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“With regard to the establishment of an international commission ofinquiry, I should emphasize that as long ago as July 2014 the Government of Mali sent a letter to the Secretary-General, who informed the Human Rights Council. We are still awaiting a response from the Secretary-General on the issue. With regard to the bodies monitoring the agreement, I would also like to note that the Agreement Monitoring Committee has held regular meetings whose inclusivity has greatly improved in the wake of the integration into subcommittees of all the agreement's signatory groups, testified to at the Committee's seventh meeting on 9 and 10 March, which through the collaborative efforts of the Malian parties was able to settle the issue of its entities' representativeness under articles 10 and 24 of its internal rules and to adopt a budget.”
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“Under-Secretary- General Ladsous also touched on the very important issue of trust, and I think that significant steps have been taken to genuinely improve the atmosphere of calm understanding among the parties in Mali, all of which are now in a position to speak with one voice and continue with their commitment to achieving the comprehensive and complete implementation of the peace agreement. Another crucial issue that Mr. Ladsous mentioned is the organization of a national reconciliation conference by the end of the year so as to enable us to implement the provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation as soon as possible.”
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“With regard to justice, national reconciliation and humanitarian efforts, I would like to note that basic social services have been relaunched in the north, where security conditions allow, with the cooperation of the Platform coalition of armed groups and the Coordination des mouvements de 1'Azawad. In addition, the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission has begun its work. In order to improve its inclusivity and increase the representation of the signatory groups, the Government of Mali has adopted a decree increasing the number of commissioners from 15 to 25. I should also note that steps have been taken to further strengthen trust among the parties, including through the release of prisoners.”
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“We have also established and installed regional development agencies in all regions of Mali and in the district of Bamako. Turning to the issue of defence and security, I draw members' attention to the effective establishment of bodies responsible for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as well as security sector reform initiatives. I also underscore the efforts undertaken by the Government of Mali to provide support for combatants from the signatory movements as a precursor to and during the effective start of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. I also refer to the identification of 24 sites to be prepared by MINUSMA and the start of construction on three other sites.”
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“They are simply awaiting their enactment by the President and, above all, the appointment of the leadership of those interim authorities. Allow me also to inform the Council that we have begun the constitutional review process by drawing up draft decrees and a timetable, especially to incorporate the provisions pertaining to the implementation of a second chamber, which is one of the key elements of the peace agreement. There is also the issue of the holding of local and regional elections, which were postponed to foster a more inclusive approach. We hope the elections can be held as soon as possible, in particular following the establishment of the interim authorities and once the security situation on the ground has improved.”
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“Ladsous touched on some of these in his own briefing - namely, the appointment, in January, of governors for the newly created regions of Taoudenni and Me'naka. I would also point out that, in March, a new governor was appointed for Kidal, which had been without state Government for approximately three years. I would like to make it clear that all three governors are from communities in northern Mali. I also draw the Council's attention to the adoption by the Council of Ministers, on 24 February, of the draft bill and decree relating to the interim authorities called upon to manage the territorial collectivities, especially in the northern regions of Mali. I am pleased to announce that the National Assembly of Mali has just adopted, at its meeting on 31 March, the texts that were submitted by the Government.”
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“The heavy toll of more than 80 Blue Helmets killed in just three years of the existence of the MINUSMA makes it, unfortunately, the deadliest peacekeeping operation currently. That explains why the Government of Mali believes a lot is riding on the renewal of the mandate of MINUSMA and why the mandate must take into account the current security context, which is marked by a resurgence and intensification of the terrorist threat. The Government of Mali, commensurate with its responsibilities arising from the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, has undertaken a series of actions focused on the following priority areas. First, in terms of political and institutional reforms, and this is not an exhaustive list but I would like to underscore certain actions - and Mr.”
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“The review of the quarterly report, in June 2016, to which the conclusions of this review will be appended and which has been launched for the purpose of renewing MINUSMA's mandate, will offer us an opportunity to go into greater depth about the concerns that we have about MINUSMA. At this juncture, I would like to recall our common view that MINUSMA, despite being almost entirely up to strength in terms of troops and police, is nonetheless struggling to fully assume its role of stabilizing the country and supporting the Government of Mali for the full implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation. Beyond the attacks targeting the civilian population and the Malian defence and security forces, the Mission itself is now the target of terrorist groups.”
