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“I also want to welcome the participation in our work of the Special Representative of the President of the United States, Jason Greenblatt. I would first like to mention the situation in Gaza, where the humanitarian, political and security equation is particularly alarming. Earlier this month, the Gaza Strip once again experienced an outbreak of violence that runs the risk of tipping into a new conflict, like the other three it has experienced over the past decade. France, which will never compromise Israel's security, has condemned in the strongest terms the firing of rockets into populated areas of Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip on 4 and 5 May. Those shootings and the ensuing clashes have once again claimed civilian casualties on both sides. The developments since 2014 are of an unprecedented gravity.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by welcoming your presence here, Madam President, and the fact that the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia is presiding over our meeting, which reflects the importance of the subject we are discussing today. I thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing, which was very precise and informative, as always. I also thank the Commissioner- General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Mr. Pierre Krahenbiihl, whose presence in the Chamber today is very welcome. I would like to pay tribute to Mr. Krahenbiihl's commitment and to UNRWA's work with Palestinian refugees and its contribution to the stability of the region.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“France will resolutely continue its efforts in support of Special Representative Ghassan Salame to bring the Libyan stakeholders together around an inclusive political solution, leading as soon as possible to the elections demanded by the Libyan people, and to help build a lasting peace in Libya. That is the aim of the efforts being made by President Macron and Minister Le Drian, together with the Libyan parties.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Within the Council we share significant points of convergence, in particular the observation that the priority is to relaunch the political process, that there is no military solution in Libya and that it is imperative to silence the weapons. Let us build on that convergence in support of the Special Representative. It is also absolutely essential that the United Nations and its Panel of Experts on Libya be able to carry out their work independently and in appropriate conditions. With regard to the situation of Mr. Moncef Kartas, which the German Chairmanship of the sanctions committee mentioned just now, we are encouraged by the recent developments in Tunis. We thank the United Nations Legal Counsel, Mr. Miguel Ferreira de Serpa Soares, and his teams for their efforts and Tunisia's commitment.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“The Abu Dhabi agreement remains a valid basis because it establishes the principles for the reunification of the country and its institutions, paves the way for the formation of a unified Government to prepare for elections, and provides for political control of the military until the elections. That is why France calls on the Libyan parties to resume talks on that basis, with the assistance of the Special Representative. The United Nations must continue to play a key role in resolving the conflict in Libya through the mediation of Special Representative Ghassan Salame' and with the Council's full support.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“The resolution of the conflict and the stabilization of Libya are imperative for the Libyan people, who yearn for peace and stability, and for all of us because Libya is a priority security issue in the fight against terrorism, trafficking and migration management. In that context, the other imperative is the resumption of political discussions as part of the United Nations- led process. The unconditional ceasefire is only a first step that must be supported by a revival of the political process on the basis of the principles established at the Paris, Palermo and Abu Dhabi meetings. That is the only way to create a new momentum for the holding of general elections as soon as possible to allow Libyans to decide their own destiny in a sovereign manner.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Under such conditions, I reiterate that our priority must be the rapid implementation ofa lasting ceasefire, without preconditions, which in order to be credible must be supported by an international monitoring mechanism. We must also ensure that humanitarian channels are effectively established so as to facilitate the delivery of aid to all populations in need, including migrants and refugees. It is also vital that the Libyan stakeholders disassociate themselves fully and unambiguously from terrorist groups both in their public statements and on the ground. Finally, as the Special Representative emphasized, the arms embargo established by the Council must be fully respected and implemented by all the parties. Without an immediate ceasefire, the conflict could only further threaten international and regional peace and security.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Let us not be mistaken - it is criminal, radical and terrorist groups that are benefiting from the situation, as evidenced by the infiltration, under the guise of defending the Government of National Accord, of radical elements in Tripoli, including individuals under Security Council sanctions, and the recent attacks claimed by Da'esh in the south and centre of the country. That critical situation threatens to further deteriorate if nothing is done to overcome the current impasse in a context where it is clear that neither side can prevail by force. The continuation of hostilities, or even their spreading to other fronts in Libya, the rearmament of both sides and the increase in terrorist activities pose a major risk to the civilian population and the sustainability of the political process.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“The fighting has already had worrying humanitarian consequences since the beginning of April, with more than 500 dead and 75,000 displaced, clashes moving to densely populated areas and 3,200 migrants and refugees detained in centres near the fighting. All parties must comply with their obligations towards civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as humanitarian and health personnel. The ongoing fighting also jeopardizes the political and diplomatic efforts to implement the United Nations road map.