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“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to warmly thank Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic; Mr. Matias Bertino Matondo, African Union Special Representative; and Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa of the European Union External Action Service, for their very enlightening briefings. In particular, I would like to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ndiaye, who is here in the Chamber for the first time. I commend his efforts since he assumed his post and pledge France's full support in helping him carry out his important tasks.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“In view of the recent tragic events in Idlib that are following a well-worn script, no one will be able to say that they were taken by surprise. We therefore call on every member of the Security Council to assume its responsibilities to end this recent tragedy and allow for the establishment of a credible political process under the supervision of the United Nations allow that country to move forward on the path towards stability and peace”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“In accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), we must therefore begin to consider the conditions necessary for avoiding a scripted outcome, as was the case in the past, so that the elections will be free and fair, that all Syrians, including refugees, will have a free voice in the process and that the United Nations will be involved in overseeing the process. I also take this opportunity to reiterate that, in the absence of significant and irrevocable progress in the political arena, the positions of France and the European Union on sanctions, reconstruction and normalization will remain unchanged. It would be a serious error of judgement as well as a grave political misstep to consider that the Syrian tragedy is behind us.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“It is therefore imperative that the Council unequivocally support the Special Envoy in order to move forward, as of now, with regard to all aspects of resolution 2254 (2015). In particular, I am alluding to the issue of elections. The Syrians themselves must be able to freely choose the future they want for their country, and we must ensure that they have the means to do so. That is the condition necessary for providing a satisfactory and lasting response to the tragedy that Syria had undergone.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“While a compromise on the constitutional committee, which was accepted by most international actors, seemed to be coming to fruition and would have finally allowed for substantive discussions, the Syrian regime chose to adopt a strategy of systematic obstruction, thereby preventing the establishment of that body so as to hold those discussions hostage. We have every confidence that Special Envoy Geir Pedersen will keep us up to date on the obstacles he encounters and will hopefully inform us when a satisfactory balance for all has been found. But we cannot stop there. Every one of us understands that the political process would be meaningless if it were limited to the issue of the constitutional committee.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, such an offensive in no way serves our goal of beating back terrorism. On the contrary, it contributes only to increasing and spreading the threat, while running the risk ofdispersing the terrorist fighters present in the region. The offensive calls into question Turkey's efforts to reduce the influence of terrorist groups - efforts we fully support. Finally, combating terrorism, which is a priority for us all, cannot be invoked in every instance as ajustification for violating international humanitarian law, as the Secretary- General has recalled on more than one occasion. Lastly, the current escalation risks undermining all efforts under way to reach a political solution when such efforts are more urgently needed than ever.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, I reiterate here and now that France will stand extremely firm in the event of the renewed use of chemical weapons and ready to respond. Secondly, the fight against terrorism must be carried out under international humanitarian law. The influence that the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has gained in most ofthe region covered by the ceasefire agreement is of course a cause of great concern to all of us, but we must be clear on three points. First, the offensive under way is not part of the fight against terrorism, as was demonstrated by the attacks on densely populated areas and civilian infrastructure. It is impossible to see such attacks as having any other purpose than to terrorize populations and depopulate the localities concerned in order to retake control of those areas.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“I recall once again that attacks on hospitals and health-care workers, which France condemns in the strongest possible terms, constitute war crimes. In that regard, we call on the signatories of the ceasefire agreement to fulfil their commitments and ensure an effective ceasefire in the north-western part of the country with a view to freezing the fronts and a nationwide ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). Russia in particular must exert all the necessary pressure on the regime. We urgently call on that country to do so. Discussions between Turkey and Russia must also be pursued in order to allow for an immediate de-escalation ofthe situation. Iran must also join that effort.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Despite the positive words uttered by both sides, the offensive against Idlib is leading to renewed civilian casualties every day, in flagrant violation of every underlying principle of international humanitarian law. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure, is an obligation that all must uphold. It is not negotiable. It is unacceptable that health-care infrastructure, including that which has been deconflicted, and schools continue to be the targeted. A letter signed by 60 doctors and prepared by the non-governmental organization Syria Campaign, which France recently asked to be circulated as a Security Council document, is an irrevocable appeal to that end.