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“The recommendations of the Government of Mali were aimed at ensuring that MINUSMA operated in a more effective and efficient way and revolved around bringing together the Mission itself and the Malian defence and security forces, as well as regional initiatives, which will support all those efforts. The Malian Government's recommendations were also the subject of extensive discussions as part of the United Nations inter-agency strategic review mission for Mali, led by the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. El-Ghassim Wane. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment to that important post.”
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“Thirdly, members also underscored the need to take into account the regional and transregional nature of the challenges that are confronting Mali. Finally, they recognized the incompatibility of MINUSMA's current mandate with its operating environment, as well as the Mission's operational shortcomings, in particular in terms of training and equipment. With regard to the last point, I would like to briefly recall that the Government of Mali, during its discussions with the Security Council delegation, outlined a series of actions whose undertaking would improve the position of MINUSMA by making it more proactive.”
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“Members therefore have all the information about the evolution of the peace process in my country. Nonetheless, the current meeting on the review of the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Mali gives my delegation an opportunity to return to certain observations made by the Council during the meeting on the conclusions of that visit to the field, which are referred to in the current report under review. I am sure that all members noted some things during their visit. First, I am sure they noted the significant advances that have been made in the implementation of agreement, which are largely thanks to the leadership and personal efforts of the President of Mali. Secondly, I am sure that members also noted the resurgence in terrorist attacks, which are today the main obstacle to the implementation of the peace agreement.”
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“The assurances given by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, on 6 March, at the fruitful meeting he had with members of the Security Council echoed that spirit. Members will recall that on that occasion President Keita left no shadow of a doubt with regard to the willingness and determination of the Government of Mali to fully play its role to speed up the implementation of the peace agreement in an environment rid of the spectre of terrorism, violent extremism and all forms of transnational organized crime. Similarly, during the meeting between the Government of Mali and the Security Council delegation, on 5 March, the Ministers outlined the various measures taken by their Government within the framework of the implementation of the Agreement.”
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“Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing and, above all, for his ongoing support for the peace efforts in Mali. With regard to the peace process in Mali, the Security Council, as I already mentioned, carried out useful work during its field visit, as the visit allowed members to see at first-hand the progress achieved and the difficulties that remain, but also to listen and engage in an exchange with all stakeholders about their concerns and expectations. Those frank and direct interactions strengthened the conviction of the Government of Mali that it is up to the Malians themselves to take their destiny into their own hands and to commit resolutely to implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali with the support of the international community.”
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“I am also pleased to commend the efforts ofAlgeria, which has been leading the international mediation and is Chair of the Agreement Monitoring Committee, as well as the efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, France, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, the Niger, Nigeria, Chad and the United States of America. I also thank all countries that contribute troops to MINUSMA and would like to remember the Blue Helmets who have fallen in the line of duty and all victims of the crisis in Mali. The delegation of Mali takes note of the report (S/2016/28l) of the Secretary-General under consideration and would like to thank its friend, Mr.”
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“I welcome the positive results of the visit, and I reiterate the congratulations of my delegation to all Member States for the quality of the exchanges with all of the stakeholders in the peace process. Allow me also to pay tribute to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his laudable ongoing efforts on behalf of international peace and security, in particular when it comes to resolving the crisis in Mali. I also extend my gratitude to his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), our brother and friend Mahamat Saleh Annadif, with whom the Government of Mali has a very good relationship of cooperation. We look forward to that continuing in the future.”
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“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to express to you, Mr. President, the satisfaction of the delegation of Mali at seeing your country, the People's Republic of China, preside over the Security Council this month. China is a friend of Mali and a long-time partner, to which we wish every success and pledge our full cooperation during its presidency. At the same time, I would like to congratulate Angola, also a friend of Mali, for its outstanding leadership of the Council during the previous month, one of the highlights of which was the field visit that took place from 4 to 9 March by the 15 members of the Council, who went to Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal.”
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“Once again, we wish to express our tremendous gratitude for all the efforts that have been made and continue to be made to help our country. As partners and friends, we believe that it is important for us to think ahead about the ways in which we can best support the efforts being made to assist Mali.”
