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De Rivière

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first: 2006-04-28
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“With this aggression, Russia is deliberately violating the United Nations Charter, including the principle of territorial integrity of Ukraine. On 16 March, the International Court of Justice demanded the suspension of Russia’s military operations. Nearly nine months after the start of the war, attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure continue. Russia is now targeting power stations, hydroelectric plants and heating networks located far behind the front line, with the stated aim of breaking the resistance of a people fighting for their freedom. Because it is retreating on the ground, Russia seeks to plunge Ukraine into cold and darkness as winter approaches. This strategy is already a failure: it does not weaken the resistance of the Ukrainian people. Rather, it strengthens their determination.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): As the leaders of the Group of 20 met to defend peace, Russia once again demonstrated its lack of scruples by launching a new round of air strikes against Ukrainian cities, targeting civilian infrastructure. France condemns these strikes, which constitute flagrant violations of international law, in the strongest possible terms. It reaffirms its support for Ukraine. I also express France’s solidarity with Poland and our condolences for the victims, which President Macron conveyed to the Polish Prime Minister last night. Russia bears full responsibility for the war. Its massive strikes against Ukraine are threatening international stability and security and may lead to an unintended escalation. Ukraine is only exercising its strict right to defend itself.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“Strengthening the rule of law also means giving full rein to civil society and organizations working for the full and effective participation of women and young people and to defend human rights. That was the message conveyed at the Montpellier summit organized by President Macron a year ago.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“France will continue to provide assistance to those that request it, through a partnership approach and in support of the national strategies of the States concerned. Thirdly and finally, strengthening the rule of law must be a priority. France welcomes the commitment of the G-5 Sahel and the African Union to developing human rights compliance frameworks, with the support of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the European Union. We call for those initiatives to be continued and strengthened. However, we must oppose any initiative that would roll back fundamental freedoms under the pretext of the fight against terrorism. That is the approach proposed by the private military company Wagner Group, whose abuses and plunder of natural resources serve only to fuel a dangerous spiral of violence.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“France therefore calls for sustainable and predictable funding for African peace operations, including through United Nations assessed contributions or in the context of an innovative mechanism that would combine them with bilateral contributions. Secondly, the right format must be identified. Given the evolving threat, we cannot limit ourselves to the founding countries of the G-5 Sahel. We must also consider other regional initiatives, such as the Accra Initiative, and all possible means of strengthening cooperation between Sahelian and coastal countries. Regional solutions must go hand in hand with the strengthening of national armies. President Macron announced the end of Operation Barkhane, but he also confirmed France’s ongoing support for the States of the region.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“We must therefore change our approach. France welcomes the decision of the Secretary- General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to ask former President Issoufou for an independent assessment of the international support for the Sahel. That assessment is necessary for the purpose of reviewing the efforts made to date and proposing innovative solutions. First, with regard to the issue of funding, France, the European Union and other partners supported the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali continues to provide logistical support, but the international community has been unable to mobilize the required resources.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“All of that is against the backdrop of structural challenges in the areas of development and climate change adaptation. The international community must continue to heavily mobilize in support of the Sahel. We must not forget all that has been achieved. The Sahel Alliance has more than 17 partners and 1,200 projects, notably in the areas of rural development, energy and education, totalling more than €26 billion, which is allocated to the priorities of the G-5 Sahel and its member States. Since 2017, the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel has conducted dozens of operations, led by thousands of soldiers and officers who have learned to fight together for a common cause. We must acknowledge such progress and continue that support to prevent backsliding. However, those efforts were not enough to stabilize the region.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Assistant Secretary-General and the Executive Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) for their briefings. As has been underscored, the G-5 Sahel is in crisis. It is an institutional crisis caused by Mali’s decision to leave the Group. It is a political crisis that requires a return to constitutional order in Mali, Burkina Faso and Chad, as requested by the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the Economic Community of Central African States. It is a security crisis, as the terrorist threat is no longer limited to the Sahel but is also spreading to the north of some coastal States. Lastly, it is a humanitarian crisis that is being exacerbated by the war being waged by Russia in Ukraine.