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Feruță

lines on the record: 58
first: 2022-10-20
most recent: 2023-12-15
sittings or episodes: 12
sources: un-security-council

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“The recently launched national strategy, “Romania-Africa: Partnership for the future through peace, development and education”, acknowledges the African Union’s flagship initiative — Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2030. Romania stands ready to further share its expertise and experience in post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction and to support capacity-building of African States in the fight against organized crime and trafficking. We continue to support efforts aimed at preventing violent extremism and radicalization, including by addressing the threat posed by diversion, illicit trafficking and the misuse of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition. In conclusion, we remain committed in words and deeds to reducing human suffering and contributing to peace, security and stability.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Romania co-chairs the global network of national focal points on women and peace and security, and it is our firm belief that gender equality and women’s leadership is a prerequisite for sustainable peacebuilding, laying a solid foundation for more inclusive and resilient societies and preventing conflicts. Further exploring the linkages between the two agendas could enhance effectiveness and sustainability by both addressing the challenges related to small arms and light weapons and implementing the women and peace and security agenda. Romania will continue to carefully listen to the concerns of partners around the globe, including Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The importance and role of the ATT in the control and unlawful transfer and use of small arms and their ammunition is recognized annually through the resolution on the Arms Trade Treaty, adopted again this year by the General Assembly (General Assembly resolution 78/48), with vast cross-regional support. The resolution highlights the importance of the universalization and effective implementation of the ATT. We call on all States to ratify or accede to the Treaty and comply with their obligations therein. The Romanian ATT presidency will promote a thematic discussion on the role of inter-agency cooperation in the effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty, which is also particularly important, in the context of our debate, for advancing effective responses to existing challenges.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Romania has been entrusted to preside over the tenth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty, and 2024 will mark 10 years since its entry into force. The ATT is the first legally binding international agreement that encapsulates the highest possible international standards for regulating international trade in conventional arms and for preventing and eradicating their illicit trade and preventing their diversion. Moreover, the ATT was the first international agreement to identify and address the link between conventional arms transfers and the risk of serious acts of gender-based violence and violence against women and children.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also welcome the focus on the implementation of politically binding instruments, such as the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Tracing Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons, as well as the new Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management. We recognize the complementarity among all those international instruments and urge all States to implement effective national measures in fulfilment of their related international obligations and commitments. Political will is the fundamental first step.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): Romania remains fully committed to preventing and curbing the diversion and the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and their ammunition worldwide. We thank the Secretary- General for his renewed commitment in his 2023 report (S/2023/823) and for advocating the universalization of relevant legally binding instruments, such as the Firearms Protocol to the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Lastly, as part of ongoing efforts, member countries of the Network are invited to take part in the international conference of the global Network, to be held in Bucharest in almost two weeks, from 7 to 9 November. The event that we will be hosting will be a new opportunity to improve coordination between member States and regional organizations and strengthen the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“My Government, the Romanian Government, has taken important steps to implement resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. The first national strategy and national action plan was adopted three years ago, in 2020. The Ministry of National Defence is currently drafting a second updated version for the period from 2024 to 2028. Romania has also taken important institutional measures in support of women’s participation and representation in the defence and security sectors, including at the decision-making level. Romania and the United States are the current Chairs of the global Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network, comprising 100 members. Our Foreign Minister — who, I am happy to say, is Madam Foreign Minister — co-chaired a ministerial debate during the most recent high-level week.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“One success story in that regard has been women’s representation in the front-line negotiation teams during the peace negotiations in Colombia. We need to duplicate such stories of women’s meaningful and genuine participation in peacebuilding in other geographical ecosystems, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Sudan and South Sudan, as well as in the Central African Republic, Somalia and Mali. Likewise, we need to encourage local ownership and the protection of women civil society groups. Excluding women from societal and political arenas, or denying them access to justice, as is happening under Taliban rule, is not the way forward. The promotion and protection of women’s rights is a constant of our foreign policy and a priority of our membership in the Human Rights Council.