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first: 2011-05-16
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“In that regard, we should recognize the historical contribution of the ad hoc International Tribunals, which were established to hold individuals responsible for genocide accountable. Mozambique would like to commend the excellent work done by the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals since its assumption of the functions of the two Tribunals. As the Mechanism’s President explained earlier, the Mechanism has been able to pursue judicial proceedings while planning for a future when it will fulfil only residual functions. The completion of the Stanišić and Simatović case inherited from the Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia is an achievement that the Mechanism should be proud of. It is a historic contribution of the institution to providing justice to the victims of the crime of genocide.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Mozambique strongly supports the pursuit of international justice and the work of the International Residual Mechanism, which has assumed the responsibilities and functions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We would like to share our thoughts on three points. First, where the delivery of international criminal justice is concerned, the maintenance of international peace and security — the primary responsibility of the Security Council — requires us to assess and improve our ability to provide justice for the most serious crimes under international law. There should be no impunity for the perpetrators of crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide or serious violations of international humanitarian law.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this timely and critically important debate on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. I thank the President of the Mechanism, Judge Graciela Gatti Santana, and Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their insightful briefings this afternoon. We learned with sadness of the tragic loss in January of Judge Elizabeth Ibanda-Nahamya of Uganda. We join others in paying tribute in acknowledging her valuable contribution to the work of the Mechanism and the field of international criminal justice in general.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“The perspective of an end to a long rift that has shaped the geopolitics in the Middle East can benefit the region and the world at large, as we are called to join our efforts to efficiently address the global challenges of our time. In conclusion, we commend the cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States, which adds value and strengthens our capacity to address the root causes of conflict, violent extremism conducive to terrorism, maritime insecurity, trafficking in small arms and light weapons, transnational organized crime and climate change, among other current security challenges. We hope that today’s fruitful discussion and the proposals put forward by members will provide an impetus for deepening that cooperation, which will contribute to peace across the Arab region and around the world.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, 9 countries out of 22 members of the League of Arab States are on the African continent. As such, the African Union has a critical role to play in enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the African files. We believe that regional organizations, including the African Union, are an effective way to gain a collective understanding of security challenges in the respective regions and to develop appropriate responses to addressing them and securing a safer and more peaceful future for generations to come. Fourthly, we welcome the diplomatic rapprochement between Arab States in recent times.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“It is fundamental to promote the full participation of women and women- led organizations in peace efforts across the region, including those supported by the United Nations. Secondly, we believe that the League of Arab States is well positioned to understand the root causes of conflicts in the region of its jurisdiction and can contribute significantly with appropriate solutions to address them and drive forward sustainable development along the peace-development-security nexus. The experience of many countries in the Arab region, such as our experience in Mozambique and across Africa, demonstrates the undeniable link between climate-related risks and conflict. We should ensure that this issue remains high on the agenda and a priority in our discussions.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“In working together, the United Nations and the League of Arab States can give additional impetus to the existing local, national and international efforts to find peaceful and sustainable solutions to situations of instability in Libya, Syria, Yemen, the Sudan, Somalia and Palestine, among others. These meetings are therefore a welcome opportunity to explore how we, as a Council, and the international community more broadly, can support both organizations to continue to strengthen their cooperation and coordination to promote peace and stability in the world. There is no doubt that involving women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts will lead to more sustainable outcomes.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“Mozambique supports all efforts towards the strengthening of cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States, on which I would like to highlight the following. First, a number of countries within the Arab world are facing complex security challenges that require increased cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States. Our own experience in Mozambique testifies to the crucial role played by regional organizations in addressing security challenges due to their proximity to the conflict- affected areas, their ability to detect early warning signs and their in-depth knowledge of regional conflict trends and dynamics.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“That is anchored in Article 53 of the Charter of the United Nations, “The Security Council shall, where appropriate, utilize such regional arrangements or agencies” — regional and subregional organizations — “for enforcement action under its authority.” In that regard, we highly commend the collaboration and cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. That cooperation is achieving tangible results in many domains, including in the promotion of peace and security. However, even more can be done to make full use of the potential offered by regional organizations. We therefore welcome the opportunity to discuss this topic today.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“I would like to start by expressing our deep appreciation to you, Mr. President, and your country for convening this high-level briefing under the important theme of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. This is a timely moment, which requires more collective action to overcome global challenges. I thank Under-Secretary General Rosemary DiCarlo; Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit; and Youth Envoy for the President of the twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ms. Omnia El Omrani, for their insightful briefings. Mozambique strongly supports and advocates enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations.”