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“The Council’s adoption on 28 October of resolution 2656 (2022), with a robust one-year mandate for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, should contribute constructively to Mr. Bathily’s mediation efforts. France will continue to support him in those efforts with a view to achieving a stable, sovereign and united Libya.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“Libyans have the right to choose their leaders. In the face of foreign interference, a new and credible political road map for the concurrent holding of presidential and parliamentary elections throughout Libya is paramount. It should include strong guarantees, both political and financial, so as to ensure the effective holding of elections. All Libyans have a right to prosperity. A fair and transparent redistribution of income for the benefit of the entire population is crucial. The human rights violations perpetrated in Libya by human traffickers and militia members are shocking. Impunity must end. Greater cooperation between the Libyan authorities and the International Criminal Court is essential. France welcomed the recent visit to Libya by Prosecutor Karim Khan.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing. France’s priorities concerning Libya remain unchanged. Our goal continues to be a unified Libyan Government capable of holding presidential and legislative elections throughout the country. Libyans have a right to security and sovereignty, and the ceasefire agreement must therefore be fully implemented. In coordination with the United Nations, France will continue to support dialogue between the security actors in the east and west, with a view to the formation of a unified Libyan army capable of controlling its borders. France will also continue to demand that the arms embargo be respected and that all foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries be withdrawn from Libyan territory.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source
“That is why we continue to stand up in support of the international partnership against impunity for the use of chemical weapons.”
2022-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9184 (2022) · source
“We urge Syria to respond in writing to the questions that the Technical Secretariat had regarding its initial declaration and to take the necessary steps to ensure that the meeting in Beirut between the two parties can take place. France will pay very close attention to the conclusions of the forthcoming reports of the Investigation and Identification Team on the Douma and Marea attacks. Despite the obstacles, the OPCW Technical Secretariat has continued its investigative work with tenacity, independence and professionalism, and I want to commend them once again. The smear campaigns against them are unacceptable. The fight against impunity continues to be our priority and is the foundation of the effectiveness and credibility of the prohibition regime.”
2022-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9184 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. In August 2013, the Syrian regime murdered more than a thousand civilians in the outskirts of Damascus, using weapons banned under international law. No one has questioned the reality of the attack. In the wake of that massacre, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2118 (2013). Month after month, we can only lament the lack of progress on that matter. After six refusals by the regime, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Technical Secretariat had to give up on deploying the Declaration Assessment Team on the ground to assess Syria’s initial declaration. Syria must come clean on its entire stockpile. It must comply with its international obligations if it wants its rights and privileges restored.”
2022-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9184 (2022) · source
“France will encourage the necessary dialogue among all parties in the region and spare no effort to ensure that the Council speaks with one voice in response to this unprecedented escalation.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“It is therefore important to maintain the pressure and adapt it in certain areas. Rewarding violations of the resolutions by easing sanctions would be irresponsible. Let us recall that last month North Korea fired a ballistic missile as the Security Council met, following a serious violation of Japan’s territorial integrity. Let us face it — division in the Council provides North Korea with cover to continue its provocations. The Council has a historic responsibility in the area of non-proliferation, and North Korea is a threat to all its members. France will therefore continue to call for North Korea to return to the negotiating table quickly and in good faith in order to achieve complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“The increase in the number of ballistic tests since the beginning of the year should be cause for concern for everyone. Each of those launches is a violation of resolutions that were adopted unanimously by the Council. This year, North Korea improved its ballistic capabilities with the stated aim of developing a tactical nuclear programme. It uses increasingly aggressive nuclear rhetoric, as evidenced by the September update of its nuclear doctrine. Inevitably, its uranium enrichment activities are ongoing. On the ground, at Yongbyon and Punggye-ri, the International Atomic Energy Agency has observed constant activity and preparations for a seventh nuclear test. North Korea evades sanctions daily at sea, but also through its cyberattacks, which provide direct funding for its programmes.