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1996-12-11
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2020-01-13
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  1. “Therefore, the United Nations, and specifically the Security Council, must continue to improve its working relations with other interconnected pillars of the United Nations system and also increase its focus on the concept of sustaining peace.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  2. “Given the constraints of time, I will conclude my statement by reminding all States Members of the United Nations, in particular the members of the Security Council, that in order to effectively respond to non-traditional and transnational security challenges, such as climate change, terrorism, violent extremism, nuclear proliferation and cross-border insecurity, the Security Council has to be reformed in order to be more flexible in its decision-making process. This has to happen not only because international peace and security issues are at a critical juncture, but because multilateralism is also under threat. Multilateralism cannot be upheld by one Member State or a group of States.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  3. “In this regard, we welcome and fully support the dynamic partnership between the African Union and the United Nations, anchored in the two framework agreements on peace and security and in the alignment of the 2030 Agenda with Africa’s Agenda 2063 because we firmly believe that conflict prevention depends crucially on advancing sustainable and inclusive development. We also believe that if we are to successfully address the challenge of immigration, as well as the threats of climate change and rising inequality, we must continue to build on these established frameworks.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  4. “The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a direct and commendable product of such tools and offers an integrated framework to address the economic and social drivers of conflict and to build stable societies, including through a focus on institutions and the rule of law. In the same vein, Chapter VIII of the Charter recognizes the value of regional arrangements and agencies as a first resort to the pacific settlement of local disputes. Regional perspectives are critical to understanding the challenges that we face, while regional capacity-building is crucial for rapid deployment. As part of the African Union and other regional organizations in Africa, we believe that regional ownership is essential for effective solutions to take root.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  5. “It is well known that the international community spends far more time and resources responding to crises than in preventing them, and that, through cooperation at the United Nations, we must rebalance our approach to achieving and maintaining international peace and security by finding more effective ways to help countries avert the outbreak of crises. Chapter VI of the Charter describes the tools that are available for the purpose of conflict prevention, namely, negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement and other peaceful measures and means.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  6. “However, when we assess how the challenges that we face around the world have evolved and how the drivers of conflict have become more complex, and when we see that the consequences of instability now have far-reaching consequences and create new threats on a global scale, it is crucial that we all contribute to the efforts being made to reform the United Nations, which span the areas of peace and security, development and management, in order to make the Organization and its Member States more effective in fulfilling the Charter’s vision. During our tenure in the Security Council, we underscored the importance of promoting international peace and security by placing more emphasis on prevention.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  7. “In that regard, the Republic of Angola respects and applies the principles of the United Nations Charter and the African Union Charter, seeking to establish friendly and cooperative relations with all States and peoples based on the principles of respect for national sovereignty and independence; equality among States; the right of peoples to self-determination and independence; the peaceful settlement of conflicts; respect for human rights; the non-interference in the internal affairs of other States; reciprocity of advantages; the repudiation and combating of terrorism, drug trafficking, racism, corruption and trafficking in human beings and organs; and cooperation with all peoples for peace, justice and the progress of humankind.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  8. “João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, mentioned in September during the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-fourth session, specifically in the context of international peace and security, multilateralism is the only way to resolve the conflicts that plague the different regions of the world (see A/74/PV.4). The Government of Angola has always supported the notion that the United Nations Charter is one of the most important global safeguards against international crimes.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  9. “At the outset, allow me to reiterate my Government’s concern with the escalating tensions in the Middle East, including increasingly hostile confrontations, which have the potential to plunge the region into another deadly cycle of violence. As we gather in this Chamber today to discuss the importance of upholding the Charter of the United Nations, we urge all sides, under the terms of Chapter VI, to use all available peaceful means of resolution, and that any military intervention be approved by the Security Council. Given that in June we will all celebrate the seventy- fifth anniversary of the United Nations Charter, we would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to upholding its principles. As our President, His Excellency Mr.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  10. “First of all, I would like to join my colleagues in congratulating Viet Nam on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. We also congratulate the other newly elected members of the Security Council: Estonia, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Niger. We would also like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his timely briefing (see S/PV.8699) and exceptional guidance on this important issue. We align ourselves with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (see S/PV.8699 (Resumption 1)).”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  11. “We support the Secretary-General's recommendations in his report in that regard, while calling on the Security Council to reinforce its actions and recognize the valuable contribution that regional and subregional organizations and arrangements make to ensuring the protection of children affected by armed conflict”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  12. “On a positive note, we would like to underline the progress made by the Children, Not Soldiers campaign and the commitments of the Governments involved. We also encourage the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UNICEF and others to continue implementing their agenda on children and their engagement with non-State armed groups, which often results in the surrender of child soldiers who belong to armed groups and gives them opportunities for a second life. Angola remains committed to strengthening the protection and empowerment of children affected on the ground.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  13. “Excellent work has been done to address this matter, with effective cooperation among the United Nations, States and non-State actors, but parties to conflict and the international community must do more to protect children and young people affected by armed conflict. As such, we must prevent conflicts from breaking out in the first place by increasing efforts aimed at conflict prevention; ensuring that children associated with armed groups are reintegrated, not punished, and provided with quality education and health-care services; including young people in conflict resolution, sustaining peace and development processes; and stopping all forms ofviolence against children. We must assist Governments listed in the annexes to the report to adopt and implement the action plans suggested by the Council.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  14. “Although steady progress in reducing the number of child soldiers in the world has been achieved through the development of a monitoring and reporting system, an increase in the implementation of action plans and refocusing on the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, resulting in a safer world for children, several challenges still exist. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/509) is a stark reminder of how the challenges posed by the evolving nature of ongoing armed conflict 4 through the deliberate targeting and military use of schools, the indoctrination of children to commit crimes, using them to carry explosive devices and their abduction, sexual abuse, forced recruitment, rape and deliberate maiming and killing 4 aggravate the violence and abuse committed by extremists.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  15. “Allow me, at the outset, to join my colleagues in congratulating you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August and wishing you a successful and productive term. Allow me also to commend you for holding this important and timely open debate on such a critical issue, as well as to thank the briefers for the very important information they provided. The problem of children in armed conflict is very close to our hearts. Eliminating the inhumane treatment of children trapped in armed conflict is of paramount importance and something we can all agree on, no matter our policy positions or how entrenched our disagreements might be.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

