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“It is particularly important for progress to be made in the area of decentralization, by conducting a consensus-based review of legislation with regard to decentralization, adopting a law to establish a regional police force and providing interim authorities with the human, technical and financial resources required to fulfil their mission. The launching of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process is also a priority, given the eligibility criteria and quotas for combatants. In the coming weeks we will continue to monitor the various points closely, in conjunction with Malian stakeholders. France also encourages the Malian authorities to make headway in the fight against impunity. It calls upon all parties to end human rights violations.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“In that regard, France welcomes the renewed commitment on the part of Malian Government and signatory movements to implement all provisions of the peace agreement, through the adoption a few days ago of an emergency plan with a specific calendar to ensure that, by March, each party will have honoured its commitments. It is an encouraging step forward that has been eagerly waited for some time. It should allow for considerable short-term progress to be made in implementing the agreement. We must move from words to deeds and ensure that commitments are upheld with specific measures on the ground.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“Now, more than ever, it is time for all parties to make headway in honouring their respective commitments. It is all the more important now that there is a small window of opportunity ahead of the 2018 elections in Mali. The security situation in the north and centre of the country remains a source of genuine concern for all. Without progress, all of the gains made thus far, as well as the very relevance of the agreement, will be called into question. Sustainable development in the Sahel will be impossible without the full implementation of the Malian peace agreement.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his briefing, which, as usual, was very clear, and again highlighted that the situation in Mali is at a determining juncture. I would also like to warmly welcome the Malian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Mr. Tie'man Hubert Coulibaly, and thank him for traveling to New York to participate in our work. It is an important gesture that France and, I believe, all members of the Council appreciate. More than two and a half years after the signature of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, it must be acknowledged that much remains to be done to ensure its full implementation. Indeed, it has an impact on the ground.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“For its part, France will continue to cooperate closely with Afghanistan and Central Asian countries on major international issues, beginning with combating terrorism, in a bilateral framework, as well as through the European Union, which today is a major partner for the region. France will also continue to support the modernization of those countries in all areas and to work resolutely to strengthen our links.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“That support comes not only from UNAMA and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, but also from all United Nations agencies that are working to strengthen the stability and development of the region. I should like to reaffirm France's full support for the work of United Nations in the region and to encourage increased cooperation between UNAMA and the United Nations Centre for Preventive Diplomacy. Security Council consultations scheduled for next Monday, 22 January, concerning the activities of the Centre, and the upcoming renewal of UNAMA's mandate in March will provide opportunities to further elaborate on how the United Nations can continue to support Afghanistan and Central Asia.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“As Afghanistan is one of the primary sufferers from global warming, which causes severe drought, it is fortunate that the region is endowed with great potential for developing renewable energy, including hydraulic, solar and wind resources. France encourages regional partners to invest in those energy sources and to green their economies. In Central Asia as elsewhere, it is important to continue to foster a comprehensive approach linking security and development goals as part of the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. My third, and last, point concerns the support of the international community, especially the United Nations, for Afghanistan and Central Asia.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“With regard to combating drug trafficking, which continues to fuel the Taliban insurgency, trafficking encourages corruption and poses a major public health risk to Afghanistan and the neighbouring countries. In that regard, the Paris Pact initiative, a partnership that includes Afghanistan and the Central Asian countries, remains a unique framework for exchange among all countries affected by narcotics produced in Afghanistan. In the area of economic development, it is essential that Afghanistan be able to benefit from its geographical location in the heart of Asia. Its increasing involvement in multiple projects to increase connectivity between Afghanistan and Central Asia, as well as in various other forms of regional cooperation, must be encouraged. Energy and transportation are two key sectors in that regard.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“My second point pertains to cooperation between Afghanistan and Central Asia, which is not only necessary but also replete with great opportunities. France thanks Kazakhstan for taking the initiative of drafting a presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/2) that for the first time highlights the special ties linking Afghanistan and Central Asia, as well as the opportunities that they represent for the economic development and security of the region. Afghanistan and Central Asia in fact share many common challenges, all of which involve areas where stronger regional cooperation is needed. In the area of security, I would mention preventing radicalization, in particular of young people and. more generally. combating terrorism and its financing.