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De Rivière

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“We therefore call on the Israeli authorities to reconsider their decision and to definitively suspend their plans related to the creation of a new settlement in Atarot and those aimed at expanding Area E1. We welcome the recent measures announced following the meeting between Prime Minister Gantz and President Abbas. They must, however, be accompanied by a freeze on unilateral measures. Together with its European partners, France remains concerned by the record increase in settler violence, demolitions and evictions, particularly in East Jerusalem. We therefore condemn the recent demolitions and evictions in Sheikh Jarrah. We call on the Israeli authorities to cease demolitions in East Jerusalem and in Area C.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“That is a prerequisite for both Israelis and Palestinians to be in a position to provide fair and lasting solutions to the challenges that they face together. France is deeply concerned about the ongoing weakening of the two-State solution, particularly as a consequence of ongoing settlement activities. We emphatically condemn the new plans adopted on 17 January, in particular the so-called lower aqueduct project, creating hundreds of new housing units east of the Green Line, specifically in East Jerusalem, between Givat HaMatos and Har Homa. That project imperils the geographical contiguity of a future Palestinian State and contributes to further cementing the ring of settlements separating East Jerusalem from Bethlehem.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I wish to welcome your presence among us today, Madam President. I wish also to thank the Special Coordinator. I extend thanks also to Mr. Bromberg and Ms. Majdalani for their statements. It is incumbent on the Security Council to work to safeguard the two-State solution, with Jerusalem as the capital of both. That solution was defined by the Council, and to date it is the only one that can meet the legitimate aspirations of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples, guarantee the security of all and foster a just and lasting peace. The parameters of that solution are known. They must be implemented through negotiations between the parties on all final-status issues.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“In the Security Council, as in all forums, France will continue to ensure that civil society actors can participate in all relevant discussions and that they can speak without fearing for their safety. Rest assured that France will continue its determined action in favour of the full implementation of all resolutions on women and peace and security and, in particular the provisions relating to the fight against reprisals.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Finally, we must continue our efforts to fully implement all resolutions on women and peace and security. France is implementing an ambitious feminist diplomacy. In June 2021, in partnership with Mexico, UN-Women, civil society and young people, France hosted the Generation Equality Forum in Paris. The meeting launched a new dynamic, based on strong commitments to the rights of women and girls. More than $40 billion in funding was announced to support a global plan to accelerate equality by 2026. France also wants to set an example at home. My country therefore published its third national action plan on women and peace and security in June 2021. It also joined the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Such attacks are contrary to all the values and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. They require us to act. First of all, fear must change sides. The perpetrators of such acts must be held accountable and brought to justice. Secondly, in accordance with the resolutions on women and peace and security, States must create safe conditions for women activists to carry out their activities without undue interference. Prevention and early-warning mechanisms must be put in place, with the support of the United Nations, where relevant. Thirdly, we call on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to continue its documentation efforts and to identify good practices in this area. Strong support must be provided to all civil society actors who may be subject to threats, intimidation or reprisals.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the holding of this debate at the initiative of Norway. We thank High Commissioner Bachelet and the speakers from civil society for their briefings. Through them, we highlight the indispensable role of all women peacebuilders and defenders of rights. This meeting is also timely, considering the extremely serious threats looming at this very moment over the women of Afghanistan. Our discussions focused on violence, intimidation and reprisals against women in peace processes. France is concerned by the increase in such acts. We condemn all attempts to impede the participation of women in peace processes. It is unacceptable that anyone should be targeted as part of their commitment to peace.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“It is also essential that women be involved in the decision-making process concerning the future of their country. Finally, the FSO SAFER oil tanker continues to be an environmental time bomb. It is crucial that the Houthis stop their blackmailing and authorize immediate access to the vessel without preconditions. France and its partners remain committed to the Special Envoy and will continue to support his efforts to end this conflict.