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“On behalf of France, I wish to express once again our deep condolences in connection with these tragic events and to pay tribute to the courage and resilience of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, which, in addition to the Taliban, must also deal with the challenge caused by terrorist groups affiliated with Da'esh. The refusal by the Taliban to respond to the offer of direct talks with the Afghan Government made by the Quadrilateral Coordination Group on Afghanistan is of course a disappointment for the international community. It can only continue to pointlessly prolong the violence and the suffering of the Afghan people. Frances hopes that the dialogue can resume as soon as possible so as to put an end to the conflict and move towards national reconciliation.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“I should like also to reiterate my country's commitment to cooperating with Afghanistan in the areas set out in the important Franco-Afghan Friendship and Cooperation Treaty, which has bound our two countries since 2012. Secondly, as the report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/532) points out, the circumstances remain difficult and the challenges manifold. Beyond the need to sustain political and economic reforms, the priority continues to be ending the fighting and re-establishing lasting security. The recent attacks, particularly that of yesterday and the one carried out on 19 April last in Kabul, which left 64 people dead and 327 wounded, show that the situation remains fragile.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of France. Allow me to begin by warmly thanking Nicholas Haysom and Ambassador Saikal for being with us today and for their respective briefings. I should like in advance to align myself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union and to make three comments. I should first like to welcome the fact that Afghanistan continues to move forward in its transition, as reflected by the continued reforms undertaken by the Government since September 2014. The recent appointments to senior Government posts and governors' posts are also to be welcomed. France reiterates its full support to the Afghan Government and encourages it to continue its efforts.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“I thank Mr. Haysom for his briefing. We would once again extend our warm thanks to him for all that he has done, as well as our very warm wishes for success in his future endeavours. I now give the floor to the representative of Afghanistan.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I would like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2016/532, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. Before giving the floor to Mr. Haysom, I would like to take this opportunity, as this will be his final briefing to the Council as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, to thank him warmly for his outstanding service. The Council wishes him every success in his future endeavours. I now give the floor to Mr. Haysom.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Germany, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Sweden and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Ioannis Vrailas, Charge d'affaires ofthe Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose 11131130 mm.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7721 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Kuwait City. The Security Councilwill now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7721 (2016) · source
“I would like to very warmly thank Mr. Keita, Prime Minister of Mali, for his very important statement and for being present with us today. The meeting rose at10.50 a.m.”
2016-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7719 (2016) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2016/498, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Annadif.”
2016-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7719 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Modibo Keita, Prime Minister of Mali, and I request the Protocol Officer to escort him to a seat at the Council table. The Council is honoured by Mr. Keita's presence among us today. Mr. Modibo Keita, Prime Minister of Mali, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, to participate in this meeting.”
2016-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7719 (2016) · source
“I thank Mr. Allam-Mi for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.30 am.”
2016-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7718 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa; and His Excellency Mr. Ahmad Allam-Mi, Secretary- General of the Economic Community of Central African States. The Security Council will now begin its consideration the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/482, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities ofthe United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Bathily.”
2016-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7718 (2016) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. I thank the Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/20l6/9. The meeting rose at 10.05 am.”
2016-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7717 (2016) · source
“This commitment on the part of the European Union and the support provided today by the Security Council through the adoption of the resolution bear witness once again to the leading role played by the European Union in the quest for peace and stability in Libya, primarily in the interests of the Libyan people but also with a View to ensuring the security of the countries neighbouring Libya, of the region and of Europe. We deem this a most positive development. I wish to conclude my statement by emphasizing the success that the adoption of the resolution represents for the Security Council. It makes clear once again our capacity to come together to take the measures necessary so as to effectively ensure international peace and security for a reconciled and unified Libya. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“It also usefully recalls that the Government can be the recipient of legal arms transfers, with a view in particular to strengthening those who, under full Government authority, are combating terrorism. Thirdly and finally, the document will immediately be followed up with concrete action. As the Council is aware, the European Union, on 23 May, made known its intention to contribute to the strengthening of the arms embargo in Libya by broadening the scope of the mandate of operation Sophia of the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“It will contribute to the stability of the country and to the security of neighbouring States and of the region as a whole. The international community must also work to stem the flow of weapons to Libya by land and by sea, weapons that, if not authorized by the sanctions committee, represent a violation of the resolutions of the Security Council. It is also imperative that all parties increase their vigilance in this area. Secondly, the document is well balanced. The Chapter VII authorization under the resolution is carefully set out. It would apply in very specific contexts and does not call into question the law of the sea, whose guiding principle remains the consent of the flag State. The resolution also has as a goal the implementation of the arms embargo, so as to support the Government of National Accord.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“As violations of the arms embargo on Libya are ongoing, fuelling instability in the country and benefiting Da'esh and other terrorist groups, it was imperative that the Security Council establish, as expeditiously as possible, an adequate framework for action providing the international community with real and effective means of implementing the embargo imposed by the Council, without prejudice, of course, to the capacity of the Government of National Accord to request exemptions thereto. The resolution makes it possible to effectively carry out, on the high seas off the Libyan coast, inspections of vessels suspected of being engaged in arms trafficking. This represents a significant step forward in the implementation of the arms embargo in Libya.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as the representative of France. As I did yesterday on behalf of the presidency of the Security Council, I should like here, on behalf of France, to once again express to our American friends and partners our deep condolences and full solidarity during this most difficult time. France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2292 (2016), which is the result of the joint initiative of the three members of the European Union on the Security Council, with the United Kingdom as penholder. Following the vote and the statements that have just been made, I believe that there are several salient points. First, this document addresses primarily an urgent security need.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“In favour: Angola, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Senegal, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President (spoke in French): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2292 (2016). I now give the floor to Council members wishing to make a statement after the vote.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2016/531, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“In favour: Angola, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Senegal, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President (spoke in French): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2291 (2016). The meeting rose at 9.35 am.”