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“That requires relaunching the inter-Afghan dialogue, but also a sincere commitment and unambiguous support for peace from all of Afghanistan's neighbours. We call on everyone to make a renewed effort in that direction and make concrete commitments. France has noted the announcement of a new meeting of the Kabul Process at the end of February and hopes that the meeting will bring together existing initiatives under the authority of the Afghan Government. Those are the two immediate priorities. But we must certainly not lose sight of the fragility of the humanitarian situation, particularly the case of refugees, as well as the very precarious situation of women and children, who remain, it should be recalled, the first victims of the conflict.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“The first priority is the conduct of free and transparent local and parliamentary elections. Progress has been made in that area, and preparations for the parliamentary elections have been initiated by the competent authorities, in particular the Government and the Independent Electoral Commission. France encourages the Afghan authorities to continue their efforts, with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), to ensure an inclusive and credible electoral process. In that regard, the full participation of women in electoral processes, both as voters and as candidates, will be essential. The second priority is to reinvigorate momentum towards an Afghan-led peace process.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“On behalf of France, I would like to thank the Afghan authorities for their hospitality and to commend their determination as they pursue the democratic consolidation of the country. The very high level of insecurity and violence in Afghanistan remains a major source of concern for France. Armed clashes and repeated terrorist attacks continue to seriously destabilize the entire country. In that regard, France shares the determination of the Afghan authorities and of our allies to combat terrorism, including its financing. In addition to the need to pursue ongoing reforms aimed at achieving governance that is more effective and better able to serve the population and strengthen the rule of law, France encourages Afghanistan to focus on two priorities in 2018.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking Kazakhstan for its initiative in convening this important meeting and, more generally, for placing Central Asia and Afghanistan at the heart of the Security Council's attention in the month of January. As the Council has just returned from Kabul, this meeting is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance that we collectively attach to the security and development of that region of the world. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. France aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union. I shall confine myself to three main points. My first point concerns the situation in Afghanistan. As I said, the Security Council has just visited Kabul, a first since 2010.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“A new intergovernmental partnership will be set up on that occasion, the purpose of which will be to assist and support existing mechanisms in their investigative work as well as international organizations, primarily the OPCW, which is in charge of that issue. With the risk of erosion in the non-proliferation regime, it is our security as a whole, as well as the very existence of the rule of law as the foundation of multilateralism, that are in peril. In the light of the magnitude of the stakes, it is our collective responsibility to safeguard and strengthen the gains that together we have made, by building confidence and transparency among all parties respecting their non-proliferation commitments. France remains fully committed to that end.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“Similarly, the reinstatement of a total ban on the use of chemical weapons is urgently needed. Impunity cannot, and will not, be an option. That was the merit of the Joint Investigative Mechanism - the dissolution of which is particularly regrettable; however, we must not stand by idly. Criminals identified as having resorted to such weapons, whether State or non-State actors, should be punished, and those who might consider it deterred. That is why France has decided to convene in Paris on 23 January countries that share that same concern, in order to effectively work together against the unacceptable impunity for the use of chemical weapons.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“France is convinced that with the determination of the international community, based on pragmatic and realistic multilateralism, it is possible to find solutions to the proliferation crises. Allow me, in that regard, to mention the Iranian case. My country actively contributed to the development of the robust, solid and verifiable agreement that is now the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. As we have already said, we want rigorous implementation of that agreement and of resolution 2231 (2015). Taken together, those texts constitute the cornerstone of stability and regional and international security. Nevertheless, the agreement does not address all of our concerns, in particular with respect to Iran's ballistic activities. That is why we hope that frank dialogue will take place on the matter.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“France also supports the implementation by all of the commitments made under resolution 1540 (2004), adopted by the Council to prevent non-State actors from obtaining weapons of mass destruction. That is a topical issue because we are more than ever concerned about possible transfers to non-State entities, particularly in the area of missiles. In that respect, it is crucial that States that have not yet done so adopt export-control legislation and the corresponding administrative arrangements. Lastly, as members are aware, France is very involved in the Proliferation Security Initiative. France intends to continue actively supporting non-proliferation efforts and, as I have said, remain proactive regarding the Initiative.