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Fassi Fihri

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2002-01-29
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2009-01-06
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  1. “That requires stepping up efforts to achieve national reconciliation and unity among the Palestinians and the strengthening of their legitimate institutions. The Palestinian people are one people, destined to live in dignity in a land that is united, independent and viable, with East Jerusalem as its capital, side by side with the State of Israel in mutual peace and security and in accordance with international legitimacy, the principle of land for peace, the Road Map and the Arab Peace Initiative.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  2. “That tragedy has also been subject to Israel's policy of establishing settlements and its ongoing attempts to Judaize Jerusalem and eradicate its Islamic character, to which His Majesty King Mohammed VI has called for an end. It is high time that the international community assume its historic responsibilities towards the Palestinian people and the other peoples of the region in order to end repeated tragedies and contribute to the establishment of an atmosphere conducive to the resumption and acceleration of negotiations on the right track with a View to reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the problem of the Middle East that ensures Israel's withdrawal from all occupied Arab territories and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  3. “The Arab Group has very carefully crafted its draft resolution to respond to all objective and reasonable elements proposed, as well as to take into account the concerns of everyone. The Group has always been prepared to discuss all the ideas put forth. Given the escalation of the situation and the rising number of victims, the Group of Arab States calls upon the Council to respond positively to the provisions of the draft resolution that the Arab Group has submitted. In addition to its horrendousness, what is taking place in Gaza should not lead us to forget that the Palestinian territories have suffered from siege and oppression for years. That is the fundamental tragedy that the Palestinian people have experienced for decades.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  4. “In the face of this escalating crisis, the Security Council cannot but assume its political, moral and humanitarian responsibilities to the brotherly Palestinian people and all the peoples of the region. The Security Council and the international community at large must call the occupying Power to task on its legal and political obligations, including with regard to the provisions of international law and international humanitarian law and norms. In that connection, the Security Council is called upon to assume its responsibility to deter Israel from continuing its aggression before it further escalates the situation in a way that would have consequences of which we are all aware. The Council must do so by adopting a strong, enforceable and comprehensive resolution.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  5. “The level and mandate of the committee of the League of Arab States attest clearly to the grave concern of people in Arab countries with regard to the seriousness of the situation in Gaza and its implications for the peace and stability of the region as a whole. They also reflect the concern and commitment of Arab countries to responsibly and constructively adopting and implementing the decisive political positions called for by current events. The eyes of the whole world are on the Council today. The world is hoping that it will assume its responsibilities by putting an end to the bloodbath, maintaining international peace and security and compelling Israel to immediately halt the activities of its military machine and lift the siege on the Palestinian people, who have suffered hugely from the scourge war and displacement.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  6. “There has been heart-wrenching and horrendous bloodshed, murder and the killing of innocent civilians. This painful situation imposes a special responsibility on the French presidency of the Security Council. You, Mr. President, represent a State that has been fully versed in all aspects of the issue before the Council for more than half a century. This issue has many emotional and political implications, as recognized in the proactive and responsible initiative to harmonize positions undertaken in the context of the President Sarkozy's visit to the countries of the region. I would also like to commend His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon and thank him for the firm and principled positions he has taken since the beginning of Israel's aggression against the Gaza Strip.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  7. “Mr. Fassi Fihri (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council's meeting today regarding the very crucial and difficult situation in the Middle East - the result of the horrendous Israeli aggression against the Palestinian territories in Gaza. The continuous menace has lasted for 11 days, the last four of which have witnessed ever more serious escalations as a result of the air, land and sea operations by the Israeli military machine. Israel has used every indiscriminate lethal weapon, destroying homes and their occupants, exterminating entire families and creating orphaned children and infants. Indeed, neither the mosques, nor the schools, nor the funeral homes, nor the ambulances have escaped the might of the Israeli military machine, which has left a broad swath of destruction of property and infrastructure.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  8. “In conclusion, I would like to express Morocco's full support for the proposal of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guinea calling for the establishment of a follow-up mechanism within the Security Council for the implementation of the global integrated strategy of the international community for our continent.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  9. “102), and appealed to donors and trading partners to support "the development of common standards and equipment among neighbouring countries" (ibid.). The Kingdom of Morocco, which historically has been at the crossroads of various cultures and civilizations, is working to deepen relations between the northern and the sub-Saharan parts of the continent through the development of the infrastructure necessary to promote and develop exchanges of all kinds. We are also working for the advancement of an ambitious partnership in a framework of shared responsibility between the northern and southern Mediterranean, and even between Europe and Africa.