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lines on the record: 45
first: 2019-01-25
most recent: 2020-01-09
sittings or episodes: 4
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“Jovenel Moïse, to make a lasting commitment in the country to the path towards genuine reconstruction. The holding of an inclusive national dialogue conducive to peaceful political, economic and social governance that respects the provisions of the Constitution of Republic will be a sine qua non for the work of our country’s President in future. In that regard, it is my fervent wish that the United Nations, in accordance with the provisions of its Charter, will continue to play an important role in our country, including through the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, established pursuant to resolution 2476 (2019).”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“My country welcomes all the efforts made to achieve a reform that holds out hope for peace, justice and development for all, and will continue to make an active contribution in that regard. In conclusion, allow me to briefly mention the upcoming commemoration to mark 10 years since the earthquake that ravaged my country on 12 January 2010, which claimed the lives of at least 220,000 people, including 102 members of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, as well as the appalling material damage. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of all those who perished in that tragedy. The people and the Government of the Republic of Haiti will never forget them. This is also an opportunity for me to reiterate to the Council the readiness of the President of Republic, His Excellency Mr.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Tangible and irrefutable progress has been made in a number of areas, particularly in the contribution to decolonization, economic assistance, human rights and even the codification of international law. With regard to disarmament and the maintenance of international peace and security, we still need to step up our collective efforts. Today we must jointly and resolutely address major challenges, such as the complex problems of terrorism, transnational organized crime, drugs, inequality, refugees, abject poverty and climate change, to mention just a few. The reform of our Organization, which must take into account current and emerging challenges, remains a pressing need.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“This instrument makes the Security Council an important pillar in the architecture of the Organization, conferring upon it the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. On the eve of the celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, we reflect back with satisfaction on the road that we have travelled since 1945, although much remains to be done to raise our Organization to meet the ideals of its founding fathers. The scrupulous observance of the Charter of the Organization will certainly contribute to develop a multilateralism that is more conducive to international peace and security. We must therefore fight relentlessly and with all our strength to safeguard all the gains made, while respecting the spirit and the letter of the Charter.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, in the declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the rule of law at the national and international levels, the States Members of our Organization renewed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and justice, as well as to an international order based on the rule of law, which represents the essential underpinning for a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. They affirmed that they were “determined to establish a just and lasting peace all over the world, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.” (resolution 67/1, para. 3) In other words, the Charter of the United Nations holds a central place in international life.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“For the peoples of the United Nations it has been first been a matter of ensuring that we have the means for collective and appropriate action in order, inter alia, to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice within one lifetime brought untold suffering upon humankind. To reach that ambitious objective, the founding fathers of the Organization defined a range of purposes and principles in Articles 1 and 2 of the Charter, which constitute a true legal basis for the multilateral system.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“In that regard, I would be remiss if I did not associate myself with the call for maximum restraint as made by Secretary- General António Guterres, with a view to avoiding escalation, unnecessary destruction and suffering. Our Organization, the fruit of a compromise entered into in the wake of the Second World War, has since shown itself capable of playing a crucial role in the lives of all peoples and of resisting the myriad challenges that we have faced over time. Initially conceived by some 50 States, including the Republic of Haiti, our Organization today has 193 Members with a considerable broadening in its purview over recent decades, which certainly testifies to the relevance and deep importance of its Charter.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Mr. Edmond (Haiti) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank you very much, Mr. President, for having kindly organized this open debate as part of Viet Nam’s presidency of the Security Council on an issue that is more timely than ever, that is upholding the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security. I would also like to commend the Vietnamese Permanent Mission for the concept note (S/2020/1, annex) drawn up for this meeting, which fortunately provides a valuable framework to deepen our reflections on this topic. This debate comes at a time of elevated tensions and increasing concern in the Persian Gulf.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to say that the desire to promote lasting peace necessarily entails the desire to improve the living conditions of all the populations concerned, while bearing in mind the slogan of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: "Leave no one behind".”