  16. “The Council has adopted a resolution that reflects the reality of the situation in Angola in order to give a chance to all parties involved in building the peace, so that one day Angola's people may enjoy a better life. I cannot conclude my statement without making a strong appeal to the Angolan Government, and to UNITA in particular, to do their utmost to collaborate with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and to resolve all outstanding political issues within the time- frame adopted by this Council.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

  17. “These and other issues, such as mine clearance, can only be settled if all related military questions are resolved, thereby avoiding the repetition of the sad events that took place in 1975 and after the democratic election. With the withdrawal of UNAVEM. III in February 1997, careful consideration and planning will be needed if we are to extend the small United Nations team beyond that date and give it a clear mandate. Another critical challenge is the demobilization of troops and their reintegration into civilian society. We call this important matter to the attention of all the parties involved and appeal to donor countries to provide additional resources to support this vital effort. We would like to point out that if this reintegration is not done well, Angola will in future face widespread urban insecurity.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

  18. “The present stage of the implementation of the Lusaka agreement has reached a point of no return, because too much effort and hope has been invested by all the parties involved, and by the international community, in this long and painful process to build a long-lasting peace and a good environment for development. To date, with regard to the establishment of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation, some of the main steps in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol have not yet been taken. Without the resolution of all the military aspects and the question of general security, the outstanding political issues cannot be resolved. Such issues include the return of UNITA deputies to the National Assembly in Luanda, the establishment of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation and the special status of UNITA's leader.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

  19. “I wish to express my satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, as President of the Security Council for this month, and wish you success in your work. In speaking today, I should like to take this great opportunity to express the deep concern and explain the position of the Government of Sao Tome and Principe with regard to the question of the peace process and reconstruction in Angola. Despite all the gains made so far in the peace process, the security situation remains volatile in many parts of the country, and, if Angola's situation does not improve, that subregion may face a situation that is not deserved.”

    1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source