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Esono Mbengono

lines on the record: 532
first: 2018-02-21
most recent: 2019-12-20
sittings or episodes: 81
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“We believe that the Yemeni parties to the conflict must ensure full compliance with all the commitments set out in the Al-Hudaydah agreement, as that is the key to unblocking and advancing this delicate process. They must take into account the strategic importance of that enclave in guaranteeing the delivery of humanitarian and commercial supplies to the population. However, we are confident that the active presence of UNMHA, through its monitoring patrols, can defuse such tension and create a climate worthy of praise. Millions of people continue to face serious and significant difficulties in accessing basic supplies, such as is the case with the lack of food and drinking water, which exposes the people, particularly children, to the threat of diseases such as cholera, among others.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we commend the Office of the Special Envoy and UNMHA on those very significant strides, which we consider to be the fruit of successful cooperation between the two offices. At the same time, we would like to encourage them to continue working with the parties in that direction, so as to ensure that the process proceeds. Despite the improvements observed so far this year, we cannot fail to be concerned, bearing in mind that the very reports that we take up indicate that there are places that should have enjoyed the progress achieved up to this point but, unfortunately, continue to be the subject of serious, violent incidents, such as direct exchanges of fire and the use of snipers. Attacks with drones and other such acts must cease.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“My delegation welcomes the momentum being spearheaded by the United Nations in that new process, as evidenced by the early deployment in Yemen of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), as well as the various calls for its implementation. It gives us more hope to hear that, since 18 December 2018, the relative ceasefire has been maintained in the governorate of Al-Hudaydah, given that none of the parties seems to have attempted any major offensive actions to seize new territory. In the context of the progress needed to implement the Stockholm Agreement, we cannot overlook the fact that the Houthi movement ordered the withdrawal of its uniformed elements from the ports of Saleef and Ras Isa and the strategic city and port of Al-Hudaydah last May.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): We would first like to express our gratitude to Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General Mark Lowcock and the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Mr. Beasley, for the very detailed briefings they just delivered and the ongoing efforts of their teams in Yemen. Equatorial Guinea supports and commends such efforts. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has closely followed the developments in Yemen. The signing of the Stockholm Agreement last December, under the sponsorship and auspices of the United Nations, was an unusual event since the conflict broke out, which has been going on for almost five years now.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we believe that the strengthening of international humanitarian law should contribute to respect for the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law in terms of the sovereignty, territorial integrity of States, the self-determination of peoples and non-intervention in the internal affairs of States. Any humanitarian intervention must have the consent of the recipient country.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“Equatorial Guinea reaffirms that, in order to find lasting solutions to today's urgent humanitarian situations, the root causes of armed conflicts, such as underdevelopment, geostrategic ambitions, illegitimate access to the natural resources of other States, the unjust international order, inequality, marginalization and social exclusion, inter alia, must be addressed. Equatorial Guinea further reaffirms that, at all stages of the humanitarian-assistance process, the politicization of humanitarian assistance must be avoided. As the interpretation of humanitarian principles is difficult in practice, the need for critical discussion and ongoing debate is essential.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we also encourage support for the implementation of African initiatives in that field such as the 2009 African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, the work of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the African Union Peace and Security Strategy. We recognize and encourage the increasingly important United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security as well as the collaboration between the International Committee of the Red Cross and such non-governmental organizations as African Humanitarian Action.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“It is important to remember that concepts similar to international humanitarian law and many of its principles already exist in many cultures. In Africa, there are Somali war conventions and Fulani customs, among others, that are part of African customary humanitarian law, as described by legal scholars such as Yolande Diallo and Emmanuel Bello, among others. In that connection, efforts to promote, adhere to and ensure compliance with international humanitarian law could be more effective if we built on existing analogous principles in order to encourage their ownership, recognition and defence by local groups. Greater participation and representation on the part of all regions and States in developing and implementing that agenda is important.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“Humanitarian activities are politicized when there is political pressure on humanitarian organizations and States with regard to the financing and use of humanitarian assistance and, in certain cases, some counter-terrorism measures, owing to the growing nexus between terrorism, armed conflicts and transnational organized crime. As a result, national authorities and non-State armed actors distrust humanitarian assistance and its agents, and increasingly resist the presence of certain humanitarian actors, which leads to the imposition and exploitation of restrictions on humanitarian activity. The unidirectional approach to promoting respect for international humanitarian law in all regions and States limits their ownership.