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“In that regard, we reiterate our full and complete support for the Special Envoy. Progress towards a cessation of hostilities could contribute to that objective. We have taken note of the announcement made by the Houthis on 20 September that they would cease their strikes on Saudi territory. That announcement is positive and has been followed by a relative decline in gunfire exchanges. It must be followed by tangible progress on the ground and in the long term. The recent release of prisoners was encouraging. We note the positive signals sent by Riyadh regarding the Houthi proposal. We hope to see an expedited easing of tensions. The United Nations has an essential role to play in supporting those efforts and in helping to restore trust between the parties.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“The increasing restrictions imposed by the Houthis on humanitarian actors prevent millions of people from receiving humanitarian assistance. That is unacceptable. It is further essential that contributions to the humanitarian response plan be made without delay. In that regard, we welcome the announcements made by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates at the General Assembly's ministerial week. Only a political solution will make it possible to put a lasting end to the suffering ofthe Yemeni population. We therefore call on the parties to seek such a solution with the assistance of the United Nations, as quickly as possible and without preconditions. We must waste no more time and work without delay to that end, even as we regret that the Al-Hudaydah Agreement is not fully implemented.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mark Lowcock, for their briefings. The humanitarian situation in Yemen remains catastrophic, and our collective response must rise to that challenge. The civilian population continues to pay the highest price of the clashes; September was the deadliest month of the year. Respect for international humanitarian law is non-negotiable; it is binding on all. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure, must be an absolute priority. Every effort must also be made to ensure immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8642 (2019) · source
“Given these various challenges, I would like to assure the Government and the people of Colombia of France's support and readiness, together with our partners in the European Union, to continue supporting them on the exacting road the peace.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“The peace agreement also includes ambitious provisions on rural reform, political reform, substitution of illicit crops, as well as crosscutting provisions in favour of women and ethnic minorities. Their comprehensive implementation is key for building peace in the long term. The monitoring mechanisms provided for in the agreement should also be used. The institutions of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition must be able to carry out their work, which is essential to prospects for lasting peace, in an atmosphere of calm. In conclusion, we are fully aware of the challenge the migration crisis poses to Colombia. In that regard, I wish to commend the generosity of the Colombian Government and people in welcoming the migrants, with the support of the international community.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“The security situation in former conflict zones remains a priority, given the high number of killings of social leaders, human rights defenders, FARC ex- combatants and political candidates, especially in the context of the local elections on 27 October. France condemns those killings. In that regard, France welcomes the adoption, on 26 August, of the National Pact for Political Culture and Non-Violence during the Electoral Campaign. We encourage the authorities to step up their efforts to provide all the necessary guarantees to men and women engaging in politics or human rights activism. Faced with these challenges, the solution is to further strengthen the implementation of all components of the agreement. With regard to the economic and social reintegration of former combatants, significant progress has been made and must be continued.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“Given the challenges facing peacebuilding, we must, more than ever, continue to support the rigorous approach chosen by the Colombian Government, the former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) and civil society in building lasting peace. I wish to focus on the following several points. The reactions to the announcement, which France condemned, on 29 August by former FARC commanders that they would rearm paradoxically showed that the peace agreement is very much alive. Indeed, the Colombian Government, the FARC party, other political parties and civil society alike strongly rejected that announcement and reaffirmed their commitment to the agreement. Individual choices to return to violence will not undermine the collective process of building peace.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to thank the speakers and welcome the presence with us of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo. The Security Council has regularly stressed that the Final Agreement to End the Armed Conflict and Build a Stable and Lasting Peace represents an unprecedented and courageous path towards building peace and national reconciliation in Colombia. The Council has been united in supporting this collective effort, including by establishing the United Nations Verification Mission, led by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, whose work I commend.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“France is working in that spirit with its African partners, and the members of the Council can rest assured that we will continue to do so.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Sma'i'l Chergui. It is essential that we better coordinate our efforts. In the Sudan, for example, it was the African Union and Ethiopia that had the highest chance of bringing about a successful agreement. The United Nations and all those friendly to the Sudan supported that mediation, while at the same time taking care not to create interference. African subregional organizations also play a leading role in such situations. I wish to refer here to the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in particular, which led to the signing of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan one year ago. Preventive diplomacy in Africa requires us to take advantage of all the tools at our disposal in a spirit of partnership and effectiveness.