2023-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9343 (2023) · source
“We further encourage UNITAD’s cooperation efforts with the Iraqi authorities on the adoption of a legal framework incorporating international crimes, in accordance with the principles of international law. Engagement with civil society remains critical to addressing accountability. As such, we encourage UNITAD to continue its constructive dialogue with civil society and consultations with the Government of Iraq, in parallel with its interaction with the judiciary. In conclusion, we encourage UNITAD to continue its work, with transparency and within Iraq’s domestic legal framework, in order to advance the cause of peace and justice.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“In that context, Mozambique welcomes all initiatives in support the work of UNITAD’s mandate and mission to investigate and bring to justice the ISIL perpetrators for international crimes committed in Iraq, particularly against women, as well as young people. We therefore acknowledge the importance of adequate training of judges and prosecutors in order to ensure their successful work. In that regard, Mozambique encourages UNITAD to develop capacity-building initiatives and programmes for Iraq’s judiciary, particularly in the fields of international law and international criminal law. We also encourage the international community’s support of domestic legal proceedings in Iraq and the sharing of information between legal institutions.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Civilians, particularly women and children, are the most affected groups. We believe that the investigation and prosecution of war crimes are effective adequate ways to protect victims of human rights abuses by breaking the circle of impunity. That element is a building block towards ensuring peaceful and stable societies. UNITAD’s work in the implementation of resolution 2379 (2017) is fundamental as it reinforces the commitment by the international community to make Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant accountable for its crimes committed in Iraq. In that context, Mozambique welcomes the progress made by the UNITAD team on several investigative tracks during the reporting period. The means and resources available for the investigations naturally play a crucial role in achieving the intended results.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“I thank the Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), Mr. Christian Ritscher, and his team for the briefing. We acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq in this meeting. Mozambique commends UNITAD for the crucial role it has been playing in combating impunity, as well as genocide and crimes against humanity perpetrated by the terrorist groups in Iraq. Needless to say, those crimes have further aggravated peace and security in the country and in the region, at large. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant continues to pose a threat to international peace and security through its violent extremist ideology and terrorist acts.”
2023-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9341 (2023) · source
“Mozambique warned last week against the risk of misunderstandings, miscalculation and collateral damage being ever-present in this conflict among erstwhile neighbours and brothers (see S/PV.9334). In conclusion, we strongly reiterate our call for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the return to direct negotiations between the parties as a matter of urgency.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“The deliberate weaponization and targeting of civilian infrastructure in time of war is a violation of international humanitarian law, as repeatedly stated in various products of the Council and relevant international treaties, such as Protocol Additional I to the Geneva Conventions of 1977, which “prohibits [the use of] methods of warfare that are intended, or may be expected, to cause widespread, long-term and severe damage to the natural environment” Parties must know that they should be accountable for those acts. Mozambique recognizes the importance of both parties calling the Council’s attention to the ongoing emergency. However, we remain steadfast in our appeals to them to resume direct negotiations aimed at finding a lasting solution consistent with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“It comes as there is no end in sight to the hostilities after 16 months of conflict and amid reports of increased battlefield activity. Mozambique warns of the global repercussions of the looming environmental disaster, particularly to populations and ecosystems in the immediate vicinity of the incident, but also to an already strained global food and grain supply chain.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“I thank the presidency for promptly convening this briefing to the Security Council at the request of both the Russian Federation and Ukraine. I thank Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths for his update on this worrisome situation. I acknowledge the participation in today’s meeting of the permanent representative of Ukraine. While there are still conflicting accounts on the attribution and the apportionment of blame, and indeed of the causes of the damage to the hydro dam, there should be no reservation in condemning it if it is confirmed that it was due to a deliberate act of sabotage. As people scramble to contain the humanitarian and ecological fallout of the damage, the sad reality is that this act, if proven to be deliberate and premeditated, adds another reckless dimension to the steadily escalatory trend of this conflict.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“We call on the Security Council to fulfil its responsibilities by engaging in efforts towards the resumption of dialogue. Diplomatic engagement and the window of opportunity to persuade the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to desist from provocative acts and to return to the negotiating table should be considered. Given the heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula and the fact that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is continuing to show resolve in continuing to develop its technical and technological capabilities, avenues for dialogue must be pursued and preserved. In conclusion, we call on the Council to use its primary role and mandate in the maintenance of international peace and security to encourage dialogue, de-escalation and the search for diplomatic solutions.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“The launch of yet another satellite by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, although unsuccessful, confirms the persistence of tensions in the Korean peninsula, which could lead to miscalculation and confrontation, as well as to the erosion of compliance with non-proliferation regimes in the region. As we have repeatedly stated in the Chamber, including during the previous briefing on the issue in April (see S/PV.9305), Mozambique reiterates its call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to abide by the resolutions of the Security Council and to cooperate in de-escalating an already tense situation. We also remain concerned about the lack of progress and changes in the status quo despite repeated meetings of the Council.