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin by expressing, on behalf of France, ourparticular gratitude to Special Representative Ghassan Salame for his presence here among us today and for his commitment and to reiterate to him France's full support in the execution of his mandate as he bravely works with his team in a particularly difficult context and a very fragile political environment. At the outset, I would particularly like to echo Ghassan Salame's call for a ceasefire. Given the deadlock in the situation and the risk of escalation, it is imperative to establish a ceasefire without preconditions based on an international monitoring mechanism. The new developments in the Libyan crisis are particular concerning, as has been said.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Smai'l Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, for their briefings, which provided a detailed and informative assessment of the situation and the challenges that we currently face in Libya. I would also like to thank Ambassador Juergen Schulz for his briefing as the German Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source
“What we expect today from Russia is genuine openness to dialogue with the new Ukrainian President. In his inaugural speech in Kyiv only this morning, the President of Ukraine spoke of restoring peace as one of his major objectives. We are sorry that the Council presidency did not respond to the proposal of six delegations to postpone this meeting to a later date. In that context, France objects to the adoption of the agenda of the meeting and calls on the members of the Council to vote against holding it.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8529 (2019) · source
“The urgency of the law on the status of the Ukrainian language, which was enacted on 25 April and will enter into force on 16 July, is not comparable to that of the humanitarian and security situation in Donbas. The Council should remain focused on those two issues, where we continue to expect concrete action, as the lives ofmillions okarainian citizens depend on it. The language question should be dealt with in accordance with the commitments that have already been made, including with respect to the ceasefire, the withdrawal of heavy weapons, disengagement, the restoration of control of the border to the Ukrainian Government, the implementation of decentralization, the departure of foreign armed forces and the dissolution of illegal armed groups.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8529 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France objects to the adoption of the agenda for this meeting. The Russian delegation's request that we hold an open meeting on the law on the use of Ukrainian as the national language specifically today, the day of the inauguration of Mr. Volodymyr Zelensky as the new President of Ukraine, democratically elected in a transparent electoral process, is clearly not intended to contribute to resolving the crisis between Russia and Ukraine. While France supports retaining the crisis in Ukraine as an item on the Council's agenda, we believe that the call for a meeting without prior notice by Russia, a party to the conflict, would not allow us to have an in-depth discussion and above all is clearly intended to make life difficult for the new President of Ukraine.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8529 (2019) · source
“After years of failing Syria in the Security Council, it would be yet another great moral and political mistake to turn the page today and look elsewhere, whether because we tired or not courageous enough. To think that the Syrian tragedy is behind us would be a grave lapse in judgement, also because we are convinced that today, for the first time perhaps in eight years, a small but real window of opportunity is opening for us to put an end to the conflict; we must not allow that small window to close. That means that, as members of the Security Council, we must assume our collective responsibility to switch off our automatic pilot modes, build upon our commonalities and at last achieve peace in Syria.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“Only a credible, irreversible and inclusive political transition will break the cycle of the Syrian tragedy and pave the way for reconstruction. We must collectively support the Special Envoy's efforts to implement all the elements of resolution 2254 (2015), including a credible constitutional package. The regime's obstruction, which has been going on for months, is unacceptable. It is equally important that Geir Pedersen continue his work on confidence-building measures in parallel, with a view to establishing a secure and neutral environment, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), and that he start preparing for the holding of elections. On all those points, Russia has a leading role to play vis-a-vis the regime.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“We support Turkey in stepping up its efforts to reduce the influence of terrorist groups. In any event, fighting terrorism, which is a priority for all of us, cannot be used to justify violations of international humanitarian law. As everyone can see, we are facing a new moment of truth in Syria, the future of which is at stake. How can we restore the necessary confidence for a credible political process when the population of Idlib is targeted by a violent military campaign? How can we both wish for the return of refugees and launch an offensive that will inevitably make hundreds of thousands of Syrians flee? The reality is that an offensive in Idlib will ruin the prospects for peace in Syria, which could otherwise come to fruition today.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“More than 180,000 people have been displaced, 150 are dead and 11 schools and 18 medical facilities were attacked, including hospitals that were de-conflicted. I reiterate here that France condemns in the strongest terms all attacks on hospitals and health workers, as they constitute war crimes. I repeat, once again, that the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and health workers, as well as civilian infrastructure, is an imperative by which we all must abide and which is non-negotiable. Let us make no mistake about it: the current offensive is not exclusively about the fight against terrorism. It is part of the brutal retaking of areas that are still outside the control of the regime and its allies. That offensive contributes only to the amplification and spread of the terrorist threat.