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De Rivière

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first: 2006-04-28
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“Without the ability to deploy the Declaration Assessment Team to the field, the Director-General invited Syria to go to The Hague in October for the twenty-fifth round of consultations. Syria has not yet responded. We call on Syria to provide access to all members of the Declaration Assessment Team as soon as possible. We also call on Syria to provide all the elements and documents requested by the Technical Secretariat, in accordance with its obligations. We once again commend the tenacity, professionalism and independence with which the Technical Secretariat is carrying out its mission. The unauthorized movement and destruction of two chlorine cylinders related to the attacks on Douma is of great concern. No explanation on that matter has been provided by the Syrian regime.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. Clearly, the Syrian regime does not want to cooperate. What I read in the Director-General’s monthly report (S/2021/842, annex) is a deliberate attempt to obstruct the deployment of the teams of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Syria is not issuing the requested visas, and when it does, they are late and piecemeal. The delay in issuing the visa for the liaison officer has had an impact on the preparation of the missions planned for this autumn. That is not acceptable. Syria continues to act in contradiction to its obligations to the OPCW Technical Secretariat, which are enshrined in both the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013).”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Such restructuring is not a goal in and of itself; it must be a tool to strengthen the effectiveness of UNSMIL’s work. Council unity in supporting Libya is now more important than ever. In order to strengthen the unity of the international community, France will organize, together with Italy, Germany and the United Nations, an international conference on Libya at the level of Heads of State and Government on 12 November in Paris. The goal of the conference is to show our ongoing support for the political process, in particular the legislative and presidential elections in Libya and the full implementation of the ceasefire and, more broadly, the stabilization of Libya, taking into account the regional implications of the Libyan crisis.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8870 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): By voting in favour of resolution 2599 (2021), France reiterates its full support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Its efforts are vital in supporting the political transition process and to prepare for the parliamentary and presidential elections to be held on 24 December. Its role is also key in order to move forward with the implementation of the ceasefire agreement of 23 October 2020, including through its support for the efforts of the Libyan people aimed at the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, with the support of the international community. The Security Council must restructure UNSMIL at the time of the next renewal, in January 2022, as requested by the Secretary-General.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8870 (2021) · source
“Confidence-building measures are necessary, but they will be effective only if they are part of a political process. It is more urgent than ever to restore that perspective. France is ready to work to that end, in conjunction with the Council members.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We are also ready to work towards the implementation of the ideas expressed by the Israeli Foreign Minister concerning Gaza. It is important to focus on projects that can bring about a significant improvement in the lives of the Palestinian people. The Palestinian Authority must play its full part in that. We hope that the next meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians will be an opportunity to move forward in that direction. France, together with its German, Egyptian and Jordanian partners, in the framework of the Amman Group, is determined to continue all specific reciprocal measures aimed at restoring trust between the parties, with a view to a resumption of the negotiations.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We also call on the Palestinian Authority to shed full light on the assassination of Nizar Banat and to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the territories under its control. Strong democratic institutions, based on respect for the rule of law, remain crucial to the building of a viable Palestinian State. The resumption of contacts between the parties is encouraging and must be accompanied by the implementation of confidence-building measures. France welcomes the first measures taken by Israel, including to allow the delivery of goods to Gaza. We call for such efforts to continue, in particular to facilitate the reconstruction of the enclave. In that regard, we welcome the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We call on the Israeli authorities to stop the expansion of settlements, freeze demolitions and permanently suspend eviction procedures in East Jerusalem. France will not recognize any change to the 1967 lines other than those agreed between the parties. We recall the obligation for all States to distinguish in their exchanges between the territory of Israel and the territories occupied in 1967. We are also concerned about the continuing increase in violence in the Palestinian territories. The priority is, of course, to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza. We condemn any firing of incendiary balloons or rockets into Israeli territory. In the West Bank and East Jerusalem, France calls on Israel to use force judiciously, in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): As I do every month, I reiterate France’s support for a two- State solution. That is the only one that is consistent with international law, the agreed parameters and the resolutions of the Security Council, including resolution 2334 (2016). It is the only option to date that can bring about a just and lasting peace in the region, ensure Israel’s security, with which we will never compromise, and meet the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians. In that context, France is concerned by the increasing negative trends on the ground, which jeopardize the two-State solution. The record increase in demolitions in 2021 is unacceptable. The issuing of building permits to Palestinians in Area C cannot justify the advancement of settlements, which is contrary to international law.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Without a political solution there will be no safe, dignified and voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. We will continue our tireless fight against impunity for the crimes committed in Syria. Those responsible must be held accountable.