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Let me start by wishing you, Sir, and the United Arab Emirates team a very successful month ahead at the helm of the Security Council. Rest assured of Mozambique’s support and collaboration whenever needed. Let me also reiterate our congratulations to Switzerland for its accomplished stewardship of the Council during the month of May. I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her update. I also acknowledge the presence in this meeting of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea. Over the years, the situation in the Korean peninsula has become very sensitive and a serious cause for concern. Mozambique reiterates the importance of new technologies to improve the quality of life of human beings and not to aggravate crises and instability.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“The conflict has gone too far and has brought us to a febrile and dangerously destabilizing place of imminent nuclear confrontation. In that regard, we reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to direct negotiations between the parties as a matter for urgent action by the Security Council.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“An African perspective on the issue advocates for reinforced collective responsibilities in which a nuclear threat anywhere is a threat to all humankind, as our Pelindaba Treaty states. It is therefore our collective responsibility to avoid a scenario with a repeat of a nuclear incident or accident in Ukraine and in an already fragile geopolitical context. In conclusion, we must commit to a cooperative global effort to enhance nuclear safety and security in Ukraine and indeed the world. We must heed the IAEA’s advice and support the talks for an agreement on the urgent establishment of a nuclear safety and security protection zone. As we have repeatedly stated, ending the conflict is the most viable and sustainable solution if we are to ensure nuclear safety and security and save lives — indeed, save humankind.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“To add to the sense of urgency, nuclear doctrinal postures are being revived and non-proliferation agreements suspended. While deterrence theory has traditionally dominated nuclear doctrines, we are witnessing shifts towards doctrines emphasizing the limited use of tactical nuclear weapons as a possible response to the use of similar weapons by an adversary. Those changes increase the risk of misunderstandings, miscalculations and unintended escalation, all of which undermine our efforts to achieve a nuclear-safe world. Mozambique supports any measure aimed at protecting and preventing any nuclear incident or accident, including those put forward by the Director General of the IAEA. As we heard, the Agency emphasizes the importance of a stringent, globally coordinated approach to nuclear safety.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“That sense of urgency is echoed by the IAEA in its publication entitled Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine: February 2022–February 2023, which states, “Since the start of the armed conflict, the events that have arisen have either partially or fully compromised the IAEA’s seven indispensable pillars for ensuring nuclear safety and security during an armed conflict for almost all nuclear facilities and many activities involving radioactive sources in Ukraine.” This conflict has reminded the world that a potential escalation into a nuclear conflagration — whether by accident, intention or miscalculation — is a real possibility. The conflict has already put the nuclear reactor sites at Chornobyl and in Zaporizhzhya in the middle of a war zone, risking the possibility of a widespread release of radioactive material.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“We are delighted to see you, Mr. President, back in New York for the final stretch of your country’s very successful first-ever presidency of the Security Council. I thank Mr. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his important briefing, and I acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine at this meeting. This year the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set its Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight, which is the closest to midnight that it has been since it was established in 1947 to illustrate global existential threats at the dawn of the nuclear-weapon age.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“We advocate for the international community’s continued support to South Sudan to enable it to deal with pending issues such the creation of the army’s command-and-control structure and the preparation of the country’s first elections.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“Sanctions regimes can have negative effects on people’s lives, particularly by exacerbating pre-existing socioeconomic vulnerabilities, which is why we should thoroughly consider listing criteria to avoid ambiguity in the implementation of the sanctions. It is also important to take into consideration the challenges that young countries such as South Sudan face in the process of consolidating their State and ensure that the decisions taken by the Council do not have unintended negative consequences. We encourage a continued commitment on the part of the people, the Government and other relevant stakeholders in South Sudan to paving the way to further accelerating national reconciliation and the peace process at large.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“Mozambique would like to thank the penholder for its efforts in facilitating the negotiation process and trying to build consensus on the text of resolution 2683 (2023), which was just adopted. Mozambique abstained in the voting because we consider that the current text does not reflect the important progress achieved by the people and the Government of South Sudan on the political, economic and security tracks since the country became independent on 9 July 2011. We think that there were still opportunities for us to continue engaging to build consensus for consolidating a text that would better reflect the views of all and best support the Government of South Sudan in overcoming its challenges.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Mozambique would like to welcome the agreement reached between Russia, Ukraine and Türkiye yesterday to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for an additional two months. It is a rare breakthrough that should be capitalized on in a spirit of constructive engagement. Mozambique therefore reiterates its call on all parties to adhere to Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations and to settle their disputes “by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.””
