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“Finally, we certainly look forward to the constructive engagement of all parties in a negotiation process under the auspices of the United Nations, thereby sparing future generations from the scourge of wars and destruction. I welcome the Secretary- General's agenda issued few weeks ago on disarmament, while expressing his commitment to establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. This calls for a clear plan of action to establish such a zone within a specific time frame, in accordance with the 1995 Review and Extension Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which is an integral part of the Treaty's indefinite extension package.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The commitment of all parties to those principles and their engagement in serious negotiations on the establishment ofan integrated system on the elimination of weapons ofmass destruction, togetherwith sustainable and balanced arms-control arrangements, would put an end to the arms race and address all non-proliferation concerns in a comprehensive manner. The continued imbalance in military capabilities does not allow for an environment conducive to confidence-building and negotiations on other regional conflicts, in isolation from this issue, which represents an existential threat and puts the region at risk of an escalating arms race and external military intervention.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Parallel to this negotiating track, there is an urgent need for all effective regional and international parties to unconditionally commit themselves to the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law, specifically the following principles: first, full respect for the sovereignty of States, refraining from interference in their domestic affairs under any pretext and refraining from the threat or use of force; secondly, denouncing and condemning all forms of terrorism and committing to combating it by supporting the efforts of the Governments of the relevant States upon their request; thirdly, denouncing all sectarian policies, prohibiting any form of support for illegal groups or organizations and the supply of weapons to non-State actors without official authorizations from authorities of the recipient State, while recognizing the exclusive right of legitimate Governments to use force in order to enforcing law and order on their territories; and, fourthly, upholding the principles of citizenship, equality, the rule of law and human rights.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“As a first step, we propose that the Secretary- General, given his authority and impartiality, invite the States ofthe region to a conference, with the participation of the permanent members of the Security Council, to negotiate the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, which could pave the way for the design ofa specific work plan to establish a sustained system of political and security arrangements that could achieve equal security for all States in the region without discrimination. This would in turn allow for all issues in the region to be addressed in the framework of an integrated package, thereby creating a climate conducive to confidence-building and the resolution of existing crises.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“In that respect, Egypt expresses its readiness in principle to consider the establishment of a mechanism similar to that referred to in the proposal contained in the concept note (S/2018/524, annex), submitted by Russia, at this meeting regarding the launching of a regional and institutional dialogue similar to the Helsinki Process, which contributed to creating a stable and sustainable security architecture in Europe. There is in fact no alternative to the engagement of the countries of the region in direct dialogue and negotiations under United Nations auspices.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“In this regard, the President of Egypt has on numerous occasions, foremost among which was that of his statement at the beginning of the seventy- second session of the General Assembly last September (see A/72/PV.5), presented Egypt's vision for reaching a comprehensive and integrated solution to the crises in the region on the basis of these principles. There is no doubt that the United Nations remains the forum most capable of launching effective international cooperation.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Egypt therefore calls upon all parties to take serious action to immediately amend those policies and return to the principles of international law and the Charter, without any double standards. Egypt is proud of its honourable track record and its commitment to avoid initiating aggression or resorting to the use of force, except in self-defence, or engaging in supporting, funding or arming terrorist groups, illegal organizations and secessionist entities with the aim of undermining the sovereignty of its neighbours or achieving short- term interests at the expense of stability and security in the long term. Furthermore, Egypt demands that other parties commit to those same principles, in order to preserve the future of the peoples of the region and avoid bloodshed.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Some States have even engaged in supplying terrorists and illegal groups with weapons to undermine the authority of certain Governments and threaten neighbouring countries, which constitutes a recipe for spreading chaos, further instability and more conflicts, as well as a serious threat to security and stability at the regional and international levels. The continuation of those policies will definitely change the current proxy wars, which are exacerbated by fierce competition among some international and regional parties over creating zones of influence, into direct, protracted military confrontations. That may haunt the future of entire generations of the region, worsen economic and social crises and the waves of refugees and displaced people and risk the sudden turning of some regional conflicts into global confrontations.