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“The protection of civilians in armed conflict is also integrated into the mandates of many peacekeeping missions and the training of forces participating in them. The Secretary- General's reports on children and the protection of civilians in armed conflict and their corresponding lists are helping to generate greater awareness, traction and results. That is still not enough, however, because armed conflicts continue and their natures change. Among the most serious challenges to the promotion of international humanitarian law today, three stand out - the politicization of humanitarian activities, the resulting lack of trust in humanitarian organizations and the unidirectional approach to this important task.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we call on humanitarian actors to respect the guiding principles of international humanitarian assistance so that they are perceived as neutral, independent and impartial service providers, particularly in politically controversial environments. At the global level, there has been significant progress in the promotion of international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles. The Security Council has embedded humanitarian principles in several resolutions on armed conflict and starvation, children and armed conflict, Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the prevention and combating of the financing of terrorism, among others that Equatorial Guinea is honoured to have supported.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“Respect for international humanitarian law should not necessarily imply a lack ofrespect for State sovereignty. On the contrary, the two concepts should be perfectly compatible. International humanitarian law and humanitarian principles are clear in that regard. For that reason, Equatorial Guinea urges the parties to ongoing armed conflicts to comply with international humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their two Additional Protocols of 1977, in order to prevent and limit devastating humanitarian situations, the escalation of armed conflicts and the radicalization of their victims, especially young people.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“We thoroughly deplore the persistence of armed conflicts in which civilians are always the worst affected. In that regard, we condemn the attacks on the most vulnerable population groups - children, young people, women, the disabled, refugees and displaced persons. We are also outraged by the increasing attacks on health workers and their facilities. International humanitarian law recognizes the principle of State sovereignty, which Equatorial Guinea supports. States should play the leading role in providing relief to communities and individuals under their jurisdiction. However, if for any reason their ability to do so is constrained, they can ensure that those affected by the crisis have access to protection and assistance through international humanitarian aid.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate France on its impeccable leadership of the Security Council for the month of March. We wish Germany every success in April, and I would like to thank both delegations for organizing this important briefing. We also welcome the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Germany, France and Poland, and acknowledge and appreciate the important briefings by Mr. Maurer, Mr. Lowcock, and Professor Modirzadeh. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea notes with concern the increasing complexity of armed conflicts and the growing challenge they pose to civilians and to humanitarian assistance for the 139 million people who need it.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“We encourage increased cooperation and coordination among the various United Nations entities in that regard, as well as their support to regional and subregional bodies, such as the African Union and CEMAC. In conclusion, we reiterate that all States must be united in the fight against terrorism in all its forms. Equatorial Guinea reiterates its full commitment to cooperate in that crucial work.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“We therefore commend the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), on the Taliban, and their respective analytical and monitoring teams. We also recognize the important work of the Office of Counter-Terrorism and others, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL and the Financial Action Task Force for their support to States in training and technical assistance in the implementation of resolutions and other financial counter-measures.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“That requires using all the necessary means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and, to the extent possible, international law, including applicable human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law standards. In that regard, we recognize the importance of the role of financial sanctions in disrupting terrorist activities.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Following CEMAC regulations, Equatorial Guinea established the National Agency for Financial Investigation in 2007 and is investing in its effective operationalization so that it can prevent and control financial terrorism. We believe that it is important for Governments to cooperate with the private sector, civil society and other sectors, while maintaining full respect for State sovereignty and laws. At the same time, we reiterate that the most effective way to prevent terrorism, violent extremism and conflicts is through investment in sustainable development. Terrorism can be defeated only through a sustained and comprehensive approach involving the effective participation and cooperation of all States.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Equatorial Guinea condemns the entire range of terrorist financing, including by means of the abusive use of non-profit organizations, new methods of payment and money-transfer companies, the illegal exploitation of natural resources, kidnappings and human trafficking, as well as the exploitation, sexual abuse and rape committed by those groups. Owing to the subregional threat, we have no doubt that national efforts to suppress and eradicate the sources of terrorist financing should be coordinated with regional and international efforts. In that regard, Equatorial Guinea has ratified the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Those regulations are currently being revised to better align them with the requirements of Council resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions. Equatorial Guinea is also a member of the Action Group against Money Laundering in Central Africa, which is a specialized body of CEMAC and an associate member of the Financial Action Task Force. At least 11 types of terrorist financing have been identified in the region and recommendations for their limitation and elimination have been proposed.