2,500 schools have been destroyed or damaged; and 5 million children are out of school. France commends the work of UNICEF and UNESCO to provide those children who have been displaced with access to education, including via remote learning. We condemn all deliberate attacks on schools and hospitals. Those acts are serious crimes punishable under international law and are among the grave violations established by Council resolutions.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Griffiths for his briefing and all United Nations agencies for the work they are carrying out in very difficult conditions in Ukraine. Russia continues its aggression and is now using winter as a weapon of war. France condemns, in the strongest possible terms, Russia’s ongoing massive attacks against Ukraine’s entire territory. Yesterday, once again, such attacks claimed the lives of many civilians and damaged essential infrastructure. France expresses its condolences to the victims and their families. That systematic targeting, at a time when temperatures are now below zero, reflects a clear desire on the part of Russia to make the Ukrainian people suffer and to deprive them of water, heating and electricity in the hope of undermining their resilience.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“In the face of such bad faith, the Technical Secretariat has had to back down once again. We urge Syria to respond in writing to the Technical Secretariat’s questions on its initial declaration and to clarify its full stockpile. It must comply if it is to restore its rights and privileges. France will pay very close attention to the conclusions of the forthcoming reports of the Investigation and Identification Team. Despite the obstacles, the OPCW Technical Secretariat continues its investigative work with tenacity, independence and professionalism. I commend it once again. The fight against impunity remains our priority. It is the foundation of the effectiveness and credibility of the prohibition regime.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. The lack of progress is frustrating, but we must face facts. The sole responsibility lies with the Syrian regime, which stubbornly refuses to cooperate. As everyone knows, we are gathered here because the Syrian regime has used weapons of mass destruction against its own population. Independent investigations by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have demonstrated that on eight occasions. I recall that resolution 2118 (2013) was adopted unanimously and that the reality of the heinous attack on Ghouta in 2013 has never been disputed. The Syrian regime initially agreed to a bilateral meeting on 15 and 16 November, only to later set conditions that it knows the Technical Secretariat cannot meet.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9207 (2022) · source
“With an eighth convoy, progress on cross- line access continues, but it is not a substitute for cross- border operations, which continue to be important to the 6 million people who will need assistance in the north-west — 30 per cent more than in 2021, according to the United Nations. Furthermore, the regime’s lack of respect for international humanitarian law and human rights prevents Syrian refugees hosted by neighbouring countries from being able to return safely to their country. No lasting solution can be found without the commitment of the Syrian regime.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“The destruction of the country and its infrastructure is the result of the bombings carried out by the regime and its allies, which did not hesitate to use chemical weapons. That brutality has allowed Da’esh and other terrorist groups to flourish. In the absence of any progress on the political process in Syria, French and European positions on the lifting of sanctions, normalization and reconstruction will remain unchanged. Contrary to the spurious accusations of Russia and the regime, those sanctions are targeted. They aim to limit the room for manoeuvre of those responsible for these war crimes and crimes against humanity. Finally, as winter arrives, the civilian population continues to suffer the consequences of war. It is essential that the cross-border mechanism be maintained.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“However, the regime systematically refuses any political negotiation within the framework of the road map set out in resolution 2254 (2015). The work of the Constitutional Committee is at a standstill. The regime refuses to engage in the step-for-step approach promoted by the Special Envoy, which we support. Syrians inside and outside Syria are demanding justice. More than 100,000 Syrians are still missing. All United Nations reports give a detailed account of the crimes committed by the regime. France will continue to fight relentlessly against the impunity that the regime still enjoys today — without justice, there can be no lasting peace. The suffering of Syrians is the result of the brutality of the regime, and the regime bears full responsibility for this situation.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Griffiths for their briefings. The situation in Syria remains a regional destabilizing factor. The war in Syria is not over, and too many civilians continue to pay the price every day. The recent escalation in the north of the country is a cause for concern. We are deeply concerned by the announcements of a possible ground intervention by Türkiye in north-eastern Syria. We call for restraint and avoidance of any initiative that would threaten the stability of the region and the security of its inhabitants, at a time when the threat posed by Da’esh remains strong. The regime continues to play the waiting game, to the detriment of the Syrian people The status quo is in no one’s interest. The Syrian people aspire to peace.