2016-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7712 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2016/528, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/452, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2016-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7712 (2016) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.20 pm.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7708 (2016) · source
“I thank Mr. Feltman for his briefing. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a statement.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7708 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/501, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat. I now give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7708 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, I wish to indicate that the two cases referred to France by the ICTR are being handled with all the necessary diligence and rigor, under the supervision and in constant contact with the ICTR and the Residual Mechanism. In that regard, I recall that France is the only State, alongside Rwanda, that has accepted case transfers. In conclusion, I thank the Ambassador of Uruguay, Chairman of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, and his entire team, the representatives of the International Tribunals, the Office of Legal Affairs and the Office of Internal Oversight Services for their efforts to implement the transitions pursuant to resolutions 1966 (2010) and 2193 (2014). More than ever, combating impunity should be at the core of the Council's actions, as justice is a prerequisite oflasting peace and security.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“This debate is a time for the Council to welcome the major contribution of the Tribunals in the service of the fight against impunity, of reconciliation and of identifying the work that States must now do to ensure that this work of justice is maintained over time. The States concerned must henceforth continue the construction of the rule of law in which the independence of the judiciary must be fully ensured. The prosecution of criminals considered mid-level should remain a national priority and be the subject of enhanced cooperation and regional assistance. France maintains its support of the Mechanism, including the arrest of fugitives targeted by arrest warrants issued by the Tribunal.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“Such an evaluation by practitioners would further enrich the legacy of these jurisdictions. The ICTY and International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) branches of the Residual Mechanism have well begun the transition to ensure that the work of justice continues to run its course. We wish to emphasize the unique opportunity that the Mechanism affords for drawing on the experience of the two Tribunals and, in so doing, combining the best working methods. We recall the provisional nature of the Mechanism's mandate, which requires the adoption of a tailored management that duly accommodates the diversity of legal systems and balanced equitable geographical representation.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“In that respect, pursuant to paragraph 11 of resolution 2256 (2015), France expects the Tribunal "to report on the implementation of the OIOS recommendations in its next six-monthly report". This is particularly the case regarding the implementation of part of a code of conduct and a disciplinary mechanism applying to judges, as well as a centralized information system on staff reductions. France would like to see this approach applied across the board and in a professional manner. In particular, I stress the recommendation of the Office of Internal Oversight Services that the decisions handed down and their proceedings be analysed so as to ensure progress in international criminal justice as a whole and to identify what merits being replicated and what should be done differently in the future.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“The report underscores the high quality work of the Tribunal and its efforts in the completion strategy, in particular in the area of management, as well as necessary improvements made for better efficiency. We also highlight the interest expressed by the Tribunal itself regarding the evaluation exercise, stating that it should be more far-reaching using the necessary means and in a manner suitable for a judicial institution. The evaluation approach is totally compatible with the idea of the independence of the judiciary and even ensures the sound administration of justice, which is itself an indispensable mark of the credibility of the international criminal justice.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“France attaches the greatest importance to the fact that, in the framework of the completion strategy, the Tribunal continues to serve justice, fully upholding due process, and it should be provided with all necessary cooperation. The ICTY has abided by the rules in the reporting period. France recalls that, pursuant to resolution 2256 (2015), the Security Council requested that the Tribunal conclude its work according to a set time frame, in the light of its closure, by handing over its activities to the Mechanism. Over the reporting period and in line with resolution 2256 (2015), the Office of Internal Oversight Services carried out an assessment of the methods and work of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and submitted its report (S/26/441) on 1 June. France welcomes the Tribunal's cooperation in that exercise.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. I thank Presidents Meron and Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their respective reports (S/2016/453, annex and S/2016/454, annex) and briefings. France reiterates its thanks and affirms its support to all staff of the Tribunals for the work undertaken in order to successfully complete the judicial proceedings. We are all aware of the importance of everyone mobilizing. It is important to uphold the time frame set forth by the Security Council. With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, France takes note that at this stage two cases remain in trial for two indictees and two in appeal. The Tribunal has therefore handed down sentences in 151 out of the 161 individuals brought before the ICTY.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“I furthermore wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/454, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 May 2016 from the President of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Judge Agius.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/441, which contains the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the evaluation of the methods and work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. I also wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2016/453, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 May 2016 from the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Rwanda and Serbia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals; and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“I now invite the members of the Security Council to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.40 pm.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“I thank Mr. Kobler for his briefing and for his commitment. I now to give the floor to Ambassador Ibrahim in his capacity as the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011).”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, and by Ambassador Ramlan Bin Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Malaysia, in his capacity as the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I now give the floor to Mr. Kobler.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/452, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. At this meeting, the Security Council Will hear briefings by Mr.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7706 (2016) · source