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“In Central Africa, we are concerned about the spread of terrorism due to the presence of terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Lord's Resistance Army, among others; the potential transit of foreign terrorist fighters returning to their countries; and the growing collaboration between terrorist groups, transnational organized crime on land and at sea and armed groups. That expansion is facilitated by access to resources and funding, which increases the complexity of the fight against terrorism. Like other regions, Central Africa is vulnerable to money-laundering and terrorist financing. To address that vulnerability, the States of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) adopted regulations against money-laundering and terrorist financing in 2010.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Resolution 2462 (2019), which the Security Council just adopted unanimously, is a key tool in our efforts to eradicate terrorism, its financing and money-laundering. We see it as one of the ways of attacking the pillars of terrorism. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea strongly condemns terrorism. We firmly believe that terrorist acts are unjustifiable and constitute one of the most serious threats to peace and security in the world. As the Council has noted in resolution 1373 (2001), among others, preventing and combating the financing of terrorism is central to ensuring that the responses of the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations and States to terrorist threats are effective and efficient.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks France and Minister Le Drian for organizing this open debate on preventing and combating the financing of terrorism and for its leadership on this important issue. We also welcome the participation of Vice-Minister Fachir of Indonesia. I also want to take this opportunity to thank the briefers, Mr. Voronkov, Mr. Billingslea and Ms. Buku, for their enlightening presentations, which help us better understand the changes in the global architecture for countering the financing of terrorism. Equatorial Guinea associates itself with the statement to be made by Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed this afternoon, on behalf of the African Union.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“The goal here is to prevent a fresh escalation of tensions - voluntary or involuntary - in the area. We should also recall here that in keeping with resolution 2450 (2018), there should be no non-UNDOF military forces in the area of separation. In that regard, I wish to underscore the need for the parties to withdraw all of their military equipment and armed personnel from the area of separation in order to avert the possibility of an increase in hostilities. Finally, we recognize that UNDOF operations have been limited in recent years by the Syrian conflict and cannot function regularly or normally on the Bravo side. This underscores once again the importance of reaching a lasting political solution in Syria and thus relaunch peace negotiations between Israel and Syria.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Along these lines, we would recall here that as military offensives in the area of operations undermine the full implementation of the Disengagement of Forces Agreement, the Security Council must continue resolutely to call on the parties involved to exercise greater moderation and show greater prudence in all their activities around the border so as to prevent any deterioration of the situation, which is already quite volatile. In that context, it is important not only that the Syrian Government and the armed groups operating in the areas of separation refrain from any action that could have a cross-border impact, but also that the Israeli Government refrain from any violation of the Disengagement Agreement and do everything in its power not to further fuel tensions in the area.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“We note that UNDOF's operational environment has undergone some changes in recent months owing to the fact that the Syrian Government has retaken control of areas that had previously been occupied by various armed groups. There is no doubt that this will have an impact on and implications for UNDOF's capacity to implement its mandate, including its full operationality on the Bravo side. To that end, the Council must urge parties to stress the need for UNDOF to continue using the Qunaytirah crossing, without impediment of any sort.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“The international community recognizes that the Golan Heights is occupied territory, as recognized by the General Assembly and the Security Council in the various resolutions they have adopted, which stipulate that Israel must withdraw from that territory. On the other hand, Equatorial Guinea deeply values the high-profile work being done by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in its 44 years of existence. Its role and mandate in maintaining stability in the area of separation is most appreciated. The regional context remains delicate and fragile due to the internal conflict in Syria, a part of which is taking place near the area of separation and the border between Israel and Syria, which sometimes leads to crossfire between the two sides, with UNDOF often being caught in-between the offensives.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to once again thank the Under- Secretaries-General, Mr. Lacroix and Ms. DiCarlo, for their detailed briefings. With regard to the sovereignty of the Golan Heights, I believe many members of the Security Council have clearly expressed their positions, in line with the relevant resolutions adopted by the Security Council and the General Assembly, which is that Israel does not have sovereignty over the territories that it has occupied since 1967. That position fully aligns with the Government of Equatorial Guinea's, which is long- standing and unwavering. It is furthermore in line with the position of the African Union. We must be aware that changing the status of that territory would constitute a direct violation of resolution 242 (1967).”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“All parties to the conflict must ensure full humanitarian access to all segments of the population and respect international humanitarian law. In conclusion, we reiterate once again that we are aware that the military situation on the ground may evolve in one direction or another, but what is clear to everyone is that a political process led by the Syrians under the auspices of the United Nations is necessary to achieve peace.