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“The Israeli elections took place. Direct negotiations between the parties must now be rapidly relaunched. France is determined to act in that direction. As President Emmanuel Macron said, we have no alternative but to relaunch the peace efforts. France will support any initiative aimed at bringing the parties back to the negotiating table.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“France recalls that the settlements are illegal and that they undermine the two-State solution, for which both parties reaffirmed their support before the General Assembly last September (see A/77/PV.8 and A/77/PV.10). In order to emerge from this situation, we must recreate a political horizon in order to give new hope to Israelis and Palestinians, who aspire to live in peace and security. We know that only a two-State solution, in which both States live side by side in peace and security and have Jerusalem as their capital, will make it possible to bring about a just and lasting peace for the Israelis, the Palestinians and the entire region. France recalls its commitment to the historic status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem. We therefore call on the Security Council to work towards the launching of peace talks as soon as possible.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“The unacceptable continuation of unilateral measures is making the prospect of a two-State solution more remote every day. France condemns the Israeli settlement policy, including the ongoing demolitions and evictions of Palestinian families, despite the repeated appeals by members of the Security Council. We condemn Israel’s destruction of a school in Masafer Yatta last week. Palestinian children have a right to education. As the new Israeli Government is being formed, France calls on it not to relaunch plans to expand or create settlements, particularly in and around East Jerusalem, and not to proceed with the legalization of unauthorized settlements. In 2020, France and its European partners repeatedly warned against the annexation of parts of the West Bank and the settlements. Our position remains unchanged.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his briefing. As the Special Coordinator said, the risk of escalation on the ground is real, and France calls on the parties to exercise restraint. We condemn in the strongest terms the two attacks that struck Jerusalem on 23 November. We reiterate our continued support for Israel’s security and our determination to remain committed to the fight against terrorism. We also condemn the deaths of many Palestinian civilians this year, including the journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and several children. We recall that the protection of civilians during military operations is an obligation under international humanitarian law.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“We held the third meeting of the Moldova Support Platform in Paris last Monday, where we were able to mobilize €100 million. France reiterates its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression. We commend the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“The objective is clear — to spread terror in the face of military defeat. The continuation of such reprisals is intolerable. We reiterate that Russia will not be able to overcome the resistance of the Ukrainian people, who are fighting for their freedom. And Ukraine is not alone in its struggle — we stand by it and will continue to do so. France will continue its support for Ukraine’s civil resilience by organizing an international conference on 13 December, the aim of which is to respond to the population’s urgent needs as winter approaches and to set up a mechanism to coordinate the provision of international aid. France will also continue to support the Republic of Moldova. As soon as the war began we launched an initiative with Germany and Romania to help the Republic of Moldova cope with the consequences of the aggression.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“We reaffirm our solidarity and support for Ukraine while expressing our condolences to the families and friends of the victims, as well as our solidarity with the Republic of Moldova. This war of aggression is creating a situation in which the risk of unintended escalation is extremely high. Russia bears full responsibility for the deteriorating safety and security of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, as the presence of its troops at the nuclear site and the illegal annexation of the plant have considerably increased the risk of accidents. Russia’s continued deliberate strikes on civilian infrastructure are a clear violation of international humanitarian law. With every Ukrainian victory, including the recapture of the Kharkiv region and of Kherson, Russia responds with further bombings of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing and welcome the participation of President Zelenskyy in this meeting. Russia is continuing its strategy of systematically targeting Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. After the strikes on 15 and 17 November, which were on a scale unprecedented since the conflict began, today’s bombing has led to a disruption of the water supply in Kyiv and massive power cuts all over the country. The damage to power generation facilities is extensive. The neighbouring Republic of Moldova is also a victim of those bombings and has seen its own energy supply severely disrupted. France condemns these continuing strikes in the strongest terms.