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“This is not premature. We believe that any operation should allow for the consideration of an eventual exit. Beginning to reflect on the matter now would allow us to better to assess what capacities to develop, what resources to make available, and what strategies to employ to ensure a much faster transition to the Malian defence and security forces. The idea is to gradually draw down MINUSMA as a number of milestones are reached. It will then gradually be replaced by the State and its rebuilt defence and security forces within the framework of our sovereign mission to ensure peace and stability in our country. That is the objective that we wish to share with the Council in an effort to offer constructive inputs as we look towards the future.”
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“I express the full readiness of the Government of Mali to work with him on the accelerated implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and, above all, on ensuring the success of his mission, which is of necessity the success of the Malian people. As 2016 begins, I would like to wish the members of the Security Council a happy new year. May this new year see the efforts of the international community in its fight against terrorism and the restoration of peace and stability in the world, be crowned with success. Finally, on quite another matter, in the light of all the advances made in my country thanks to the presence of the United Nations Mission, I would like to invite the Security Council to request the Secretariat to conduct an in-depth study with a View to the development of a exit strategy for MINUSMA.”
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“Mongi Hamdi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSMA, who is about to step down from his position after a year of intense activity that culminated in the conclusion of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, among others. I commend him for the work he has accomplished as Head of MINUSMA and wish him, on behalf of the Government of Mali, every success in his new role. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate my brother and friend, Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, a seasoned diplomat with extensive peacekeeping experience, on his selection to head MINUSMA.”
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“These lawless, faithless individuals have nothing to do with the religion of Muhammad, which is above all a religion of peace, humanism, respect for others and peaceful coexistence among people that advocates the preservation of the sacred nature of of humankind and human life. We are of the firm conviction that nothing, absolutely nothing, can justify terrorism. No cause can justify this scourge, which has no country, religion or border. We must show exemplary solidarity and unity in the face of this phenomenon. Only then will we be able to proclaim loudly that terror will not triumph. We are convinced that, united, we will defeat terrorism. I cannot conclude without thanking my friend, Mr.”
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“That is why the delegation of Mali welcomed the 17 December 2015 adoption of resolution 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, inter alia, and invites the Security Council to consider taking stronger measures against the terrorist groups operating in the Sahelo-Saharan region. The obscurantists who attacked the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako; who took so many lives at the Bataclan in Paris; who wrought havoc in San Bernardino, California; and who have claimed so many innocent victims elsewhere around the world are, unfortunately, all driven by the same ideology of hatred that would subject human beings to an inhumane order.”
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“Our concern is all the greater as we fear unrest throughout the region due to interaction, or even possible cooperation between the various terrorist groups operating in the Sahel, in particular in northern Mali - several of which I have just mentioned - as well as in Libya, where the presence ofthe Islamic State is now a reality, and in the Lake Chad Basin, where Boko Haram conducts its deadly operations. We must take the threat of terrorism in the Sahel region very seriously. Being selective in our fight against terrorism would be a grave mistake. Acts of terrorism of any kind are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of the motivation, time or place of commission, or the perpetrators.”
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“As stated in the report of the Secretary-General, there is concern that "MINUSMA is likely to continue to face significant security challenges posed by actors outside the peace process, namely, extremist and terrorist groups and transnational drug traffickers" (S/2015/1030, para. 60). In the light of this situation, which poses a threat to international peace and security, I reiterate the desire expressed many times by the Heads of State and Governments of African regional and subregional entities to establish a rapid intervention force to combat terrorism by pooling the efforts of countries of the region.”
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“However, given the vastness of the country and the asymmetrical nature of this war, they cannot cope with this phenomenon alone. Today, 11 January, which marks the third anniversary of the launch of Operation Serval, provides us with the opportunity to reiterate our appreciation to France not only for its life-saving intervention in Mali, but also for the remarkable work accomplished by the Barkhane force in the fight against terrorism. Given the persistence of the terrorist threat, 1 once again invite the Security Council to consider, in the framework of the review of the mandate of MINUSMA, strengthening its operational capacity with a View to adapting it to the particularly fluid and evolving security environment.”