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We obviously need to do more to avoid complete failure, especially as we approach 2025, which will be the milestone twenty-fifth anniversary of the women and peace and security agenda and the 30-year commemoration of the adoption of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence and threats and attacks against women and girls remain on the rise in many areas across the world, including in neighbouring Ukraine. We will continue to call for holding perpetrators accountable and for survivors to be provided with support for integration. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are key pillars of the women and peace and security agenda. To that end, women should be guaranteed meaningful participation and leadership positions during peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): I would like to add a few points to those that were made in the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union and in the statement to be delivered on behalf on the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. Romania welcomes the most recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2023/725), as well as its recommendations. The negative trends in the report are alarming. We are now in the first days of the seventy-ninth year since the United Nations was founded. We celebrated United Nations Day just yesterday. While we commemorate such a momentous event, it is appalling that 614 million women and girls were living in conflict-affected countries in 2022, which is 50 per cent higher than five years ago.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Romania firmly believes that justice must be done with regard to all the core crimes committed in the context of this war, including the crime of aggression.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“Romania stands against the attempts to artificially increase the global price of grains by impeding the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and therefore will do its part support countries in need. Romania’s message to its partners across the United Nations membership is that we will do everything in our power, together with our European partners, to bring safety and calm to the world food market. Romania has facilitated over 27 million tons of Ukrainian grain, and we will seek to increase those export facilities. In conclusion, Russia is the aggressor. Its actions are based on the illegal use of force and represent serious violations of the most important norms and principles of international law enshrined, first and foremost, in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“Based on the statistics provided by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the illegal war started by Russia has killed nearly 10,000 civilians. Civilians need to feel safe again, and the indiscriminate attacks need to stop. Life has become incredibly tough for them, especially as winter approaches very rapidly and critical civilian infrastructure has sustained damage from previous shelling. Furthermore, on the night of 5 to 6 October, there were drone attacks on grain silos and trucks close to the Danube River, at the Ukraine-Romania border. That constitutes another deliberate breach of international law and international humanitarian law, and also a clear attempt to stop the shipments of grain around the world. The ports on the Danube River provide alternative ways to export grain from Ukraine.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to address the Security Council today. Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law and must stop immediately — that has become one of the most frequently used phrases in our statements in meetings of the Security Council and the General Assembly. Nevertheless, such heinous attacks continue to occur. The indiscriminate attacks against civilians in the Kupyansk district of the Kharkiv region on 5 October and, on the following day, on another residential building in the city of Kharkiv bear the mark of the aggressor that Ukraine has been dealing with for the past 19 months.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“However, we note as a positive element, the circulation of the compilation of written statements in the aftermath of an Arria Formula meeting. The working methods represent a crucial tool to ensure that we do not drop an inch in our defence of the Charter of the United Nations — the democratic values and principles of multilateralism. The Security Council needs to use them wisely and to the benefit of the entire United Nations membership, on whose behalf it acts.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Arria Formula meetings have been an opportunity to exchange views on topics of interest for the Security Council that are not usually agenda items. We are appreciative of the opportunity to engage in the open Arria Formula meetings, and we wish to see topics of wide interest to the international community being showcased much more. I can think of very good examples of that over the past couple of years on topics such as sea level rise and the relationship between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court. There is a growing practice of limiting the number of interventions due to time constraints through a cut-off of the list of speakers, which risks affecting inclusivity and equality of opportunity.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In practice, the presidency of the Council has exercised a distinct role in deciding who has a voice in the Security Council. Acting with transparency and inclusivity and ensuring the presence of a wide range of voices in the Security Council meetings is key. Both rule 37 and rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure ensure such participation by decision of the Security Council. It is in the interest of Security Council members to allow parties of interest to present their points of view, especially those parties that are impacted by unfolding events. That applies for representatives of civil society, international organizations and Member States. Romania sees room for improvement in that respect.