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“In that context, it is the primary responsibility of the guarantors to preserve the ceasefire, in accordance with the agreement on Idlib, on which the Astana guarantors reaffirmed their commitments at their meeting on 26 April. France especially calls on Russia to honour its commitment to uphold the ceasefire in Idlib and bring all the necessary pressure to bear on the regime in that regard. Moreover, I repeat that France will be extremely firm in the event of chemical weapons being used again, and we stand ready to act. Against that backdrop, the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law constitute an absolute priority. The humanitarian consequences of the escalating violence are of great concern.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“Those actions are flagrant violations of the ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey, which was reiterated in the joint communique of the Istanbul summit last October. Reports that this offensive has ended still need to be confirmed on the ground. We will remain vigilant in that regard. Compliance with the ceasefire must be ensured over the long term. We must do everything we can to prevent another disaster in the north-west; the lives of 3 million civilians, including 1 million children, are at stake. To put it plainly, we must prevent Idlib from becoming the new Aleppo at all costs. An offensive would not only have drastic humanitarian consequences, but would also pose a serious migration and security threat to all of us, with a major risk of terrorist fighters spreading.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Mark Lowcock and Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for their very useful briefings. Given the tragic situation in Syria, particularly in the north-west, I would like to underscore three priorities: the critical need to preserve the ceasefire in Idlib, the non-negotiable imperative to respect international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians and the urgency of reaching a lasting political solution. The preservation of the ceasefire in Idlib must be our top priority. France is extremely concerned about the recent ground offensive launched by the Syrian regime in the north-west, as well as the bombardments and artillery fire by the regime and its allies.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“We hope that the United Nations response will be ambitious and meet the expectations of the Burkina Faso authorities in the fields of humanitarian aid and development, training of the security forces, respect for human rights, the promotion of the rule of law and support for the fight against terrorism. In our View, the Peacebuilding Commission is the appropriate entity to support this process, on which we expect the Secretariat to provide regular briefings. The threats weighing upon the Sahel call for redoubled commitment and the full attention and mobilization of the Security Council. I assure the Council of France's steadfast determination in this regard, and we will propose a press statement to that effect at the end of this meeting.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“The recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2019/371) remain our compass in this regard. We are ready to take them to the Council as soon as the Joint Force makes its first significant progress on the ground. In this difficult regional context, the situation in Burkina Faso deserves our full attention. The recent Security Council mission to the Sahel provided an opportunity to observe the mobilization of the Burkina Faso authorities on the ground but also the need for significant international support to enable them to restore stability. France fully supports the process begun at the initiative ofthe Secretary-General to adjust the United Nations presence on the ground, in the light of the needs generated by the deteriorating situation in the region.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“The Permanent Secretariat, whose activities I commend, should eventually become the sole interface for international aid and the needs on the ground. We also wish to continue improving the effectiveness of the existing international arrangements. In this context, we will, at the forthcoming renewal of MINUSMA's mandate, propose clarifying the modalities for the use and delivery of support provided under the technical agreement to ensure that it better meets the needs of the Force. Our ultimate aim remains to strengthen multilateral support to the Joint Force by equipping it with a robust mandate and implementing a logistics package, because we know that only with predictable and sustainable support can we ensure the success of G-5 Sahel efforts in the medium term.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“The deployment of officers with provost duties as part of the Joint Force and the judicialization of the Force's action must be finalized, with the support of the various partners, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy Sahel and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Beyond the commitment of the G-5 Sahel States, the success of the Joint Force will depend on the provision of effective and appropriate international support. Much has already been done, notably thanks to the unprecedented mobilization of the European Union, which has already been mentioned, in liaison with the Permanent Secretariat of the G-5 Sahel.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“I am also thinking of the full operationalization of the human rights compliance framework, demonstrating awareness that the Joint Force's activities can be effective only if it has the full support of the people. Lastly, I am thinking of the progress made in the deployment of the police component, which is essential for the proper functioning of the Force. In this context, the full mobilization of the G-5 Sahel States is more crucial than ever so that the Joint Force is able to deliver on its full potential. Judicial proceedings against alleged perpetrators of any kind of infraction must also be brought to completion.