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first: 2011-05-16
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“We once again urge all parties to silence the guns and engage in earnest and diplomatic efforts, aimed at a swift resumption of direct negotiations. A lasting peace, consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, remains the sole viable solution.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421 (2023) · source
“Moreover, the conflict impedes our joint efforts to reach vital multilateral milestones, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, which are a focal topic of this year’s General Assembly, and jeopardizes our collective efforts towards non-proliferation. Of particular concern to Mozambique is the intensification of military rhetoric and the possibility of further escalation. It is evident that the parties involved continue to prioritize military strategies over dialogue and compromise, increasing the risk of severe miscalculations. We maintain that there can be no purely military resolution to the crisis. Should one be pursued, it will weigh heavily on the Council’s conscience for generations to come. We remain unyielding in our advocacy for a political and negotiated end to the conflict.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421 (2023) · source
“It is indeed a twenty-first century tragedy unfolding under our collective gaze and the scrutiny of the entire world. The conflict unfolds both on the battlefield and amid a perplexed and divided public opinion, pushing our contemporary multilateral system to its breaking point. As we all can attest, despite its imperfections, our multilateral system has weathered numerous crises. The ongoing crisis poses a serious threat to the foundational principles of global stability. Not only has the conflict caused immense suffering for Ukraine and its people, but it has also compounded global food security issues, pushing more individuals into poverty and destabilizing regions far from the conflict’s epicentre.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421 (2023) · source
“By nurturing peace before, during and after conflicts, multilateralism contributes to sustainable and lasting peace. It is in that regard that the Security Council must play its crucial role in maintaining international peace and security by facilitating political processes, protecting civilians, preventing wars, promoting human rights and restoring the rule of law. The protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine constitutes a grave risk to the maintenance of global peace and security. That, in essence, perfectly illustrates the struggles multilateralism faces. Despite numerous international appeals, including from the Council, we are now entering the 574th day of hostilities, with mounting civilian casualties and no clear end in sight.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421 (2023) · source
“I wish to thank the Albanian presidency for convening today’s briefing. We also wish to express our deep gratitude to the Secretary-General for his invaluable insights. It is not redundant that we remind ourselves of the importance of multilateralism in fostering cooperation, partnership and interaction among States, based on a shared system of norms and values. Multilateralism also involves consultation, dialogue, inclusion, respect and solidarity and is guided by collectively developed rules that ensure sustainable and effective cooperation. More significantly, the importance of multilateralism lies in its ability to enable us, sovereign States, to collectively solve complex challenges that could not be overcome individually.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421 (2023) · source
“It is in that vein that the Security Council must persist as a pivotal advocate for respect for those binding decisions, continually reminding every faction embroiled in the conflict of their obligations as members of the United Nations. That includes strict adherence to the laws of war and the inviolable sanctity of civilian lives. As we approach the zenith of our annual United Nations multilateral calendar, Mozambique once again calls emphatically for a renewed commitment to diplomacy, an immediate cessation of hostilities and a swift return to face-to-face negotiations between the parties involved.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“That, we maintain, remains the best hope for a peaceful resolution of the armed conflict. Regrettably, any eagerness to find common ground or compromise seems conspicuously missing between the warring parties. Instead, there seems to be an inclination to await a favourable outcome determined by sheer military might. With every passing day of conflict and the swelling stockpiles of weaponry, the fear of a misjudgment or an oversight that could lead to a further and more wide-ranging confrontation only grows. Mozambique is concerned about the possibility that a relentless escalation in both military posturing and arms accumulation may inevitably push us closer to a precipice. Over the years, the Security Council has adopted resolutions defending peace and international security.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“I thank the presidency of Albania for convening today’s briefing. I also thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing, and Mr. George Szamuely for his perspective on the ongoing conflict. The persistent conflict between Russia and Ukraine, exacerbated by the surge in transfers of weapons, poses a grave and imminent threat to global peace and security. Now, as the military hostilities mark a 565th day without any visible prospects for a settlement, we must brace ourselves for the grim reality of a prolonged war characterized by devastation, attrition, an increasing toll on innocent civilians and a consequent dire humanitarian situation. Mozambique has consistently voiced its concerns, and we again urgently call for an immediate cessation of hostilities.