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“In order to help those who are most vulnerable, in the coming days France will release â‚¬5 million for the Syria Humanitarian Fund of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), based in Gaziantep. Humanitarian aid is crucial for the millions of people in the north-west, but remains an inadequate means for sustainably alleviating the suffering of the people. We therefore must also focus our efforts on three priorities: the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, unconditional respect for international humanitarian law in all circumstances, including in the fight against terrorism, and the need for a lasting political solution. First, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure must be an absolute priority for all.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (Spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking Germany, Belgium and Kuwait, co-penholders on the humanitarian track of the Security Council's work on the situation in Syria. I also thank Rosemary DiCarlo and Mark Lowcock for their very informative presentations, the conclusions of which are indisputable, namely, that we are witnessing another humanitarian catastrophe in the north-western part of the country, adding further to the long list of tragic events that Syria has experienced for more than eight years. This dark chapter in Syria's history has yet to conclude. The number one priority today is to prevent Idlib from becoming another Aleppo. We must spare no effort to shield the lives of more than 3 million civilians, including 1 million children.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Resuming the talks on a comprehensive and inclusive political agreement that takes into account the various Yemeni actors, including women and civil society representatives, is the only real prospect for putting an end to the conflict and the humanitarian crisis. At a time when the situation in Yemen is clearly very alarming, the Council must put its full weight behind bringing an end to this terrible war and maintaining the momentum initiated in Stockholm. Our mobilization and unity are our best asset for moving forward on this difficult path, which is the only way to restore the peace to which the Yemenis aspire.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“The floods have also required an urgent humanitarian response, and we welcome the work undertaken in that regard. At a time when, as Mr. Beasley described, the entire country is at risk of starvation, the parties must do everything possible to facilitate the implementation of the humanitarian response plan. Finally, given the immense challenges and difficulties that lie ahead, it is important not to forget the priority objective to be achieved, namely, the relaunching of the political process as soon as possible. We all know that that is the only way forward. The initial results obtained in Al-Hudaydah can help to recreate a positive momentum towards a political solution. The military solution cannot, and must not, be an option.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“As tensions continue to rise in Yemen and the region, it is crucial now more than ever to protect civilians, including women and children, who are particularly vulnerable. More than 2 million children suffer from acute malnutrition. We call on all parties to do their utmost to protect children and ensure that they receive the assistance they so urgently need. Echoing what previous speakers have underlined, especially my colleagues from the United Kingdom and Germany, I would like to reaffirm France's full support to humanitarian actors for their outstanding and essential efforts in this particularly difficult context. They too must be protected. Commercial and humanitarian access, which must be ensured, has been further complicated and hampered by the closure of the road between Aden and Sana'a.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Since then, the Houthis have also claimed responsibility for other drone strikes, some of which were intercepted by Saudi Arabia. Such attacks must end, as must the transfer of weapons, including ballistic weapons, to State and non-State actors in the region. Parties must refrain from any escalation that serves only to jeopardize the Stockholm Agreement, threaten the resumptions of talks that would lead to a political solution and further destabilize the region. The relative respect for the ceasefire in Al-Hudaydah should not make us lose sight of the extreme gravity of the humanitarian situation, as Mark Lowcock and David Beasley just recalled. We are deeply concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“It is important in particular for all observers provided for in the Mission mandate to be on the ground as soon as possible and for the various agencies of the United Nations concerned to intensify their efforts, in line with the Stockholm Agreement. As has been mentioned, it is up to the parties to ensure their safety and free movement. The efforts of the Special Envoy are even more vital in the context of the recent deterioration of the regional security situation. Yemen is both a reflection of and one of the factors of the particularly worrisome regional instability. The recent attack for which the Houthis claimed responsibility, targeting the Abha airport in Saudi Arabia and injuring more than 20 civilians, including children, is unacceptable. We firmly condemn that attack.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“The initial redeployment of forces in the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa began last month. It is imperative that all parties pursue and accelerate their efforts. Lieutenant General Lollesgaard was recently on site to verify the redeployment. We again call on the parties to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement, in particular both phases of the planned redeployment and remain fully engaged, in good faith, in the Redeployment Coordination Committee and with the Special Envoy. That is obviously a crucial point. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement, whose presence on the ground is key for observing and facilitating redeployment, in line with resolution 2452 (2019). Strengthening United Nations presence on the ground is vital.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by warmly thanking Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, for their important briefings. We fully support them. I would like to firmly reiterate France's full support for the tireless efforts of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Lieutenant General Lollesgaard. We all pledged our support in the Council's latest press statement concerning Yemen (SC/13834). Mr. Griffiths has our full support and trust. It is clear today that progress is slow - too slow - and that much remains to be done.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“It enables support for the mediation efforts of the Community of East African States and to work with all stakeholders to develop confidence-building measures in order to create a climate conducive to political dialogue and facilitate an inclusive reconciliation process. I thank Mr. Kafando for his efforts and encourage him to continue his consultations, in order to quickly present options on the role that the United Nations could play in support of regional efforts to move towards the normalization of the situation in Burundi.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Let us therefore all remain engaged - the Community of East African States, the African Union and the guarantors of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement - in order to support Burundi on its path towards stabilization. Thirdly, it is important in that regard for the United Nations to remain fully committed to supporting regional efforts. One year prior to the elections, given that certain balances envisioned in the Arusha Agreement are being reconsidered and that concerns are being raised by the presence of hotbeds of tension in the region, the Security Council cannot become disengaged on the situation in Burundi. Moreover, the work of Mr. Kafando and his teams is more necessary than ever.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“I would like to commend the African Union's efforts and encourage it to continue its commitment in that direction, with a view to supporting Burundi and the efforts of the East African Community (EAC). Through the mediation entrusted to the EAC, the States of the region have supported the quest for a lasting solution to the political crisis that broke out 2015. In that regard, I welcome the commitment of the mediator, President Museveni, and the contribution of the facilitator, former President Mkapa. The Presidents of Kenya and Tanzania were invited by their peers to also contribute to the process. Today it is important to assess the work being done in the region.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“It is crucial that Burundi move forward and ensure that those deadlines are prepared for in the best possible way. We welcome President Nkurunziza's commitment not to stand for re-election and the recognition of the main opposition party in February. Further action is needed, including ensuring free access to Burundian territory for all parties and respecting the rights of opponents. France calls on the Burundian authorities to fully respect their international human rights commitments and will continue to monitor the humanitarian and human rights situation with great attention. Secondly, the mobilization of the region is crucial. The statement delivered by the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union before the Council is especially welcome.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by warmly thanking Assistant Secretary- General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, African Union Commissioner Smai'l Chergui and Ambassador Jiirg Lauber for their important briefings. I shall be brief, in keeping with the President's request so that we have enough time for consultations. I would like to highlight three points: Burundi remains at a crossroads one year out from the elections; the region's mobilization is crucial; and the United Nations must remain fully committed to supporting regional efforts. First, Burundi will be able to restore stability only through the holding of free and inclusive elections in 2020, as has been mentioned. The elections are in one year's time, which is practically tomorrow.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“It is in the same spirit that France will continue to exchange with the countries of the region as well as with the Arab League both bilaterally and within the European Union to provide a common response to its challenges. The Summit of the Two Shores, which we will host in Marseille on 23 and 24 June, will be another opportunity to foster such dialogue.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“This involves, in particular, creating spaces for cross-cutting discussions, as we are doing today and as we did in March during our presidency. The Council could also meet informally with the Special Envoys and Special Representatives for the North Africa and Middle East region once a year, in the presence of a representative of the Arab League. The meaning of these efforts is to move away from a logic of division or even confrontation that is as futile as it is risky and to create a dynamic of partnership. For this reason, there is no alternative to dialogue. There are no shortcuts. That is why it is so important to disconnect our automatic controls and to constantly seek convergence between us. It is in that spirit that France will continue to support the strengthening of the partnership between the United Nations and the Arab League.