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  10. “Morocco is ready to contribute its expertise to the implementation of a plan of action, in concert with the specialized agencies, for the implementation of the objectives set out by Africa in order to extricate itself from instability and to provide for its development. Morocco remains convinced that subregional and bilateral action by States is indispensable in order to advance the political stability and economic development of the African continent. The United Nations Secretary-General quite rightly made this a high-priority element of a strategy for Africa. In his report of 13 April 1998, he called upon "African countries to give priority to establishing uniform standards for equipment and facilities relevant to subregional interactions" (S/1998/318, para.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  11. “The pursuit of that goal calls both for Africa to make an organized effort and for sustained interest on the part of the international community - an organized African effort to provide clear visibility for the various partners of Africa, for multilateral and regional institutions and for the economic players, be they African or foreign, public or private; sustained international interest, for the actions undertaken by Africa can succeed only with substantial and continued support from the specialized international institutions. It is clear that the responsibility of each of the African States remains to mobilize totally its full national capacity within this framework. The Kingdom of Morocco has had much experience and is an active party to this process, which it has supported since the very launching of the Omega Project.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  12. “Thus, there is a need to strengthen State institutions and to develop a set of small projects designed to improve the daily lives of the people concerned. Along with the efforts undertaken by the international community to guarantee the security of the continent, there is a need to promote the social and economic development of Africa. For its part, Africa has taken the initiative in drawing up the New Partnership for Africa's Development, an economic platform whose objective is to place Africa on the path to growth and sustainable development through a renewed partnership with the international community.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  13. “Meanwhile, the living conditions of African populations, particularly in the regions affected by these conflicts, grow worse year by year, forcing hundreds of thousands of individuals to live in a state of perpetual exile, exposed to war, famine, epidemics and all types of dangers. That forced exodus sometimes jeopardizes the stability of neighbouring States that host these refugees and displaced persons. This is a significant burden that saps their limited resources, which they need in order to meet the basic needs of their own peoples. It is clear now that the international community cannot limit itself to separating belligerents and to guaranteeing ceasefires. There is now an imperative need to establish integrated plans that duly take into account all aspects of a conflict, whether political, economic, social or humanitarian.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  14. “However, a great deal remains to be done to stabilize the continent and enable it to play its rightful role in the current process of globalization. In particular, there is a need to respond specifically and appropriately to the nature and complexity of African conflicts, characterized by the intervention of non-State transnational networks serving private interests and the exacerbation of ethnic rivalries - a direct consequence of artificial, arbitrary borders. This situation is made all the more dangerous because it is being fuelled by illegal movements of conventional and light weapons on a dangerous scale- I know that you, Mr. President, are keenly aware of this issue - by the use of mercenaries and children in conflicts and by the exploitation of raw materials for the purpose of war.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  15. “The analysis of the situation in Africa has been completed and confirmed. The problems have been identified and solutions have been proposed, as is clearly reflected in the Secretary-General's various recommendations on this matter. What remains to be done is put these recommendations in practice, put in place the structures and mechanisms to promote their implementation and to gather the resources to guarantee their success. For its part, Africa has made its own efforts, and not without success. Thanks to regional and subregional initiatives, some conflicts have been stabilized and others are now being settled. Clear progress has also been made in several regions of Africa with regard to democratization, good governance, respect for human rights and economic reform.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  16. “At the bilateral level, Morocco has, through its centuries-old relations, played whenever needed a role in reconciliation and mediation and has also worked to create and implement partnerships with its African brothers in the major areas of economic cooperation, culture, education and social development. In this debate, allow me to focus on three essential points that seem to me to be decisive for the future of our continent. Africa's emphasis on placing its problems more frequently on the agenda of the Security Council is explained by the continuation, or even the worsening, of the situation on our marginalized continent and also by Africa's wish to see the international community become more involved in assisting the efforts of the African countries to guarantee their security and to ensure progress and development for their peoples.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  17. “Because of our long history of being nourished by reciprocal influences and our will to construct a better future with all our African brothers, we wished to be an active party in this high-level debate. I would first like to recall Morocco's early commitments, to which it remains faithful. At the multilateral level, Morocco contributed to the conception, launching and implementation of the ideal of African unity, and, since then, it has continued to be identified with championing and safeguarding the interests of all Africa. More specifically, whenever international forums have so requested, Morocco has never hesitated to participate in peacekeeping and peace-making operations, whether in the Congo, Somalia or Angola.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  18. “Mr. Fassi Fihri (Morocco) (spoke in French): First, allow me to express, on behalf of the delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco, my warmest gratitude to the delegation of the Republic of Mauritius and to you, Mr. President, for taking the highly appreciated initiative of holding an open meeting of the Security Council at the ministerial level to examine the situation in Africa. I would also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of our Organization, for his tireless efforts to see to it that Africa receives the urgent priority treatment it deserves. As a member of the African family, the Kingdom of Morocco, fully sharing all Africa's concerns and aspirations, is gratified to take part in this debate.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source