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. France condemns in the strongest terms the launching of 29 missiles, including several ballistic missiles, by North Korea over the past three days. The current escalation is unprecedented, and the new provocations are unacceptable. France is particularly concerned about the fact that a ballistic missile landed on the South Korean side of the maritime border, only a few kilometres from the coast. Similarly, France was also dismayed to learn of the firing of a ballistic missile said to be of intercontinental range on 3 November. France would like to assure South Korean and Japanese authorities of its full solidarity in the light of Pyongyang’s destabilizing actions.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission must also continue to fulfil its role of coordination and exchange among all partners. The Peacebuilding Fund must provide financial support for transitions. The Fund will continue to be supported by France, which is increasing its contribution again this year to $7.5 million.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“France will remain vigilant and committed to ensuring that everyone’s freedoms are guaranteed. Finally, we must strengthen the regional dimension and the continuity of United Nations action. The effectiveness of the fight against terrorism raises a final fundamental question: where does United Nations action end? First of all, I am thinking of geographical limits. The fight against terrorism calls for action not only in the country where operations are deployed, but also with agencies, funds and programmes located in the rest of the region. I am also thinking of the life cycle of peace operations. In transitional contexts, there must be continuity between peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding actors. This is the approach we are currently pursuing in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“This is also the spirit of the youth, peace and security and women, peace and security agendas, which must be implemented in a very concrete manner. Controlling the exploitation of natural resources and combating trafficking are issues of security and economic growth. These issues must be more fully integrated into the mandates of peace operations. In Africa, as pressure on natural resources increases, France continues to support the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the African Legal Support Facility. The informal mining sector also deserves special attention. There can be no peace without justice. Efforts must be redoubled to ensure that everyone, without discrimination, has access to quality justice. The fight against impunity and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law are also conditions for peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“More international support is needed to support African initiatives, in particular those of the African Union. We hope that the draft presidential statement proposed by Gabon on this subject be adopted soon. France reiterates its support for the financing of African peace operations through mandatory United Nations contributions. Secondly, it is imperative that the root causes of conflicts be addressed. Military measures alone cannot build a lasting peace. The entire United Nations system must be mobilized, which means establishing a virtuous circle between development and climate change mitigation, supporting the deployment of the State and public services, and reforming the security sector. Strengthening the rule of law must enable the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ghana for hosting today’s meeting and for its unfailing commitment to supporting United Nations peacekeeping. I would like to emphasize three points. First, with respect to cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, today’s meeting comes at a time when both organizations have entrusted President Issoufou with assessing the future of the security architecture in the Sahel. France will continue to provide its support to countries in the region that request it. We will continue to support, both nationally and with the European Union, the development of security forces capable of ensuring security on their territory, respectful of constitutional order and human rights.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“As we approach the ninth Review Conference of the States Parties to the Convention, we must focus all our efforts on safeguarding and implementing the Convention so as to prevent the use of such weapons.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“The Secretariat has repeatedly stated in this Council that it has no information on the subject. Now, Russia will attempt to play the victim. It will school us on respect for international law, which might be laughable, were the disaster unfolding not cause for tears. Let us be serious and focus on the facts — it is Russia that started a war of aggression against its neighbour and illegally annexed its territories. It is now creating confusion to serve as a distraction. Russia must stop this irresponsible disinformation campaign. France reiterates its commitment to the Biological Weapons Convention and deplores the fact that it is being exploited by Russia. Its provisions relating to peaceful cooperation among States parties are essential.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): The result of today’s vote is clear — Russia is isolated more than ever before, and its lies deceive no one. France voted against the draft resolution presented by Russia, because we refuse to allow the Council to become a propaganda platform. If words no longer have any meaning and if truth and lies are both permitted, then diplomacy is no longer possible. The Biological Weapons Convention clearly states that a complaint under article VI must include all possible evidence confirming its validity. We have already assessed that so-called evidence in detail, and it does not merit further consideration. The truth is that Russia’s allegations are completely groundless. That point was made during the consultations in Geneva. Russia itself made it clear that it had no new evidence.