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“That is in particular the role of such international bodies as the International Atomic Energy Agency and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), whose work France actively supports. I also reiterate our resolute commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons - the fiftieth anniversary of which we will celebrate this year - as well as our firm opposition to any international initiative that might undermine it. I would also like to especially express our full support for the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty as soon as possible. We call upon all countries that have not yet acceded to the Treaty to do so without delay - I refer in particular to countries whose accession is required.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“The threat has reached a critical level and concerns us all. It is therefore necessary today, through the pressure being applied, to find a political solution so as to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The unity and resolute commitment of the Security Council are a prerequisite condition for success. In such an uncertain and complex environment, trust and transparency at the regional and multilateral levels - among the priorities behind our meetings - are more than ever core values that we must safeguard and nurture. That is especially true with regard to the non-proliferation regime. As the Secretary-General recalled, it is based on binding commitments, followed by a rigorous verification of their implementation.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“With the barbaric use of toxic chemical agents in Syria, Iraq and Asia, we are witnessing the deadly reappearance of weapons that sow fear and death among civilians. The use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against its own people is but one tragic example ofthat. On behalf of France, I recall that trivializing that situation, owing to our failure to build an international consensus to find a solution for it, steadily increases the risk of chemical terrorism, which is something we all fear. It exacerbates regional instability and weakens the international security architecture, for which the Council is both the guardian and ultimate guarantor. The same observation applies to North Korea's actions. The North Korean regime is determined to acquire an operational nuclear arsenal, in systematic and blatant violation of its obligations.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“As the past year has tragically reminded us, it is nevertheless under attack and has been possibly put in jeopardy. The proliferation of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons and their means of delivery remains a dangerous reality. In Asia and the Middle East, the most robust and fundamental non-proliferation and disarmament norms are systematically, and even flagrantly, violated. Let us make no mistake: the stakes are extremely high. Beyond the immediate implications concerning peace and security, what is at stake is long-term strategic stability, which implicates the security of all our States. That is why combating weapons of mass destruction is, and must remain, at the heart of the Security Council's priorities, and why France intends to remain committed to such a critical issue.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): Ithank the Kazakh presidency for organizing this important and equally timely meeting on confidence and transparency measures on weapons of mass destruction. It was a particular honour to have President Nazarbayev and President Duda present among us this morning, and I am very happy to see you, Mr. Minister here today once again. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his very enlightening briefing. Almost a century ago, the atrocities resulting from the use of chemical weapons during the First World War led us to jointly initiate and develop, piece by piece, the current non-proliferation regime on weapons of mass destruction. That regime is today the backbone of the international security architecture.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I note that all of our efforts must converge on supporting Mr. Salame's plan of action. The people of Libya, with the support of the international community, have a major interest in seeing their country advance towards national reconciliation and political consensus. In that regard, our support for the United Nations and our unity within the Council will be more important than ever if we are to successful navigate the different stages of the action plan. France pledges its full mobilization to that end.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“The issue of migrations was also at the heart of our Minister's visit to Libya on 21 December. The Council has highlighted the importance for perpetrators of such crimes to be prosecuted by the Libyan judiciary, but individuals responsible for human trafficking and the trafficking of migrants must also be sanctioned under the existing United Nations regime. We must continue to work together in that regard. Moreover, Libya must meet its obligation to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and help it carry out its investigations and issue arrest warrants. That would be an important signal of the commitment of Libyan actors to international criminal justice and to the fight against impunity, which are essential for securing the trust ofthe Libyan population.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“I am referring particularly to Libya's oil resources, which should remain under the exclusive control of the Government of National Accord, pursuant to Council resolutions. We must not hesitate to strengthen the sanctions mechanism to fight against the parallel economy that stokes political divisions. Finally, I wish to address the situation of migrants passing through Libya, who are victims ofserious human rights violations. We are maintaining close dialogue with our partners and the Libyan authorities in order to make progress in fulfilling the commitments to ensure that migrants can received dignified treatment and in facilitating cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner as it relates to access to detention centres and the evacuation of refugees and migrants.