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“We must underscore that this offensive, one of the longest and most deadly of the conflict, has killed thousands of people - not only fighters, but also many civilians. In that regard, we stress the need for collective action and the assistance of international humanitarian organizations and United Nations agencies to prevent the situation in the country from deteriorating. While we appreciate the efforts under way to ensure that a third humanitarian convoy reaches Rukban camp, we continue to insist on the need to evacuate the more than 40,000 people who live there under appalling conditions. We also remain concerned about the situation in Idlib, which is why we are calling for a resumption of hostilities to be avoided at all costs and for the laying of the foundation for the safe and voluntary return of refugees to Syria.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation, my Government believes that it is essential to keep Syria at the top of the international agenda and to generate financial support for that country, where nearly 12 million innocent people have suffered from atrocities and other collateral effects ofwar for the past eight years. We also welcome the holding of the third Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, which succeeded in raising approximately $7 billion in assistance to finance the United Nations humanitarian response plan for Syria and the region. In the face of the bloody offensive in Baghouz, the last bastion of the Islamic State in Syria, Equatorial Guinea, can only call on the parties to exercise restraint and prioritize the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“There should be no further delays in the formation of the constitutional committee, and the stalemate in the Geneva negotiations should not lead to the collapse of the Astana process. We again encourage the Special Envoy to continue to explore all opportunities to overcome obstacles to the formation of the committee, so that its first meeting can be convened without further delay. While we hope that the next meeting on Syria in Astana, scheduled for April, contributes, in the framework of detailed consultations with the Special Envoy, to advancing the negotiations on the composition of the middle third list of members, Equatorial Guinea will continue to maintain its full commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis within the framework of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“With regard to the political process, the Government of Equatorial Guinea has not changed its position on the need to comply with resolution 2254 (2015) and will continue to support the current negotiating process led by the Syrian people under the auspices of the United Nations. We are aware that it continues to be difficult to specify the dates for the formation of the constitutional committee and for the commencement of the committee's work. We therefore urge the parties, especially the Syrian authorities, to take all the measures necessary and give priority to their cooperation with the Special Envoy and very actively expedite the conclusion of that process. As we have recently stated, it is necessary for all parties to move into an active phase of the peace negotiations.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to express my delegation's thanks to Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Director of the Coordination Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for providing us with updates on the most recent developments with regard to the Syrian Arab Republic. We are aware that their efforts and the work they do together with their respective teams are fully working towards a lasting resolution of the conflict.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“We also eagerly await the holding of the national conference, under the auspices of UNSMIL, which we hope will allow us to begin a process that will end with reconciliation as the basis for progress towards a free, peaceful, unified, stable and prosperous Libya. In conclusion, we remain concerned about humanitarian and human rights issues. We hope that, sooner rather than later, a solution can be found for the current situation.”
2019-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8488 (2019) · source
“It is the African continent's duty to take the lead and join forces with the United Nations to reach a definitive solution to the crisis in Libya through negotiations that will allow presidential and legislative elections to be held at the end of this year and an inclusive national conference for peace and reconciliation to be held during the first half of July this year. In addition, we welcome the visit of Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and Ambassador Sma'i'l Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, whose outcome is expected to be significant in achieving a firm agreement aimed at improving the political situation in Libya.”
2019-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8488 (2019) · source
“The crisis has had serious consequences not only at the national level but throughout the region. It has an impact on other conflicts in Africa, which underscores the urgent need for a stable and lasting political solution in Libya that puts an end to the long transition process, on the basis ofa political agreement that guarantees the rule of law and unified State institutions. After eight years of a conflict that will end only through political solutions - various measures have already been taken to resolve the situation although the majority have been unsuccessful - perhaps it is time to reflect and adopt a different approach. That is why we welcome the initiative taken by African Union Heads of State at the aforementioned thirty-second summit, held in February.”
2019-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8488 (2019) · source
“Before I begin my statement proper, let me offer our warm and full support to the people and the Government of Libya in their current situation. As a brotherly country, we hope that, with the help of the African Union, the United Nations and the entire international community, we will soon be able to find a solution that restores peace to the Libyan people. ThecrisisinLibyacontinuestoraiseserious concerns in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and throughout the continent, as reiterated at the thirty-second summit of the African Union, held in February. We appreciate the fact that the situation in Libya remains unchanged with respect to political instability and uncertainty, a protracted fragile security and humanitarian situation, cases of oil and weapons smuggling, along with the movement of foreign fighters across porous borders.”
2019-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8488 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), for his comprehensive briefing on the situation on the ground and the work conducted by UNSMIL to address the crisis. We admire his commitment to the complex work of implementing the United Nations action plan and encourage him to pursue his efforts. We wish him every success in that endeavour and assure him that he has my delegation's full support. We also thank Ambassador Schulz, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for his briefing today.”