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“In that context, close cooperation between the Arab League and the United Nations is more necessary than ever and must be further developed. In this regard, I would like to welcome the forthcoming opening of a United Nations liaison office at the Arab League in Cairo, which has just been announced. This is an important step towards further collaboration between the United Nations and the Arab League. The strengthening of exchanges between the members of the Security Council and the Arab League is also an important point. In this regard, we welcome the Council's commitment to invite the Secretary- General of the Arab League to come and brief it on an annual basis. Finally, I would like to reiterate our desire to promote a better understanding by the Security Council and the United Nations of regional dynamics.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Finally, I would like to stress the importance of respect for the fundamental principles of international law, which determine international peace and security. Any unilateral decision that deviates from them would be doomed to failure and would considerably weaken the order based on international legality. In this regard, I recall the first and foremost the political settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and our full commitment to the two-State solution. In this context, too, the Arab League and the United Nations have in common that they have defined clear parameters within the resolutions of the Security Council and the Arab Peace Initiative. Any effort, particularly economic, must be carried out within this framework.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“In a context marked by the worrying rise in tensions in the Gulf, as illustrated by the new incidents against two tankers in the Arabian Sea today, which are of deep concern to us, restraint and de-escalation are more necessary than ever. As the Secretary-General has just pointed out, the world simply cannot afford a major confrontation in the Gulf region. It is all the more essential to work together to gradually establish a regional dialogue that could be the appropriate framework for structured exchanges on all areas of concern. In this regard, I would like to commend Kuwait's long-standing commitment to keeping the channels of dialogue open and to building bridges despite the differences we are experiencing. This is also the meaning of France's action.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“I am also thinking of Yemen, where we actively support United Nations mediation and call on all parties to engage constructively with it in the implementation of all the commitments made in Stockholm in December 2018. On method, it is essential that we reaffirm together our commitment to dialogue and regional cooperation in the very spirit of the Charter of the United Nations. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to reaffirm our full support for the role of the United Nations in conflict prevention and mediation (see S/PV.8546). Today, I would like to highlight the key role of regional organizations, in particular the Arab League, whose action is more essential than ever to build consensus among Arab States and respond to global challenges affecting the region and beyond.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“I am also thinking ofthe proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery to both State and non-State actors. At the political level, it is essential to support the United Nations efforts aimed at finding political solutions to the conflicts in the region, particularly in Syria, Yemen and Libya. These solutions must allow for the strengthening of institutions and respect for the rule of law, as well as inclusive and sustainable development that benefits all, without discrimination. I am thinking in particular of Syria, where military operations in the Idlib region must be brought to a definitive end and progress must be continued towards a political solution under the aegis of the United Nations and on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Today's meeting provides a new opportunity for the Security Council to exchange views on the common issues and challenges of the Arab world in a cross-cutting manner, following on from the informal interactive dialogue that France organized in March as part of our presidency of the Council, in order to seek points of agreement and convergence between us. First of all, I would like to return to the scale of the political and security challenges facing the Arab world today, which more than ever justifies a sustained dialogue between the United Nations and the Arab League. These issues concern us all because of their impact on international peace and security. On the security front, I am thinking in particular of the terrorist threat, with the persistent menace of Da'esh and the radicalization ofminds.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, and the Secretary- General of the Arab League, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, for their enlightening briefings, which made it possible to draw up a precise overview of cooperation between the Arab League and the United Nations, as well as for the very promising approaches they proposed to deepen this cooperation. I would also like to thank the Kuwaiti presidency for taking the initiative to organize today's meeting and to welcome the presence among us of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Poland.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“We will, of course, continue to encourage efforts to reduce security threats to MINUSMA while preserving sufficient flexibility and agility in its posture. Finally, we will seek to promote the adoption of a clear, realistic and concise mandate, in line with the recommendations made within the framework of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. The Council's responsibility is to continue supporting Mali along the road to peace, in the understanding that the international community cannot serve as a replacement for the efforts of the Malian authorities, which are indispensable in driving Mali towards lasting peace and stability. That is the spirit of the draft resolution France will be working on until the end of this month, together with its partners in the Council, in order to renew the MINUSMA mandate.