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“In this regard, we strongly condemn the arbitrary arrest of three United Nations personnel. We call for their immediate and unconditional release. It is essential to remove all bureaucratic obstacles and speed up the issuance of visas for United Nations and humanitarian personnel so that the delivery of aid can be carried out. At a time when the economic situation is the subject of growing concern, we welcome the Government’s recent decisions to take over the Central Bank for the benefit of the population. France supports the efforts of the Special Envoy to relaunch the political process. It calls on all stakeholders to engage constructively and without delay. The international parameters, including the resolutions adopted by this Council, are well known.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“I am thinking of the Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and the capture by the Houthis of an Emirati ship off the west coast of Yemen. This interception is worrying, and we condemn it. France calls on all parties involved to reach a solution that will allow the release of the vessel and its crew and recalls its commitment to freedom of navigation, as well as to regional security and stability. The Yemeni population continues to pay a high price for this conflict. The number of civilian casualties last month was one of the highest in recent years. The protection of civilians is an obligation for all parties. Humanitarian needs continue to grow. The risk of famine is increasing. It is therefore essential to allow United Nations and humanitarian personnel to move around without fear of being targeted or arrested.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Grundberg, Mr. Rajasingham and Ms. Al-Aghbary for their briefings. France fully shares their concerns. The deteriorating situation on the ground poses a risk of regional destabilization. Yemen continues to be ravaged by war. The parties to the conflict are clashing on several fronts, and each side is convinced that it can defeat its opponent. But we all know that the military option is a dead end. We call once again for a nationwide ceasefire without delay. The discussions within the Redeployment Coordination Committee, provided for in the Stockholm Agreement, must also be resumed. I welcome the appointment of Major General Beary. Tensions on the ground are fuelling instability in Yemen and in the region.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“In that regard, the serious experience of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic must serve as a lesson. In conclusion, we will continue our efforts to meet the needs of the Malian people. We call once again on the transitional authorities to resume dialogue and to make clear commitments to a return to constitutional order.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“We recognize the gravity of the challenges facing Mali and we do not underestimate the scale of the task at hand. That is why we are continuing our military operations to address the terrorist threat in the Sahel and why, together with the European Union, we have continued to provide development and humanitarian aid to the Malian people. We are also strengthening our support for Malian civil society, whose vigour is to be commended. France reaffirms its support for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We welcome the commitment demonstrated by troop-contributing countries. We are very concerned about the threats posed by the deployment of Wagner Group mercenaries to the proper implementation of MINUSMA’s mandate.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“France and its closest partners have strongly condemned the deployment on Malian territory of mercenaries from the Wagner Group, who are known to threaten civilians, plunder resources and violate international law and the sovereignty of States. France remains determined to support Mali and the Malian people. We call on the transitional authorities to return to the path of dialogue, move forward with concrete preparations for elections based on a credible timetable, make progress on the implementation of the peace agreement and develop a strategy for the centre of the country. There is still time to meet the aspirations of the Malian people and the expectations of Mali’s partners — first and foremost, the countries of the region.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“France therefore fully supports all ECOWAS efforts to ensure that the transitional authorities uphold their commitments and that the elections to end the transitional period are held within a reasonable time frame. As a result of the current crisis, the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali — the key to the stabilization of Mali — is no longer seeing any progress. At the same time, the lack of an integrated strategy for the central regions is exposing the population to insecurity and a deteriorating humanitarian situation. Like ECOWAS, we deeply regret that the transitional authorities are using already-limited public funds to pay foreign mercenaries instead of supporting the national forces and public services for the benefit of the Malian people.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Ms. Dicko for their briefings. As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) noted at its fourth extraordinary session on 9 January, the situation in Mali is extremely worrisome. The transitional authorities have not upheld their commitments, which they nevertheless undertook before the Malian people, ECOWAS and all international partners committed to Mali, and which were endorsed by the Security Council. There has therefore been no realistic path to date towards a return to constitutional order, and we are witnessing, on the contrary, a narrowing of the democratic space.”