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“The strengthening of the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations under the auspices of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations enhances the effectiveness of our preventive diplomacy. That partnership is of strategic importance to us, and we are therefore determined to support it. In Burkina Faso in 2015 and in the Gambia in 2016, the coordinated and united action of the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States ensured a successful outcome. Earlier this year, in the Central African Republic, the United Nations and the African Union facilitated together the negotiation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, thanks in particular to the strong and perfectly coordinated commitment of Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“The United Nations system must be able to take a comprehensive view of the risks of the impact of climate change on international security. We therefore recommend that a report of the Secretary-General be prepared with a view to providing a regular assessment of those risks, as well as concrete recommendations. Finally, we must promote the meaningful participation of women, young people and civil society in mediation and conflict prevention processes. In that regard, I welcome the contribution of the FemWise-Africa Network, which makes it possible to deploy women mediators on the ground. We must also work even more closely with African regional and subregional organizations.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Yet we can do more - the Security Council should more often be seized of situations that present a risk of conflict. Bearing that in mind, we are continuing to keeping a close eye on the situation in Burundi, since the destabilization of that country would have tragic consequences for peace and security throughout the entire region. The Peacebuilding Commission should also focus more on situations that present a risk and make recommendations to the Council. The Commission's recent meeting on Burkina Faso demonstrated the extent to which that forum can establish a constructive dialogue with countries in fragile situations. One of the great contemporary challenges for better conflict prevention is to take climate risks into account.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“In that connection, I would like to commend the initiative of the Secretary-General in stepping up peace diplomacy and the reforms that have been undertaken to make the United Nations system more effective in that area, including the strengthening of mediation capacities and the early-warning role of United Nations country teams. I would also like to acknowledge the work of the office of Adama Dieng, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide. That new momentum in favour of conflict prevention has enjoyed a remarkable success in recent years. For example, this past year in Madagascar, the mediation led by the Secretary- General's Special Adviser, Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, in close coordination with the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, helped to avert a serious political crisis.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank the Secretary-General and the three briefers for their presentations. It is more important than ever before to step up our investment in conflict prevention. The authors of the Charter of the United Nations gave the Security Council a clear mandate in that regard. Yet it must be said that we tend to focus on existing crises instead of trying to prevent those of tomorrow, although investing in pre-empting conflicts is much less costly in terms of human lives and suffering, of course, but also financially. Significant efforts have been made in recent years.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Only 30 per cent of the funds required for the humanitarian response plan for the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been provided. That is grossly inadequate. The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General has a crucial role to play in all of those aspects through his support for the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region and its Oversight Mechanism. France reassures him of its full support, as well as reaffirms its solidarity with the Great Lakes region and its support for reconciliation and regional development. France will remain faithful to the commitment made in 2013. We share the common goal to help forge long-term regional stability. We stand ready to work with the region to overcome current challenges.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“That is encouraging, and the process must be rapidly pursued in order to avoid any relapse into conflict. Time is not on our side. In other instances it will require a combination of military and police action underpinned by incentives for demobilization and cooperation among countries of the region. The handing over of Rwandan rebels by the Burundian authorities to the Kigali authorities in April represents such an example. Lastly, we must respond decisively to the humanitarian and health crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the region owing to conflicts and the Ebola, malaria, measles and cholera epidemics. In that regard, France calls on all international partners to take action to respond to the latter.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Huang Xia said earlier - as well as by maintaining full humanitarian access to ensure the provision of assistance to those most vulnerable; by addressing land conflict resolutions to allow for peaceful co-existence among the various communities; and by implementing disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process for armed groups to allow for the effective reintegration of former combatants within their countries and their communities. Such mechanisms have been initiated for the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda and the Mouvement du 23 mars. Progress has been made, which France commends, and it must lead to its natural conclusion. In Ituri the process began with the Congolese group known as the Force de resistance patriotique de l'Ituri.