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“France will continue to call for North Korea to rapidly return to the negotiating table in good faith in order to achieve complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization. We urge North Korea to respond to the offers of unconditional dialogue made on several occasions by States of the region. We must be frank: the Security Council’s inaction provides North Korea with cover to continue its provocations. Such new provocations require a united, responsible and resolute response from the international community. The Council’s credibility is also at stake. France will spare no effort to ensure that it acts in a united manner to respond to the unprecedented escalation.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“Never before has it used such aggressive nuclear rhetoric. It is now openly claiming that it intends to develop a tactical nuclear arsenal, and it is conducting weapons simulations. The International Atomic Energy Agency has noted a pattern of activity that raises fears of a seventh nuclear test. North Korea relentlessly circumvents sanctions by every means at its disposal, including through its cyberattacks, which directly fund its programmes. In that context, it would make no sense to ease the sanctions. Pressure must be maintained, and increased in certain areas. The North Korean regime must stop diverting the country’s scarce resources to fund its proliferation programmes to the detriment of the needs of its population.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Under-Secretary-General for her briefing. France condemns in the strongest terms the firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile on 18 November, which fell within Japan’s exclusive economic zone. France assures Japan and the Republic of Korea of its solidarity following that irresponsible act. The current escalation is dangerous. The unprecedented increase in ballistic tests should be a source of concern to all. Each of those launches is a challenge to the authority of the Security Council and a violation of its unanimously adopted resolutions. The launches undermine the non-proliferation regime and pose a threat to international peace and security. Never before has North Korea fired so many missiles, including intercontinental missiles.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“It will aim to respond to the present emergency and increase the supply of international aid, whether in the form of basic equipment or the reconstruction of critical infrastructure, in particular energy infrastructure. France reiterates its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression. We remain determined to continue our support for Ukraine’s efforts to defend its territory for as long as necessary.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“President, that the European Union, the United States and the United Kingdom published guidelines on 14 November aimed at facilitating exports of Russian food products and fertilizers. France has announced a contribution of €7.5 million to finance the delivery by the World Food Programme of fertilizers to Africa. Russia will not be able to exonerate itself from its responsibility for the crimes committed in Ukraine. I welcome the adoption by the General Assembly of a resolution recommending the creation of a register of damages suffered by all Ukrainian victims (General Assembly resolution ES-11/5). France salutes the courage and resistance of the Ukrainian people. We will continue to stand by them. On 13 December, France and Ukraine will jointly organize a conference in support of Ukraine.”
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“The fate of millions of people depends on the extension of the Istanbul agreements. After first suspending its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative for a few days, Russia is now seeking to monetize its agreement to renew it. This blackmail is intolerable. Everything must be done to ensure that Ukrainian grain exports continue unhindered. We call on Russia not to obstruct the renewal of the 22 July agreements. France will continue to support the efforts of the Secretary-General and Türkiye in this regard. It will also continue to move forward with its European partners in the framework of the solidarity routes that have enabled the export of nearly 15 million tons of grain and other food products by land and waterways. Let me remind you, Mr.”
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“The liberation of Kherson is a new illustration of that. The more Russia persists in prolonging this war, the more it worsens the energy, food and economic consequences of the war. In this very Chamber, over the past few weeks, we have heard Russia make outrageous accusations that Ukraine is preparing a dirty bomb. The inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that were conducted in Kyiv, Zhovti Vody and Dnipro at the request of the Ukrainian authorities did not find any undeclared activities or materials. We now have confirmation that these allegations were totally unfounded. France welcomes the speed with which the IAEA went to the site and congratulates Ukraine for its transparency. Russia is not hesitating to exploit food insecurity and malnutrition.”
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