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“The G-S Sahel Joint Force is a key element of the security component of those efforts, which complements the other security presences deployed in the region, each of which has its added value. The Joint Force is unique in its nature, without any real precedent or equivalent on the continent. It demonstrates the shared will of the G-5 Sahel States to coordinate the response to a threat, let us make no mistake, that has consequences for us all. Our shared responsibility as the international community is to provide them with support commensurate to what is at stake. The latest - and significant - gains made have enabled the Joint Force to take a major step in its operationalization. In that regard, I would mention the resumption of operations, sending a strong signal of resilience, following the attack on the headquarters in Sevare.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Such a deterioration poses an unprecedented risk to the stability of West Africa as a whole. The G-5 Sahel countries are now the first to be affected, but others will soon face the same challenges if adequate responses are not urgently provided. We are therefore collectively engaged in a real race against time to stabilize the Sahel. It requires the urgent implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, a merciless fight against terrorist groups operating in the region, as well as good governance and the creation of sustainable economic opportunities for the people. As we all know, we will succeed only if we proceed simultaneously along the security and development tracks.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“I would also like to pay tribute to the memory of all the civilians, national staff and members of Government and international armed forces alike who have lost their lives during intercommunal and terrorist violence, which unfortunately strikes the countries of the Sahel on an almost daily basis. Lastly, I would like to make a heartfelt mention of the two French soldiers who died a few days ago in an operation to free hostages in Burkina Faso, following the national tribute that was paid to them yesterday. We especially appreciated the Minister's words in that regard. In order to make progress, we must be clear about what we are seeing. The deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the Sahel is being fuelled by the spread of the terrorist threat and the increase in intercommunal violence.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank all the briefers for their especially enlightening remarks. I particularly welcome the presence around this table of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation ofBurkina Faso, His Excellency Mr. Alpha Barry, in his capacity as current President of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel). We truly appreciate the Minister's presence and once again extend a warm welcome to him. I would like to begin my statement by expressing our heartfelt condolences to the Nigerien authorities following the tragic human toll of the terrorist ambush that struck the armed forces of the Niger along the Malian border, and I would like to reassure them that France stands in complete solidarity with them.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Our collective mobilization and the genuine unity of the Council in supporting the efforts of the Special Envoy are our greatest asset on that path. Let us use that unity as a driver for peace.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“It is therefore crucial that the parties maintain their engagement with the Special Envoy and Lieutenant General Lollesgaard and play a responsible and constructive role. The initial results in Al-Hudaydah should make it possible to recreate a positive momentum towards a political solution and to establish, or re-establish, bonds of trust between the parties. In that context, a military solution is, more than ever, not an option. The resumption of a dialogue on a comprehensive and inclusive political agreement that takes into account the diversity of Yemeni political and civil society actors is the only real prospect for ending the conflict and the resulting humanitarian crisis. After having unanimously adopted resolutions 2451 (2018) and 2452 (2019), the Council must do its utmost to promote the momentum initiated in Stockholm.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“To that end it is imperative to protect schools and to encourage teachers and educational staff to continue or to resume their work under good conditions. In that regard, I would like to commend the essential work done by UNICEF, under the leadership of the Executive Director, which has for example made it possible to rehabilitate six schools in Lahj and to pay more than 100,000 teachers and educational staff in 11 governorates in a few months. I would like to echo the appeal made by Ms. Fore. Finally, and I will conclude with this point, let us be well aware that resuming the political process as soon as possible is inseparable from the ongoing efforts and remains the priority objective.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“More than 24 million Yemenis need that assistance and the risk of famine as well as a resurgence of the cholera epidemic is increasing. It is essential to overcome all obstacles to such access, in particular bureaucratic ones. The World Food Programme at last has access to the Red Sea Mills, which is good news and proves that it is possible for the parties to act responsibly to meet humanitarian needs. We also hear Mark Lowcock's appeal, which is essential: pledges must be honoured in a timely way in order to respond to the humanitarian emergency. I would like to emphasize our particular concern about the situation of children in Yemen. Children not only are among the first victims of the conflict but also continue to be recruited and used on a large scale. We must therefore step up our efforts to protect children in the Yemeni conflict.