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“The regime in Syria is selectively sorting its returning refugees and thereby continuing its policy of demographic engineering by alternative means, something that it has been carefully working on since the conflict began. That is why I must reiterate that the conditions for dignified, safe and voluntary return have not been met, and that the regime alone can remove the obstacles to that return. It is essential that UNHCR be able to ensure the effective monitoring of Syrian refugee returnees, as well as the conditions for their return. In conclusion, it is up to the Council to create the conditions for the lasting settlement of crises in order to address the root causes of population displacement.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“It is only through an approach based on solidarity that we will succeed in improving the care of refugees and displaced persons. In that context, threats to food security and nutrition also impose a duty of solidarity. France is mobilized through the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission initiative, the Save Crops Operation and the European solidarity lanes. We will also co-sponsor the next Global Refugee Forum in late 2023, which should improve our cooperation in receiving refugees and strengthening asylum systems all over the world. Lastly, we will not compromise on the fundamental principles related to the return of refugees.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“France will continue to support UNHCR’s work in support of the millions of displaced Ukrainians, especially when it comes to protecting them from the combined effects of war and the cold winter. Support for Ukraine in no way diminishes our attention to other humanitarian crises. France has mobilized fully to respond to other humanitarian emergencies, particularly in the Sahel and the Middle East. As of 2021, we have doubled our voluntary contributions to UNHCR and are now its eighth largest donor. Similarly, France is assuming its share of responsibility by resettling refugees on its territory and welcoming people in need of protection. Providing assistance to people forced into exile is a duty. We must do everything we can to help countries that are on the front lines of large-scale displacement.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“Displaced women and girls also suffer from specific challenges that we need to address, including access to sexual and reproductive health care and exposure to higher risks of sexual violence. In that context of crisis, UNHCR’s mandate remains more essential than ever. I therefore commend the remarkable work, courage and dedication of all UNHCR staff. Since the beginning of Russia’s illegal aggression against Ukraine, Europe has witnessed the largest displacement of people in the world since the Second World War, with 7.5 million refugees and 6.5 million internally displaced persons. France is sparing no effort in response to that tragedy. We have pledged €200 million in humanitarian aid; we are hosting more than 100,000 Ukrainians; and we are providing schooling for more than 20,000 children who have fled the war.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to congratulate Gabon and the Gabonese delegation on their very successful presidency of the Council for the month of October, and to wish Ghana good luck in November. I thank Mr. Grandi for his briefing today and above all for his remarkable work at the helm of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He reminded us that this year we have reached the sad record of 100 million people displaced around the world. The causes of that displacement are many and varied — they include an increasing number of conflicts, growing global food insecurity and malnutrition, and climate change.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9178 (2022) · source
“France will also continue to work with its European partners to implement the solidarity corridors that have enabled the export of nearly 13 million tons of grain and other food products. Together with our partners, we will continue to make the necessary efforts to ensure that Russia’s lies do not prosper. I would like to conclude by reminding the Council that Russia will not be able to absolve itself of its responsibility for the crimes committed in Ukraine over the past eight months. Those crimes that are widely and solidly documented.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“By deciding to suspend its participation in the implementation of those agreements, Russia is choosing to impose food insecurity and malnutrition on the entire world and, in particular, on developing countries that rely heavily on Ukrainian exports. It has made the deliberate choice to use hunger as a means of pressure and a weapon of war. It is cynically gambling with the fate of millions of people who will be affected by the effects of the drop in harvests in 2023 and 2024. This blackmail must stop. It is urgent that exports through the Black Sea continue. We call on Russia to return to respecting the agreements reached on 22 July. France will continue to support the efforts of the Secretary-General in that regard.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“For several weeks now, Russia has been looking for a pretext to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Since Saturday, we now know the pretext it chose to invent. The Black Sea Grain Initiative is a success. In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General’s investment and Türkiye’s contribution. As the Secretary-General recalled in his statement on Friday, 9 million tons of grain and other food products have been exported by sea since 22 July. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations confirmed that wheat prices have fallen as a result of the resumption of exports. Every effort must therefore be made to ensure that the initiative continues. Let us be clear —the Istanbul agreements are producing the expected effects.