2022-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8945 (2022) · source
“But I would like to reiterate our full support for the efforts of ECOWAS, which met yesterday and adopted new sanctions against the transitional authorities in Mali, who have once again failed to comply with the demands of ECOWAS and with their own commitments.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“Like the European Union, France, in collaboration with its partners, is ready to support the transition process. But we remain vigilant and await the rapid publication of the transition road map requested by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the establishment of the National Transition Council. In contrast, France remains gravely concerned by the failure of the transitional authorities in Mali to respect their commitments to returning to constitutional order in accordance with the timetable set out in the Transition Charter and endorsed by the Security Council. The Council will have the opportunity to return to this issue tomorrow during the meeting devoted to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“We support the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, but the strategy must not be limited to holding meetings or workshops. On the contrary, it must implement concrete and operational programmes. It is also imperative that the States of the Sahel work to restore trust with their populations and improve their governance. We must also take into account the effects of climate change and its consequences for security and conflict prevention. My last point concerns the political situation. We welcome the holding of presidential elections in Cabo Verde on 17 October 17 and in the Gambia on 4 December. With regard to Guinea, France notes that the transitional authorities have given the first signs of progress, in the appointment of a civilian prime minister and the formation of an inclusive transitional Government.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“In contrast, we condemn the ongoing deployment on Malian territory of Wagner Group mercenaries, who are well known for threatening civilians, looting resources and violating international law and the sovereignty of States. This can only contribute to the further destabilization of the Sahel. Beyond the Sahel, France is concerned about maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea. We support regional initiatives to fight piracy within the framework of the Yaoundé Architecture. We are conducting maritime exercises with several African countries and participating in the European Union’s coordinated maritime presences concept, which strengthens the effectiveness of European efforts in the area and supports coastal countries. My second point concerns development programmes, which must go hand in hand with security responses.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“We remain convinced that a United Nations support office is the best mechanism to achieve this end. We also encourage cooperation between coastal countries and the countries of the Sahel. The Accra Initiative is promising. We welcome the joint military operation carried out in this framework in November by Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Togo. France will continue its security support to the Sahel countries, in coordination with its European partners, several of which are participating in Task Force Takuba. This is a long-term commitment, whose objectives have been jointly defined with the Sahel countries and clearly set forth.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Annadif, Ms. Waly and Ms. Thiombiano Yougbaré for their briefings. I would like to address three points — first, the worsening security situation in the Sahel, which is threatening all of West Africa. The terrorist threat is now affecting coastal countries, with, for the first time, three attacks against defence and security forces in Benin. Violence against civilians continues in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger. We express our condolences to the families of the victims and to the countries affected. This situation requires a response. We must equip the countries of the region to fight terrorism. The Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel must be supported in a predictable and sustainable manner.”
2022-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8944 (2022) · source
“That is why France is firmly committed to fighting impunity. Victims are now turning to national courts. I say this in dead earnest: there will be no clemency for those criminals. That is the message that we are sending along with our partners within the international partnership against impunity for the use of chemical weapons.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“Clearly the regime does not want light to be shed on its initial declaration. That is unacceptable. Syria has obligations to cooperate set out in the Chemical Weapons Convention and in resolution 2118 (2013) — which, I reiterate, was unanimously adopted by the Council — that it must respect. If Syria wants to have its rights and privileges restored within the OPCW, it must cooperate. Once again, I would like to pay tribute to the outstanding work of the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW in the face of the regime’s obstructionism and slanderous statements. The Technical Secretariat has demonstrating tenacity and great professionalism. The disinformation campaigns against it must stop. They are shameful. We all are aware of the Syrian regime’s culpability and the appalling acts for which it is responsible.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“There was no denial of the facts at the time, hence the unanimous adoption. Indeed, for more than eight years, it has been impossible for the Council and for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as well as the other relevant mechanisms, to achieve the desired goal. Not only is the Syrian regime not cooperating; since 2013 it has resorted to chemical weapons once again. Unfortunately, this is not a fairy tale; these are simply the facts — facts that should be termed crimes against humanity. Today, in January 2022, the Syrian regime continues to refuse to cooperate. It is not issuing the necessary visas. It continues to seek to interfere in the selection of inspectors. The Declaration Assessment Team has still not been able to be deployed. There is a very clear determination to obstruct the proceedings.