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Dehghani

lines on the record: 286
first: 2010-11-15
most recent: 2019-09-30
sittings or episodes: 31
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“Due to its universal legitimacy, it is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in policy information and security sector capacity-building and reform. Taking into account the primary responsibility and the sovereign right of any country concerned in determining its national priorities in that regard, we agree with the Secretary-General's report and the Notes of the inter-agency Security Sector Reform Task Force that national ownership "should form the cornerstone of the United Nations approach to SSR". National ownership and SSR tools adapted to each particular country context must be key guiding principles regarding the role of the United Nations in supporting security sector capacity-building and reform.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“member States considered such debates an opportunity for Council members and the wider membership to articulate their views on the role the United Nations should play in SSR. This is a critical issue for all countries emerging from conflict, particularly in Africa. NAM. believes that today's debate is an integral and essential part of a broader discussion about the interlinkage among the concepts of peace, security and development as mutually reinforcing factors, as well about the complementarities among conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We hope that our discussions here will provide guidance to the United Nations on how to build institutional capacities in States emerging from conflict as well as those in transition. The United Nations enjoys a comparative multilateral advantage over other organizations.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (NAM). At the outset, I would like to convey the Movement's appreciation to you, Mr. President, and the Government of Nigeria for convening this open debate on security sector reform (SSR). I also avail myself of this opportunity to express my appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for his report on the issue, entitled "Securing States and societies: strengthening the United Nations comprehensive support to security sector reform" (S/20l3/480). Since 2007, when the Security Council convened its first open debate on the issue (see S/PV.5632), many NAM.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Iwould like tojoin other speakers who congratulated Afghanistan and the Afghan people on the occasion of Nowruz, the day that has been recognized by the General Assembly as the International Day of Nowruz since 2009. I wish Afghanistan a New Year filled with peace and prosperity.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Sixthly, we support UNAMA, as well as United Nations agencies, in fulfilling their mission to provide assistance to the peace, stability and reconstruction of Afghanistan through a robust regional engagement on issues such as border security, immigration, the return of refugees and drug control measures. The role of UNAMA should be further strengthened in the light of the developments expected in Afghanistan this year. The future role of the United Nations in Afghanistan is going to grow and become more multifaceted, and sometimes much more complicated. We therefore regret the recent decision ofthe General Assembly to reduce its 2013 budget for UNAMA by $4.9 million. As indicated during recent visits of Mr. Kubis to Tehran, we are, as always, ready to support UNAMA and steadfast in our support for the Mission and its activities.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We welcome the initiative taken by the Afghan Minister of Counter Narcotics to organize a Good Neighbourly Relations Declaration conference in Kabul on 28 and 29 January, with the participation of ministers or heads of counter-narcotics institutions from China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. We hope that, with the strong support and commitment of international donors, Afghan authorities and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the menace of drug cultivation and drug trafficking, a main source of income for extremist and terrorist groups, will be curtailed to a great extent.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Attacks on civilians under any pretext and by whomever is condemnable and must be halted. Fourthly, regarding the return of refugees, we look forward to the full implementation of the relevant agreements between the Government of Afghanistan and the United Nations of 31 March 2013, aimed at setting up a team to seek joint solutions and integrated approaches to refugees. We urge the international community to strengthen and expedite efforts to create the conditions conducive for the sustainable repatriation of refugees and their full rehabilitation and reintegration into their homeland. Fifthly, with respect to the counter-narcotics efforts, we are concerned about the possible increase in opium poppy cultivation, particularly in the north and north- east areas of Afghanistan.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“In that regard, our continuing bilateral cooperation is particularly focused on security matters, counter- narcotics efforts, development projects and economic cooperation aimed at infrastructure areas involving roads, railroads, energy, mining and minerals and agriculture, among others. Thirdly, as the drawdown of the international military forces is on this year's agenda, there are some security concerns involved. As indicated in the report of the Secretary-General, the United Nations recorded 20,093 security incidents in Afghanistan in 2013 - a 14 per cent increase in casualties inflicted upon Afghan civilians and a reversal of the decline recorded in 2012. A portion of those were caused by the military operations of the international forces in Afghanistan.