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“Recalling those painful events, allow me to once again express the most heartfelt condolences of the people and Government of Mali to the bereaved families and nations. As the President of the Republic, Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, recalled, the reopening of the Radisson Blu Hotel on 15 December 2015 was a global symbol of resilience and rejection of terror. The Government of Mali is fully aware that peacekeeping operations are not mandated to combat terrorism. Unfortunately, it is clear that MINUSMA now operates in an environment marked by the presence and activities of terrorist groups. In the framework of their State functions, it should be recalled that the Malian defence and security forces are on the front line in the fight against terrorism.”
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“That is the nefarious objective ofthe terrorist group Ansar Dine, which has been inscribed on the sanctions list of the Security Council, as well as of its partners in the Front de libe'ration du Macina and other terrorist groups, such as the Organization of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Al-Mourabitoun, that have claimed responsibility for a series of terrorist acts that have regrettably plunged our country and many other friendly nations into mourning. That was the case, for example on Friday, 20 November 2015, when fanatics from a bygone era, fiercely determined to commit a heinous massacre, attacked the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako. Sadly, friends of Mali of various nationalities lost their lives in that tragedy.”
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“Indeed, the resurgence of terrorist activities in the north of the country is clearly aimed at halting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation and at creating alarm within the business and investment communities, whose interest in Mali - the promise of which had been renewed following the successful Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development meeting in Paris on the country's economic recovery - had fortunately been rekindled.”
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“Unfortunately we find even more regrettable the lack of cooperation on the part of our brothers in the Coordination des mouvements de l'Azawad, who claim to have neither the heavy weapons or the vehicles needed to continue with the joint patrols. However, to some extent the Government has the means to enable it to do this itself. As we can see, tangible progress has been made by the Government in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. However, a number of persistent challenges, in particular the threat linked to the presence of terrorist groups in northern Mali, both worries us and calls for our attention. The threat is real and constitutes the main challenge to the return of peace in Mali today.”
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“In that regard, I would like to draw the Security Council's attention to the need to speed up the cantonment process, as was also noted just now, and to urge MINUSMA to play its full part in that process and to induce the armed groups to cooperate in order to ensure that the operation is conducted successfully and on time. Where the joint patrols are concerned, the Government of Mali was pleased with the first operation, which was carried out in November. Once again, however, we share Mr. Ladsous's opinion that more are needed. It is even more important that the Malian armed forces and MINUSMA work together to ensure better securitization of these communities.”
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“With regard to the commissions on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), on 29 December, as was noted just now, the Council of Ministers issued a decree on the creation, organization and operating procedures of a national commission for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, along with a similar decree for an integration commission. The texts were produced following a workshop on a draft document for a comprehensive DDR strategy and operational texts organized by the Ministry of Defence and Former Combatants, with, I should emphasize, the participation of representatives of the signatory movements. The cantonment phase, according to the Government's concept and wishes, provides for cantonment with all basic amenities.”
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“Where defence and security are concerned, in general, the overall security situation on the ground is somewhat improved, thanks mainly to the cessation of hostilities between the parties and to the messages of peace and support to the Agreement issued regularly by all the parties. The Commission technique de securite provided for in the Agreement has been set up and is meeting regularly. However, the Mecanisme operationnel de coordination is not yet operational, despite the resources that the Government has made available to it in order to speed things up. It would therefore be highly desirable to see the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) become more involved in operationalizing the joint Mecanisme operationnel.”
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“With regard to reconciliation, justice and humanitarian efforts, the main achievements in this area have been the communal dialogues, all part of a process of reconciliation between communities at the base. Since the Anefis initiative, in which the Government played a major role and which encouraged a rapprochement and lessening of tensions among the groups, these activities have multiplied on the ground. It is also important to note that the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission has been set up and its operationalization problems resolved. In that regard, on 23 December, the Council of Ministers of the issued a decree authorizing the Commission's expansion with a View to ensuring its inclusivity.”
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“We have also established a national coordination committee for implementing the Agreement, led by the Prime Minister and Head of Government, with the assistance of a technical secretariat. I should note here that the committee and its technical secretariat have been set up in order to help to ensure national ownership of the process by Malians and the Malian Government. The mechanism, which, as Mr. Ladsous indicated, is open to the signatory groups, will work closely with the Comite' de suivi de l'accord. The Government of Mali and its technical and financial partners have also set up a consultation mechanism designed to ensure the best possible and most transparent management of the resources for implementing the Agreement. Its first meeting took place on 24 December.”