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The rest of the occupied Arab territories must be liberated and the Palestinian people's suffering and the apartheid that they are facing, which represents a shameful stain upon the face of humankind, must be put to an end. The international community and its institutions have failed for decades to implement numerous resolutions, whether those related to Palestine and other occupied Arab territories, or those on the establishment ofa zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. The region is witnessing a persistent attack on the concept of the modern nation State, particularly since the historic invasion of Iraq in 2003. Furthermore, some parties are intensifying their systematic efforts to build networks of doctrinal and ethnic allegiances.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“That proves that the roots of conflict in the Middle East are neither religious nor ethnic and that the Arab-Israeli conflict is, in its essence, a political one. A sustainable settlement is therefore possible through just and balanced solutions. In fact, dealing with this conflict as if it were an inevitable religious confrontation will only perpetuate it. The second lesson is that reaching a peace treaty will not prevent Egypt from continuously striving to restore the rights of the Palestinian people and support the liberation of the various occupied Arab territories. Achieving peace between Egypt and Israel alone is not enough to establish comprehensive and sustainable peace.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Moreover, ignoring the Palestinian question is helping some parties to exploit it in order to achieve internal political gains and cover up negative regional policies. Furthermore, the major international Powers' blind eye to Israel's refusal to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons makes the region vulnerable to conflicts, arms races and pretexts for foreign intervention. In that context, I would like to highlight an outstanding model that was set by Egypt after reaching a peace treaty with Israel, about 40 years ago following five consecutive wars. Perhaps the first lesson to be taken from that experience is that peace would not have been possible without Egypt regaining all of its lands and the reciprocation of specific political and security guarantees.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“It is not my intention here to separately address each one of the multitude of crises in the region, since they are well known to all and are being discussed in a great amount of detail at the relevant meetings of the Security Council. In fact, it might be better to utilize this meeting to assess the situation holistically and attempt to adopt a comprehensive approach. Everybody knows that reaching a just and sustainable solution to the Palestinian question, on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and past agreements, remains the utmost priority and a necessary condition for achieving peace and security in the region. The continued occupation and the persistent unilateral measures that violate international legitimacy are the most prominent reasons for terrorism and chaos.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The situation is further worsened by the attempts of some parties to undermine the concept of the nation State as recognized by international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including through efforts to establish sectarian allegiances on doctrinal, racial or tribal grounds to create zones of influence that serve the narrow interests of some parties from within and outside the region. There is no doubt that the selective manner in which the Security Council has addressed the key issues ofthe Middle East, as well as its evident double standards, has significantly contributed to the degree of deterioration and instability that the region has reached.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Mr. Edrees (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for convening this important debate. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Secretary- General for his briefing. We have carefully listened to the statements made during this important debate, which comes at an exceptional time, considering the dangerous historical juncture at which the Middle East has arrived since many wears. This turning point is characterized by an unprecedented threat to the security, stability, unity and territorial integrity of the countries of the region.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“That is why we need to do our utmost to achieve tangible progress on the ground in order to ensure that terrorists do not propagate their ideology, indoctrinate people, use social networks to spread their ideology or have access to funding or weapons coming from various sources. In that regard, we need the highest possible level of coordination among the counter-terrorism entities of the United Nations to carry out such efforts both within the United Nations and outside the Organization. In conclusion, I would once again like to thank Poland for having convened this very important debate.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Socioeconomic aspects are of key importance and could compensate for the failure of the United Nations to respond to numerous challenges and resolve conflicts and disputes that threaten international peace and security. The real problem that we face is that of adequate international funding for relevant activities and projects. Finally, with regard to the fight against terrorism, we must prove that the United Nations is capable of undertaking tangible and specific actions, apart from the resolutions adopted in the Chamber. We must demonstrate that terrorist organizations and groups are not the only ones that can plan and act.