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“We remain seriously concerned about the continuing deterioration of the humanitarian and security situations. The intensity of hostilities has increased throughout the rest of the country. I am thinking in particular of Al-Dhale'e governorate, which is facing a worrisome military escalation. At the same time, as Mark Lowcock and Henrietta Fore recalled, the already tragic humanitarian situation is worsening, in particular with an increased number of displaced persons. I would like to reiterate our full support for humanitarian workers, United Nations personnel and civil society, who are working tirelessly with exemplary courage to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni population and who themselves must be protected. It is crucial and urgent that humanitarian access and the delivery of commercial goods be guaranteed by the parties.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“Much remains to be done. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the United Nations Mission in Support of the Al-Hudaydah agreement, deployed in January. Its presence on the ground is crucial to monitoring and facilitating the redeployment, as provided for in resolution 2452 (2019). That is to say, it is essential to strengthen the United Nations presence on the ground. In that context, it is important that the remaining observers provided for in the Mission's mandate be able to arrive quickly. It is up to the parties to ensure the security and free movement of United Nations personnel. However, the relative holding of the ceasefire in Al-Hudaydah must not allow us to lose sight of the seriousness of the situation in the rest of the country. This will be my second point.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“Such developments are an encouraging signal for the full implementation of the agreements concluded between the Yemeni parties. We have every confidence in the United Nations teams that will monitor the redeployment, which is part of the first phase of the plan agreed by the parties in Stockholm. We call on both sides to respect their commitments without seeking to exploit the initial redeployments. At the same time, we strongly condemn yesterday's drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, claimed by the Houthis. Such attacks are unacceptable. We call on all parties to refrain from any escalation that could jeopardize the implementation of a political solution to the Yemeni conflict and remain concerned about the ongoing threat of arms transfers. While encouraging the efforts under way, we must remain particularly vigilant and mobilized.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by warmly thanking Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock and Executive Director of UNICEF Henrietta Fore for their very enlightening interventions. I also thank the Peruvian Chair of the relevant Committee for his briefing. Today I would like to focus on three points in particular. First, I would like to strongly reaffirm France's full and complete support for the tireless efforts of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, as well as Lieutenant General Lollesgaard, with whom we will have a discussion later. We welcome the announcement by the United Nations of the commitment to redeploying forces from the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa. Lieutenant General Lollesgaard was on the ground to verify that redeployment.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“I would like to conclude by underlining the extent to which the protection, participation and empowerment of women are at the heart of France's priorities in all areas of peacekeeping operations. France today ranks fourth in the world for women's participation in the armed forces. The personnel of all our current military operations, both nationally and in peacekeeping operations, are at least 7 per cent female - and, of course, we would like to take that commitment further. That is why the Minister of the Armed Forces, Ms. Florence Parly, launched a new gender parity plan in March within the armed forces to encourage the participation of women and fully value their role, and in particular to double the number of women general officers by 2025. I again thank you, Madam President, for presiding over this debate.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“That is why we provide special support for teaching French to future contingents through the En Avant method, which offers a method of learning French that is adapted to the peacekeeping environment. We also organize French language courses for 7,500 trainees per year and provide translations of reference documents. In that context, France, in association with the International Organization of la Francophonie, published a practical guide in French in March, entitled "Eire actear des operations de paix", which the French Minister of the Armed Forces co-presented here in New York. It is an important educational tool designed to promote the presence of Francophone contingents in peacekeeping operations.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“France has just conducted a trial exercise with a mobile training team for the Guinean battalion of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. Lastly, for the fifth consecutive year, and in coordination with the Department of Peace Operations, France will organize a training session for United Nations trainers in Paris for approximately 40 French- speaking staff officers. I would also like to highlight the crucial importance of multilingualism, which is not only in the United Nations DNA but is also necessary for the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. It is essential for Blue Helmets to speak the language of the country in which they are deployed, as it enables them to be in close contact with local populations and authorities, which is one of the conditions for successful peacekeeping.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We are also strengthening the skills of those contingents in specialized areas, such as mine clearance, health, judicial police, logistics and civil protection, thanks to our network of national and regional schools and our network of 320 experts working as closely as possible with the defence and security forces of many countries. Through those different activities, we are committed to training more than 30,000 African military personnel next year to qualify them to serve in peacekeeping operations. That is a considerable effort with real operational significance. We also emphasize so-called refresher courses during missions to ensure follow-up to training provided previously.