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“Mozambique reiterates its belief that all peaceful forms of seeking peaceful solutions to the tensions on the Korean peninsula have yet to be exhausted. The Council has the primary responsibility to contribute to international peace and security through all peaceful means possible. Therefore, the Council must not spare any effort in urging the parties, as well as recommend to them, to take the best path to peace. We call on the Council, which shoulders the responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, not to vacillate in the pursuit of a permanent resolution of this serious threat to peace and prosperity on the Korean peninsula and the region.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“It is imperative to avoid any unilateral actions that may exacerbate the already tenuous détente in the region. It has been clear that continued tensions on the Korean peninsula have the potential to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security in the region and the world at large, at a time when complex challenges emerge and multiply. Mozambique therefore appeals to all members of the Security Council to reflect on the best actions to be taken in order to seek peace and harmony on the Korean peninsula and the region and avoid the reoccurrence of the use of force or any other retaliatory measure. We must intensify our diplomatic engagement and seize every available window of opportunity to re-engage all parties in constructive dialogue and accept the important goodwill role of the international community.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General, for his briefing. We acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea. Mozambique echoes the concerns expressed by fellow Security Council members in the light of the recent missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We strongly urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to respect and adhere to Security Council resolutions and to recommit to denuclearization and a peaceful resolution of the persistent crisis on the Korean peninsula. We call upon all stakeholders involved in the matter of non-proliferation on the Korean peninsula to act with the utmost responsibility.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“In this regard, for an effective eradication of this scourge, we encourage greater investments not only in addressing the root causes, but also in renewing a terrorism-prevention mechanism that is coordinated with Member States. In conclusion, Mozambique supports all efforts aimed at the practical implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy as well as the relevant United Nations resolutions on counter- terrorism and violent extremism, including, inter alia, the protection of women, youth and all segments of society against terrorism.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“We must also invest in building community resilience. The importance of social connection between communities and governing bodies or institutions cannot be overstated. Government agencies, defence and security forces, and international peace support operations must partner with local communities to provide early-warning systems for early intervention against terrorism and violent extremism. More importantly, we must note that there is no better and more efficient remedy to the threat posed by terrorism than prevention. History demonstrates the limits of merely responding to imminent or actual terrorist acts without addressing the conditions that lead to them.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“The deployment of the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) to fight terrorism is another clear example of successful regional counter-terrorism collaboration. Accordingly, I wish to share with the Council some news out of Mozambique, where counter-terrorism efforts have been yielding positive results. In a combined operation with our armed forces, our partners Rwanda and SAMIM, neutralized, over the past two days, the leadership and masterminds of the terrorist group in Cabo Delgado. We will continue to build on this success until terrorism is eradicated from Mozambique. In our coordinated mechanisms for addressing the conditions that contribute to the spread of terrorism, we need to redouble our efforts to end poverty and combat exclusion and inequality.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“As far as preventing and combating terrorism is concerned, we commend the work and support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism in building the capacities of countries to prevent, detect and investigate international travel by terrorists. These efforts should be enhanced, and opportunities given to more affected countries. We also encourage further efforts to enhance the capacities of States to counter the misuse of new technologies by terrorists. We wish to reiterate our call for a fruitful collabora- tion and cooperation between the United Nations and re- gional organizations. Among several examples of com- mendable achievements made in Africa by African Un- ion peace support operations, we would cite the African Union Mission in Somalia and its successor mission, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“Moreover, we observe with concern the risks associated with the misuse of new and emerging technology by terrorist groups, including online gaming and adjacent platforms, which allow them to manipulate the digital space, communicate, recruit, spread narratives and plan attacks. As the Secretary-General pointed out early this year, terrorism is the root cause and the result of many of the problems under consideration by the Security Council. It goes without saying that we must remain united against terrorism. We must renew our commitments to strengthening international cooperation to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirm that any act of terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of the motivation behind it.