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by congratulating you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency and to assure you of France’s full support. I wish also to welcome the presence among us of five new non-permanent members and to very warmly say to them that France will support them in the next two years. Finally, I would like to thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. Why are we meeting today? The reason is simple: because on 30 August 2016, the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against its own people, causing more than 1,000 victims — women, children and older persons — in Ghouta, on the outskirts of Damascus; and because the Security Council subsequently unanimously adopted resolution 2118 (2013) requiring the full and verifiable disarmament of the Syrian chemical-weapons stockpile.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“We will continue our efforts within the framework of the Amman group, as well as with the Security Council and the Quartet, so that they play an active role. Before I conclude, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Security Council during December, although the month is not over yet. I would also like to warmly thank the five non-permanent members of the Council that will be leaving us on 31 December for the outstanding work they have done over the past two years.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“In that light, the international community must act to reverse the current trend. This means, first of all, strengthening the ceasefire in Gaza and enhancing the humanitarian response and reconstruction efforts. France commends the essential work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and calls for a surge of donors to enable it to pay its December salaries. The measures taken by Israel to foster the development of the Palestinian territories must be furthered. Lastly, it is essential to restore a political perspective for the resumption of negotiations between the parties. This is why France is determined to work with its partners for concrete and reciprocal measures aimed at building trust between the parties.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, the designation of six Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as terrorist organizations constitutes a further narrowing of the space for civil society in Palestine. These designations, which concern one NGO that received the Human Rights Prize of the French Republic in 2018, are very worrisome. Finally, we call on the Palestinian Authority to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the territories under its control, as well as to strengthen Palestinian democratic governance. We are concerned by the backsliding of recent months. The holding of municipal elections in December recalls the importance of general elections in renewing the democratic legitimacy of institutions. Strong democratic institutions, based on respect for the rule of law, are indeed essential for a viable Palestinian State.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“France will not recognize any change to the 1967 lines other than those agreed upon by the parties. All States must distinguish in their exchanges between the territory of Israel and the territories occupied in 1967. Secondly, this year again, the number of demolitions and evictions has reached record levels. Settler violence against Palestinians is increasing. The current escalation in the Palestinian territories is worrisome. We deplore any loss of life and welcome the determination of the Israeli authorities to combat settler extremism. We recall that Israel must ensure the protection of all civilians, including Palestinians, under international law. It must also ensure the proportionate use of force by its security forces and that those responsible for crimes are brought to justice.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“The adoption of resolution 2334 (2016) five years ago did not prevent the continued settlement. Over the recent period, the positive trend of recent months has been jeopardized by unilateral actions. The first of these was the increase in Israeli announcements concerning settlements after months of standstill. The decision of the Israeli authorities to temporarily suspend the creation of a new settlement in Atarot offers a reprieve, but that project must be permanently abandoned. I recall that if it were implemented, it would constitute, as with Givat Hamatos, the creation of a new settlement in East Jerusalem for the first time in 25 years. France is also concerned about plans to expand Area E-1. Settlement runs counter to international law and only makes the prospect of a peaceful resolution of the conflict more distant.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Coordinator for his briefing, which reminds us that only a two-State solution, with two States living in peace and security within recognized borders along the 1967 lines, with Jerusalem as their capital, will make it possible to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples and to guarantee the security of all. This solution has been defined by international law, the agreed parameters and Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016). Only the implementation of that framework will allow for a just and lasting peace in the region. It is on this realistic basis that France and its European partners continue to support the two-State solution. The facts are clear.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“The Security Council must take a decision in March 2022 to establish a reconfigured African Union mission. If it is prevented from doing so, this would call into question the European Union’s funding of AMISOM. Finally, France reiterates its call for the Somali electoral process to be completed as soon as possible. Somalis need a fully legitimate government that can meet the challenges facing the country.