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“First, our common priority must be to continue the fight against terrorism and to work towards a national ceasefire, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). The fight against Da'esh continues in north-eastern Syria and in Iraq and, as the Council knows, is a top priority for France, which will maintain its involvement on that front. The imminent fall of Da'esh in Baghouz will be an undeniable military success but will in no way mark the end of the threat that Da'esh poses to the region and to our national territories. In that regard, France welcomes the United States announcement that it will maintain a military presence in north-eastern Syria. That is good news for the ongoing fight against Da'esh and for stabilizing region in order to prevent the resurgence of the terrorist group in another form.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“Nonetheless, given that forthright report, France firmly believes that, for the first time in many years, there is a small but genuine window of opportunity to put an end to the Syrian conflict. We have the shared responsibility to seize that opportunity via an inclusive political solution because it is the only way to prevent similar causes and effects of aftershocks of the Syrian crisis. In other words, to prevent another grim decade in Syria, it is the responsibility ofthe Council to overcome its divisions - I repeat, overcome its divisions ~ on the basis of our shared objectives and interests. On behalf of France, I would like to make an urgent appeal in that regard. With that objective in mind, I will focus briefly on three main points.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“The ceasefire in the north- west is regularly violated by the regime, the risk of regional escalation increases day by day due to the presence of Iran and gross human rights violations by the regime continue with impunity. The overwhelming majority of refugees do not plan to return to Syria and the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic. It is no surprise then - and I return here to my previous point - that the vast majority of refugees do not wish to return to Syria. Statistics from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which estimated that 58,000 refugees returned to Syria in 2018 - barely an increase from 50,000 in 2017 - are telling.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, for his first briefing to the Council. The lessons he has learned from his initial contacts and the insights he offers on the next steps in the political process are particularly enlightening. At the outset, I would like to assure the Special Envoy of France's full support. Let there be no mistake about the current situation. It would be a serious error in judgment and a grave political miscalculation to believe that the Syrian tragedy is behind us. It is not, as the country begins its ninth year of conflict. The terrorist threat has not disappeared - far from it.”
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“In this regard, we welcome efforts to universalize and fully implement all the relevant instruments, which should be a priority. I would like to conclude by echoing the words of Leopold Sedar Senghor, who stated that there is no such thing as an armed peace, peace under oppression or fraternity without equality. Those words should guide us all in our resolute support to our African partners and friends in their goal of ending the crises on their continent. They can be assured of France's unwavering commitment in that regard.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the efforts undertaken by the African Union, its member States and African subregional organizations in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union, as well as in launching the Continental Free Trade Area, developing the governance architecture of the African Union, promoting respect for human rights, investing in the education of the younger generations and implementing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change - we are all aware of the extremely serious threat to the continent posed by climate change. France wholeheartedly supports all of those priorities. Lastly, let us not forget the importance ofmobilizing efforts to combat the illicit arms trade in Africa, which continues to fuel conflict and exacerbate armed violence while aiding organized crime and terrorism.”
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“Finally, the African Union has adopted a number of instruments in recent years, notably the African Peer Review Mechanism, the Panel of the Wise and the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation of the African Union. I would like to reiterate that the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution and their participation in political processes is an absolutely crucial factor in achieving lasting peace - that is certainly something that France is fighting for. More broadly, all of the actions undertaken by the African Union and its member States to address the root causes of conflict are now key elements of long-term crisis prevention and avoiding the recurrence of crises.”
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“In the area of prevention, concrete results have been achieved, in particular in the Gambia, where the combined efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States made it possible to prevent the post-electoral crisis from turning into a conflict, the victims of which would have been the country's population. More recently, successful work was carried out by the African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020, Mr. Lamamra, in cooperation with the Southern African Development Community, the United Nations and the European Union in preventing a major crisis from arising during the organization of the presidential elections in Madagascar.”