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“International humanitarian law must also be fully respected, in particular the protection of civilians and humanitarian access. France takes note of the confirmation by the Special Envoy of the holding of the sixth meeting of the Constitutional Committee on 18 October next. It is imperative that the representatives of the regime participate therein in good faith in order to enable tangible progress to be made. In other words, we want to see the Committee finally discharge its mandate, that is to say, draw up a constitution. The full participation of women must also be ensured as part of that process. In the absence of a robust political solution, our positions with regard to the lifting of sanctions, normalization and reconstruction will remain unchanged.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Mhaissen for their statements. The recent clashes in the region of Dara’a and the increased attacks by the regime and Russia on the Idlib zone make clear that the war is not over. It cannot be over until such time as a political solution is implemented. That is why France recalls the importance of fully implementing resolution 2254 (2015). The resolution, adopted unanimously, remains the common road map for all members of the Council. That implies that urgent progress needs to be made on the issue of detainees held by the regime as well as missing persons. That is a key demand of all sectors of Syrian society. This also requires that progress be made with regard to a lasting and verifiable cessation of hostilities at the national level.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Lassina Zerbo for his resolute action to promote the universalization of the Treaty and to wish the new Executive Secretary of the CTBTO every success.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“To date, 185 States have signed the CTBT. The five nuclear-weapon States have adopted moratoriums on testing. The challenge now is to move towards the CTBT’s entry into force. Eight so-called annex 2 States are still not on board and, without them, the CTBT cannot enter into force. Resolution 2310 (2016), adopted by the Security Council five years ago and co-sponsored by France, urged all States that have not yet done so to sign and ratify the CTBT. That strong and unequivocal call by the Security Council must be heard. On this twenty- fifth anniversary, France, together with the European Union and its partners, reiterates its firm commitment to the CTBT’s entry into force as soon as possible. In conclusion, allow me, on behalf of France, to express my thanks to Mr.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“Since signing the CTBT, our commitment has been translated into strong and specific actions. In 1998, France irreversibly and transparently dismantled its nuclear test site in French Polynesia, in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). At the technical level, France is the only nuclear-weapon State to have fulfilled its input to the CTBTO verification system: it operates 16 stations on its territory, eight abroad and one radionuclide laboratory. Today the Treaty is equipped with all the necessary instruments to be effective. The resources of the Provisional Technical Secretariat are fully operational, and the International Monitoring System is functioning. Moreover, it has made it possible to accurately detect North Korea’s most recent test, in 2017.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): Only a few days ago, the Security Council met to address the threat to international peace and security posed by North Korea’s nuclear proliferation. Today we are gathered again, this time to celebrate 25 years since the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was opened for signature. That is a key instrument not only for disarmament, but also for non-proliferation. The CTBT has brought about remarkable discipline. Voluntary adherence to the test ban is now a reality. It should be remembered that only one State — North Korea — has conducted nuclear tests in the twenty-first century. It is up to us to safeguard this achievement. France was one of the first nuclear-weapon States to sign the CTBT, in 1996, and then to ratify it.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“Without a credible political solution, the position of France and its partners on normalization, reconstruction and sanctions will remain unchanged. Exploiting the sanctions issue to cover up the overwhelming responsibility of the regime is fooling no one. Without a political solution, there will be no safe, dignified and voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“But let us be clear — the cross-border mechanism will be necessary as long as humanitarian aid does not reach all the populations in need throughout Syria, based on objective needs assessments. The renewal of this mechanism for 12 months was a relief. But we all know that it is insufficient to meet the needs. We encourage United Nations agencies to intensify cross- border convoys to pre-position humanitarian aid before the winter. Only a political solution in line with resolution 2254 (2015) will bring an end to the tragedy and bring lasting stability to the country. Supported by its allies, the regime pursues a logic of obstruction to the political process, in defiance of the aspirations of the Syrian people and the commitments made before the Security Council.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“France will continue to give its full support to mechanisms to fight impunity. Humanitarian access must be fully guaranteed. The priority must remain emergency aid. All parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must respect their obligations. Humanitarian needs continue to grow in the context of food insecurity and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this respect, it is essential to accelerate vaccination campaigns against COVID-19. France welcomes the first crossline convoy delivery to the north-west, which is a concrete translation of the terms of resolution 2585 (2021). It is important, however, that cross-line aid not be limited to food aid and that it be delivered in full compliance with humanitarian principles.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Griffiths and Ms. Qaddour for their briefings. More than 10 years after the Syrian tragedy began, the violence continues, as evidenced by the recent increase in hostilities in the north-west and in Dara’a. Civilians continue to pay a heavy price. The priority now is an immediate cessation of hostilities under United Nations supervision, as well as a humanitarian pause, in accordance with resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2254 (2015) and the Secretary-General’s appeal. International humanitarian law must be strictly respected, as should the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Since last March, 19 humanitarian workers have been killed in the north- west of the country. These attacks will not go unpunished.