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“In recent days, radical militias have launched a worrisome new offensive in Tripoli, in the Sirte region where Da'esh continues its abuses. France condemns such use of armed force. Defeating terrorism in Libya once and for all and ensuring sustainable security will require a political solution centred around national reconciliation and the restoration of a State with full control of all its territory. In that context, the Constitution and the building of a unified national security architecture under civilian authority is an absolute priority. In this fragile security context, the economic and humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The Council cannot ignore that situation, which weighs heavily on political balances. Our role is also to ensure that all Libyans can enjoy the country's significant wealth.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“We congratulate him, and the international community must support a credible and transparent electoral process. Mr. Salame is actively making preparations for those two deadlines, and we can appreciate how lengthy the preparation process is. The Security Council must fully support him and call on all Libyan stakeholders to commit resolutely and sincerely to the implementation of its action plan. That is the message of the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, delivered to Mr. Al-Sarraj and Mr. Haftar when he visited Libya on 21 December. My second message, in the context of the volatile situation on the ground, is to insist that there can be no military solution in Libya and that all actors must convince themselves of that.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“We must move forward in drafting the constitution and all stakeholders must remain engaged throughout the two next steps. First, the inclusive national conference will be decisive, as it should make it possible to contribute to the national reconciliation of all Libyans and to garner the necessary political consensus for the success of the elections. The second deadline is the holding of a transparent and democratic electoral process in 2018 that will enable the people of Libya to express themselves. As the Special Representative of the Secretary- General pointed out, the number of registered voters recently exceeded 2 million, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Salame, who is making every effort to ensure the success of the elections.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“My first point is that, with regard to the political situation in Libya, the stabilization of the country is more than ever a priority for France. The implementation of the Special Representative's action plan is the key to easing tensions and achieving an inclusive political solution. We therefore continue to give our full support to Special Representative Ghassan Salame in that endeavour. The first positive steps have already been undertaken in the political process. Consultations between the two chambers have led to a consensus on key points in the revision of the Skhirat Political Agreement. That Agreement remains the only valid and legitimate framework throughout the transition, as the Council recalled in its statement of 14 December 2017 (S/PRST/2017/26). However, we must now go further.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by warmly thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame for his very valuable briefing and commend his ongoing efforts to find a political solution. On behalf of France, I assure him of our full steadfast support. I also thank Ms. Hajer Sharief for allowing us to hear the voice of Libyan civil society. She stressed the importance, for Libya and in general, of enabling effective women's participation in peace processes. Finally, I thank the Deputy Permanent Representative of Sweden for her enlightened briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. I would like to underscore three principal points.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“That incident makes it all the more important to reaffirm our support for MONUSCO and its development. France is encouraged, in that connection, by the clear guidelines set in place, and I warmly commend the exceptional work of Mr. Maman Sedikou. We also extend our full support to his successor, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, with whom we have worked closely in her previous position and who we trust completely.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“This is all the more important given that security and humanitarian situation remains troubling, as Under-Secretary-General Lacroix noted, and that the blocking of the political process would only exacerbate the instability that threatens the region. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is carrying out remarkable work in this difficult context, and I commend the Mission's reconfiguration efforts in order to adapt to the security situation and to the priorities of the mandate. MONUSCO is facing significant challenges, such as the attack in Semuliki. On behalf of France, I once again express our condolences and our solidarity with Tanzania following the tragedy that beset those Blue Helmets.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“We call on the Congolese authorities and Independent National Electoral Commission to take all necessary measures, particularly those that would enable the rapid deployment of a joint team of international experts to support the electoral process in the Congo. The 31 December 2016 agreement is more important than ever, as it is the latest embodiment of Congolese national consensus. Its full implementation is urgent, as it contains the key measures to ease tension so as to enable credible and peaceful elections. As the Secretary-General points out, no credible electoral process can take place in a context of repression. It is therefore essential that all conditions be put in place so that all candidates can run for office without obstruction.