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“In the difficult context we are witnessing, we believe that the renewal of the Mission's mandate for an additional 12 months, while maintaining unchanged parameters, is absolutely essential. We wish to take advantage of this in order to maintain heightened pressure in favour of implementing the peace agreement, to strengthen the Mission's actions in the centre in support of the efforts of the Malian authorities and to continue developing partnerships with the other security elements cited in resolution 2423 (2018). We also fully support the implementation of the options for the Mission's adaptation, as proposed by the Secretary-General, which will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Mission's work.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“The Council must continue to define precise expectations on these key points for the implementation of the agreement through benchmarks. It must also be made clear that the non-implementation of these benchmarks comes at a cost, including possible sanctions. MINUSMA continues and will continue to play a vital role in the stability of Mali, as recalled by the Secretary-General in his recent report (S/2019/454) and by the Special Representative in his briefing today. We welcome in particular the Mission's efforts in recent months to reinforce its robust posture and to improve coordination between its various pillars and interaction with the country team, as well as to cooperate with other security elements deployed on the ground. I believe that these efforts have been widely recognized.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“The inclusive national dialogue to be held in the near future is also a good sign regarding consensual progress in the conduct of the Government's political and institutional reforms, some of which relate to the agreement. The progress made to date, however, remains largely insufficient and needs to be rapidly consolidated. That is why we encourage the Malian parties to adopt an updated road map, articulated around a limited number of priorities accompanied by binding deadlines, as soon as possible. I refer in particular to continuing the constitutional review process, developing a plan for the redeployment of the reconstituted Malian armed forces in the north, making tangible progress in decentralization and effectively operationalizing the northern economic development zone.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“We must also bear in mind that the Mission's work is not intended to act as a substitute for the primary responsibility of the Malian authorities, and that it can be effective only if it is based on the redoubled commitment of the latter. We must also ensure that MINUSMA has the adequate means at its disposal to meet the needs that exist on the ground. The implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali in the north remains a prerequisite for the stabilization of Mali and the region. Unprecedented progress has been made in recent months, including with regard to the latest demands made by the Council in its presidential statement S/PRST/2019/2 of April.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“In the longer term, only the re-establishment of the State's authority and presence, the restoration of basic social services and genuine efforts to combat impunity will be able to restore peace in the region. France will propose a draft press statement containing these various elements at the end of this meeting. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has a significant role to play in accompanying and supporting the Malian authorities in the centre of the country. In this regard, I wish to commend the important steps undertaken by the Mission since the adoption of resolution 2423 (2018) in June last year. We hope that MINUSMA will continue to bolster its support in the region, including in helping to redeploy the State and protect civilians.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of all the civilians, State officials and members of the national and international armed forces who lost their lives in the terrorist and intercommunal violence that, unfortunately, affects Mali on almost a daily basis. The escalation of violence that central Mali is experiencing today requires us to bestir ourselves and take urgent action, especially to prevent new massacres from occurring. The Malian authorities on the front line in this regard and we encourage them to take all necessary measures to prosecute the perpetrators of these crimes, disarm the militia and engage in meaningful intercommunity dialogue without delay.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Annadif, for his very enlightening presentation and for his exemplary work. I also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, Mr. Tiebile Drame, to the Council. It is an honour to be here with him and we appreciate his presence as an important gesture. I would like to begin my statement by expressing our deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Mali in the aftermath of a despicable attack that once again struck the country's central region. France will stand resolutely by Mali's side throughout this new ordeal.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we recommend that a report of the Secretary-General be drafted to provide a regular assessment of those risks, as well as recommendations for the development of tangible actions to respond to and prevent conflicts related to climate events.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“The Peacebuilding Fund is an essential tool in that regard, and as Council members know, France fully supports it. Similarly, it is essential to continue to focus on mechanisms that detect early warning signs of potential deterioration and record specific indicators in order to help prevent relapse. The third challenge is the impact of climate change on international security. That issue must become a central element of the conflict prevention agenda. France is firmly convinced of that point. The Security Council, and more broadly the entire United Nations system, must have a comprehensive overview of all the dangers that the impact of climate change poses to international security.