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We hope that the combined efforts of the Afghan Government and the United Nations will lead the process to improved durability and the strengthening of peace, stability and security in Afghanistan and the region. Secondly, as a neighbouring country ofAfghanistan, we share a critical interest in Afghanistan's security and long-term stability and its socioeconomic development. Afghanistan's continuing engagements with its neighbours and regional partners in the areas of trade, economic exchange and development projects must be supported and strengthened. Such economic ties work to cement stability in Afghanistan and in the region.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his briefing and comprehensive report on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for his analysis of the current situation in Afghanistan. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his informative statement. I express my thanks to the Secretary-General for the report contained in document S/2014/163. I would like briefly to touch upon a few points regarding the prevailing situation in Afghanistan. First, this year Afghanistan is approaching a critical moment in its history. The upcoming elections, the security and political issues associated with the transfer of power and the end of the presence of the international forces will all culminate during the coming months.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The Movement believes that further steps are needed, along with the necessary political will of Member States, in particularly the permanent members of the Council, to improve the working methods of the Council through both the General Assembly and the Security Council. Transparency, accountability and consistency are the key elements that the Security Council should observe in all its activities, approaches and procedures. Every effort should be made to render the Council more democratic, representative and accountable. In that way, the Security Council will be able to deal more efficiently and effectively with its mounting workload and with the multiplicity and complexity of the issues on its agenda in maintaining international peace and security. The Non-Aligned Movement stands ready to contribute to the achievement of those goals.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“also welcomes measures taken to improve consultations with troop- contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries as part of the effort to plan and execute peacekeeping operations more effectively and with clearer mandates, and expects the finalization of a presidential note on the enhancement of consultation with troop- and police-contributing countries. The Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations should continue to involve TCCs frequently and intensively in its deliberations through sustained, regular and timely interaction. NAM. appreciates the meetings of the Working Group held this year.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The general observations and positions formulated by numerous non-members of the Security Council during its debates or open debates should be properly taken into account in any possible outcome of those debates and should also be reflected in the Council's annual report. NAM. appreciates the convening of Arria Formula meetings as a practical way to ensure greater interaction with non-members of the Council and regional and subregional organizations. We welcome the commitments to maintain regular communication with the Peacebuilding Commission, make more effective use of public meetings, and invite the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Chairs of its country-specific configurations, as appropriate, to participate in formal Council meetings and informal interactive dialogues. NAM.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It further calls on the Security Council to ensure that its monthly assessments are comprehensive and analytical, and issued in a timely fashion. The General Assembly may consider proposing parameters for the elaboration of such assessments. NAM. welcomes the increase in the number of public meetings and expects that the quantitative increase of those meetings shall be associated with a qualitative improvement by providing more opportunities and meaningful exchanges of view to take into account the contributions of non-Council members, in particular those whose interests are or may be directly affected by possible decisions of the Council. Furthermore, concerned non-members of the Council should be given an opportunity to express their views and positions on such briefings.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We call on the Security Council to submit a more explanatory, comprehensive and analytical annual report to the General Assembly that assesses the work of the Council, including such cases in which the Council has failed to act, and the views expressed by its members during its consideration of its agenda. Furthermore, NAM. calls on the Security Council to elaborate on the circumstances under which it adopts different outcomes, whether resolutions, presidential statements, press statements or "elements" to the press. It calls on the Security Council, pursuant to Article 15, paragraph 1, and Article 24, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, to submit special reports for the consideration of the General Assembly.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“believes that the issues discussed in the wrap-up meetings should be limited to the items and issues discussed at the Security Council within the programme of work of each month. It also welcomes the commitment reiterated by Council members to continue that practice and encourages all efforts to sustain and improve such meetings, which are of great relevance to the broader membership. With regard to the reporting practice by the Council, we welcome the informal meetings between the presidency of the Council and Member States on the preparation of the annual report of the Security Council, which can help enhance the quality of such reports.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We believe that the Security Council should avoid resorting to Chapter VII of the Charter as a tool for addressing issues that do not necessarily pose a threat to international peace and security. Rather, it should fully utilize such means to settle disputes and prevent conflict as negotiation, mediation, arbitration and judicial decisions and other provisions of relevant chapters of the Charter of the United Nations, including Chapters VI and VIII, before invoking Chapter VII, which should be a measure of last resort. The Non-Aligned Movement welcomes the use of wrap-up and informal briefing meetings, pursuant to the note by the President contained in document S/2012/922. However, NAM.