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“The provisional rules of the Security Council must be followed. There is a need to address capacity-building in the legal and judicial sectors to guarantee accountability and prevent impunity, especially in the case of grave crimes. The United Nations must improve its practices in peacekeeping and peacebuilding to guarantee the prevention of outbreaks and renewal of conflicts between countries, and to establish peace and stability in them. When that is successfully achieved, those countries will see the tangible added value of the United Nations. There is a need to promote the economic and social aspects ofUnited Nations efforts, which are the essential pillars of its work, particularly following the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“We must make use of all mechanisms available in order to ensure that we do not undermine the credibility of the United Nations internationally, and to avoid a situation where countries resort to alternative methods outside the United Nations in order to prevail. We also need to avoid situations that may lead to the collapse of States located in conflict regions. We must not address such situations in a conventional manner or move slowly, as that would result in the deterioration of the situation and make such countries fertile ground for terrorists, who threaten peace and security throughout the world and make maintaining peace and stability globally an even more difficult task. Let us reconsider the veto right. The use of the veto undermines the implementation of the provisions of the Charter and of international law.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“In addition, we should make use of Article 36, paragraph 3, of the Charter, which recalls that the Council should urge parties to a dispute to refer it to the International Court of Justice. For the Security Council to successfully discharge is responsibilities, it must be apprised of the most up-to-date information on conflicts or situations risking deteriorating into conflict. The early-warning mechanisms of the United Nations and various regions must be functional for that to be the case. The Council should cooperate with regional mechanisms with a view to preventing conflict. There is a crucial need to swiftly resolve protracted ongoing conflicts, such as that in Palestine. How can that not be included in the framework of international law?”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“If we are truly serious, we must take the following crucial steps. The Security Council must be objective in its deliberations in assessing the scope of threats to international peace and security. The Council must adopt the most logical approach in dealing with an issue before it, in accordance with what the Charter says about promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes with respect for sovereignty. The Council must take all the necessary measures to do so, including recourse to the concept of preventive diplomacy, which encompasses, among other things. the provision for the Secretary- General to use his good offices. We must promote the use of mediation, establish fact-finding commissions and request advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Against that regrettable international backdrop, the United Nations, as the principal entity overseeing international affairs and entrusted with ensuring the implementation of international law and the Charter, must shoulder its responsibility and engage in reform to improve its performance so as to ensure that the United Nations continues to fully play its due role. If that does not happen, its role in the international arena will be eclipsed. The United Nations will no long command trust, being seen instead as an organization without credibility and incapable of action. We must first and foremost show the political will to respect international law as enshrined in the purposes and principles of the Charter, particularly those relating to the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“They became the modus operandi of international multilateral actions and international relations But while the purposes, principles and legal norms enshrined in the Charter are ideals, it is up to us to implement and abide by them, and we must demonstrate political will in order to do so. We continue to witness conflicts and occupation around the world, in some case continuing for decades, as well as terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and flows of refugees and undocumented migrants. This situation results from the fact that some do not abide by the rules of international law but instead exhibit double standards, undermining the purposes, principles and norms enshrined in the Charter. They propose erroneous interpretations of the Charter, voiding its meaning or transmogrifying it to serve their own interests.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Mr. Edrees (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Polish presidency for the month of May for having proposed this very important topic for open debate in the Security Council. I should also like to thank the briefers for their highly significant presentations. In the wake of humankind's painful experiences in the Second World War, the world understood that certain purposes, principles and legal norms were necessary to maintain international peace and security, ensure development and protect human rights. Those principles were enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and attained the highest level of international jus cogens.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“We cannot believe that peace, security and well-being can prevail in the region while the Palestinian people suffer under decades-long occupation. As part of the appeal for peaceful coexistence by President Fattah Al Sisi on a number of occasions, we therefore urge both parties - the Palestinian and the Israeli - to recognize the truth that both peoples will continue to exist as neighbours on this land. The choice is either to find a way to coexist on the basis of equal rights and duties or to give in to rhetoric and hardline positions. That may ultimately serve the interests of some and strengthen their position. However, it will negatively affect both peoples for many years and have grave consequences as a result of incitement and hatred.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“The appeal to uphold the international resolutions and international law is not extravagant, particularly in a region beset by conflicts and at a time when the world faces serious challenges and does not need further instability. That appeal takes into account threats that could lead to the collapse of the international order and lead sooner or later to the suffering of all peoples of the world. Guaranteed safety and security is a right of all peoples in the region so that they all, including the Israelis, can live in peace within their borders and in good-neighbourly relations with other nations of the region. However, Member States may also agree that equality and the rights ofpeople are the basis forjustice and stability.