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“It is necessary to address the root causes of regional instability at the same time, first by stopping all forms of trafficking and the efforts of those who finance them, and developing economic opportunities based on the legal and beneficial use of natural resources for all, with a view to achieving genuine development of the region. Those root causes must also be addressed by encouraging a reconciliation process among communities so that everyone can enjoy their civil and political rights, as well as economic opportunities, including fair access to land; by supporting the fight against impunity and respect for human rights - as Mr.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“In his effort to address those challenges, I commend the announcements made by President Tshisekedi with regard to combating impunity, improving the capacities of the Forces arme'es de la Republique democratique du Congo and managing natural resources. I hope that those announcements will soon be translated into action, and I encourage the neighbouring countries to implement similar initiatives. The development of good-neighbourly relations and the strengthening of border cooperation are vital to achieving the shared goal of bringing peace to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“The situation in the region, however, continues to be unfortunately all too often characterized by the tensions and insecurity that have been on the rise over the past months in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has also been characterized by the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the forced displacement of populations. Foreign armed groups and various militias are carrying out illicit and criminal activities in violation of the most basic rights. We commend the continuous efforts in the eastern part of the country by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which faces that situation on a daily basis.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I thank Mr. Huang Xia very much for his briefing. For several months, the Great Lakes region has seen a new dynamic, energized by President Tshisekedi and the support of President Lourenco and the commitment of Presidents Museveni and Kagame. Such resolve to reduce insecurity has already allowed for tangible progress. The meetings held in Kinshasa on 31 May and in Luanda on 12 July and 21 August led to the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Rwanda and Uganda intended to improve their political and economic relations. The decision of the Southern African Development Community to strengthen its cooperation with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region is also a part of that momentum.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“France would recall that there can be no peace without justice and that the perpetrators of the atrocities committed in Syria each and every day must answer for their crimes. Lastly, France reiterates its consistent position on reconstruction, which is the same as that of the European Union: we will not participate in reconstruction unless a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition is implemented * not just initiated f on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015). Our position on sanctions and normalization also remains unchanged, as is our determination to contribute to helping Syria emerge from the war. There can be no purely military solution, and that is why it is more urgent than ever to move forward in a swift, resolute manner towards an inclusive political solution.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“This also includes efforts to create the conditions necessary for the holding of free and regular elections, under United Nations supervision, in which all Syrians would participate, including refugees and displaced persons, as well as those living outside the country. Only in this way will Syrians will be able to take control of their future. France will continue working in this regard along with its partners. That is the message that France and its partners from the small group conveyed during the ministerial meeting held on 26 September. We reiterate our support for the efforts of the Special Envoy to bring the small group and the Astana guarantors closer together within a single international forum in order to support the political process between the Syrian parties, under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“The establishment of the Constitutional Committee is but one stage of the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), which represents a road map for the international community in proposing a lasting, inclusive political solution for the future of all Syrians, definitely eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safe and dignified return of refugees under the auspices of the United Nations. All of these elements must be implemented, which means that confidence-building measures must also be taken in order to ensure a safe and neutral environment. This includes the freeing of all detained or abducted persons and exchanges of information on missing persons.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“This relentless military action has to stop; we call for an immediate freeze of positions in Idlib and throughout Syria, which would be a first step towards a national ceasefire, in line with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). Only a lasting cessation of hostilities will allow for the creation of conditions conducive to discussions within the Constitutional Committee and for the lifting of impediments to humanitarian access. The combat against Da'esh and Al-Qaida, which continue to pose a threat to our security, must be our priority but must not serve as a pretext for indiscriminate strikes. It is urgent now to progress in parallel on all of the elements contained in resolution 2254 (2015) so as to devise an inclusive political solution and open up genuine prospects for peace and reconciliation.