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“Only a stable and sovereign Libya will make it possible to put an end to the trafficking of migrants and the serious human rights violations to which they continue to be exposed in Libya. The fight against impunity must continue. The Libyan authorities must cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court, as provided for in the relevant Council decisions. France will continue to contribute, with its European partners, to the neutral and impartial implementation of the arms embargo decided by the Council through the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI. We will spare no effort in the coming months to accompany Libya on the path to peace. We call on the Council, as well as on regional and international actors, to work with us, the United Nations and Libyan actors.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“France fully supports the work of the 5+5 Commission, which will soon meet in Geneva to agree on a phased operational plan for the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, which should be implemented as soon as possible. A disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme must accompany that process so as to avoid jeopardizing the stability of the region and the Sahel. Finally, the unification of Libya’s economic and financial institutions must be achieved without further delay. A fair, equitable and transparent distribution of resources must be guaranteed for the benefit of the entire Libyan population. We reaffirm our commitment to the independence of the National Oil Corporation.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Those efforts must now be intensified so that all the provisions of the ceasefire agreement endorsed by resolution 2570 (2021) be implemented. The clashes between militias in recent weeks in Tripolitania serve to remind us of how fragile the situation on the ground remains. The deployment of observers from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya will be an essential step in ensuring the implementation of the ceasefire. We hope that they can be deployed on the ground and call for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism. The withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries is another essential condition for restoring a stable, united and sovereign Libya.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“That is essential for the Commission to be able to quickly launch the organization of the two elections in accordance with the expectations of the Security Council and the Libyan people. The second priority is to make rapid progress in the implementation of the 23 October 2020 ceasefire agreement. France welcomed the announcement by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission of the reopening of the Sirte-Misrata coastal road in late July. That is an essential step forward in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, as it allows for the free movement of thousands of Libyans and facilitates the delivery of aid. It is also a symbolic measure that underlines the determination of the armed forces to act together and, eventually, to reunite. Finally, it is proof of the effectiveness of the 5+5 Commission on security issues.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Any challenge posed to that deadline could threaten the political transition process and the relative calm that Libya has enjoyed in recent months. France calls on all Libyan leaders to assume their responsibilities to complete that process in a timely manner and to rise to the challenges ahead. France will support any Libyan decision with the backing of the United Nations to clarify the legal basis for the holding of elections. In that connection, France welcomes the adoption by the House of Representatives of the electoral law for the presidential election and its transmission to the High National Elections Commission. We encourage the House of Representatives to transmit the electoral law for the parliamentary election to the High National Electoral Commission without delay.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Envoy Ján Kubiš, the Indian chairmanship of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, and Ms. Asma Khalifa for their briefings. Peace is within reach in Libya. We must remain mobilized to ensure that the window of opportunity does not close. First and foremost, it is imperative that Libyan actors respect the electoral deadlines that they have set for themselves. In accordance with the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum road map, endorsed by the Berlin II Conference, and resolution 2570 (2021), parliamentary and presidential elections must be held on 24 December. The expectations of civil society are high. More than 2.8 million Libyans, 43 per cent of whom are women, have already registered to vote.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“That includes ensuring full humanitarian access to all people in need. We call for the immediate removal of all bureaucratic obstacles in the country, particularly in Houthi-controlled areas. The protection of civilians must remain an absolute imperative. Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation for all. The perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights must not go unpunished. Furthermore, indiscriminate air strikes, which do not respect the principles of distinction, proportionality or precaution, must be stopped. France remains determined to support all efforts to resume a peace process in Yemen. The new Special Envoy can count on our full support to that end.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“The impasse in the conflict will lead to the fragmentation of the country, which will push it further into the grasp of terrorism and extremism. For seven years now, the Yemeni people have continued to suffer the consequences of the absence of a political solution. The status quo on the ground has dramatic consequences for the people of Yemen, who are paying the heaviest price for the political stalemate. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Nearly 70 per cent of the population is in need of humanitarian aid, which is equal to four out of every five children. Only half of the country’s health infrastructure is operational. We need to intensify efforts to address the risk of large-scale famine and to counter the spread of the coronavirus disease pandemic, including by accelerating the vaccination campaign.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“As a prerequisite, it is imperative that the Houthis stop their unacceptable actions, both in the Ma’rib area and against Saudi territory. We condemn such acts, as well as the refusal to allow the United Nations inspection mission access to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, in the strongest terms. The Houthis’ use of blackmail is also unacceptable. It is essential that they allow the United Nations inspection mission immediate access without preconditions, otherwise they will be responsible for a major environmental disaster. I would also like to reiterate France’s commitment to the territorial integrity of Yemen. Yemen must remain unified, as its sovereignty depends on it. In that respect, we are concerned about tensions in the south of the country and call for the return of the Yemeni Government to Aden.