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“The peace process must also be revived in accordance with the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions to end the occupation and to realize the two-State solution so that both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples can live in peace and security like other peoples of the world. The issue of Jerusalem has a special place in the hearts of millions of people around the world. That sensitive issue requires particular attention. However, we acknowledge that international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions are the only international legal basis to achieve these objectives away from historical and religious reasons. Otherwise, there could be grave consequences. Any arbitrary action would have serious repercussions and would render the two- State solution no longer viable.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“The entire world remembers the occupation with every piece of land that is confiscated, every settlement that is approved or built and every Palestinian family that suffers - whether in the West Bank as a result of the separation wall, or in the besieged Gaza Strip. We must again reiterate that the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent State based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is an inalienable right under international law. It is an eternal right. The only way to achieve the legitimate Palestinian rights is by addressing the root causes of the problem, namely, the occupation.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“Mr. Edrees (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I am honoured, Mr. President, to deliver my second statement in a week in the Security Council under your presidency: a few days ago I delivered a statement on youth, peace and security (see S/PV.8243), and now I am speaking on the situation in the Middle East. I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing today and for his ongoing efforts to advance the peace process in the Middle East. I would also like to thank him for his efforts to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and his work for Palestinian reconciliation. The Middle East continues to face major challenges as a result of the continued occupation of Arab territories, which began in 1967 and has far- reaching consequences for the region and its peoples.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“The various international conferences throughout the world strengthen opportunities for dialogue among youth, but also between young people and their Governments, as well as with civil society and international organizations. In that regard, Egypt emphasizes the importance of holding the World Youth Forum in November of each year. We call on everybody to participate in the forum. In conclusion, we acknowledge that there are many conflicts that draw in young people. They might spill beyond conflict zones and borders. The issue under consideration today is the first step to creating a practical framework to engage young people in working towards a more peaceful world. We must cooperate to counter the adverse consequences of an environment that pulls young people towards violence.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, it is also important to incorporate the gender dimension in all youth programmes through capacity-building, particularly of women and young people. Volunteer opportunities contribute to the development of young people's skills. In that regard, we commend the efforts undertaken by United Nations Volunteers. Media can also play an important role in raising awareness on a culture of peace and combating violent ideologies. We reiterate the call of the World Youth Forum, held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to establish an international electronic forum to develop strategies to tackle the challenges facing young people worldwide.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we must safeguard and respect their national and cultural identities with a view to preventing them from sliding into extremism. In his forthcoming report, the Secretary-General would be well-advised to especially focus on young people in occupied Arab territories, as is noted briefly in the progress study. They are subjected to violations by the occupying Power when they stand up for their cause. We must also include young people in decision-making processes. To that end, we have launched a leadership programme that aims to build upon and mobilize their capacities to take decisions in governance, administration and public policy. Civil society organizations, especially those led by young people, also play an important role in preventing extremism.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“However, such a framework will bear fruit only if it is accompanied by a set of practical steps that will help to strengthen the role of youth and their participation in their societies, and protect them from extremism and conflict. In that context, I would like to make the following observations. It is important to give young people economic and educational opportunities to break the vicious cycle of extremism and violence. We must include them in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals locally and internationally, and harness their innovative capacities in forming new international partnerships between States and international financing entities to spur economic activity and address post-conflict rebuilding. It is also important to acknowledge young people's needs and address the root causes of conflict.