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): Here we are again, gathered at Russia’s request, to endure another episode of its disinformation campaign. We regret that Russia is again using the Security Council as a platform for propaganda. Russia’s accusations against the United Kingdom and Ukraine on Saturday, 29 October, are not supported by any concrete evidence and are completely unfounded. They are another clear illustration of Russia’s strategy of distorting reality and continuing to make outrageous allegations. This is a strategy carefully designed to divert the attention of the international community from a simple fact — Russia’s sole and exclusive responsibility for the war of aggression it is waging against Ukraine. In the face of these new allegations, no one should be fooled by Russia’s objective.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“France also condemns Belarus’s complicity in the war against Ukraine, as Belarusian territory continues to be used for missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. With its falsification of the results of the August 2020 elections, its repression and stifling of civil society, its hijacking of the Ryanair flight, its instrumentalization of the migrant issue and its participation in the war against Ukraine, Belarus’ violations of international law continue to multiply. France commends the courage of the Belarusian citizens who have spoken out against Mr. Lukashenko’s regime. We call on the Belarusian authorities to drop all legal proceedings against Mr. Protasevich and Ms. Sapega, as well as against all political prisoners detained in Belarus.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“It did not hesitate to endanger the safety of the passengers and crew on board. France condemns that flagrant violation of international air law and the threat to the safety and security of international civil aviation, which is nothing less than an act of air piracy. Such an irresponsible act is one of the many manifestations of the Belarusian regime’s brutal crackdown on any voices of dissent since the rigged election of August 2020. I also want to recall that almost a year ago to the day, we met for consultations following the Belarusian authorities’ instrumentalization of migrants at European borders. Again, on that occasion, Belarus did not hesitate to endanger the lives of vulnerable individuals for political purposes.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, for his briefing. France welcomes the ICAO Council’s decision of 18 July, as well as the resolution adopted by its Assembly at its forty-first session recognizing the responsibility of the Belarusian authorities for the diversion to Minsk of Ryanair Flight FR-4978 on 23 May 2021. The facts are serious. The ICAO’s investigation shows that Belarus organized a false bomb threat. The conclusions we draw from the case are extremely worrying. The Belarusian regime orchestrated the hijacking of a civilian aircraft with the sole aim of arresting an opposition journalist, Mr. Roman Protasevich, as well as Ms. Sofia Sapega.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“We are very concerned that this disinformation campaign could be a prelude to the use of a weapon of mass destruction in Ukraine. The obviously false allegations that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb reinforce our concern. No one would be fooled by an attempt to use such an allegation as a pretext for escalation. Let it be clear — we reject any pretext for escalation on the part of Russia. The Russian discourse is dangerous, and all the more irresponsible as it emanates from a State depositary of the Biological Weapons Convention and is part and parcel of its instrumentalization by Moscow. We must focus all our efforts on safeguarding and implementing the Convention so as to ensure that those shocking weapons are never used in the future.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“It is clear that the open consultation procedure under article V of the Convention is no longer necessary. But what Russia is asking for today is to set up an ad hoc commission to investigate the same unfounded allegations, which are clearly not supported by any serious evidence. Russia is once again sowing confusion. It seeks to distract the attention of the international community and its own people from the catastrophic reality of its war on the ground. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Russia has spread lies to cover up its own responsibility. Everyone knows that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that has used chemical weapons in recent years and for years covered for the Syrian regime, which used them against its own people.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Ebo for his briefing. France condemns this umpteenth attempt by Russia to make us forget that it is in violation of the Charter of the United Nations. Russia is again using the Security Council as a propaganda platform. It repeats that there are offensive biological programs in Ukraine. Let us be serious and return to the facts. The United Nations has clearly indicated on several occasions, has done so again today, that it has no information on this subject — none. States parties to the Biological Weapons Convention also met in Geneva in September to consider the so- called evidence provided by Russia. This has been examined in detail and its inanity has been technically demonstrated.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“It is in fact Russia that is blackmailing us by threatening to sever ties with the United Nations unless the Secretariat bends to its will and refrains from discharging its mandate. France will continue to support Ukraine. And we will continue to provide all the necessary support to the work that the Secretariat carries out with professionalism, integrity and independence.