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“We know that peace agreements reached with the meaningful participation of women are stronger and more sustainable. Those same agreements must include provisions on the rights of women and children. And we are counting on the guidelines being developed by the Office of the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed conflict, Virginia Gamba dc Potgieter, to be able to learn all the lessons from previous mediation processes on that matter. The second challenge is that of post-conflict peacebuilding. We should provide more support to countries and societies emerging from conflict by investing in reconciliation, transitional justice and reconstruction in order to prevent them from relapsing into crisis situations.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“With regard to Cameroon, we are very concerned by the deterioration in the north-west and south-west of the country. We must all join our voices to encourage the authorities of Cameroon to launch an inclusive political dialogue, establish detente measures and deepen decentralization. Finally, I would like to speak briefly on several challenges and issues for preventive diplomacy and mediation in the coming years. The first challenge is the meaningful participation of women in mediation processes. We absolutely need more women mediators. In that regard, I welcome the contribution of the FemWise-Africa network, which makes it possible to deploy women mediators in the field. Mediation must also fully involve women at all stages of the process and at all levels.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“We welcome the resolute and clear position of the African Union and hope that the United Nations can fully support the mediation efforts of the African Union. In the light of the high priority we attach to the situation in the Sahel, we are also of the view that Burkina Faso must now enjoy increased attention in the light of the challenges the country is currently facing. France therefore fully supports the process initiated by the Secretary-General to adjust the United Nations presence on the ground. We hope that the United Nations response will be ambitious and commensurate with the expectations of the Burkina Faso authorities in the areas of humanitarian assistance and development, as well as in training security forces, respect for human rights and international humanitarian law and support for the fight against terrorism.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, also has our full support, with particular regard to his work on the implementation of the Al-Hudaydah agreements, among others. I also wish to reiterate our support for Mr. Ghassan Salame', Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, with a view to reaching a ceasefire agreement in Tripoli, prior to the resumption of discussions between the parties. The need is also very great in Africa. I will cite a few brief examples. The situation in the Sudan is extremely worrying. We are horrified by the brutal repression of peaceful protesters, the perpetrators of which will be brought to justice, and we call for the resumption of dialogue between the Transitional Military Council and the opposition.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Dialogue is also necessary to promoting the implementation ofpolitical solutions in the conflicts of the region, under the auspices of the United Nations, to which the Council must lend its unanimous support. I emphasize the essential role that the countries of the region play and must play in conflict prevention. I particularly commend Kuwait's initiatives to build bridges in the region and foster dialogue. After years of bloody conflict in Syria, and on the eve ofa new humanitarian catastrophe with the ongoing Idlib offensive by the regime and its allies, there is an urgent need for us together to implement resolution 2254 (2015) to achieve a national ceasefire and a political solution in support of the efforts of Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria. Mr.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“As I have had the opportunity to say on many occasions in this Chamber, this partnership is of strategic importance to us, and we are therefore determined to give it our full support. Our mobilization concerning conflict prevention and mediation must remain stronger than ever, because today's needs are very great. Turning to the Middle East, the dangerous exacerbation of tensions in recent weeks in the Gulf highlights the need to defuse any risk of escalation through the gradual structuring of a regional dialogue. The efforts of France tend to that end. The regional dialogue must address all legitimate concerns that threaten the peace and security of the region and beyond.”
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“In that regard, I would like to welcome more generally the contribution of the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General who support the political processes in Mali, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Middle East. Those who, in addition, are responsible for a peacekeeping mission play a vital role in promoting peace. In addition, strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union contributes to enhancing the effectiveness of our preventive diplomacy. In Burkina Faso in 2015 and in the Gambia in 2016, the coordinated and united action ofthe United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States was critical to success.”
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“The elections were a success and helped to consolidate the Malagasy democracy after the upheavals that had shaken the political life of the country over the past 10 years. I will give a second example. Early in the year, in the Central African Republic, the United Nations and the African Union facilitated the negotiation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, thanks in particular to the strong and perfectly coordinated commitment of Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr. Sma'il Chergui. In addition, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic played a valuable role in the negotiation process and continues to play a key role in supporting the implementation of the agreement in the difficult context with which we are all familiar.”
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