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“On the one hand, radicalization is based on identity variables that are fuelled by intolerance, and on the other hand, the manipulation of socio- economic factors has accelerated recruitment by terrorist groups, particularly among young people.” (S/PV.9296, p. 5). Poverty, inequality, social exclusion and discrimination based on religion and culture are critical root conditions that need to be addressed more urgently if we are to stem the spread of terrorism. Countries are called to redouble their efforts to combat criminal activities, such as money- laundering and illegal mining, as well as the trafficking of arms, drugs, precious minerals, antiquities and human beings, which provide funding for terrorism.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“In many parts of the world, including in Africa, militant armed groups employing asymmetric tactics and infiltrating local communities have been able to amplify local grievances and intercommunal differences in order to mobilize recruitment and foment anti-Government sentiment. We are indeed witnessing a rising and global spread of terrorism, especially in Africa, where fatalities linked to Al-Qaida and Da’esh militant groups reached more than 22,000 over the past 12 months, representing a 48 per cent increase from the previous year. In his remarks to the Security Council last March, President Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique stated: “The expansion of terrorism is a significant threat and is driven by factors that vary from one context to another.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank the United States presidency of the Council for convening today’s meeting on a critical matter, and Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Executive Director Gherman for their insights on such a pressing topic. We also express our thanks to Ms. Farida Khalaf for her briefing. It has been a little more than two decades since the Council began to consider, via its resolutions 1368 (2001) and 1373 (2001), that acts of international terror are a threat to international peace and security wherever and by whomever they are committed. Violent extremism remains a global issue and one of Africa’s most pressing security threats.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“We firmly believe that this path, rooted in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding, is the sole route to a lasting and sustained peace.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“That disruption not only threatens individual nations but also erodes the framework of peaceful coexistence, destabilizes multilateral and collective security arrangements, affects non-proliferation efforts and makes the fulfilment of such multilateral commitments as the Sustainable Development Goals more difficult and the environment in which collective challenges can be tackled increasingly adversarial. We are now more than ever in dire need of a paradigm shift that prioritizes dialogue in alignment with the ideals set out in the Charter of the United Nations and our shared values. Drawing inspiration from our own path of resilience and diplomacy, Mozambique remains steadfast in advocating for a political and negotiated resolution of the ongoing armed conflict.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“Drawing on Africa’s experience of conflict mediation and resolution, as embodied in its Silencing the Guns initiative, we have consistently underscored the indispensable nature of dialogue and diplomacy. Regrettably, however, those urgent appeals have not found fertile ground in the ongoing conflict. As the effects of this war stretch far beyond the battleground, as evidenced by the unfortunate collapse of such collaborative initiatives as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, leading to reductions in the availability of resources to mitigate humanitarian emergencies in global hotspots, we are reminded of the global ramifications of this conflict.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, for her insightful briefing, and Ms. Rashevska and Mr. Kuleba for their presentations. I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine at this meeting, and through him we also congratulate Ukraine on the thirty-second anniversary of its independence. The echoes of pleas for peace, grounded in the principles of international humanitarian law, continue to reverberate across the international arena. Despite those appeals, it is deeply lamentable that we still find ourselves embroiled in this maelstrom of a conflict.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Mozambique urges regional actors and the international community, including the private sector at large, to work urgently to join their efforts in order to provide the Agency with the financial support it needs. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our appeal to the members of the Council to redouble their role in influencing and advocating for a sustainable solution to the Palestinian situation, in full compliance with the relevant resolutions, decisions and other instruments of the United Nations.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“We strongly condemn the attacks on and destruction of some settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, which have not only aggravated the humanitarian situation but have led to the loss of many lives, the destruction of property and dismay for the many families affected. Another matter of concern is the limited operations and activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The Agency, whose work is vital to peace and stability, continues to face a lack of funds and resources to support all core services. There are therefore millions of Palestinian refugees at risk of not benefiting from essential services.