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“African peace operations and the military response to crises on the continent are of course only part of the solution. To echo what has already been said by several speakers, in particular by the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany a few minutes ago, we believe that a broader approach is essential both before and after crises. That is the goal of the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative, which was launched by the African Union and its member States and which we fully support. That is another area in which the partnership between the United Nations, the African Union and African subregional organizations is of major importance to us.”
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“In that context, while the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union is of strategic importance to France, we also note the rise of African peace operations. In line with what has already been said, in particular by Mr. Lamamra and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Equatorial Guinea, we fully support the initiative of the African Union for the sustainable and predictable financing of African peace operations, including mandatory contributions from the United Nations. President Emmanuel Macron recalled France's resolute commitment in this area during the most recent general debate of the General Assembly (see A/73/PV.6) and, as the Council is aware, African peace operations are also a priority for the current French presidency of the Group of Seven.”
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“The past year has been testimony to the important results that have been achieved thanks to the joint initiatives of the United Nations and the African Union - initiatives driven by the exemplary collaboration between the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat. Without being exhaustive, I would mention in particular the recent signing of the peace agreement in the Central African Republic, the peaceful transition of power in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the signing of the peace agreement in South Sudan in September 2018 and the historic rapprochement under way in the Horn of Africa since the end of last June. Of course, these positive developments should not conceal the fact that crises and conflict situations remain on the continent.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Lamamra and Mr. Gounden for their particularly enlightening briefings. For France, the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union is of strategic importance today for the prevention and resolution of crises in Africa. The development of that partnership is in our View one of the main drivers of consolidating and strengthening the multilateralism that we all yearn for, so that supporting and strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union is one of France's top priorities. The strength of that partnership is as robust as it is promising.”
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“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to welcome the presence among us of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Equatorial Guinea and that of the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, on behalf of France, for organizing this important debate, and to commend the excellent work carried out by Equatorial Guinea during its presidency of the Security Council in the month of February under the unanimously appreciated leadership of its Permanent Representative to the United Nations. I also wish to welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2457 (2019), submitted by Equatorial Guinea on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council and the African Union, which France co-sponsored, and to warmly thank Ms. DiCarlo, Mr.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“They deserve our unreserved admiration and full support. Allow me to conclude by underscoring the following point. Although today Venezuela is on the edge of the precipice, our responsibility is not to substitute ourselves for the Venezuelan people. It is to provide them once again with a voice and allow them to express themselves freely to reclaim their destiny through the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela. That is the direction in which France is working.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“We will pursue our efforts in close cooperation with the relevant United Nations agencies, with full respect for the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. In particular, we must collectively increase our efforts to help international, governmental and non-governmental organizations meet the needs of refugees and migrants from Venezuela. We call on the Venezuelan regime to demonstrate humanity and facilitate access for United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to carry out their activities in the country aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Venezuelan people. It is a question of life or death for thousands of people; each minute we lose represents lives lost. I commend once again the courage of those Venezuelans who have stood ready for several years now to help their fellow citizens.”
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“The second goal is to allow the delivery of international aid, in accordance with international humanitarian principles, so as to meet the urgent needs of the Venezuelan people. In blocking humanitarian aid in the middle of an unprecedented crisis the regime is acting disgracefully in the eyes of the international community and its own people. For several years now, millions of Venezuelans have faced the greatest challenges in terms of providing food and caring for themselves, as victims ofa severely corrupt system. In its national capacity and under the aegis of the European Union, France is committed to helping those women and men who are in desperate need.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“The President of the National Assembly, Juan Guaido, became interim President, not propped up by foreign support but through respect for the Constitution of Venezuela, in order to organize the holding of new, free, credible and transparent presidential elections. Although the situation seems at a stalemate, the European Union and Uruguay have launched an international contact group in which France is taking part. The group has two clear goals, which France shares. The first is to encourage a negotiated and peaceful exit out of the crisis, as the use of force and violence must be avoided in Venezuela. France especially stresses the latter point. There can only be a political and peaceful solution to the crisis, and such a solution involves the holding of democratic presidential elections as soon as possible.”