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“The Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme also participated in the forum representing the Secretary- General. The Forum discussed aspects of the study prepared by the Secretary-General. It simulated five Security Council meetings on topics such as means to address the threats to world peace and security posed by terrorist organizations, irregular migration, challenges faced by states and immigrants, as well as the impact of conflict on peoples and nations, with the means to limit their danger on development and the youth. Resolution 2250 (2015) represents the starting point for a legal framework for the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“For that reason, article 82 of our Constitution stipulates that the State guarantees the care of youth and must help them discover their talents and develop their cultural, scientific, psychological and physical abilities, including encouraging them to engage in group and volunteer activity and enabling them to take part in public life. Egypt celebrated International Youth Day last August, under the slogan "The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development". In that regard, Egypt hosted the World Youth Forum for the period from 4 to 11 November 2017, with more than 3,000 participants from all over the world, including Heads of State and Government, personal envoys, thinkers, public figures and academics, as well as the participation of research centres and private sector.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Mr. Edrees (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): First and foremost, I wish to thank the Peruvian presidency of the Security Council for convening this important debate. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth and the other briefers for providing us with valuable information. Egypt has duly taken note of the Secretary- General's progress study on youth and peace and security (see S/2018/86) and its recommendations. Egypt has a young population, with about 22 million people between the ages of 18 and 29, namely, 24 per cent of the total population. We believe that young people are the main driving force that societies need for development and progress, for avoiding wars and conflicts and for peacebuilding.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“We do not consider the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of peacekeeping operations to be restrictive with regard to the performance of forces. On the contrary, they are the main guarantors of the safety and security of peacekeeping personnel. In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Egypt's commitment to contributing effectively to peacekeeping operations. I express our appreciation to those who have lost their lives while defending the principles, purposes and mandates of the United Nations. We must do our utmost to continue to improve peacekeeping operations in order to honour their sacrifice.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“There is an organic connection between the safety of peacekeepers and the overall political efforts carried out by the United Nations in addressing the conflict in question. Accordingly, the recommendations contained in the Cruz report and the proposed action plan constitute commendable efforts. However, those recommendations only address one of the intertwined aspects of this issue. We stress that the prevailing mindset of the forces is derived primarily from the mandate adopted by the Security Council, which brings us back to the core issues: partnership and joint ownership in designing mandates, and the equitable sharing of responsibilities among the Secretariat, the Security Council and the troop-contributing countries.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Performance assessments should not be limited to operational aspects; they should also include an assessment of the role of the mission as a whole in settling conflicts. With regard to the Organization's ability to mobilize potentials and forces, we have seen commendable efforts undertaken recently to increase the number of troop-contributing countries through the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System (PCRS). There must be a qualitative shift in the work of PCRS so that it becomes more flexible and capable of selecting the best-trained and equipped troops. The selection process must be based on the requirements of each mission. This is why we need a smart and customized PCRS. Fourthly and lastly, the safety and security issue of peacekeepers cannot be addressed from an operational and training perspective alone.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Those indicators contained in the aforementioned presidential statement contribute to assessing the success of peacekeeping operations and their actual impact. They enhance the effectiveness ofpeacekeeping operations and reduce their costs, as well as decreasing deployment times. To that end, tangible results in the ongoing strategic review processes for a number of missions must be achieved through the adoption by the Security Council ofthose recommendations. Otherwise, those reviews will be merely theoretical exercises with no practical implications. Thirdly, when assessing the performance and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations, we must take into account the specificity of each conflict and the operational, tactical and political conditions of each mission.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“That statement establishes seven indicators to be taken into account when designing or renewing mandates, including supporting national ownership of political settlement processes; setting clearly defined objectives towards sustaining peace; conducting an integrated analysis within the missions of opportunities and challenges to building national capabilities; ensuring coherence between political and operational tasks of a mission; establishing clear responsibilities and integration of roles among the missions and other United Nations agencies and programmes to support national institutions; and having mission exit strategy that enables national institutions to sustain peace in the long run.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“We look forward to an enhanced role for the Peacebuilding Commission in the upcoming phase. Secondly, we must avoid deploying United Nations missions without taking into consideration the general context of conflicts. We highlight the presidential statement (S/PRST/2017/27) with regard to the contribution of peacekeeping operations to sustaining peace.