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“with regard to the working methods of the Security Council. NAM. urges all States to uphold the primacy of, and full respect for, the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations pertaining to the functions and powers of the Assembly and calls on the Presidents of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council to conduct regular discussions and coordination among themselves regarding the agenda and programme of work of the respective principal organs in order to establish increased coherence and complementarity among those organs in a mutually reinforcing manner, respectful of one other's mandates and with a view to generating mutual understanding among them.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The same interest has been shown by the Non-Aligned Movement. NAM. has always emphasized the need for the Council to increase transparency and take a balance approach to interaction with non-members. Some positive steps have been taken by the Security Council pursuant to note 507. The Movement appreciates the work leading to the note by the President of the Security Council contained in document S/2013/515, on enhancing efficiency and transparency as well as on the interaction and dialogue with non-members of the Security Council, and emphasizes the importance of the efforts of Ambassador Maria Cristina Perceval, Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, which were eloquently elaborated upon in her briefing today The points listed in the note are very close to the position of NAM.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I have the pleasure to speak today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). At the outset, I would like to convey the Movement's appreciation to Azerbaijan as President of the Security Council for having convened this important open debate to discuss the progress achieved in the implementation of the measures set out in the note by the President of the Security Council of 26 July 2010 (S/2010/507). This open debate could help us to direct discussions towards enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the work of the Security Council and to meet the expectations of the general membership of the United Nations. This debate is the sixth debate on the working methods of the Council. The increased frequency in recent years of holding such debates is indicative of the fact that Member States attach great importance to this matter.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The central role of the United Nations in coordinating international and regional efforts to improve the situation in Afghanistan, especially in the post-2014 era, was once more reiterated. In conclusion, we support UNAMA in fulfilling its mission to provide assistance in promoting peace and the reconstruction of the country within its mandate and through the robust regional engagement of neighbouring countries on issues such as border security, immigration, refugees and drug control. The role of UNAMA should evolve on the basis of the situation on the ground, emerging realities and, above all, the aspirations of the people of Afghanistan. We wish every success towards an independent, stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan free from terrorism, extremism.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“The aim of the meeting was to develop a common instrument to improve information exchange on suspicious transactions, and to address the problem of profits of drug trafficking. A regional training session on anti-money-laundering, illegal financial flows and suspect cash transactions was also held in Tehran from 30 June to 3 July, with the participation of experts form the countries of the region. We hope that such initiatives will bear fruitful results. As our officials reiterated during their bilateral meetings with Mr. Kubis during his recent visit to Tehran, there is a strong desire for constructive engagement with the international community on issues of mutual interest, including Afghanistan.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“The continued increase in poppy cultivation and drug trafficking in Afghanistan indicates that preventive measures have not yielded the expected results and that the international community has unfortunately failed to curb this menace so far. We strongly believe that those who bear the responsibility to combat narcotic drugs on behalf of the international community should consider more robust projects regarding the elimination of poppy cultivation and preventing narcotic traffic and the proceeds emanating therefrom. In that regard, my country hosted the seventh regional Financial Intelligence Unit meeting on July 2013 to enhance regional cooperation in tackling money-laundering and suspicious financial transactions.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“As is rightly underlined in the report of the Secretary-General, there is an interconnection among the challenges regarding a successful transfer of political authority through elections and peace and reconciliation efforts, on the one hand, and the impact of the increasing mobility of extremist groups, the readiness of national security forces, and rising narcotics production and trafficking, on the other. Moreover, narcotic drugs trafficking, as the financial source of terrorism, has provided a breeding ground for terrorists, extremists and illegal groups that attempt to destabilize the Afghan Government. Undoubtedly, the increase in poppy cultivation in Afghanistan in the past and this year plays an important role in spreading terrorism and insecurity in Afghanistan.