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“On the political and institutional front, besides the measures noted in the Secretary-General's report, it should be recalled that, at the request of the Head of State, the Government has established a ministerial department dedicated to State decentralization and reform. The department is led by a native of Kidal who is familiar with the challenges that those regions are dealing with and of the importance of acting as quickly as possible to institute political and institutional reforms. A detailed plan has been drawn up in accordance both with the Government's plan of action and the timetable for implementation of the Agreement. The start of the new year is the right time for us to start to operationalize this extremely vital job.”
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“After an absence of several years, the national electricity company, with the help and cooperation of the signatory armed groups, has installed generators in Kidal and Menaka, and the electricity is back on. We must note that the regrettable lack of cooperation on the part of some of the signatory movements, particularly their occupation of classrooms, has interfered slightly with the smooth running of the process, but the work in this area continues. The support arrangements consist essentially of the Comite de suivi de l'accord and its subcommittees, which are already in place and holding meetings regularly. However, the Government of Mali regrets the delays and inefficiencies in the work of that body, which has too often wasted too much time on procedural and representational questions.”
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“In the area of infrastructure development, the Government has already conducted an assessment of road infrastructure needs and is working to mobilize the financial resources needed for them. In that regard, I would like to note that financing is in place for the strategically important Gao-Bourem-Taoussa road, while the Kidal-Bourem section is partially funded. Concerning basic social services, the Government has launched various efforts on the humanitarian emergency front. In the past few months we have prioritized the areas of anti-malaria response and education, for which a Government assessment team has been out in the field organizing the opening of classes, which have now begun in Kidal. We have also distributed kits to students in some schools in the Kidal region.”
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“The international conference for Mali's economic recovery and development was an opportunity to take stock of Mali's partners' financial pledges, which, as was just mentioned, represent a commitment of â‚¬3.2 billion for the period 2015 to 2017, including â‚¬596 million for the northern regions, based on the first announcements made during the conference. I should point out that the overall cost of the early recovery activities, poverty-reduction and development has been assessed at about â‚¬3.5 billion. I should like take this opportunity to thank all of Mali's partners, and the United Nations in particular, for mobilizing their support and commitment.”
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“At that meeting, the Government of Mali expressed its determination to create the conditions needed to speed up growth throughout Mali and, first of all, reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a decentralization process giving the regions responsibilities and effective control of local issues and regional development. It presented the outline for a specific development strategy for the country's northern regions, as recommended in the Agreement, and announced a contribution from the Government's own resources of â‚¬451 million for the period 2016 to 2018. In addition, the Government announced the establishment of a sustainable development fund as provided for in the Agreement, which will be administered under joint and inclusive oversight and will conform to the highest standards of accountability and transparency.”
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“I am therefore pleased to add to the list of institutional actions and measures taken by Mali, which Mr. Ladsous previously reported, as follows. In the area of economic, social and cultural development, pursuant to the Agreement, the international conference for the economic recovery and development of Mali was held on 22 October 2015 in Paris, under the joint auspices of the Government of Mali and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It was attended by representatives ofthe parties signatory to the Agreement, civil society, the Malian and international private sector and 64 partner countries and organizations. The opening ceremony was chaired jointly by the Heads of State of Mali and France and the Secretary-General of the OECD.”
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“Thirdly, as mentioned previously, I would like to draw attention to the significant progress made in the implementation of the Agreement under the leadership of President Keita, despite the difficulties encountered, which are inherent in any process of this nature. It should be recalled that, at the 6 October 2015 meeting of the Security Council (see S/PV.7528), the delegation of Mali informed the Council of the actions and initiatives its Government had undertaken in the framework of the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. These actions and initiatives continued with the support of our partners. In July, the Government prepared and submitted a plan of action, which has become the document of reference for the implementation of the Agreement. It contains a precise timetable.”
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“In that context, my delegation welcomes the positive momentum initiated in recent months by signatory movements that have set aside their differences. Secondly, we must take note of the resurgence in terrorist attacks as the main obstacle to the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. Terrorist groups have retaken the field and are now acting openly to intimidate communities and extending their actions to reach strategic targets, including hotels, as seen in, inter alia, the deadly attacks at the Byblos Hotel in Sevare and the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako.”