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“Federica Mogherini, recalled on 24 February, "The origins of the ongoing crisis in Venezuela are political and institutional; hence, the solution can only be a political one". Accordingly, the crisis is the result of the regime's multiple violations of the rule of law and the Venezuelan Constitution, which, on 20 May 2018, culminated in the holding of presidential elections lacking in transparency and credibility and held in oppressive circumstances. Nicolas Maduro, who claimed to be the winner, enjoys no legitimacy based on that claim. Many countries, including France and its European partners, drew the necessary conclusions.”
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“Since the beginning of this crisis, France has affirmed its unfailing support for the Venezuelan people and their legitimate demands. We are referring to the women and men who are suffering from shortages in basic necessities and a health-care system in shambles; to the women and men who have had to flee their country, as they can no longer live in dignity and security; and to the women and men who are calling for the return of democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela. In that regard, I would like to stress two points. First, this political and humanitarian crisis did not come about by chance. As the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, for her very informative briefing on the unrelenting tragic situation facing the Venezuelan people. As Venezuela undergoes the most serious humanitarian crisis in its history and civilians, especially women and children, are dying for lack of access to adequate health care and basic needs, Mr. Maduro's regime decided on 23 February to prohibit international aid from reaching the country's population. His forces did not hesitate to kill, and they wounded several hundred people in clashes with unarmed civilians on the borders. The regime resorted to using armed militias in its pay, known for their particular brutality. Hundreds of Venezuelan soldiers preferred to defect rather than attack their compatriots.”
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“In that regard, France reiterates its support for the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism and the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. The Council can count on France's full mobilization at all levels in support of the political process and the efforts of Mr. Geir Pedersen, the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, to whom we pledge our full support.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“That is why we call on each member of the Security Council to assume its responsibilities to allow the establishment of a credible political process, under the supervision of the United Nations, within the framework of resolution 2254 (2015). The Council should be aware that there will be no lasting political solution without justice for Syrian victims. Following international arrest warrants issued by French courts against senior officials of the repressive Syrian regime, the recent arrest in France and Germany of three former security officers suspected of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity is an important step, which demonstrates that serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights will not go unpunished.”
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“That was the commitment made by the European Union and the Arab League at their summit on 24 and 25 February by declaring that they Will pursue their respective policies towards Syria in line with the tangible progress made towards a political settlement. It is our belief that today, perhaps for the first time in eight years, there is a small window of opportunity to put an end to the Syrian conflict. Our shared responsibility is to seize that opportunity through an inclusive political solution, because that is the only way to prevent the same causes leading to the same effects in future repetitions of the Syrian tragedy.”
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“I would also like to sound a warning of the risk of humanitarian disaster and serious human rights violations that a military intervention in that area would pose, regardless of its origin. Our third priority - a decisive one - is the launch of a sustainable political process. Only an irreversible, credible and inclusive political transition Will break the cycle of Syrian tragedy and pave the way for reconstruction. Concrete progress in the implementation of all elements of resolution 2254 (2015) is necessary to achieve lasting improvements in the humanitarian situation and to make possible the voluntary, safe and dignified return of refugees.”
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“Reports that the Syrian regime practises such violations in the territories now under its control, in particular in the south-west and eastern Ghouta, are particularly worrisome. I therefore call on the regime's supporters to put an end to those violations, which is a prerequisite before the return of internally displaced persons and refugees can be considered. In areas outside the regime's control, it is crucial that the entire international community continue its efforts to meet the urgent needs of the population. Regarding the north-east in particular, our mobilization must remain intact - it is a humanitarian imperative, contributes to the stabilization of the region and should help prevent the resurgence of Da'esh.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“On the one hand, it is imperative to allow the United Nations to regularly deploy convoys to meet the needs of the more than 40,000 people in the camp, who live in appalling conditions. On the other hand, the results of the United Nations survey are clear - 95 per cent of people wish to leave the camp. The return of displaced persons from Rukban must be voluntary, safe and dignified and must be conducted in accordance with international humanitarian law and in close coordination with the United Nations. We must also ensure that displaced persons have access to all necessary information, including information on the security situation in the areas to which they Wish to return and access to their property and basic services, as well as the necessary guarantees against the risk of arrest, arbitrary detention or forced conscription.”