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“We would like the Secretariat to investigate the issue and inform the members of the Council so that the Secretary- General can report accurately on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), as he has been mandated to do twice a year since 2015. The Secretariat has already deployed teams on several occasions in the past to impartially investigate violations of resolution 2231 (2015) in similar circumstances. The representative of Russia told us on 19 October, in consultations, that the drones in question were Russian. It is therefore difficult to understand why Russia does not want the debris to be examined. Let us be clear that it is Russia that is not respecting Article 100 of the Charter of the United Nations and the independence of the Secretariat.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“Iran provided drones to Russia, which has used them in its war of aggression in indiscriminate bombings of civilian targets. Those facts, which may constitute war crimes, are well documented. The provision of those drones by Iran to Russia without the prior approval of the Council represents a violation of paragraph 4 of annex B of resolution 2231 (2015), which, I would like to remind everyone, the members of the Council adopted unanimously in 2015. France calls on Iran to immediately cease all forms of support for Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine and to stop violating resolution 2231 (2015).”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): France deeply deplores the cynicism that Russia has demonstrated in convening a meeting on the integrity of the Charter of the United Nations. Because it is clear that it is Russia that has been continually violating the Charter and trampling on its principles by invading its neighbour and annexing its territories. It was Russia that voted, in total isolation, against General Assembly resolution ES-11/4, entitled “Territorial integrity of Ukraine: defending the principles of the Charter of the United Nations”, which was supported by 143 countries (see A/ES-11/PV.14). I would like to thank the Secretariat for clarifying the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015) and the role of the Secretariat in its implementation. The facts are very clear.”
2022-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9167 (2022) · source
“We want to point out that the primary responsibility in that regard is in the hands of the Libyan authorities and encourage them to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court. It is more important than ever for the Security Council and the United Nations to help Libya and its people tackle the challenges threatening its sovereignty, security and unity. That is why France fully supports the mediation of Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily and a one-year renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”
2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source
“It should focus on achieving a constitutional basis and its actors must make genuine and sincere commitments to holding safe, transparent and credible elections. On the economic front, France calls for Libya to establish a mechanism for the fair and transparent redistribution of revenues for the benefit of the entire population. It will be crucial to put an end to the misappropriation of public funds, which benefits the militias in particular and fuels tensions on the ground. The human rights violations still being perpetrated in Libya are deeply shocking, especially sexual and gender-based violence and violations of the rights of migrants and refugees. France calls for those responsible to be brought to justice.”
2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source
“The memorandum of understanding signed in 2019 between Turkey and Libya’s Government of National Unity and any other agreements resulting from it do not comply with the international law of the sea. Such agreements cannot have legal implications for third States. Only the free expression of the will of the people can restore indisputable legitimacy in Libya. In the face of growing divisions fuelled by foreign interference, it will be essential to work to establish a new political road map. It is therefore urgent to steer Libya back towards the holding of dual presidential and parliamentary elections in the Tripoli, Cyrenaica and Fezzan regions. Only a genuine dialogue among all Libyans will make that possible.”
2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source
“The violence this summer in the Tripoli area has underscored those needs, while the reunification of the Libyan armed forces is the best way to achieve a sovereign and peaceful Libya. France will continue to support the dialogue between the security actors in the east and west, especially with the support of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, in order to preserve Libya’s unity. The arms embargo must be fully respected. In that regard, France will continue to act in support of the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI, and we call on all countries acting in the Mediterranean to cooperate with it. France calls on all Libyan and regional actors to respect the sovereign rights of European Union member States.”
2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative for his briefing. At the outset, I would like to reaffirm the key objective of achieving a unified Libyan Government capable of governing the whole territory of Libya and representing all Libyans. The status quo makes Libya vulnerable to foreign interference and to attempts to destabilize and divide it. The gains of the ceasefire agreement must be maintained and its full implementation ensured. Other key priorities including implementing the plan withdrawing foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya, as well as launching a demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process for militias.”
2022-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9162 (2022) · source