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1. “May I remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I wish to inform all concerned that we will be carrying on this open debate right through the lunch hour, as we have a large number of speakers. I now give the floor to the representative of Guatemala.”

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2. “I wish to conclude my statement by calling for the spirit of unanimity that we have witnessed in the Council today, which has resulted in the adoption of the historic resolution 2457 (2019), to be preserved in order to support the praiseworthy initiatives in Africa, as silencing the guns on the African continent does not only require the involvement of Africa, but rather the necessary international cooperation of us all, given that peace and stability in Africa means peace and stability throughout the world. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to the others members of the Council.”

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3. “Let us also not forget the progress made in the Horn of Africa, or the success of programmes on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform, both crucial elements of stabilization and recovery, which are an integral part of the African Union Master Road Map of Practical Steps for Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020. The only entities that should have a monopoly over armed forces are legitimate Governments, and they must use that only in accordance with the law and with respect for the rights of their citizens, with the ultimate goal being to defend them.”

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4. “Let me say to those present that somehow we have already begun silencing the weapons on our continent. Equatorial Guinea greatly celebrates the latest achievements in both the Central African Republic and South Sudan, where long-lasting conflicts have seen the signing of agreements that solely benefit those two brother countries, with which they will be able to begin theirjourney towards progress. We also commend the achievements made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar, where elections were held under very complex conditions and allowed for a peaceful transition of power in those countries.”

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5. “The recently concluded thirty-second Summit of the African Union reaffirmed its determination to redouble efforts towards better and more effective conflict prevention action in order to preserve the African Union's commitment to address critical points in Africa, continue to strengthen African capacities for peace and security, strengthen Africa's collective security mechanism and enhance African peace and security. It is true that progress has been made in conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa. Many of the long-term conflicts that devastated the continent have been resolved. The African Union and its regional mechanisms have also improved their capacity to deal with conflict and crisis situations on the continent. Let me share my optimism.”

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6. “The African Union itself must be able to optimize the preventive diplomacy mechanisms and tools it already possesses, including the Panel of the Wise and the Continental Early Warning System, and ensure an immediate response to any threat that may arise. That is a step in the right direction, but work still needs to be done to operationalize the African Peace and Security Architecture, particularly the African Standby Force and its rapid deployment capability. African countries have worked closely in recent years to address African problems in an African way, thereby contributing significantly to the maintenance of peace and security on the continent.”

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7. “I would therefore like to take this opportunity to appeal to the Council to achieve unity, as was possible on the occasion of adopting resolution 2457 (2019) today, so that we can sooner rather than later adopt and celebrate that other important part in order to complete the equation that will be resolved only through the adoption of both resolutions. That would represent the solid ground necessary to genuinely and solidly begin building Africa's tomorrow, free of conflicts and weapons, in which its citizens would be concerned only with how to face the daily challenges in an atmosphere of peace and stability.”

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8. “Ifwe do not find definitive solutions to the causes of the current conflicts that plague our continent, or if we do not succeed in strengthening the mechanisms for the effective prevention of such conflicts, we will continue to address African problems in a rhetorical manner without conclusive steps towards concrete objectives. That is why peacekeeping operations on African soil must be at the forefront of those efforts, and in that endeavour cooperation with the United Nations and partners is key. We must continue to strengthen United Nations peacekeeping efforts in Africa. The draft resolution on the financing of peacekeeping operations in Africa, pending adoption by the Security Council, is momentous. The hope for silencing the guns in Africa will be a utopian one if it is not accompanied by that important step.”

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9. “Equatorial Guinea therefore appeals to the international community, particularly Africans themselves, to pool their efforts to help Africa implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, together with the African Union's Agenda 2063, as avenues for sustainable economic development, that is, to begin working on the establishment of solid structures in the areas of health, education, the economy, trade, peaceful inter-ethnic coexistence and good governance, among others, and focus on addressing with determination the problems that affect youth, children, women, refugees, immigrants, including employment among others. Leaving those issues pending would lead us to the risk of endless conflicts.”