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“As we stressed on Monday during the debate on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine (see S/PV.9321), we strongly believe that the peace initiative put forward by several States, including members of the Council and African States, should be given a chance. A political settlement is the right way to address the crisis, as a matter of urgency. At the high-level open debate on silencing the guns in Africa held during Mozambique’s presidency (see S/PV.9299), President Filipe Nyusi stated that our experience has taught us that only dialogue and building trust can break the trend to violence. We must resolve conflicts through peaceful diplomacy and not resort to arms.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“We need to step back from the abyss of war and from the dangerous logic of a military solution to the ongoing crisis. The Council cannot remain deadlocked and hostage to the mutual distrust resulting from the conflict. Despite the well-meant claims that equal attention is being given to all global crisis hotspots, the reality is that the crisis in Ukraine continues to be a divisive issue that is diverting resources and bandwidth not just from the Council but from the pressing humanitarian and security responses needed for the other immediate challenges facing the international community.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“Mozambique is deeply concerned about the possibility that this trend could lead to strategic miscalculation and an irreversible spread of the conflict, ultimately involving Europe and the activation of other military defence pacts and alliances. As we said in February, the massive deployment of arms and weapons by both sides into an already raging military confrontation is adding fuel to the fire. Our considered opinion remains that the prospects for a peaceful settlement of the conflict, on the one hand, and the increasing supply of arms, on the other, are not mutually compatible. We remain steadfast in our call for seeking a diplomatic off-ramp for the confrontation, including the rapid re-establishment of diplomatic channels and the deployment of the good offices of the Secretary-General.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“We thank Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Representative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, for his briefing. I acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine at this meeting. As our delegation stated when this issue was brought before the Security Council in February (see S/PV.9256), the trajectory of the conflict between the Russian Federation and the Ukraine is headed towards a prolonged war. The regular public announcements of the delivery and deployment of armaments outside the umbrella of the United Nations arms-control and disarmament framework are indicative of further confrontation and a rejection of de-escalation and compromise.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“The inclusion of all stakeholders and main actors — including women, young people and civil society — is extremely important to the successful implementation of the reconciliation process. We therefore commend the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) aimed at creating common ground, preserving stability, rebuilding trust and improving dialogue among communities and institutions to avoid any relapse into a cycle of conflict. In conclusion, Mozambique reiterates its support for the work done by UNMIK and applauds the efforts by regional actors, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to mediate conflicts and strengthen Kosovo’s institutions.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9312 (2023) · source
“We strongly urge both the Serbian and Kosovar leaderships to proactively promote reconciliation between their respective communities and to refrain from acts that provoke vandalism and violence. Acts of intercommunal retribution jeopardize the prospects for a long-term settlement of the existing divisions between the two communities. It is important that instances of hate speech, inflammatory rhetoric, misinformation and disinformation, hateful narratives and especially gender-based and sexual violence, including femicide, are unequivocally condemned and those responsible brought to justice. My country knows from experience that it is not possible to achieve lasting peace without building a more tolerant and inclusive society, based on lessons of the past and a vision for a prosperous future.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9312 (2023) · source
“We strongly urge the national, regional and international parties to carefully consider the impact of their decisions going forward in order to preserve the advances made over the years of efforts towards peace and reconciliation in Kosovo. We urge all the parties to remain committed and consistent in their implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). Despite the important milestones highlighted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in her briefing, we remain concerned about the continued animosity and tensions between Belgrade and Pristina. The disagreements over freedom of movement and the voting process that took place recently, as well as the ensuing boycott by Kosovo Serbs of their participation in Kosovo institutions, will undermine the implementation of the European Union’s proposal.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9312 (2023) · source