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“The Haitian delegation will continue to call for establishing United Nations missions that can address the main emergencies faced by the countries concerned. In the case of my country, I will mention only the security, food, environmental and humanitarian emergencies, including cholera. Allow me to highlight two issues that I believe deserve further attention: first, the importance of unconditional and sustained funding for long-term development efforts and, secondly, the need for sustained dialogue, with due respect for their respective functions and powers, between the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations system, including the Economic and Social Council, so as to ensure that the United Nations presence in a country such as Haiti is integrated, balanced and in synergy with the three pillars of the Organization's work.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“The integrated United Nations presence must, in the final analysis, seek to support the efforts of national authorities and civil society initiatives to address the root causes ofmistrust, insecurity and instability, which are without a doubt genuine obstacles to the country's long-term development. I have duly noted Council members' judicious comments on and support for the transition process from MINUJUSTH to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti. Council members can rest assured that the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Jovenel Mo'i'se, and the Government of the Republic are fully aware of their responsibility to improve the living conditions of the Haitian people and will spare no effort to that end.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“It would be remiss of me not to underscore the fact that sustainable peace cannot be built in a context of poverty, hunger, social inequality and exclusion. We must therefore take into account the growing importance of the effects of climate change and natural disasters on the country's security and stability. That idea was largely upheld by the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti of the Economic and Social Council following its last mission to the country. The Group stresses the need for a better understanding of all issues related to insecurity, crime, instability and peace in Haiti.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“I welcome once again the adoption of the resolution, outside Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, which is a positive development and a recognition of the efforts deployed by the Haitian authorities, with the support of United Nations missions. Undeniable progress has been made in Haiti since 2004 in a particularly difficult security and stability context, in particular in terms of strengthening the capacities ofthe Haitian National Police. The same is true in the areas of democracy, justice, human rights and the rule of law. However, much remains to be done. In that regard, we note with interest the main tasks assigned to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, pursuant to paragraph 1 of the aforementioned resolution.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“I commend the efforts deployed by the Organization, particularly by the Secretary-General, to promote peacebuilding and sustaining peace. I would like to emphasize, however, that the situation in the Republic of Haiti must be well understood. Council members will naturally agree with me that my country has not emerged from a situation of armed conflict. After the deployment in 2004 of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, we transitioned into the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), which, as of 16 October, will be replaced by the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, in accordance with resolution 2476 (2019), adopted by the Council on 25 June.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“Our discussions must focus on the three interconnected and interdependent pillars of the Organization's action, and consider the real problems of countries, the basic needs of populations and the priorities set by national authorities. There is therefore a need for efforts towards coherence, strengthening partnerships, building new partnerships and coordination at all levels so as to restore trust and maximize long-term development opportunities. It is those constructive exchanges that will allow us to share best practices and identify measures to improve the quality of life of the affected populations and further promote sustainable peace. I stress that lasting peace goes hand in hand with long- term development and that piecemeal solutions will always be fragile.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“Mr. Edmond (Haiti) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Peruvian presidency of the Security Council for having invited me to participate in this important meeting, under the heading "Peacebuilding and sustaining peace". I welcome the relevance of the topic of the meeting and the excellent quality of the concept note (S/2019/540, annex) to guide our discussions. I also take this opportunity to welcome the Secretary-General and thank him for his outstanding efforts to achieve peace. It is important that we continue to engage in sustained reflection on the main requirements of sustainable peace, taking into account each country's particular situation.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“Do we want to save this country - as I said in my remarks, to restore it to the international scene where it was before - or will we continue to watch its slow decline? I want to believe that we will choose the first option: to sit down, work together and bring Haiti back to life from its ashes.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“I know that by 15 October, Haiti will no longer be within the remit of the Security Council, that is to say, of Chapter VII of the Charter. But I have certainly understood and greatly appreciate the various concerns, particularly those related to whether Haiti will be able continue alone after the departure of MINUJUSTH. I would say in response that over 15 years, the Council has shown that it knows how to feed this baby, especially the Haitian National Police, helping it to function on its own. It is certainly up to us Haitians to work and to find the crucial right moment to sit down and define the future of this country of ours. We will always be grateful for the support of our international friends, but today we Haitians find ourselves at this crossroads with a choice to make.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Mr. Edmond (Haiti) (spoke in French): First, I want to thank Mr. Lacroix and his team once again. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Bachelet. After our last encounter in Geneva, I promised her that I would consider the establishment of an office in Haiti. We are working diligently on that and assure her that she will have a response soon in that regard. Mr. President, I did not want to conclude without thanking you once again for the invitation you kindly extended to me to participate in this meeting. My country, Haiti, is now at a very complicated crossroads, where we, as Haitians, must decide whether we will continue to watch our country decline or consolidate not only the democratic gains but the legacy that our founding fathers left us. That is what I want to believe today.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Jovenel Moise, will continue to play their full role in the major transformations necessary to improving the living conditions of the Haitian people and, moreover, maintain the climate of trust and safeguard the hope for a better future. Long live the Republic of Haiti.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The upcoming holding of legislative elections in a peaceful security environment will be particularly crucial. The Government of the Republic of Haiti is committed to taking all the necessary measures to ensure that those elections are held in accordance with constitutional deadlines and within a renewed environment of constructive dialogue. I strongly hope that the United Nations and Haiti's main international partners will not fail in providing concrete support for the priorities defined by the national authorities, with a view to ensuring security and stability and encouraging direct foreign investment and the long- term development of the country. Rest assured that the main institutions of the Haitian State, under the leadership of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Such support will make the reconfiguration of the Commission possible, while considering the following main points: the development of a weapons and ammunition management programme; the implementation of socioeconomic projects to reduce community violence; and the expansion of the presence of community police in high-risk areas. I look forward to continuing discussions with Ms. La Lime, which should lead to the provision of United Nations technical support for the national dialogue as well as the development of a national strategy to combat the proliferation of armed gangs. The year 2019 will be in many ways a pivotal one for my country, which will ultimately be defined by the effectiveness of the national authorities' efforts to respond to the urgent demands of every segment of the population.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Within that same framework, on 12 March, the President reactivated the National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration to deal with all issues related to local violence, which constitutes an obstacle to the country's socioeconomic development. That decision by the President provided the necessary impetus to the development of a national strategy to control the flow of weapons and support vulnerable young people prone to being recruited by armed groups. Accordingly, the Government of Haiti is energetically seeking the United Nations strategic support within the framework of a special political mission.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“In that spirit, and in compliance with the provisions of the amended 1987 Haitian Constitution, the President initiated discussions with several sectors, with a View to selecting a new Prime Minister, in consultation with the Presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, and to forming a Government that reflects the legitimate aspirations of all sectors of national life. On behalf of the President of the Republic, I have already requested and been assured that the United Nations, through the good offices of the Secretary-General, will play the role of observer in that inter-Haitian dialogue. A request for technical assistance was therefore issued by the facilitation committee of the inter-Haitian national dialogue to provide an experienced United Nations expert in that area.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“It is in that spirit that future cooperation between the Government of Haiti and the Organization must be carried out, in harmony and in compliance with obligations within the framework of a special political mission. The President of Haiti is aware that no political party or sector of national life can claim to be able to overcome on its own the major challenges facing the country. That is why he reiterated the unconditional call for constructive and inclusive dialogue among all national stakeholders. He is convinced that the nation's recovery is the responsibility of all Haitians who demonstrate goodwill.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The President of Haiti has not in any way underestimated the difficulties that his Administration had been tasked to overcome. That is reflected in the Change Caravan, which he launched on 1 May 2017, with, regrettably, very limited resources. Unfortunately, that innovative and ambitious initiative, which could be improved upon, has not yet received all of the support needed. Council members will surely agree with me that the promotion of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, justice and the reform of key national institutions must go hand in hand with sustainable economic, social and environmental development, including through risk reduction and natural disaster preparedness initiatives, in a country that is extremely vulnerable to environmental threats.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“As the Secretary-General indicated in paragraph 70 of his report, "the Haitian authorities expressed support for the deployment of a special political mission under Chapter VI of the Charter designed to accompany current priorities in specific and strategic rule of law, security, human rights and development areas for a transitional period, so that Haiti would be subsequently removed from the Security Council agenda." The demonstrations held in recent months have highlighted, if there were still a need to do so, the crucial steps that need to be taken, including the urgent need to strengthen the fight against insecurity and multifaceted corruption and to improve, significantly and without delay, the living conditions of all segments of the Haitian population.