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“The ongoing dialogue, initiatives and other proposals that may emerge must be encouraged and supported, paving the way for a solution to the crisis in the region. In that regard, the concept of a two- State solution, based on the relevant resolutions and decisions of the Council and the General Assembly, remains a good basis for ensuring the coexistence of the two neighbouring peoples and States, as well as for the peace and stability of the region. We therefore encourage all efforts aimed at a genuine dialogue for peace towards a negotiated political settlement for peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine based on the fundamental principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his update on the situation in the region. It has been less than a month since the Security Council last met to consider this topic (see S/PV.9387). The situation on the ground remains worrisome, with continued tensions and attacks that have been causing more and more civilian deaths and injuries. Recent data from the Secretary-General’s latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2023/345) shows that the situation in the region is critical. There are no signs of a reduction in the clashes between Israel and Palestine. Mozambique condemns the escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory and reiterates its appeal to the Israeli forces to protect and respect lives.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“As a guardian of global peace and security, over the years the Security Council has adopted numerous resolutions addressing arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation in the context of armed conflicts and broader security concerns, including its landmark resolution 1540 (2004). The Council must therefore remain a central player in advocating for peace, reminding all the parties to the conflict of the need to adhere to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and its pledge to avert the scourge of war. We therefore reiterate our urgent call on the parties to the conflict to make use of diplomatic channels and dialogue in order to seek a negotiated and lasting solution in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“As the High Representative highlighted in this Chamber in April (see S/PV.9301), the illicit and unregulated transfer of arms can instigate, fuel and prolong armed conflict and violence, terrorism and crime. We have stated clearly that public announcements of arms deliveries outside the United Nations arms-control and disarmament framework will lead to further confrontation and take us further away from de-escalation and compromise. At a time when the world is facing existential challenges, recovering from a crippling pandemic and battling the repercussions of climate change, the looming threat of global terrorism and mounting humanitarian needs, this conflict is diverting essential resources and deepening divisions. Money for weapons procurement means fewer resources for tackling critical global challenges.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“As the military hostilities continue into their nineteenth month, there are no clear prospects for a settlement. Mozambique is deeply concerned about the prevailing reliance on a military solution in lieu of diplomatic engagement. With the intensification of the conflict and the continued proliferation of arms, our apprehension is growing along with the likelihood that the region will turn into a ticking time bomb. Even a minor miscalculation could potentially ignite a full- scale confrontation with unimaginably devastating global repercussions. Mozambique is deeply worried about the possibility that the continuing escalation of military rhetoric and arms acquisition could drive us to the most perilous of thresholds — the deployment of troops by allied parties and the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“I would like to start by thanking the presidency for convening this briefing at the request of the Russian Federation. I would also like to thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary- General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her insightful briefing, and Mr. Danny Haiphong for his presentation. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, coupled with the increase in weapons transfers, poses a serious threat to global peace and security. As Mozambique has repeatedly done previously in this Chamber, we call urgently for an immediate cessation of hostilities as the most desirable and significant step towards ending this worrisome armed conflict. In that context, we welcome the recent peace initiatives, including those led by African States and the summit held in Jeddah.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, all efforts by the members of the Council should be focused on promoting dialogue and building trust between all the parties through diplomatic efforts and initiatives for dialogue, to promote peace and security in the region with a view to ending the tensions on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“In that connection, the situation on the Korean peninsula deserves our attention. We need to take constructive measures aimed at ending the current tensions and all activities that undermine peace and stability in the region. It is also imperative to build bridges through dialogue, foster mutual trust and relaunch peace talks between the two neighbouring countries and in the region as a whole. Mozambique supports all efforts by the members of the Council, as well as by all other Member States, to promote and maintain international peace and security, ease the persisting tensions on the Korean peninsula and initiate a constructive and trustful dialogue leading to lasting peace and stability.