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10. “In paying attention to the current problems of peace and security, we must also work to eliminate the source of those problems by improving efforts to accelerate development and reduce poverty, thereby eliminating the breeding grounds for conflict and violent extremism. The flashpoints involve complex national, ethnic, religious and social tensions. Fundamentalists, criminals and terrorist and mercenary organizations advantage of those problems to spread terror throughout our lands and increase piracy and transnational organized crime at sea, as already seen in the Gulf of Guinea.”

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11. “The current reality of, and the threat posed by, the illicit manufacture, circulation and trade in small arms and light weapons, including anti-personnel mines, is a fact that challenges us all. We must be aware of that reality and assess the damage and horror those weapons cause to the whole of humankind, especially in Africa, knowing that those weapons and explosive devices do not come from another planet. Silencing weapons in Africa by 2020 is not just a desire; our lives depend upon it. Conflicts are the main cause of our problems, as they touch on all aspects of our lives. Africa must therefore address both the symptoms and the root causes of conflict.”

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12. “The goal of silencing the guns by 2020, entailing their complete, effective, controlled, verifiable and transparent elimination through international and regional legal instruments, is of vital importance to Africa and must have the support of the international community, especially the Security Council. It cannot be achieved without involving those most directly affected by the scourge of conflicts, which are our peoples. That fact becomes a collective responsibility of all African countries, which must prioritize the participation of citizens in political and economic processes, promote equity and prevent violence at all levels of our people's lives.”

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13. “Agenda 2063, which is the African Union's legal framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development, is in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the sustaining peace agenda and the fiftieth anniversary solemn declaration of the African Union Heads of State and Government. They all include a commitment to achieve the goal of a conflict-free Africa, that is, making peace possible for all African peoples, while ridding the continent of wars and violent conflicts and not bequeathing the burden of conflict to future African generations.”

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14. “Resolution 2457 (2019) will undoubtedly help safeguard peace and security on the African continent. We hope that it will also mark a turning point in Africa's future. Small arms and light weapons, including anti-personnel mines, pose a great danger to human survival, yet thousands of such weapons continue to exist with the potential for use or proliferation. There is an urgent need for Africa to accelerate the process of combating, preventing and eradicating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. It is well known that most of the world's armed conflicts are in Africa.”

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15. “Ramtane Lamamra, African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns in Africa and Mr. Vasu Gounden, Executive Director of the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes, for agreeing to participate in today's meeting and offer insightful briefings at today's solemn and momentous meeting on an issue affecting the African continent. I would like to acknowledge His Excellency Mr. Walter Lindner, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, who is here with us today. I also extend congratulations to all dignitaries and delegations present. The unanimous adoption of resolution 2457 (2019) attests to the commitment and support of the international community, expressed through this organ, for Africa's efforts to achieve sustainable peace and stability.”

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16. “I thank Mr. Gounden for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. I would like to begin by saying that it is indeed a great honour to be here presiding over today's important and historic open debate on a theme of such significance for Africa - silencing the guns in Africa by 2020. I convey greetings from His Excellency Mr. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Head of State of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, who congratulates all countries that helped to adopt resolution 2457 (2019) and thanks them for their support during Equatorial Guinea's presidency of the Security Council. I commend Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding, for attending today's meeting. I also commend Mr.”

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17. “In favour: Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2457 (2019). I now give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”

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18. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2019/ 179, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Algeria, Angola, Belgium, Canada, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Spain, the Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia and Ukraine. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

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19. “I propose that the Council invite Monsignor Antoine Camilleri, Under-Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will nowbegin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/ 169, which contains the text of a letter dated 13 February 2019 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Equatorial Guinea to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary- General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration.”

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20. “Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; His Excellency Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns in Africa; and Mr. Vasu Gounden, Founder and Executive Director of the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following persons to participate in this meeting; His Excellency Mr. J 050 Pedro Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; His Excellency Mr. Maged Abdelfattah Abdelaziz, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations; and Mr. Robert Mardini, Permanent Observer of the International Committee of the Red Cross to the United Nations.”

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21. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Spain, the Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms.”

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