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8939 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): France voted in favour of resolution 2614 (2021). It nevertheless wishes to make the following observations. France welcomes the constructive approach adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union in its communiqué of 7 December. We welcome the fact that this communiqué confirms the African Union’s intention to contribute to the joint report with the Secretary-General on the future of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). This report was requested by 30 September by resolution 2568 (2021). The technical renewal adopted today allows more time for this discussion, but it must be completed. France calls on the parties to reach an agreement as soon as possible, and, in any case, before three months. There can be no further delay.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8939 (2021) · source
“Lastly, France will continue its relentless fight against impunity for the perpetrators of crimes committed in Syria. Those responsible for those crimes will have to answer for their actions.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“Without a political solution, our position on the lifting of sanctions and reconstruction will remain unchanged. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), of the 5.6 million refugees in the region, only 282,000 Syrian refugees have chosen to return to their country since 2016. Many other Syrians continue to leave. Reports by non-governmental organizations point to serious human rights violations committed systematically by the regime against refugees upon their return to Syria. They will be unable to return as long as the regime continues to oppose their return by threatening their lives and depriving them of their property. It is imperative that UNHCR have access to all returning refugees.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“France support the efforts of the Special Envoy to ensure the convening of the seventh session of the Constitutional Committee. France regrets the regime’s obstruction with regard to the work of its sixth session. As we believe in the virtues of a political solution as the foundation for lasting peace, we are also open to the step for step approach presented by the Special Envoy. We thank him for convening bilateral meetings to define its structure. All stakeholders must shoulder their responsibilities. That applies first of all to the regime, which, for the time being, has not agreed to make any gesture. The lack of any progress since 2018 on the fate of missing persons attests to that. In the absence of a solid political solution, there is absolutely no reason to normalize relations with the Syrian regime.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“But the Secretary-General is clear: even if the plan were fully implemented, that would not allow for the removal of the cross-border mechanism. The latter’s 12-month renewal came as a sigh of relief. It will remain necessary as long as aid fails to reach all populations in need. France welcome the measures taken by the United Nations to strengthen risk management mechanisms and guarantee the transparency of operations. The definitive resolution of the conflict can only be of a political nature. I would like once again to recall that the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2254 (2015). It continues to be the shared road map for Council members to achieve a political solution to the conflict. As long as resolution 2254 (2015) is not fully implemented, achieving lasting peace in Syria will be impossible.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Pedersen, Mr. Griffiths and Ms. Ballour for their briefings. The Syrian people continue to pay a heavy price. France reiterates its call for an immediate nationwide cessation of hostilities. The protection of civilians must remain a top priority. As the coronavirus disease pandemic continues to spread and fewer than 5 per cent of the Syrian population is vaccinated, everything must be done to ramp up the vaccination campaign. France welcomes the report of the Secretary General (S/2021/1030) submitted pursuant to resolution 2585 (2021). Progress on cross-line convoys has been positive. We support the implementation of the plan involving inter-agency operations to that end.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“It calls on Iran to negotiate in good faith and to show the same determination to conclude an agreement as soon as possible.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“Iran has two paths before it — either it continues its nuclear escalation in the coming weeks, thus leading to the collapse of the JCPOA and triggering a serious crisis, or it chooses to urgently return to the path of a comprehensive and fair agreement for the benefit of its people. This second path is in everyone’s interest. The diplomatic path remains resolutely open to Iran to reach an agreement but, given the developments in its nuclear programme, this is our last chance to restore the JCPOA. That must happen in weeks, not months. France therefore reaffirms its determination to pursue active discussions in Vienna over the next few days with all its E3+3 partners — Germany, Italy, China, Russian and the United States — for a rapid return to the JCPOA.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“The IAEA is now indicating that it may not be able to continue to have full knowledge about Iran’s nuclear programme, which is key to ensuring a return to compliance with the JCPOA and its verification. That is particularly true with regard to the advanced centrifuge production activities at the Karaj site. We call on Iran to resume full cooperation with the Agency. In that context, France is concerned about Iran’s continued ballistic activities and transfers, which have a destabilizing effect in the region. Iran cannot be unaware that, under its obligations under resolution 2231 (2015), it is not to carry out any activities related to ballistic missiles designed to deliver nuclear weapons, including launches using ballistic-missile technology. We are at a crossroads.