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“That would ensure joint ownership of the missions at all levels, starting with the strategic level, then formulating executable realistic mandates and reaching practical implementation. In that regard, we would like to underscore the importance of regional organizations, in particular the African Union, according to Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Joint ownership and responsibility requires improvement in existing traditional coordination mechanisms. It is not enough to hold official meetings. Coordination is required at the decision-making level in order to design mandates. In that context, we underscore the importance of the advisory role ofthe Peacebuilding Commission, which has become instrumental in enhancing the Council's ability to design mandates that address the root causes of conflict.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Thus far, efforts to improve peacekeeping operations have focused on addressing operational and technical shortcomings, namely, the readiness and adequacy of contingents and equipment and the conduct and discipline of peacekeepers. In addition, ensuring the physical protection of civilians has been the only parameter according to which the effectiveness of a mission is gauged. As important as those aspects are, they are insufficient to achieve the desired objective. In that regard, we would like to underscore a number of points relating to the topic of today's debate. First, partnerships among the main actors in peacekeeping operations must be improved, including the host country, troop- and police-contributing countries, the Security Council, the Secretariat and regional organizations.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Mr. Edrees (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Dutch presidency of the Security Council for its outstanding efforts during the month of March and for convening today's debate, which contributes to coordinating efforts towards improving peacekeeping operations. Over the past few years, we have seen how peacekeeping operations have been saddled with unrealistic burdens and mandated with tasks that exceed their ability in a way that ignores the political reality and the situation on the ground. The deployment of some missions has become a mere symbol of the inability of the United Nations to achieve final settlement of decades-long conflicts.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“To conclude, the Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its call for serious and concrete actions from the Security Council, stressing in this regard the permanent responsibility of the United Nations towards the question of Palestine until it is resolved justly and satisfactorily in all respects. This is a responsibility from which the Security Council cannot be absolved, particularly in the light of its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, which cannot be achieved as long as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Arab-Israeli conflict as a whole continue to fester unresolved, with their wide-ranging impact on the region and beyond.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Tangible progress in the peace process is vital and would contribute to a positive dynamic. This requires Israel to cease immediately and completely its illegal policies and measures in Gaza and the West Bank, including in and around East Jerusalem, and that it finally commit to the terms of reference of the peace process and uphold its legal obligations and commitments in this regard. The international community has to take the lead by reaffirming clear parameters for the negotiating process on all core issues and by helping the parties to reach agreed solutions based on United Nations resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference and agreements reached between the parties.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Concerning the occupied Syrian Golan, the Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken or to be taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical or demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan, as well as Israeli measures to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are null and void and have no legal effect. The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). I do not need to state that if the ongoing Israeli measures are not stopped and remedied, their consequences will lead to the further destabilization of the situation in the region, with far-reaching repercussions.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“The international community, represented by the United Nations, must take clear action to ensure that violations are swiftly brought to an end and replaced by concerted endeavours for peace, in line with relevant United Nations resolutions and the Charter. Turning now to Lebanon, the Non-Aligned Movement remains deeply concerned over Israel's ongoing violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, in breach of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). The Movement calls for the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) by all parties in order to end the current fragility and to avoid the recurrence of violence.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We still believe that the international community must play its rightful and obligatory role by taking the necessary action to halt all illegal measures taken by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. The Non-Aligned Movement expresses deep concern regarding the extensive damage caused by Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the separation wall and the network of hundreds of checkpoints that the occupying Power continues to impose, which are undermining the contiguity, integrity, viability and unity of the Palestinian territory, isolating East Jerusalem and seriously jeopardizing the prospects for physically achieving the two-State solution.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“The unresolved crisis of Gaza continues to have negative repercussions on efforts to advance peace and inflicts deep suffering on the Palestinian civilian population there. We reiterate, in this regard, that international humanitarian law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention, and the relevant United Nations resolutions, must be fully applied and respected by Israel, the occupying Power. The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel immediately lift its blockade, in compliance with Security Council resolution 1860 (2009), General Assembly resolution ES-10/18 and other relevant United Nations resolutions in this regard.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source