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“The work of the Committee must be a starting point for the elaboration of a comprehensive and inclusive political solution to which all Syrians, including women, will contribute. This political process, in order to be credible, requires that security be ensured throughout Syrian territory, as noted by the Special Envoy. In that regard, France expresses its deep concern as regards the situation in Idlib, where the regime and its allies are pursuing an indiscriminate military operation whose primary victims are civilians. More than 1,000 civilians have already died in bomb attacks, and the population, with winter coming, will suffer even more from the consequences of this offensive, which could also lead to a dispersal of the terrorist elements currently present in the north-west.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“It is vital that the Committee be in a position to make a useful contribution to restoring a political horizon in Syria. Determined action and a resolute commitment by all parties will be vital to ensuring that credible negotiations begin without delay and enabling the Constitutional Committee to discharge its mandate by providing Syria with a new constitution, in line with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). It is vital in particular to ensure that the security and integrity of the members of the future Constitutional Committee are fully respected. For this process to be a useful one, it is also necessary for the Syrian regime to at last engage in it in good faith.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for his specific and very detailed briefing on the progress made in the political process and on its upcoming stages. France welcomes the announcement made by the Secretary-General as regards the Constitutional Committee, which is a first positive step in the framework of the political process provided for under resolution 2254 (2015). The agreement reached under the auspices of the Special Envoy represents an initial and decisive move forward that took about two years to take shape. We fully support the efforts made by Geir Pedersen aimed at ensuring that the Constitutional Committee can soon meet in Geneva and at facilitating its work.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“The objective must remain that of a Palestinian State, living in peace and security alongside the State of Israel, within secure and internationally recognized borders drawn on the basis of the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States. France stands ready to support any peace effort in that context. Any attempt to deviate from those internationally agreed and collectively defined parameters would be doomed to failure. It could also lead to regional destabilization, as there is no viable alternative to the two-State solution. None of the two peoples can sustainably satisfy its aspirations to the detriment of the other. The path to lasting peace requires a two-State solution. As a friend of Israel and Palestine alike, France remains more determined than ever to support them on that path.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“The support of the international community, in particular for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, is essential. However, there will be no lasting improvement in the situation in Gaza without a political solution, involving the return of the Palestinian Authority and the lifting of the blockade, along with credible guarantees for Israel, whose security, I repeat, is not negotiable. In that regard, the imminent session of the General Assembly should be an opportunity for us to reaffirm our collective commitment to the parameters agreed upon by the international community and to Security Council resolutions.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“Lastly, the deterioration of the situation in recent weeks in Gaza - where the firing of rockets into Israel has resumed and several more demonstrators have been killed - sparks fear of a further escalation. We call on all parties to show the utmost restraint. We reiterate our condemnation of the firing of rockets from Gaza into the occupied areas of Israel, as well as of the disproportionate use of force against Palestinian demonstrators. Those developments come against the backdrop of the deadlock in intra-Palestinian reconciliation, despite Egypt's efforts, which I welcome, and the deteriorating humanitarian situation, including a shortage of medicines and the crisis in the health-care system.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“We have condemned the decisions taken by the Israeli authorities in August to allow the construction of 2,300 housing units in the West Bank. We also condemn the decision by the Israeli Government on 15 September, under Israeli law, to legalize the illegal settlement in the Jordan Valley. As reaffirmed by resolution 2334 (2016), settlement activity is illegal; it serves to heighten tensions. By undermining the viability of the two-State solution, it jeopardizes the conditions for a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians and must stop. In that regard, I thank the Special Coordinator for his quarterly briefing on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016).”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“Announcements concerning the possible annexation of some areas in the West Bank, in particular the Jordan Valley, the northern coast of the Dead Sea and, eventually, the settlements on the West Bank are very worrisome. If implemented, such measures would constitute not only a serious and unprecedented violation of international law, but would also provoke instability in the region by exacerbating tensions and fuelling extremism of all forms. We therefore call on the parties to refrain from any action that is at variance with international law and that would jeopardize the viability of the two-State solution. Together with our European partners, we will continue to monitor the situation closely, including any move towards annexation, and act accordingly. Ongoing colonization is also a cause for deep concern for France.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Palestine to our debate. I thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his informative briefing. His presentation of the eleventh report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) again draws our attention to the gravity of the situation, in particular with regard to the issue of colonization. Ahead of the meetings to be held under resolution 2334 (2016), I would again like to thank the Secretariat for granting our request for regular written reports. They are essential tools for documenting the issue of colonization, as well as that of violence, and for guiding the work of the Council. The threats to the two-State solution are of great concern.”