“Let me start by thanking Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her briefing. I welcome the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dačić, to this meeting. We also took note of the statement by the representative of Kosovo, Ms. Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz. Mozambique welcomes the diplomatic efforts that led to an accord between Belgrade and Pristina on the agreement on a path to the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. That important milestone, facilitated by the European Union, is an example of the pivotal role of regional organizations in matters related to international peace and security. The need for stability in Kosovo is important, as it has implications for the wider security landscape of Europe at this challenging time.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9312 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Mozambique reiterates its commitment to universal disarmament and ending the illicit trade and proliferation of small arms and light weapons so as to ensure international peace and security and the protection of human lives.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“That and similar initiatives in other parts of the world need to be nationally owned, with the support of regional and international partners, at both the bilateral and multilateral levels. More action must be taken to prevent and combat all forms of transborder illicit weapons trafficking. To that end, the sharing of information, appropriate accountability and safeguards related to arms and ammunition sales are of paramount importance. Since 2018, Mozambique has become the 100th State party to the Arms Trade Treaty, which is a clear demonstration of my country’s commitment to arms control and reduction and to the disarmament agenda.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we call on those States with the capacity to acquire advanced military technology and nuclear weapons to refrain from engaging in competition in the global arms trade. Thirdly, binding international conventions and laws must be fully respected and implemented. We encourage individual States to harmonize their own legislation with international obligations. We are of the view that new technologies should be carefully managed and legislated to ensure they are not used to prolong or worsen the humanitarian situation. Fourthly, international cooperation on arms control efforts is required. We value the great transformative potential of the Silencing the Guns agenda, a flagship initiative of the African Union.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“To that end, as part of its ongoing peace process, Mozambique continues to reinforce its strategies and hosts international experts, who share knowledge and best practices with national authorities. At the same time, we must also look at and beyond our borders to halt the illicit flow of weapons. We call on States in which weapons are being produced to enforce existing international standards in order to ensure that weapons produced within their borders may be traded only with legitimate partners. Secondly, the arms race must stop in order to ensure the preservation of international peace and security. We believe that continued competition in weapons stocks and increased expenditures perpetuate a global environment of insecurity and undermine the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“It is in that context that the implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects and Africa’s Silencing the Guns agenda are of paramount importance and advances in the matter are urgently needed. We believe that preventing violations of the agreements and regulations related to the transfer of conventional weapons and military equipment constitutes the collective responsibility of all States Members of the United Nations. Allow me to make some concrete suggestions on the potential way forward. First, under the Programme of Action, it is important that we each control our national weapon storage and management systems in order to avoid small arms and light weapons ending up in the hands of illicit users.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“The illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons further aggravates the poor living conditions and the well-being of people who have already been living in precarious situations due to protracted conflicts. That unfortunate situation is happening despite calls from the international community, demanding increased transparency in military armament sales, in particular with regard to trade in small arms and light weapons. We are also witnessing arms and ammunition purchases worldwide, with uncooperative sellers being subjected to enormous political pressure, even reportedly involving direct blackmail and threats.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Such arms significantly hamper our collective efforts to achieve and maintain peace and security. According to the 2021 report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/839), at least 176,095 civilians were killed between 2015 and 2020 in various armed conflicts, while 27 per cent of those civilian deaths were caused by small arms and light weapons. Critically, access to small arms and light weapons by terrorist groups has also exacerbated armed violence. The proliferation and illicit trafficking of those weapons has disproportionately affected the people living in the most vulnerable regions of the world, in particular the African continent.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“I begin by congratulating and wishing good luck to the Russian Federation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. I would also like to express gratitude for the kind words addressed to Mozambique. I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate on the important and timely topic of the risks stemming from violations of the agreements regulating the export of weapons and military equipment. We also wish to thank the briefer, Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu, for her useful insights. My country, Mozambique, attaches great importance to the topic under discussion today. The world is currently experiencing growing tensions in international security and an increase in the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Mozambique would like to thank all delegations that honoured us with their participation in this open debate at different levels. The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the collar of the microphone will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after three minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Liechtenstein.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today’s meeting. I thank Council members for their valuable contributions to the statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2023/3. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Keita for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source