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Grundberg, Ms. Eltahir Mudawi and Ms. Al-Qadhi for their briefings. It has been seven years since the conflict in Yemen began. On the ground, there is no prospect of an end to the crisis. Since the beginning of the conflict, we have stated repeatedly that the military option will not lead anywhere, as the reality on the ground reminds us every day. The clashes continue, but the situation remains deadlocked. The appointment of a new Special Envoy represents an opportunity to relaunch the peace process, which is currently at a stalemate. The parameters required to end the crisis are well known: a comprehensive ceasefire, the reopening of Sana’a airport and the port of Al-Hudaydah and negotiations among the various actors to reach a comprehensive and inclusive political solution.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“That is the approach we are pursuing in the Sahel, where the Coalition for the Sahel seeks to respond to all the dimensions of the crisis and to ensure the complementarity of the efforts of the United Nations, the European Union and the countries of the region. Regional engagement is also decisive in the Central African Republic, where the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region play a decisive role, alongside the United Nations, in supporting the implementation of the Political Accord for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“I am thinking, for example, of the establishment of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, which seeks to coordinate the efforts of the international community and in particular to maintain support for the police and the judiciary. It is essential to support the withdrawal of peacekeeping operations through enhanced cooperation with United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, including the Peacebuilding Fund. The liaison office model set up by UNAMID in Darfur is an example of flexibility that must be able to continue after the withdrawal of the peacekeeping operation. France is convinced that transitions can be successful only through a partnership with regional and international players.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“We must work upstream in conditions that allow a withdrawal to be considered at the appropriate time. Mandates must therefore require support for strengthening the capacities of States, the restoration of basic services to populations, the reform of the security sector and the participation of all in peace processes. In Mali, for instance, the participation of women in the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation has improved since that goal was enshrined in the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. We must also endow the special political missions that take over from peacekeeping operations with the mandates and resources to effectively support the authorities of the host State.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“The United Nations, for its part, must meet the challenge of integration between civilians and soldiers, consolidation and peacekeeping, and humanitarian and development actors. France welcomes the emphasis placed on that objective within the framework of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative and its A4P+ continuity strategy. Finally, the Security Council itself has the responsibility of defining strategic orientations sufficiently upstream and of defining clear mandates that take into account the reality on the ground. France is working systematically to that end on all mandates. Our goal must be to avoid disruptions in terms of international support. In more than 70 years, the United Nations has established 71 missions, 59 of which have been completed. These past transitions offer lessons.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General, President Johnson-Sirleaf and Ms. Safaa Elagib Adam for their briefings. France supports the approach of the Secretary- General. The success of transitions indeed depends on the ability of the actors to meet their responsibilities. First of all, it is up to the host States to demonstrate the political will to fulfil their obligations. The protection of civilians, respect for human rights, the full participation of women and the restoration of State services are obviously essential. That is the challenge facing, for instance, the Sudanese transitional authorities today, with the support of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Responding to crises also means fighting impunity and ensuring respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. We call on all Member States to join the call for humanitarian action that we have launched with Germany. Lastly, the most effective tool for addressing crises is prevention. Prevention means identifying tomorrow’s crises. It also means containing threats before they escalate. For example, we provided a collective response to the coronavirus disease with resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2565 (2021), which must be implemented as a matter of urgency. We also know that the consequences of global warming are unprecedented. If that issue is better reflected in our resolutions, its impact on international peace and security must truly become a central element of our response to crises.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“We also call on all Member States, in particular the permanent members of the Security Council, to join the initiative that we have put forward, together with Mexico, for the voluntary and collective suspension of the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities. We can also expand our response. That is the objective of the project that the countries of the Sahel, France and their partners are promoting through the Coalition for the Sahel. It seeks to respond to all the dimensions of the crisis: the fight against terrorism, the strengthening of military capabilities, the redeployment of Government services, and humanitarian and development efforts. The European Union fully supports those efforts. The United Nations must do more.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“That requires a strong and united response to proliferation, including by working hard to promote the mutual return of the United States and Iran to compliance with their commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, agreed in 2015 in Vienna. That also requires working on the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea. Those are the conditions for a world free of nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all. Making optimal use of the tools at our disposal is one thing, but we must also see together how we can go beyond that. France is committed to Security Council reform in order to strengthen its authority and its representativeness while preserving its decision-making character. We support its expansion in both categories of membership and an increased presence for Africa.