2019-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8625 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): France regrets that we did not reach an agreement today in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Idlib. We welcome the efforts of Germany, Belgium and Kuwait to try to reach a balanced draft text that would have merited our unanimous support. While the situation in Idlib has continued to deteriorate in recent months, I call on all of us to demonstrate our responsibility and to work together to find a compromise in the coming days. Those who are directly involved have the responsibility to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. The situation in Idlib and, more generally, in Syria requires that we have a constructive dialogue within this body. It is in that spirit that France, for its part, remains ready to work.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8623 (2019) · source
“In the absence of any progress and without the prospect of a political settlement, France and the European Union cannot participate in the financing of reconstruction. That will fall to the regime and its allies. We call on each and every member of the Security Council to take responsibility for putting an end to the tragedy that is unfolding before our eyes in Idlib, and we invite them to vote in favour of the text presented by Germany, Belgium and Kuwait.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8622 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our full support for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Geir Pedersen, with the aim of concluding a balanced agreement on the constitutional committee, regarding both its composition and its rules of procedure. We take note of the latest encouraging developments related by the Secretary-General and call for the launch of the constitutional committee as soon as possible, under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva. The procrastination must stop. It is important that, in parallel, the Special Envoy work on the basis of all the elements of resolution 2254 (2015), in particular on the preparation of elections and confidence-building measures. We hope that the high- level week of the General Assembly will provide an opportunity to increase mobilization in support of the political process.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8622 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our call on those with the means to do so to exert the necessary pressure on the regime to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access throughout Syria, in particular in the areas under its control, including the territories it reclaimed in 2018 in the south-west, eastern Ghouta and the Rukban camp. Ensuring humanitarian access also implies - and this is an essential point - that the United Nations have access to displaced persons and refugees who have returned home. Thirdly, the urgency of the situation in Idlib is a cruel reminder that only an inclusive political solution can bring lasting peace and stability to Syria and enable refugees to return to their country.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8622 (2019) · source
“For that reason, we welcome the launch of an internal investigation by the Secretary- General into the attacks on de-conflicted infrastructure in the north-west and reaffirm our full support to him. I repeat that the fight against terrorism cannot under any circumstances justify the sacrifice of civilian populations, let alone children, nor does it justify indiscriminate bombing or the deliberate destruction of hospitals and schools. The crimes committed in Idlib and the rest of Syria cannot and must not go unpunished. Those who commit such acts will one day be held accountable by the courts. The second imperative is guaranteeing immediate, safe, secure, comprehensive, sustainable and unhindered humanitarian access to the entire Syrian territory for those who need it most. For that to happen, the violence in Idlib must stop immediately.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8622 (2019) · source
“Every effort must be made to ensure an effective ceasefire in the north-west with a View to halting hostilities and to instating a nationwide ceasefire, in keeping with resolution 2254 (2015). In that regard, we support the draft resolution submitted by Germany, Belgium and Kuwait. The second area of focus is respect for international humanitarian law, which is binding on all and non-negotiable. In that connection, I would like to recall two imperatives. The first is the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel. The fight against terrorism, which is undisputedly an essential issue, cannot be invoked to justify violations of international humanitarian law.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8622 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Ms. Mueller for her very useful briefing. I also reiterate my appreciation for the outstanding commitment of all humanitarian personnel in Syria. More than ever, we must focus our efforts on three areas. The first, which must be an absolute priority, is the implementation of the ceasefire in Idlib. We are very concerned about the resumption of air strikes last week, following the announcement of a unilateral ceasefire on 31 August. We will continue to closely monitor developments on the ground and to call for the strict implementation of the Sochi memorandum, one year after its signature between Turkey and Russia.”