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“That is why we believe that the protection of human rights is of the utmost importance for international peace and security. Moreover, the mandate of the Human Rights Council includes to “[c] ontribute, through dialogue and cooperation, towards the prevention of human rights violations and respond promptly to human rights emergencies” (see General Assembly resolution 60/251, para. 5(f)). Therefore, on the eve of celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Mozambique reiterates the need for full compliance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and all the United Nations instruments related to the protection and promotion of human rights. They can play a major role in creating a peaceful environment on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“Mozambique would like to pay tribute to Mr. Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, not just for his important contribution to this topic but also for his tireless work in the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. We thank Ms. Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the situation on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and Mr. Ilhyeok Kim, member of civil society, for their briefings. We acknowledge the presence at this meeting of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea. Since its inception, our Organization inscribed in the Charter of the United Nations in very clear terms our collective faith in fundamental human rights, the dignity and worth of the human person and the equal rights of men and women.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9398 (2023) · source
“We consider the matter to be of the utmost urgency and that it must be addressed in complete accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“In that connection, we strongly urge maximal restraint and remind all parties of their obligations under international law. As the conflict intensifies and expands, the humanitarian consequences worsen. A refugee crisis looms over the region. In addition, as the chances of reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative diminish, the global food shortage worsens and diplomatic options to de-escalate the conflict decrease. As we have stated in previous consultations, Mozambique reiterates its call for an immediate halt to hostilities and the resumption of direct negotiation between the parties. We also emphasize the importance of considering various peace initiatives, including those recently proposed by some African countries, in resolving the conflict.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“Mozambique thanks Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his important insights. It is our considered view that attacks on bridges, critical port facilities and grain export infrastructure in the Black Sea signal a significant escalation of the war. Those attacks could lead to a full-fledged commerce war and the unintended expansion of the conflict into international waters. We fear that neutral third nations’ ships passing through those crucial naval routes might be targeted, increasing the risk of collateral damage and retaliatory actions. Mozambique urges all parties to fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the requirement to abide by the principles of distinction, proportionality, precaution and the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our call on all the parties to immediately cease fighting, and we appeal to all involved to uphold a culture of tolerance, respect and understanding and to resume negotiations in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“Indeed, by their very nature religion and faith can be potent drivers for healing after conflict and can promote social cohesion, weaving a tapestry of unity from the threads of discord. History is full of instances where religion has been used as a tool to indoctrinate generations with lasting hatred. The damaging effects of religious schisms and prejudices can last well beyond the end of a conflict, leading to cycles of retribution through generations. Mozambique strongly urges all the parties to avoid using language that might incite violence, discrimination or hostility towards individuals or groups. Weaponizing this highly sensitive issue will only undermine efforts to achieve future reconciliation.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“Drawing from Mozambique’s own experience, we attest to the importance of faith and spirituality, which are essential pillars for promoting reconciliation within and between communities. In times of conflict, religious leaders and sites can provide a safe space for those seeking refuge, and that space must be preserved and protected at all times. Ideally, our religious leaders should preach and teach peace and ensure that empathy prevails despite the heavy toll of the conflict. We must ensure that the most fundamental human needs — safety, health, freedom and respect — are provided for. Ultimately, that will be instrumental in achieving lasting peace in a conflict- prone world.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“I wish to thank all briefers for their insights. Mozambique continues to be deeply concerned over the continued escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The current divisions are pushing the possibility of peaceful coexistence between Ukrainian and Russian worshippers of the Orthodox faith even further away. We should reject any use of religion or the defence of one’s faith as a pretext for inciting violence or hatred. Mozambique wishes to remind all parties that infringing upon basic freedoms, including the freedom of religion or belief, goes against key principles of international law, including paragraph 3 of Article 1 of the United Nations Charter and Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“It is imperative to ensure that this positive standpoint is exploited to its fullest potential. In that regard, Mozambique echoes the Secretary-General’s call urging all parties concerned to demonstrate a greater sense of urgency, renew dialogue and engagement and strive to reach an agreement on outstanding issues. We must make every effort to achieve that noble goal, while emphasizing the importance of conducting a diplomatic, constructive and results-oriented dialogue on the matter during the process. We believe that approach will contribute to reducing tensions, building trust and paving the way for the full implementation of the JCPOA. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that disarmament is the only viable option for ensuring sustainable international peace and security.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source