“This is what makes the European Union, beyond its role as a regional organization, one of the central pillars of the current international system. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor once again to Ms. Mogherini to respond to the comments made.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“While the EU cannot resolve the migrant crisis alone, it is shouldering fully its responsibility on the political, security and financial fronts, as well as the moral and humanitarian fronts, so as to provide an effective response. Today we are marking the anniversary of the Normandy landing, one of the key events that opened the way for the liberation of Europe and for the eventual creation of the EU. I should like to conclude by once again highlighting a key point of convergence between the EU and the United Nations. The two organizations are strategic partners to each other, united by a shared vision of the world in which right must prevail over might, and by a common vision of multilateralism.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Operations headed by the European Union, first and foremost Operation Sophia of the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean, have saved thousands of people drowning in the waters of the Mediterranean and helped to combat migrant-trafficking networks in the region. The European Union is also addressing the root causes of this phenomenon, as demonstrated by the fact that it is the primary donor globally of financing for development, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as by the substantive financing it provides to countries of origin and of transit.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“The sanctions are meant not to punish but to encourage the stakeholders to implement the provisions endorsed by the Security Council to resolve the crisis, including the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements. The European Union is also a leading player in the response to the global migrant crisis. Let us see the situation for what it is. Faced with what amounts to the largest crisis of displaced persons and refugees since the end of the Second World War, in respect of which the entire international community shares an equal need for solidarity and responsibility, the determined action of the European Union is too often undervalued or misunderstood. It remains by far the largest purveyor of aid to refugees in the world. Its member States hosted more than 1 million refugees in 2015 alone.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“The European Union has particularly expressed its willingness to contribute, through its naval mission Operation Sophia, deployed in international waters off the Libyan coast, to strengthening the implementation of the arms embargo on Libya without prejudice to possible exemptions for the benefit of the Government of National Accord. To that end, we are working with our European partners on the Council on a draft resolution that would strengthen deep-sea intervention procedures against ships carrying weapons or associated equipment in violation of the arms embargo. It is also the case with regard to the crisis in Ukraine, where the European Union is conducting a policy that combines dialogue and firmness.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“That is also the case on the Syrian track, where the European Union has added its voice to those who rightloy stress the urgent need to resume inter-Syrian negotiations for the establishment of a political transition in line with the provisions of the Geneva communique (S/2012/523, annex), endorsed by the Council, while stressing that it can reasonably occur only in a context of a lasting cessation of hostilities and the open, continuous and unhindered access of humanitarian aid to all in the need. It is also true in Libya, where the European Union and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya are engaged in a massive effort to empower the Government of National Accord to fight the threat posed by the growing presence of terrorist groups in its territory.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“The Union fully supported the French initiative for peace in the Middle East. The 3 June meeting in Paris brought together many actors, including of course the European Union, with the aim of laying the foundations for a new momentum for peace that enjoys the active support of the entire international community, with the ambition of holding an international conference by the end of the year.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“We should also recall the contribution of European countries to various peacekeeping operations both financially - with its funding of nearly one-third of the general peacekeeping budget - and in human terms, as for example in Mali, where more than 1,000 peacekeepers are engaged in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, with unprecedented resources. The European Union is also a strategic partner ofthe Security Council in the search for lasting solutions to the major crises on its agenda. That is the case first and foremost with the peace process in the Middle East, where the European Union recalls tirelessly that a just and lasting solution can be achieved only through respect for the law and that our common priority must be to preserve the viability of the two-State solution.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“That is particularly the case on the European continent, where the Union contributes, for example, to the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the strengthening of the rule of law in Kosovo, in Africa, including Mali, the Niger, the Central African Republic and Somalia, where the Union supports the structural reinforcement of African capacities to respond to crises and provides vital funding to African peacekeeping operations; or in response to transnational threats through the action of the Union in the fight against the smuggling of migrants in the Mediterranean or against maritime piracy off the Somali coast.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“More broadly, the European Union intervenes in favour of peace and security by using all its instruments in the context of a comprehensive approach. Thus, the many missions deployed by the European Union, both military and civilian, under its Common Security and Defence Policy, contribute to the implementation of or support for the decisions of the Council in various regions of the world.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source