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“In particular, it is unacceptable for the regime to be blocking access to areas it has reclaimed. We again call on actors with influence over the regime to ensure immediate, safe, comprehensive, unhindered and sustainable humanitarian access throughout Syria, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions and international humanitarian law. Humanitarian access must be respected at all stages - from independent needs assessment to the implementation and monitoring of humanitarian projects - in order to ensure that aid reaches the targeted populations, in particular and as a priority the most vulnerable. In Rukban, we welcome the deployment of the United Nations convoy in early February, but the situation remains extremely worrisome and calls for a two-pronged approach.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“In particular, we must do everything possible to preserve the ceasefire in Idlib over the long term, in accordance with the commitments reiterated at the Istanbul quadripartite summit. An offensive would have disastrous humanitarian, migration and security consequences throughout the region. To avoid that worst-case scenario, Turkey and Russia must continue their efforts to preserve the ceasefire agreement that they were able broker last September and monitor its proper implementation. Our second priority is ensuring humanitarian access. I would like to recall a statistic that is more eloquent than long speeches - of the 200 requests for access made to the Syrian regime during the months of December and January, only 40 per cent were authorized.”
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“In that context, now more than ever, we must remain fully prepared to act with regard to three key inseparable priorities - the need to protect civilians, ensuring humanitarian access and achieving a lasting political solution in Syria. Our first priority is therefore the protection of civilians. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, must be an absolute priority for all stakeholders. Hospitals and schools remain the target of attacks, which is completely unacceptable and at odds with international humanitarian law. It must therefore be stressed that all parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. That is not a wish but a requirement.”
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“In the Idlib region in particular, ceasefire violations are on the rise and the risk of a humanitarian disaster remains acute, as illustrated by the recent displacement of more than 20,000 people in less than one week. Equally distressing are the situations of the besieged population in Al-Baghouz, where a large number of people have lost their lives while trying to leave the area, and of the 47,000 people who are currently living in Al-Hol camp. Those calamities are the result of the horrific and systematic policy of Da'esh, in particular its resort to mining on a massive scale and its use of human shields.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Ms. Reena Ghelani, Director for Operations and Advocacy of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for her very useful briefing, and to commend the excellent work of all the teams involved in responding to the urgent humanitarian situation in Syria. I also commend the commitment of the humanitarian co-penholders, as was expressed by the representative of Belgium only a few minutes ago. Let us be clear. We would be making a serious miscalculation and a huge political mistake if we were to assume that the Syrian tragedy is behind us. It is not - as the country enters its ninth year of the conflict, the risks of escalation continue to be very real and the humanitarian situation remains a disaster.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“Lastly, I would like to pay tribute to the Blue Helmets who have paid a heavy price for their commitment to the Central African Republic and commend all of the efforts undertaken by MINUSCA to increase its mobility, improve its operational performance, seek the full safety of its personnel through effective medical evacuation capabilities but also continue the work undertaken to prevent cases of sexual exploitation and abuse and ensure that they do not remain unpunished. I would like to conclude my statement by reiterating that it is important for the Council and for the international community to remain mobilized and united in support of the Central African Republic and MINUSCA. That is the compass that guides France and that must guide each Council member.”