“The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, concluded in 2015, is a product of a prolonged and arduous negotiation process on the Iranian nuclear-non-proliferation issue. Resolution 2231 (2015) reaffirmed that the full implementation of the JCPOA is essential to building confidence in the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme and facilitating the normalization of economic and trade contacts with the Islamic Republic of Iran. We note with concern that the fifteenth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) indicates “the continued lack of progress toward a return to the full and effective implementation of the Plan and the resolution” (S/2023/473, para.2). In view of that, we must take full advantage of the fact that the parties to the JCPOA have committed to a diplomatic solution.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source
“The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons remains the cornerstone of our collective agenda to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, advance the peaceful use of nuclear energy, facilitate nuclear disarmament and ultimately promote complete and universal disarmament. It is against that backdrop, and guided by our Constitution, that Mozambique supports all efforts towards a world free of nuclear weapons. Indeed, Mozambique is a State party to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, commonly known as the Treaty of Pelindaba, and other international arrangements. In recognizing the possibility of an accidental or unintentional nuclear crisis or one based on miscalculation, it is therefore our collective duty to take all necessary measures to prevent such catastrophic scenarios.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, Ambassador Olof Skoog of the European Union and Ambassador Vanessa Frazier of Malta for their comprehensive briefings. It is with deep concern that we note that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), concluded after a protracted negotiation process on a very sensitive matter, has still not been fully implemented. That is clearly indicated in the fifteenth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2023/473). The proliferation of nuclear weapons is a grave and unparalleled, if not existential, threat to humankind. It is vitally important to eliminate them completely. That responsibility falls on all of us. We must ensure that it remains a crucial component of our shared security architecture.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source
“We look forward to the assessments and recommendations of the panel on judicial functions that will ultimately assist the Council in deciding on the future of the Mechanism. In conclusion, we wish to reiterate Mozambique’s appreciation for the achievements made by the Mechanism. We want to assure the Mechanism of our continued support in all its endeavours, and we wish the Mechanism’s President and Chief Prosecutor success in the accomplishment of their noble mission and crucial activities.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to the preservation of the legacy of the ad hoc Tribunals and the Mechanism, the management and preservation of records and the granting of public access to them are important for research purposes and education, and can significantly contribute to combating denial and revisionism and achieving our overall objective of the maintenance of international peace and security. We encourage the Mechanism to pursue its ongoing efforts to address the challenges linked to managing physical and digital records. Finally, we take note of the fact the Mechanism has begun the critical phase of its transition from an operational court to a fully residual institution.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“We call on States to cooperate with the Mechanism in the areas of the enforcement of sentences and the relocation of acquitted and released persons. With regard to sentence enforcement, States are required to collaborate to ensure compliance by those who are convicted by the ad hoc Tribunals or the Mechanism. Ideally, those who have been convicted should be allowed to carry out their prison terms in their country of origin, with the assistance of the Mechanism and other organizations in supporting the host countries in that endeavour.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Victims must be effectively placed at the centre of our efforts to promote justice for the crimes committed in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. In that context, we believe that truth- telling and reconciliation mechanisms must also be taken into account, together with judicial mechanisms. Secondly, concerning the importance of cooperation between the Mechanism and States, we recognize that for the Mechanism to properly undertake its functions, it requires cooperation and above all compliance by States with their legal obligations regarding judicial proceedings in progress. Mozambique encourages all States to collaborate speedily with the Residual Mechanism when required so that it can complete its work.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source