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“For the past two years and until now, including during the Vienna talks, Tehran has continued and accelerated the development of its most problematic nuclear activities without any credible civilian justification, in particular the rapid accumulation of uranium enriched to 20 per cent and 60 per cent, as well as activities related to the production of uranium metal, which provide key know-how for the manufacture of a nuclear device. As a result, Iran’s nuclear programme has never been as advanced as it is today. Those developments are all the more alarming given that, at the same time, there is a serious lack of cooperation by Iran with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We all know the details of those failures from the IAEA reports, and we reiterate our full support for the Agency’s work.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“Iran has made maximal demands, many of which go beyond the JCPOA, while, at the same time, backtracking on compromises that had been reached after long weeks of difficult discussions. Despite Iran’s change of tone in recent days, we are far from any progress in the nuclear talks. The talks are not going in the right direction and are not progressing fast enough. Time is of the essence. We are nearing the point where Iran’s nuclear escalation will have rendered the JCPOA meaningless.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“Together with all the participants in the JCPOA, during six negotiating sessions last spring we made significant progress towards bringing all parties back to the agreement. At Iran’s request, those talks were interrupted on 20 June, the day after its presidential elections. Since then, Iran has repeatedly delayed in returning to the negotiating table for five months. We had high hopes for the resumption of the JCPOA negotiations in Vienna. However, today, two weeks after the resumption of the talks, in which we have engaged seriously and constructively, it has to be said that the survival of the Iranian nuclear agreement is threatened now more than ever. The Security Council cannot ignore the gravity of the situation. We are both disappointed and concerned about the position of the new Iranian negotiating team.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, the Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) for their briefings. Since 2015, France and its three European partners have demonstrated a steady commitment to the full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015) by, first, lifting EU sanctions in line with the agreed timetable and facilitating access for our companies to the Iranian market; secondly, clearly opposing the previous United States Administration’s withdrawal from the agreement; and, finally, warning about the progress of the Iranian nuclear programme beyond the limits set by the agreement.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“They must be able to contribute, within the framework set by the Special Envoy, to facilitating negotiations between the parties, in the spirit of the resolutions adopted by the Security Council. The FSO SAFER tanker continues to be an environmental time bomb. The Houthis must allow immediate access without preconditions. Their blackmail is unacceptable. I assure the Special Envoy of our support. France remains fully prepared to help bring this conflict to an end.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“This is essential for speeding up the vaccination campaign against the coronavirus disease. In this respect, we call for the immediate issuance of visas for humanitarian personnel. France supports the efforts of the Special Envoy aimed at relaunching the political process. It calls on all Yemeni parties to cooperate in good faith with him and recalls that there should be no preconditions to meeting him. Only a comprehensive and inclusive political process can bring stability to the country. The international parameters, including the resolutions adopted by the Security Council, are well known. Actors from the region have an important role to play.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“France reiterates its call for a nationwide ceasefire. In the south, the deterioration of the situation, particularly economic, is worrying. We reiterate our support for the Yemeni Government and call for the full implementation of the Riyadh Agreement so that tensions can be brought to a lasting end. The unbearable suffering inflicted on the Yemeni people continues. In Ma’rib, rocket fire recently hit camps for displaced persons, which is absolutely unacceptable. We cannot repeat it enough: international humanitarian law is an obligation for all. I am thinking in particular of the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. We condemn the arbitrary arrest by the Houthis of two United Nations staff and call for their immediate release. While the needs are immense, it is essential to allow humanitarian operators to deliver aid.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Mr. Grundberg and Mr. Rajasingham for their briefings. The dynamics on the ground in Yemen are very worrying. The security situation continues to deteriorate. France shares the concern expressed by the Special Envoy, namely, that the escalation on the ground is serious. Since the beginning of the conflict, we have been saying that the military option will lead nowhere because it locks the parties into a cycle of murderous violence. The manifestations of this violence are visible everywhere on the ground: deadly clashes, bombings and displacements of people. France strongly condemns the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. They must stop. They threaten the security of Saudi territory and constitute an attack on the stability of the region.”
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