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“I would like to refute that accusation and inform the Council that, unfortunately, what happened at La Saline remains in dispute. Nonetheless, I assure the Council that the Haitian Government is in the process of conducting an investigation to shed light on what took place.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General commended the efforts of the Haitian National Police and the ongoing improvements within that institution. The National Police has been increasingly autonomous in providing security throughout the country. Its performance in the recent demonstrations attests to its enhanced capacity for maintaining order throughout the country. Regarding the concerns expressed by the representative of the United Kingdom about the incident at La Saline, the President of Haiti has condemned such acts of violence. He has instructed the relevant institutions, such as the Haitian National Police and the Government Commissioner, to conduct an investigation in order to shed light on events that have regrettably been portrayed as a massacre planned by the State.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“At the humanitarian level, the report mentions the persistent migration crisis, increasing food insecurity, progress in combating the cholera epidemic, the situation of the Central Emergency Response Fund and the funding gap in the humanitarian assistance plan. It acknowledges the joint efforts of the Haitian Government and MINUJUSTH to reduce the level of gang violence and establish closer links with communities affected by violent crime. Significant progress has been made in implementing the mandate of MINUJUSTH in areas such as combating local Violence, enhancing the performance of the Haitian National Police, improving security, justice and the rule of law, improving prison administration, promoting human rights and preparing for the upcoming parliamentary elections.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General quite rightly noted that demonstrators vandalized public and private property, used firearms, erected barricades and disrupted economic activity in the country's main urban centres. The unrest disrupted trade and markets and had a serious impact on income-generating activities, in particular in households headed by women, which are often dependent upon market-oriented employment. With regard to women's rights, my country has made considerable efforts to promote women's rights. As the Council is undoubtedly aware, the amended 1987 Constitution incorporated a 30 per cent constitutional quota for women throughout the country's social structure.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The Government of Haiti wishes to emphasize the findings of the strategic assessment, the options considered for a United Nations presence other than a peacekeeping operation in Haiti and the very relevant observations and recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/l98), which highlights the significant events that have taken place in the country since the publication of his previous report (S/2018/ 1059), including the demonstrations held in the main cities since 7 February. The demands of the demonstrators focused on the country's socioeconomic problems, especially the steep rise in the cost of living. Regrettably, such demonstrations were marked by unfortunate acts of violence that resulted in deaths, including the deaths of two police officers who were burned alive, and considerable property damage.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The Government of the Republic of Haiti is fully aware of the fact that it bears responsibility for, first and foremost, adopting the strategies necessary to provide lasting responses to the real needs and legitimate claims and expectations of its people. In that regard, I am firmly convinced that the political will to achieve that goal must go hand in hand with the mobilization of the necessary resources. Therefore, the substantive and organizational contributions of the United Nations, its specialized agencies, funds and programmes and all international partners will remain essential.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Resolution 2410 (2018) provides, in its paragraph 8, for the drawdown on 15 October 2019 of MINUJUSTH, which was established in 2017 following the closing of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. The progress that has been made as part of MINUJUSTH's mandate is allowing us today to opt for a new United Nations presence in Haiti, one that is not a peacekeeping mission. The Government of the Republic of Haiti fervently hopes that the new role of the United Nations will remain coherent with the changing overall context in the country as well as national needs in the areas of security, justice, stability and sustainable development.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“My thanks also go to Ms. Helen La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, for her exemplary commitment. It would be remiss of me not to commend here the unwavering courage and sense of responsibility of all my Haitian brothers and sisters, who, despite the major difficulties of the present context, remain resolutely committed to the lofty ideals of the founding fathers of our national independence. History calls on us, my fellow countrymen, to work together selflessly, guided by the tripartite Republican motto "Liberty, equality, fraternity", so that the Republic of Haiti, one of the founding Members of the United Nations in 1945, can once again play its rightful role in the international arena.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Jovenel Moise, has tasked me with reiterating to the Secretary-General his heartfelt gratitude for the relevance of the report and his full support for the success of his lofty and delicate mission in the service of the international community. Here I refer in particular to the painstaking consultations carried out by representatives of the United Nations with the country's highest authorities in the quest for a better option involving a presence that is better adapted to the socio-political developments in the country following the drawdown of MINUJUSTH. In that connection, I congratulate Mr. Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, both for the excellent coordination of the strategic assessment mission as well as for the accuracy of his briefing on the most recent events in the country.