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“That is another reason for us to be committed to supporting it and providing it with the necessary means to conduct its mission, as it plays an indispensable role in stabilizing the Central African Republic - in particular with regard to the protection of civilians, support for the delivery of humanitarian aid and support for the redeployment of the Central African Armed Forces, trained by the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic. I would again like to commend the work and central role played by the Mission in supporting security sector reform. The involvement of MINUSCA will also be decisive, alongside other partners of the Central African Republic, in supporting the implementation of the peace agreement.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Finally, it is absolutely necessary for all partners of the Central African Republic to coordinate their actions on the ground and act in a transparent manner to ensure that peace is achieved. Before concluding my statement, I would like to reiterateFrance'sfullsupportforMINUSCAandconfirm our full support to the new Special Representative, Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, as he carries out his important mandate. As we all know, MINUSCA operates in a difficult environment.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Lastly, the role of the international community in supporting the implementation of the agreement will be decisive, politically, financially and technically. France reiterates its full support for President Faustin-Archange Touadera and will remain fully committed, alongside the Central African Republic, to supporting the implementation of the agreement. In that regard, France has decided to increase its bilateral aid contributions to the Central African Republic, including through the funding of quick-impact projects for the benefit of the people in Central Africa. It essential that the people concerned quickly see some initial tangible benefits of the new peace agreement. It is vital that the countries of the region support and assist with the implementation of the agreement.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“We also hope that the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic will make it possible to meet the aspirations expressed by the Central African people at the Bangui Forum in May 2015, in particular with regard to demands for justice, inclusiveness and national reconciliation. We welcome the commitments made by President Touadera and the establishment of a mechanism to monitor the implementation of the agreement at the national and local levels, which is an important innovation compared to previous peace agreements signed in the Central African Republic. It is essential - and I would like to underscore this point - that women be able to participate fully.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“The attacks against the Central African defence and security forces and MINUSCA in Bambari, during which French forces were compelled to use force at the request of the United Nations, are also unjustifiable. Armed groups must therefore lay down their weapons, cease all forms of destabilizing activities, including the recruitment and use of children, and be held accountable for violence, including sexual violence, before the courts, in particular the Special Criminal Court. In that regard, I welcome cooperation between the Central African Republic and the International Criminal Court.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“The challenge of the coming period is therefore to seize this historic opportunity. The signing of this peace agreement is a decisive first step on the road to peace. All efforts must now focus on its full implementation. That is why it is essential for Central African parties, and in particular the armed groups, to honour their commitments immediately and in good faith. We see three immediate priorities in that regard. The first test will be ending the violence committed by armed groups against civilians, humanitarian personnel and MINUSCA. The abuses committed by armed groups since last October, which have left more than 100 people dead in Alindao, Bakouma and Ippy, are unacceptable.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“In this context, France welcomes the commitment of the Central African parties to the negotiations, and commends the decisive role played by the African Union and the United Nations, whose exemplary partnership has once again proved its full effectiveness, as well as the support provided by the countries of the region. We are already hearing sceptics claiming that many other agreements have already gone unheeded. But the main difference with the other agreements is the unanimous commitment of the Central African actors and the Central African Republic's partners in support of the agreement. The political will is there; it is strong, and it is a tremendous reason for hope, even if it is obviously not a question of underestimating the difficulties that remain on the way ahead.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“France welcomes the signing ofthe peace agreement between the Central African Government and the 14 armed groups in Bangui on 6 February after two weeks of negotiations in Khartoum within the framework of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation, under the auspices of the African Union and with the support of the United Nations. This Agreement is an important step towards lasting peace in the Central African Republic and the restoration of State authority throughout the Central African Republic. In other words, this agreement can and must mark a new beginning for the Central African Republic.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“I would also like to express our warm and heartfelt thanks to Special Representative Parfait Onanga-Anyanga for his exemplary and multifaceted commitment to the outstanding work he has done for nearly three and a half years at the helm of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). On behalf of France, I would like to express to him our deep gratitude. Allow me also to express our gratitude to Commissioner Sma'i'l Chergui, not only for his presence here today but for his important contribution to the conclusion of the peace agreement.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Equatorial Guinean presidency for organizing today's meeting, which comes at a particularly important time for the Central African Republic, two weeks after the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, on 6 February. I would also like to extend a special welcome to the important and appreciated presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic, and thank all our speakers for their very informative briefings.”