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we call on the Congolese authorities to fully investigate the violence in order to hold its perpetrators accountable before the law. The Congolese authorities have already shown that they can be proactive in fighting impunity, as seen recently in the conviction, in South Kivu, of 12 individuals for sexual violence. Credible, transparent and peaceful elections that ensure a peaceful and democratic transition are necessary for the stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the entire region. In that regard, we call for the effective holding of elections, as scheduled in the electoral calendar published on 5 November 2017 and in line the Constitution and the spirit of consensus that prevailed during the signing of the Comprehensive and Inclusive political Agreement on 31 December 2016.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations for his illuminating briefing. We fully support the recommendations of the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/16). I would like to express, on behalf of France, our firm condemnation of the violence utilized by the security forces during the 31 December protests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which claimed several victims. France once again calls for respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms, including the freedom of expression and the right to information and peaceful protest, which are essential components of a democracy. We highlight the need for proportional use of force in the context of law enforcement.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“We must remain vigilant in order to ensure that those rights and freedoms are not flouted, as President Macron of France told his Iranian counterpart, President Rouhani, when they spoke on 2 January. It is up to the Iranians and the Iranians alone to pursue the path of peaceful dialogue, a dialogue that is based on full respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Iranian people. However worrying the events of the past two days in Iran may be, they do not constitute per se a threat to international peace and security. We must react appropriately, in other words, be vigilant as to the threat of violence against peaceful protesters, but be wary of any attempt to exploit this crisis, which would only strengthen extremists and have an outcome diametrically opposed to the one desired.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Despite our sometimes serious differences, which we acknowledge, all of us need that dialogue. France remains more than ever committed to that, while continuing to be watchful, clear-thinking and candid. The second point I want to make is about the issue that has led the Council to meet today. I would like to voice our concerns about the violence that has followed the demonstrations in Iran in the past few days and about the numerous victims and arrests that have resulted among the protesters. We call on the Iranian authorities to show restraint and calm and to respect fundamental freedoms, including freedom of conscience, expression and communication and the right to peaceful protest. Iranians must be able to demonstrate peacefully and have their views heard.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“We must also be sure to maintain a demanding and realistic dialogue with Iran on containing and limiting its ballistic activity in order to ensure that it does not become a destabilizing factor in the region. Besides that, we must continue to conduct close exchanges with Iran to enable us to confront Tehran frankly about the concerns created by its influence in the Middle East and its role in regional crises, particularly through its actions in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. In all of those countries we must find ways and means to respond to external attempts to assert hegemony, which can lead only to the failure of every effort to stabilize the situation. That is the only way to make progress towards peace and towards inclusive political solutions to the conflicts that have roiled the Middle East in recent years.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“It is in that spirit that it is essential to ensure that we can maintain the nuclear agreement with Iran, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and enable it to be fully implemented. That approach obtained consensus at the Council's meeting on 19 December (see S/PV.8143). The agreement commits all of us, and the challenge we face is in implementing it rigorously. The nuclear agreement is a cornerstone of the stability of the entire region. The reverse side of that coin is that its loss would represent a serious step backwards, with potentially dire consequences, notjust for the region but for the international community and the nuclear-non-proliferation regime.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Taye-Brook Zerihoun for his detailed information on the recent events in Iran. We are following the situation on the ground attentively, and on behalf of France I have two main points to make today. First, we are meeting this afternoon on the subject of the Middle East, more specifically the question of Iran. We all know that there are items on the Security Council's agenda that enable us to tackle and treat the various dossiers related to international peace and security in the region, whether their subject is the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) or whether it is Lebanon, Syria, Yemen or Iraq. In that regard, our role and responsibility is to be fully engaged in working to find solutions to the challenges and crises of the Middle East.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“However, we are still impatiently awaiting concrete signs from the North Korean regime of its own willingness to engage in such dialogue. France is of the View that applying maximum pressure on the North Korean regime is our best means of enabling the dialogue that itself is the condition for a political settlement. To put it simply and clearly, the firm resolve that we have shown unanimously today is our best antidote to the risks of war and our best chance for paving the way for dialogue and, therefore, for the political solution we are seeking.