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“At the outset, I wish to thank the Security Council for having invited me to participate in this meeting of the Council to share the Views and observations of the Government of the Republic of Haiti on the report of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) (S/2019/l98), submitted pursuant to resolution 2410 (2018). Let me start by saying that the report provides a very objective assessment of developments in Haiti, the support provided by the United Nations in the framework of MINUJUSTH, the efforts undertaken by the national authorities in a very difficult context and the steps that remain to be taken in the promotion of human rights, the rule of law and the strengthening of the democratic gains made in the country. The President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Mr.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Mr. Edmond (Haiti) (spoke in French): On the contrary, Mr. President, I was going to ask you to put the hourglass down horizontally. I should like to begin by thanking Ms. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, for her very enlightening briefing and for her interest in promoting and protecting human rights in Haiti. I wish also to thank my fellow countrywoman, Loune Viaud, Executive Director of Zanmi Lasante, for her remarks on the situation of women and girls, of which I took good note.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our full support for all efforts leading to the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as the follow-up of commitments made under the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. In conclusion, two elements remain crucial for a responsible and sustainable response to the destructive effects of climate change: the political will of all States and the collaboration of all stakeholders, on the one hand, and the mobilization of adequate financial resources, on the other.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The President's priority objective is to consolidate democratic institutions, strengthen essential infrastructure, attract job-creating investment and, in general, improve the living conditions of all segments of the population. Unfortunately, we cannot endorse certain assertions relating to the situation in Haiti in the concept note, in particular the questionable reference to an "upward trend in malaria cases since 2009 that can be traced back to Haiti" (S/2019/1, annex, para. 11). I strongly encourage all States, together with all the relevant United Nations bodies and specialized agencies, to work constructively to ensure that the adverse effects of climate change are taken into account in an even more responsible manner. The Republic of Haiti is committed to playing its full part in this collective climate action.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“We must recognize the share of climate disasters that have hit Haiti's economy hard, destroying a significant part of its infrastructure, exacerbating the country's structural vulnerabilities, placing a heavy burden on economic recovery efforts, aggravating cumulative delays and delaying year after year the prospects for achieving the country's sustainable development goals. With the support of all stakeholders, the Government today is seeking to invest more in preventing those risks. In search of rapid and sustainable solutions to this phenomenon, President Moise launched several innovative initiatives as soon as he came to power, including the Caravan of Change. Unfortunately, those initiatives have not yet received sustained financial support from the international community.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“I fully endorse the statement to be delivered by the representative of Belize in its capacity as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States. In recent years, severe cyclones have caused untold human suffering and considerable material damage in many parts of the world, particularly in Central America and the small island States ofthe Caribbean. In general, recovery and reconstruction needs have often exceeded the national capacities of most affected countries. My country has been hit many times by severe natural disasters, such as Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, which destroyed the livelihoods of virtually all rural populations and undermined the efforts of the Government.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The debate on climate-related risks is in line with the priorities recently announced by both the President of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session and the Secretary-General. The Republic of Haiti will continue to make its best contribution to all such processes because, ultimately, it is a question of improving living conditions and respecting the dignity of all human beings, bearing in mind the motto "no one should be left behind". Recurrent climate-related disasters are a major obstacle to sustainable development efforts and a genuine threat to the survival of many countries, in particular small island developing States; hence the increased interest of all such States in the ongoing and future discussions on climate issues.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The Government of the Republic of Haiti believes it essential that the international community recognize the significance of climate-related disasters for international peace and security and the importance of implementing a common action plan to counter the threats that they pose. This open debate is timely because the year 2019 will be marked by important processes to promote the three pillars and the core values of the United Nations through an integrated follow-up to the commitments made at major conferences and meetings in recent years. At the heart of those processes are efforts to ensure the proper and universal implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Mr. Edmond (Haiti) (spoke in French): At the outset, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Jovenel Moise, and on my own behalf, I would like to wish every success to South Africa, Germany, Belgium, Indonesia and the Dominican Republic, which are serving as non-permanent members of the Security Council for the period 2019- 2020. I would also like to congratulate the Dominican Republic, which holds the rotating presidency of the Council, for organizing this open debate on the theme "Addressing the impacts of climate-related disasters on international peace and security" in order to focus everyone's attention on the urgent need to address climate-fragility risks in a sustained manner.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source