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“This is not the case, as we know, in all crises - to put it very diplomatically - so let us take advantage of this unity as leverage to help find a political solution, which today, in spite of the magnitude of the difficulties faced, is within reach.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Consistent messages must be conveyed to Yemeni and regional actors, and we therefore encourage the Special Representative to continue to reach out to all the parties in order to continue making progress in the dynamic under way. Relaunching the discussions in a comprehensive political framework is the only path towards a lasting solution to the conflict in Yemen that will make it possible to ease the humanitarian suffering of the Yemeni people. We fully support the efforts of the Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths, and call on all parties to perpetuate and translate into action the positive momentum created by the Stockholm negotiations. On the demanding path towards peace in Yemen, the unity of the Security Council is our most valuable asset.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“France also has announced that it will provide a contribution to the peace support facility that was presented in January in Berlin. The Geneva conference will be an opportunity for the Council, regional actors and, more broadly, the entire international community to send a very strong signal of support to the Yemeni people. Thirdly, and lastly, we should bear in mind that the conclusion of a negotiated political settlement is the ultimate goal. That is why it is crucial that we remain collectively mobilized in the process of supporting the efforts of the Special Envoy. Indeed, everything is interconnected. Without significant progress on the ground, prospects for future negotiations will become more remote.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“The initial progress achieved with the lifting of bureaucratic obstacles must continue. It is urgent in particular to allow access to the Red Sea Mills, as has been mentioned, and to then reach as quickly as possible an agreement to ensure that the critically important route between Sana'a and Al-Hudaydah can be used by humanitarian actors. The Stockholm Agreement must also make it possible to protect civilians - in particular women and children, who are often forced to leave their homes due to conflict, which makes them very vulnerable - as well as humanitarian personnel. Mark Lowcock underscored very clearly that it is vital to provide a financial response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. France will announce once again this year a contribution to the humanitarian response plan.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“As we noted earlier, we remain concerned at these continuing operations as well as at the ongoing threat of ballistic transfers. The parties must continue to maintain an ever stronger engagement with the Special Envoy and with General Lollesgaard by playing a responsible and constructive role. Failing that, sanctions could be imposed against any individuals and entities obstructing the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. Secondly, as my British colleague reminded us, this progress should not make us forget to what extent the humanitarian situation remains worrisome. I can only echo what has just been stated so eloquently by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. The Agreement reached in Stockholm must lead to full access and to the immediate, secure and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance and trade flows.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the agreement reached last weekend in the context of the Redeployment Coordination Committee chaired by Lieutenant General Lollesgaard, on the first phase of redeployment, as well as the ongoing discussions on the exchange of prisoners. These are encouraging steps that reduce the threat of a resumption of hostilities. Discussions should therefore continue so as to further bolster the progress made; the redeployment operations on the ground agreed this weekend should be launched; and we must move towards the second phase of the redeployment and exchange of prisoners. The goal is to strengthen trust among the parties and to make the process irreversible by creating a positive dynamic. The situation in Al-Hudaydah, however, remains fragile, and military operations are continuing in the rest of the country.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, as well as the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock, for their very informative briefings and their exemplary dedication and that of their teams. I would like to revisit briefly the following three points. First, after the adoption of two resolutions and the deployment on the ground of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement, the priority now is for the parties remain committed to the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. It is also essential that the parties ensure the safety and security of Mission personnel, as well as their free movement. As we have been informed, tangible progress has already been made.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“The OSCE Mission, the outstanding work of which we commend, plays a central role in achieving that objective and resolving the crisis. We urge the parties, in particular the separatist entities, to allow observers to move freely throughout Ukraine to the Russian-Ukrainian border. Pending the return to a lasting peace, to which we are striving tirelessly to contribute, the Ukrainian people can count on the full and complete support of France.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source