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Finally, the Council is committed to adopting new, appropriate and targeted measures on oil should North Korea conduct a new nuclear test or pursue the path of developing intercontinental ballistic capabilities. By way of the provisions I have just recalled, resolution 2397 (2017) targets the regime, its actors and its resources in order to change North Korean strategy and policy. The resolution is therefore part of the maximum pressure that we wish to exert on the regime with a view to returning it to the negotiating table. Indeed, the necessary firmness that we are expressing today serves the only political strategy that can put an end to the North Korean crisis. France is of course in favour of resumed dialogue, and the sooner the better.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“That is what we have done today with today's adoption of resolution 2397 (2017), which allows us to send an unambiguous double message about unity and determination. The resolution complements the arsenal of measures reinforced by resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017), adopted this summer. It sanctions the actors at the heart of the operation of the regime. It also sharply increases the constraints on the resources of the North Korean regime, particularly North Korean workers, as well as those placed on oil exports to North Korea. We are strengthening the tools at our disposal to prevent the circumvention of sanctions, particularly in the maritime field.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Its many destabilizing actions have fuelled a serious rise in tensions in the region, from intercontinental ballistic missile launches to the nuclear test carried out in September, not to mention the two flights over Japanese territory. Beyond that - and let us make no mistake about it - the North Korean threat is a threat to everyone's safety, because every country is now affected by the range of North Korean missiles. The Council was able to respond in a unified manner to each of North Korea's actions, effectively and firmly. Our response to this direct threat to regional and international peace and security, which is also a blatant attack against the nuclear non-proliferation regime, speaks to our credibility. That is why the day after the ballistic missile launch on 28 November, France advocated the strengthening of sanctions.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2397 (2017), which marks a significant step in strengthening sanctions against the North Korean regime. We thank the United States, China and each of the Council members for their resolute commitment. I would like to thank my American colleague Mrs. Nikki Haley in particular. Her commitment contributed greatly to this result. Today's vote is commensurate with the gravity of the issue and the magnitude of the threat to peace and security today. This year, North Korea accelerated its irresponsible, even methodical, race towards the development of an operational nuclear arsenal, at the cost of sacrificing its own population.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“In facing a threat of such magnitude, only close international cooperation with the United Nations and the relevant regional organizations and the involvement of civil society will allow us to act effectively. The Council can be assured of the ongoing commitment to and total determination of France in this fight.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“More specifically, the resolution calls on Member States to undertake supplementary measures in many areas with the support of the United Nations, such as in information-sharing - with a particular need to improve the use of INTERPOL tools - border management, cooperation with the private sector to prevent the use of the Internet by terrorists, the need to bring the foreign terrorist fighters to justice - along with the central issue of gathering evidence - and measures for reintegration into society, with a particular focus on children. The resolution - and this is a point that France has particularly underscored on the basis of its own experiences - emphasizes on the case of children who should be taken care of in a targeted way with appropriate psychological, sociological and educational support.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“More than half of them are less than 5 years old. With regard to returnees, some 245 adults have returned to French territory since 2013. The diverse range of profiles, such as the notably high number of women and children, the many degrees of radicalization and the ongoing attraction of the barbaric Da'esh ideology - which is still too easily relayed through the Internet - are some of the major challenges that we must confront. The resolution that we have just adopted constitutes a new and major step in our collective mobilization against terrorism. The resolution effectively and importantly complements the normative framework defined by the Security Council for addressing the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters and strengthens the toolbox at our collective disposal.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2396 (2017), on foreign terrorist fighters. I should like to particularly thank the United States for having taken the initiative of submitting the resolution, which very usefully complements and updates the framework established three years ago by the adoption of resolution 2178 (2014). Those same fighters who several years ago went to Syria and Iraq are today leaving the conflict zone either to return to their countries of origin or to move to a third State. In the case of France, as I have already mentioned, there are currently some 700 French nationals or residents of France in Syria and Iraq. In addition to those individuals are hundreds of children who were taken to the conflict zone by their parents or were born there.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“What the debate today shows is that all of our contemporary challenges are global and therefore call for a comprehensive response that links peace and security, development and human rights, and which is anchored in dialogue and multilateralism. It is by taking decisive action on these three fronts, while respecting the universal founding values of the United Nations, which protect individuals everywhere and guarantee their dignity, that we will succeed in responding collectively and sustainably to these challenges.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source