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“Our support for the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections on 24 December is essential for stability and reconciliation. With respect to Syria, I call on the Security Council to set aside its differences to finally resolve the conflict, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). Peace cannot be achieved without genuine equality between women and men or without the effective participation of women and young people in decision-making. The $10 billion mobilized at the Generation Equality Forum in Paris in July must contribute to that. In the current environment, the integrity of the existing non-proliferation norms must be maintained. At the heart of those norms is the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“As members of the Security Council, the guarantor of international peace and security, we must make full use of the tools at our disposal. The mandates we give to the United Nations are a valuable tool. I commend the work of the Special Representatives of the Secretary- General and the 80,000 Blue Helmets deployed in dangerous areas in the Central African Republic, in Mali and South Sudan. In Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan is playing a fundamental role alongside humanitarian agencies in a critical context. That role must continue. Our unity is a condition for the success of United Nations action. We demonstrated that unity in 2011 in the case of Côte d’Ivoire, a country that is now well on its way to reconciliation. In Libya, peace is within reach.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I take this opportunity to recall that France joined the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States in condemning the events that took place in Guinea on 5 September and in calling for a return to constitutional order and for the release of President Condé. That crisis is emblematic of the importance of regional organizations, which the Security Council must take into account in fulfilling its mandate. I thank Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Brahimi for their briefings. Through them, I commend the work done by The Elders for international peace and security. We are fully in agreement with them. The world needs strong multilateralism and an effective Security Council. That is essential to meet the challenges of our time. Collectively, we must think about how to act more effectively.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“France will continue to work with its partners, including in the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, to bring the perpetrators of chemical attacks to justice.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“However, we recall once again that the decision taken in April by the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention is not irreversible. The rights and privileges that were suspended in April can be restored. For that to happen, the regime must cooperate decisively and in good faith with the OPCW, which continues its work in full transparency and with a great deal of professionalism. It is of course up to the Security Council to ensure that. The Syrian chemical issue is far from being resolved. Those who try to make us believe that that is not the case are fooling no one. I encourage the members of the Security Council to return to the full and comprehensive implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). The security of all of us depends on it.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“We further reiterate our concern about the unauthorized movement and destruction of two cylinders related to the Douma attacks. The Syrian regime must provide all the information requested by the OPCW Technical Secretariat to shed light on that matter. The OPCW, for its part, stands ready, but is awaiting an operational response. The postponement of the deployment of the initial Declaration Assessment Team is also worrisome. The OPCW liaison officer was unable to obtain a visa to replace his predecessor, who left Damascus in August, which means that the position is vacant for the second time this year. We call on the Syrian regime to quickly resolve that situation. The regime’s non-cooperation with the OPCW is blatant and leading it to an impasse.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): Allow me, at the outset, I to congratulate the Permanent Representative of India and his team for a very successful presidency in August and to wish you, Madam President, good luck and every success during your presidency in September. I would also like to thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. Once again, it is clear that the Syrian regime continues to evade its international obligations. The list of blocked issues is long. No responses have been provided to the 20 outstanding questions related to Syria’s initial declaration. We hope that the meeting between the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic will make it possible to address them head on.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“(spoke in French): There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. As this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of July, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of France to the members of the Council and to the secretariat of the Council for all the support they have given to us. As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of India good luck in the month of August. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”
2021-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8828 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 14 votes in favour, none against and 1 abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2588 (2021). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2021-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8828 (2021) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam Against: None Abstaining: China”
2021-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8828 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/686, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/569, which contains the text of a letter dated 25 June 2021 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to resolution 2536 (2020) addressed to the President of the Security Council, and document S/2021/573, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 June 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
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“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2587 (2021). The meeting rose at 10.10 a.m.”
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