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“We welcome the Triangular Initiative on cooperation on countering narcotics. The initiative provides the basis for better coordination of j oint operations among border liaison offices, communications and the exchange of information in combating narcotic drugs. The World Drug Report 2013, released on 26 June, highlights the rise in poppy cultivation by 15 per cent in 2012 at the global level, an important part of which is produced in Afghanistan. This makes it clear that the narcotic drugs problem remains one of the serious challenges that Afghanistan is facing. This menace has hindered the advancement of the country towards development and has placed the security of Afghanistan and the region in danger.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“That provides an opportunity for Afghanistan to count on Iran and other neighbouring countries in dealing with challenges such as insecurity, the lack of infrastructure, narcotic drugs and issues related to refugees, which remain to be resolved. We have continued our dialogue with the Afghan authorities on bilateral cooperation, particularly in relation to increasing cooperation on security matters and counter-narcotics efforts. During President Karzai's attendance at the inauguration of President Rouhani on 4 August, a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation between Iran's Supreme National Security Council and the National Security Council of Afghanistan was signed. The memorandum covers issues of mutual interest, including intelligence-sharing, in combating security threats such as terrorism, narcotics and organized crime.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“In the economic field, international and regional partners should concentrate their efforts at laying the foundations for sustainable economic growth and better conditions for livelihoods in Afghanistan. For that purpose, there is a need for accelerated progress on economic cooperation with regional and international partners in accordance with the national objectives set forth by Afghan Government. The newly elected Government in the Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to consolidate and expand its relations with its neighbours, including Afghanistan, with which we share religious, linguistic and cultural commonalities.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a number of important regional initiatives on Afghanistan that aim at greater regional connectivity to promote economic and commercial cooperation, as well as to root out the scourges of illicit narcotics, terrorism and extremism. We also welcome in particular regional initiatives such as the Heart of Asia process and the adoption of plans on confidence-building measures between Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries, which surely could serve as a good basis for further cooperation at the regional level. The Islamic Republic of Iran is an active participant in the Heart of Asia process and Istanbul Process.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Special Representative Jan Kubis for his briefing and comprehensive report on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for his analysis of the current situation in that country. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his informative statement to the Security Council. I also express my appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report (S/2013/535). I would like to focus my comments today on some key areas related to the current situation in Afghanistan, namely, regional cooperation and other issues related to neighbouring countries, including Iran's relations with Afghanistan. Turning first to regional cooperation, we believe that it is critical for achieving long-term stability and economic development in Afghanistan.”
2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source
“The European Union's decision will not generate any doubts as to the popular character of Hizbullah; rather, it will further complicate the situation in the Middle East. The European Union should live up to its responsibility in redressing the situation and reconsider its decision. In conclusion, our advice to the representative of the Israeli regime is that instead of levelling baseless allegations against others in the region, it would do better to abide by the norms and regulations of international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to correct its behaviour for the sake of peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The regime's terrorist operations all around the world, including the assassination of Iran's nuclear scientists, are known to the world as well. To cover up its terrorist nature, the Israeli regime tries to pin the blame for terrorism on others. That is partly because of the impunity that the regime enjoys. The European Union's indecision to condemn Israel for all its State terrorism, on the one hand, while putting Hizbullah's military branch on a terrorism list, on the other, based on false and unjust accusations, is a double-standard approach towards terrorism. Hizbullah is part of Lebanon's socio-political fabric and is respected and accepted by the people of Lebanon as a legitimate resistance movement against the Israeli regime's aggression.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“On Iran's nuclear issue, which is exclusively peaceful in nature and in full conformity with our international obligations, I should say that we are not only party to the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, but we are party to all major international instruments banning weapons of mass destruction and are fully committed to all the relevant legal obligations under those treaties. The Israeli regime's non-adherence to the international instruments on weapons of mass destruction and its non-compliance with its related obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and international law, however, are well-known facts. Furthermore, the Israeli-regime's brutal practices in killing innocent women and children, in particular during the 33-day war against Lebanon and the 22-day attack on Gaza, are also well-known facts.