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“Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing on the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (S/2015/1030), which we applaud for its balanced character, its analysis of the situation on the ground and its acknowledgment of all the efforts made by the Malians - their Government, armed forces and population in general - but also its recognition of the important challenges and difficulties encountered in the implementation of the Agreement. I thank Mr. Ladsous for the report. Before going any further, I would like to make some preliminary remarks. First, the determination of the Government of Mali to implement the provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali is firm and total.”
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“Ban Ki-moon, to Algeria, head of the international mediation team and Chair of the Monitoring Committee for the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, to the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the European Union, the Organization for Islamic Cooperation, France, Chad, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Nigeria, the Niger and the United States of America, which have spared no effort to restore peace and stability in Mali. 1 would also like to bow reverently in memory of all the victims - civilian and military, foreign and Malian - who have lost their lives during the crisis in Mali and express our deep appreciation to the United Nations and the troop-contributing countries for all the sacrifices they have made. The delegation of Mali thanks our dear friend Mr.”
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“Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, as well as the people and the Government of Mali, I would like to pay tribute to all the members of the Security Council, non-permanent and permanent alike, and to the entire international community for their support and spirit of solidarity, from which my country has benefited during this crisis. I would also like to reiterate our deep gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr.”
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“I would also like to reiterate my delegation's congratulations to Egypt, Senegal, Japan and Ukraine on their elections as non-permanent members of the Security Council. The delegation of Mali would like to assure all the new members of its full and complete cooperation. I would also like to commend Chile, Jordan, Lithuania, Nigeria and Chad, whose mandates ended on 31 December, and to express our appreciation for the extremely important role they have played in the Security Council with respect to resolving the multidimensional crisis that has affected my country, Mali, since 2012. On behalf of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr.”
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“Mr. Diop (Mali) (spoke in French): I would like to begin my statement, Mr. President, by reiterating the delegation of Mali's warm congratulations to your country, the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, on its election, on 16 October 2015, to the Security Council as a non-permanent member. It is a particular pleasure for me to see you, Sir, preside over the Security Council in January 2016, coincidentally with the start of your country's term on this important organ dedicated to the maintenance of international peace and security. I would also like to express the delegation of Mali's appreciation for the outstanding way in which the United States of America led the work of the Security Council last month, with, in particular, the adoption of important resolutions, including resolution 2253 (2015), on Daesh, and resolution 2258 (2015), on Syria.”
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“At the end of the meeting, the Peace and Security Council mandated the Office of the Special Envoy to work on the continental framework to monitor the implementation by AU member States and other relevant stakeholders of the various instruments and other commitments. Again I thank UN-Women for supporting this process and my Office in the AU, and for ensuring that we have such a framework. I also express my appreciation to the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa for its support of the women and peace and security agenda in Africa. I would like to echo the voices ofthe African women in the field - the women who cannot wait, and to whom we need to listen. They say: no more declarations; only solemn action and solemn deliverables.”
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“They want to continue receiving support to complete their schooling. Africa has decided to place women at the centre of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. The 53 member States have declared 2015 the Year of Women's Empowerment, and 2016 the Year of Women's Human Rights. There is no doubt that the women's agenda is absolutely necessary to achieving peace and prosperity. We want to see more action in Africa. We need to see more accountability. We will achieve that through partnership with civil society organizations and women's groups. In December 2014, we held a hearing with the Peace and Security Council of the African Union with women from Somalia, South Sudan and the Great Lakes region.”
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“We salute the effort of the global study, which has helped to review the achievements made by Africa's member States. It is in that regard, as the Special Envoy, that I was given a mandate to ensure that the voices of women and the vulnerable were heard much more clearly in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. In my capacity as Special Envoy, I visited various countries with the Executive Director of UN-Women. We both went to the Central African Republic. With the support of our partners, we went to South Sudan, Somalia and Nigeria. I can say that women from different religious and ethnic groups and political parties are making peace in their communities. They need more of our support. In northern Nigeria, the Chibok girls who escaped have said that they want to continue their studies.”
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