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“For mandates in which we are penholders, we strive to be exemplary with a View to setting in motion a positive dynamic. We have already put many of those commitments into practice. We systematically consult troop-contributing countries throughout the year, and not only at the time of mandate renewal; we organize field evaluation Visits before each renewal; we consult the host State; and we work to prioritize mandates, where possible. On the issue of training and capacity-building, France is especially committed in the area of training French-speaking troop-contributing countries. France supports six peacekeeping operation training centres in Africa, three in Latin America and one in Asia, which contribute to building the capacity of future contingents deployed in peacekeeping operations.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“The failure of the negotiations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations must not stop us. We must continue the momentum of mobilization around the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. We must make the most of the meeting of the heads of general staff in July and the conference on peacekeeping in a French- speaking environment, to be held in the fall in Morocco, to make steadfast progress in that regard. Moreover, the launch and development of the light coordination mechanism for the purpose of deconfliction deserves our full attention. The mechanism should enable the Secretariat to be fully informed of the various training activities carried out by States for troop- contributing countries. In the Security Council, France is already implementing its peacekeeping commitments.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Most of us made robust commitments last September by subscribing to the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, under the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. France will continue to lend its full support to the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, which has already been a significant success for the United Nations and the Secretary-General. Training is above all the national responsibility of all of us as troop-contributing countries, and we must collectively make the necessary efforts in that regard. France wishes to do its part and, in addition to training its own troops, is making a significant effort to support other troop-contributing countries in the training of their contingents. We must now work to implement the Declaration of Commitments as quickly and completely as possible.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Today's peacekeeping operations are complex and multidimensional and require the integration of the work carried out by civilian and military components. In post-crisis countries in which State authority must be restored, such close cooperation should extend to the United Nations country teams and bilateral and multilateral partners. It is therefore a new ecosystem in which peacekeeping operations function, and they must adapt to it. Training is a crucial element in achieving that. Significant progress has been made in recent years. The Peacekeeping Ministerial held on 29 March, attended by the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, demonstrated that Member States are ready to make the necessary efforts to strengthen future peacekeeping operations.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We can never stress enough how much we need Blue Helmets who are well-trained, well-equipped and fully aware of the mandate they have to deliver in order to optimize the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. In Mali, for example, adequate equipment would have prevented the deaths of several Blue Helmets, and the ongoing improvement of the quality of equipment is therefore a top priority. In many theatres of operation, better predeployment training of staff officers is needed. More generally, increased interoperability among those staff officers would allow them to mount a more effective response to threats against civilians and would strengthen the security of the peacekeepers themselves. In addition to military and police personnel, all peacekeeping personnel must be trained, in particular the mission leadership.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank the Indonesian presidency of the Security Council for holding this important open debate, which focuses on an element that is key to ensuring the success of peacekeeping operations. I would also like to especially welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, whose participation in presiding over this open debate illustrates Indonesia's determined commitment to the topic that has brought us together today. I also convey my sincere thanks to the Secretary- General, the Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mr. Bjorn Holmberg for their valuable contributions.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“After all those years of Security Council failures in Syria, it would be yet another grave moral and political failure to turn the page today and look elsewhere out of fatigue or cowardice. First, it would be a serious error in judgement to think that the Syrian tragedy is behind us. Secondly, for perhaps the first time in eight years, we believe that we have a narrow but real window of opportunity to put an end to the conflict. We cannot allow that window to close. We have therefore a responsibility as members of Security Council to switch off our automatic pilots, build on our points of convergence and finally seize hold of peace in Syria.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“We welcome the priority given by the Special Envoy to that issue. It is our collective responsibility to continue to exert pressure on the Syrian regime to encourage it to really engage in a credible political process. That is primarily the responsibility of Damascus' sponsors. For its part, France, together with the European Union, will continue to impose sanctions on the regime and refuse to finance the reconstruction of the country or normalize relations with Damascus until there is credible and irreversible progress towards a political solution, which alone will put an end to the Syrian tragedy. With social anthropologist Laetitia Atlani-Duault, I expressed here in the Chamber the fear that the Syrian tragedy would be the downfall of the United Nations and everything it represents (see S/PV.8434). I continue to think that.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source