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“With regard to the presidential election, I should say that the Iranian nation is proud to have held a democratic election with more than a 70 per cent turnout, wherein Mr. Rouhani won a landslide majority on 14 June. The high turnout once more showed the vibrancy of the Iranian polity and society and the strong potential that exists for dealing with any impediments along the way towards the stability and enhancement of Iran's international stature. That is a reality that the Israeli regime cannot endure. That is why, in the days remaining before the presidential inauguration, it has already started its smear campaign to distort the facts about Iran's election and elected officials. That reflects its deep concern about any development towards stability and tranquillity in the region.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). NAM. condemns in the strongest possible terms the act of aggression committed by Israel against the Syrian Arab Republic on Sunday, 5 May. NAM. requests the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities by clearly condemning the Israeli aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic, taking the necessary measures to prevent its recurrence and holding Israel accountable for that act of aggression. I shall now speak in my national capacity to briefly react to what was said by the representative of the Israeli regime against my country.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“NAM. calls on the Security Council to condemn those violations in the strongest possible terms and to prevail on Israel to end its violations of Lebanese sovereignty - whether by air, sea or land - and to fulfil all of its obligations under resolution 1701 (2006). With regard to the occupied Syrian Golan, the Movement is concerned about the Israeli military fortifications in violation of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israeli and Syrian forces, which could result in the risk of tension, escalation and confrontation in the area. NAM. reaffirms that all measures taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan, as well as Israeli measures to impose its own jurisdiction and administration there, are null and void and have no legal effect.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The members of the Security Council cannot remain onlookers, but rather must act to contribute to advancing the efforts to resolve the prolonged, tragic conflict by which the Palestinian people have been deprived too long of their inalienable human rights, including the right to self-determination and the right to return and enjoy freedom in their independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Israeli Air Force has continued to violate Lebanese airspace, intensifying its incursions into Lebanon, including recent low-altitude flights over Beirut. Such activities are a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the relevant international resolutions, particularly resolution 1701 (2006). They are also a clear infringement of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles and provisions of international law.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Respect for international law and United Nations resolutions, including resolutions of the Security Council, is fundamental for the realization of a just and peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict. The continued failure to comply with the law demands accountability. NAM. stresses the need for the international community to act urgently to redress the unjust and critical situation being endured by the Palestinian people under Israel's decades of military occupation.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“IfIsrael persists with such unlawful behaviour, it will only undermine the current efforts being exerted aimed at achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East and will further destabilize the fragile situation, which threatens international peace and security. The international community must therefore act to ensure that those efforts do not fail. That requires that Israel, the occupying Power, be called upon to cease forthwith all of its illegal measures and to abide by international law and the spirit and long-standing parameters of the peace process. The Non-Aligned Movement therefore reiterates its call for a halt to all the occupying Power's illegal practices in the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The ongoing Israeli settlement campaign and other provocative and illegal actions underscore the occupying Power's preference for occupation, annexation and domination of the Palestinian people and their land. It also starkly highlights the occupying Power's unwillingness to respect international law and to act in good faith for the sake of peace and stability in the Middle East. As a result, the recent period has witnessed the deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and the two-State solution based on the pre-l967 borders remains in grave danger.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The blockade on the Gaza Strip has continued, inflicting grave socioeconomic loss and humanitarian hardship. And settlers have continued to attack and terrorize Palestinians and their villages and properties, including religious sites. In addition to announcing plans to construct more than 1,000 settlement units, in recent months more Palestinian land has been seized by the occupying forces and more Palestinian buildings have been demolished, displacing several Palestinian families. Acts of provocation have continued against Muslim and Christian holy sites, especially in occupied East Jerusalem, dangerously inflaming religious sensitivities.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“It is an honour for me to address the Security Council on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. Since the last open debate (see S/PV.6950), despite regional and international peace initiatives and efforts, Israel, the occupying Power, has continued its policy of the colonization of Palestine. The occupying Power's settlement campaign reached a seven-year high in the first quarter of this year alone, in violation of the relevant resolutions and in grave breach of international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention. Palestinian civilians have continued to be arrested, detained and forcibly displaced. The occupying forces have continued to use excessive force against Palestinian demonstrators and to cause civilian casualties.