2019-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8488 (2019) · source
“We also wish to say to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) that the dissemination and implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in States Members of the United Nations should not be only through the adoption of legislation. The Committee should also support technical aspects, such as assistance for the detection of nuclear and radioactive material at the main entry and exit points for goods in countries, in particular those such as ours.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“The position of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on the issue of the Korean peninsula is to achieve the peninsula's denuclearization and to ensure and safeguard lasting peace and stability in the region and in the world in general. We highlight the valuable support of the radiation and nuclear regulatory bodies to their members, such as the 1540 (2004) Committee and the International Atomic Energy Agency, and their work to update and improve the regulatory framework in each member State and for regional and international consistency. My delegation wishes to highlight the readiness of our Government for technical and scientific exchange with other States in the context of cooperation, assistance and a joint review on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“We have seen from the relevant reports that on 28 February of this year the Government of Vietnam had carefully prepared for the hosting of the second summit on peace and non-proliferation on the Korean peninsula between the leaders of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un. We would have like to have heard that the summit was a complete success. We hope that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States continue to make more substantive progress towards denuclearization, peace and stability on the Korean peninsula based on what has already been achieved.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“In order to prevent confrontation that could lead to the destruction of humankind, it is essential that we continue to progress towards the overriding objective of nuclear disarmament throughout the planet and in every corner of the world, including States that possess weapons ofmass destruction as well as those that intend to possess them. Effective nuclear weapons control requires solutions that go beyond national borders. The threat to life on our planet from nuclear weapons poses a particular problem to the existence of those same States that possess such weapons as well as countries such as ours that do not possess them, animals, vegetation and all humankind. Dealing with each of those threats requires a concept of international security that is more focused on love for humankind.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“We believe it essential that all countries of the world participate in reporting on national implementation plans and encourage the Committee to pursue its negotiations and educational activities on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Africa, my region, is a nuclear-weapon-free zone thanks to the signing of the Treaty of Pelindaba, which represents a model of collective action in working towards a nuclear-weapon-free world and in developing the most advanced regional treaties on the prohibition of nuclear weapons. For example, the management of its uranium resources is a fundamental issue for Africa because certain companies are increasingly eyeing Africa's uranium. We want those reserves, which were given to us by God, to be used only for peaceful purposes, as the Treaty of Pelindaba states.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that it is important to strengthen the non-proliferation system for nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, as well as civil nuclear security. As a country committed to global security and international non-proliferation instruments, we held our first workshop in December 2018 in close cooperation with the 1540 Committee and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, represented by its regional office in Africa, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa, to establish mechanisms for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“Mr. Esono Mbengono (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The Republic of Equatorial Guinea congratulates Ambassador Djani, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), on his briefing on the activities and programme of work of the 1540 Committee for 2019. We express our support for the success of the aforementioned programme of work. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is fully aligned with the pillars that support and promote the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and reaffirms its commitment to stepping up its cooperation and to raising awareness of the activities of the 1540 Committee to fulfil its mandate to ensure that Member States fully implement resolution 1540 (2004).”
2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we commend the commitment of the European Union to sustainable development, peace and security and human rights. When respect among Member States exists and is nurtured, multilateral cooperation between the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, and/ or other regional and international organizations can be strengthened in a sustainable and growing manner. This helps us all to strengthen existing efforts or to design joint efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts and humanitarian crises. The need to strengthen multilateralism is central to the execution of the mandates of the Security Council and its allies, such as the European Union and the African Union. We all have something to contribute and we all have a role to play. The Security Council can count on Equatorial Guinea to assist in every possible way.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“In this important month for recognizing the need to empower and encourage the equal participation of women and youth in all spheres, and especially in peace and security activities, we also recognize in particular the priority role of the joint strategy between the United Nations and the European Union for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. The resolution of ongoing armed conflicts, the consolidation and maintenance of peace and the prevention of conflicts must be done in accordance with Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which note that all States have an obligation to respect the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of States.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we recognize and praise the trilateral cooperation efforts among the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations, and we encourage those efforts to be strengthened even more, which we would like to see culminate with the adoption of a draft resolution on United Nations financing of African Union peacekeeping operations, which is still pending in the Council. In that regard, we recall with pleasure the adoption in February of resolution 2457 (2019), on silencing arms in Africa in 2020, under the presidency of my country, Equatorial Guinea.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source
“The partnership between the United Nations and the European Union on peace operations and crisis management for the period 2019-2021 reflects the determination and commitment of the two organizations to multilateralism, international law and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. In particular, we note that, among the eight priorities of this alliance, are cooperation and support for peace operations led by Africa, training and capacity-building, and facilitating contributions to peacekeeping operations. The phrase "African solutions for African problems" is focused on the need to value and use the wisdom and local experiences on the ground of African institutions, organizations and experts.”
2019-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8482 (2019) · source