2019-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8622 (2019) · source
“We have just given it the necessary means to act during this uncertain time that is beginning by recalling what constitutes the core of its mandate, namely, support for peace efforts and the preparation of presidential elections, the coordination of development aid and humanitarian assistance and the promotion of human rights, particularly those of women. The adoption of this resolution shows that the international community remains united in supporting Afghanistan on the path to peace, democracy and development. France will continue to work alongside its partners in that regard.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“The mandate we have just adopted is in line with previous renewals, but also with the adjustments that were necessary to support Afghanistan at a crucial moment in its history, less than two weeks before the presidential election. The presidential election must be credible and transparent. Its winner will bear the heavy responsibility of leading an inter-Afghan peace process in order to move forward on the road to peace. But Afghanistan cannot take that path alone. The international community's commitment must be unfailing, and it is that commitment that we have expressed today in renewing UNAMA's mandate for one year. UNAMA contributes in an essential way to the pursuit of lasting peace in Afghanistan.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2489 (2019). I am delighted that the Security Council succeeded in demonstrating its renewed support for Afghanistan. I would like to address my condolences to the Afghan people for the attack on an electoral rally of President Ghani last night. I would like to express France's appreciation to Germany and Indonesia for their efforts to achieve a balanced text that provides the tools and political support that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) needs. We have heard Afghanistan's request, expressed in this Chamber, for the maintenance of a strong and stable UNAMA presence.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“A commitment by the parties to the conflict to reducing the level of tensions would be a first step towards resuming discussions on a political solution. The partial withdrawal of the forces of the United Arab Emirates on the ground is a step in the right direction in that regard.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“With every passing day, it becomes more urgent to find that solution, as reinforced by the recent tensions in the south of the country. Discussions to reach a comprehensive political agreement must therefore resume without delay or preconditions and on a more inclusive basis. The parties to the Stockholm Agreement must pursue their implementation efforts. But the progress expected in Al-Hudaydah should not be a prerequisite for the resumption of discussions to reach that comprehensive political solution. We can wait no longer. France encourages the parties to take steps in that direction and reiterates its support for the efforts of the Special Envoy. In addition, France stands ready to promote de-escalation.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“We support the appeal of the Under-Secretary- General for pledges to be honoured as soon as possible or for new contributions to be made to the United Nations humanitarian response plan. We commend those States that have indicated their intention to respond to this call. The fight against impunity is essential, including to achieving lasting peace. France calls on the parties to conduct transparent, independent, impartial and credible investigations and to cooperate with international mechanisms. France takes note of the conclusions of the report of the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen. It is important for the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to be able to adopt conclusions. Only a political solution will bring a lasting end to the crisis in Yemen and the suffering of the population.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“In that connection, I recall two absolute priorities: the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, and guaranteed immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. Four and a halfmillion people are unable to receive assistance due to restrictions imposed by the parties to the conflict. New constraints imposed by the Houthis on food aid supply chains could further aggravate the situation. Given the fact that more than 80 per cent of the Yemeni population is dependent on humanitarian aid, this aid must not be allowed to decline at any cost. The World Food Programme needs $663 million for the next six months, two-thirds of which before the end of the year.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): We firmly condemn Saturday's attacks on the oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais. Such actions can only exacerbate tensions and the risk of conflict in the region and undermine political efforts to resolve the crisis. They absolutely must end. I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs for their briefings. In the face of the catastrophic humanitarian situation, we must redouble our efforts. The intensification of fighting continues to come at a high cost for the population in all governorates of Yemen. All parties must ensure compliance with international humanitarian law.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source