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, the future role of the United Nations in Afghanistan is going to be more crucial, especially in the wake of the drawdown and withdrawal of international forces in 2014. The role of UNAMA should evolve on the basis of the situation on the ground, emerging realities and, above all, the aspirations of the people and the Government of Afghanistan. As our officials indicated in their meeting with Mr. Jan Kubis during his recent visit to Tehran, we support UNAMA activities and wish Mr. Kubis the greatest of success in fulfilling his mission.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We commend the initiatives by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Afghan authorities, in particular those relating to the elimination of opium cultivation fields. We are concerned about the prediction, as reflected in the 2013 Opium Risk Assessment, with regare to the possible increase in opium poppy cultivation, in particular in the north and north-east of Afghanistan. As indicated in the report, if current trends continue, the total number of opium poppy-free provinces in 2013 would drop to 14, down from 17 in 2012 and 20 in 2010. We are sure that, with the strong commitment of Afghani and international partners alike, the menace of drug cultivation and trafficking, which breeds extremism, could be curtailed.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We welcome the beginning of the international military drawdown and look forward to the completion of that process. However, we are concerned about the increase in the loss of life and the injuries inflicted on Afghan civilians, part of which have been caused by the military operations of the international forces in Afghanistan. As indicated in the report of the Secretary-General covering the period 1 February to 30 April, UNAMA documented 533 civilian deaths and 882 civilian injuries. That is a 44 per cent increase in deaths and a 16 per cent rise in civilian injuries. Attacks on civilians under any pretext and by whomsoever committed are to be condemned and must be halted.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Thirdly, on the return of refugees, a tripartite meeting between Iran, Afghanistan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was held in Tehran on 15 and 16 January. In this meeting, we presented ways and means to encourage more safe and sustainable return of refugees, and a number of agreements were concluded. We look forward to the full implementation of those agreements. We also welcome the agreement between the United Nations and the Government of Afghanistan on 31 March to set up a team to seek joint solutions and integrated approaches for refugees. We urge the international community to continue to strengthen and expedite its efforts in creating conditions conducive to the sustainable repatriation of refugees and their full rehabilitation and reintegration in their homeland.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We hope that, through the efforts of the Afghan Government and the United Nations, this process will help to better preserve and strengthen peace, stability and security in Afghanistan and the region. In that regard, we support the regional mechanisms, including the Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for a Secure and Stable Afghanistan and the implementation of plans for six confidence-building measures, as defined for the process. Secondly, in the area of regional cooperation, we have continued our bilateral cooperation, particularly on security matters, counter-narcotics efforts, developing projects and economic cooperation in the fields of roads, rails, energy, mining and minerals, agriculture, and so on.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Special Representative Jan Kubis for his briefing and comprehensive report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/350) on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for his analysis of the current situation in Afghanistan. I thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement today, as well as the Secretary-General for his report. I would like briefly to touch upon a few points regarding the prevailing situation in Afghanistan: First, Afghanistan is at a very sensitive juncture in its history. There is an intense focus on issues such as the security and political transitions that will culminate in 2014 with the end of the presence of international forces and the upcoming presidential election.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“It is obvious that their propaganda against Iran has always been a smokescreen they send up to mask their actions and to divert public opinion from their land usurpation policies and other crimes.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“However, the representative of that regime, echoing the words of the representative of its ally State, attempted once again to divert the debate towards Iran and, among other things, referred to Iran's peaceful nuclear programme. The irony is that a regime is talking about Iran's peaceful nuclear activities while it possesses the only stockpile of nuclear arms in our region. The nuclear weapon in the hands of that regime, with its record of State terrorism and aggression, has always been a major concern for the Middle East. It is as absurd as it is appalling that the Israelis now try to hide their atrocious and egregious acts behind empty rhetoric aimed against my country.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Allow me to speak very briefly in my national capacity to respond to the unfounded references made to my country by the representative of the Israeli regime. There has been a consensus over the past 65 years that the Palestinian question is the core issue in the Middle East and affects directly or indirectly any other problem in the region. There is also a growing consensus that Israel's continued aggression and unabated atrocities against the Palestinian people lie at the core of the Palestinian issue. Therefore, the Council is today debating the repeated and grave crimes perpetrated by Israeli regime against the Palestinian people, including its establishment of new settlements in Palestine and blocking of the revenue of the Palestinians.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source