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): I also wish you the best of luck, Mr. President, in presiding over the Security Council during a very hectic month, probably the busiest time for multilateral diplomacy. The transparency of the work of the Council is a permanent and, I would say, a very articulated expectation from the members of this organ. We commend Albania, as well as the past Chairs of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions for constantly striving to improve the efficiency and transparency of the work. We are all interested in a more accountable, transparent, efficient, legitimate and agile Security Council. In a world of geopolitical fragmentation, procedures and working methods bring a sense of unity and a starting point for tackling security challenges.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Our national legislation ensures the protection of child refugees and the protection of children during armed conflict, as well as the responsible of public authorities in that regard. Children are our future, and they must always be protected. Part of their future is also the right to education. We join the call on Member States to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration. Finally, we would like to reaffirm our full support for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and for UNICEF on the protection of children and respect for international law. We acknowledge that the children and armed conflict mandate in the United Nations peace and security architecture is an essential tool for their protection.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The best interests of the child is the core principle of our legislation, policies and actions. We have applied it, together with UNICEF, in relation to the refugee children from Ukraine. My Government has been making continued efforts to implement all Security Council resolutions related to today’s topic. I echo the need for efforts to combat abuse and sexual exploitation, to ensure the protection of civilians and children in armed conflicts and to improve the training process for our armed forces. My country also supports States affected by landmines, whose victims are — too often — children, through our participation in international United Nations peacekeeping missions. Romania pays special attention to family reunification as a precondition for a child to grow up and develop harmoniously.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The inclusion of the Russian armed forces as responsible for committing grave violations against children in the Secretary-General’s latest report on children and armed conflict is a step towards ensuring the accountability of the perpetrators. Almost 500 days since the start of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression in Ukraine, ending the climate of impunity is the way forward to prevent and respond to the grave violations against children in armed conflict. The States Members of the United Nations also need to hear and know more about the fate of the 700,000 children that the Russian authorities admit taking from Ukraine. Romania remains committed to advancing and protecting children’s rights, including for the prevention and response to grave violations during armed conflicts.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): In addition to the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union, I would like to add a few points. I also join others in thanking the briefers for their sober reports on the situation of children in armed conflicts around the world. It is indeed appalling to witness such a high number of violations affecting so many children, but also to see the disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The report of Secretary-General Guterres (S/2023/363) points to a massive failure in protecting one of the most vulnerable categories. It is worrisome that perpetrators are blatantly disregarding international humanitarian law and are rewarded with impunity.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Climate change is one of the drivers of insecurity and conflicts in many parts of the world. Under-Secretary- General Lacroix’s statement this morning and the impact of climate-driven risks on the implementation of the mandate of United Nations peacekeeping missions is a testament to that. Solutions must therefore be global. The United Nations ecosystem can coordinate within the peace and security, human rights and development nexus, but the Council’s action is indeed needed to reduce climate change as a risk multiplier.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The topic of sea level rise was addressed by Malta in February in the Security Council (see S/PV.9260), and Romania was happy to participate and shed light on climate and sea level rise, which is also provoking new legal questions that are at the very core of national and State identity. The International Law Commission Study Group on sea level rise in relation to international law, which was also mentioned by my previous colleague, whose co-chair, the Foreign Minister of Romania, was also present in this Chamber, agreed that climate-change-related sea level rise poses a real risk to over two thirds of the States Members of the United Nations. Romania was also part of the core group of the Vanuatu-led initiative to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Just last week in New York, we saw the unusual effects of wildfires, and we are getting more than a glimpse of what awaits us should we not keep the promise to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Since the effects of climate change are immediate, we expect the Security Council to act in unanimity on this topic. We cannot afford to lose time or lives. We need to start integrating in our policies best remedies to address security risks posed by climate change. Time is of the essence for the most exposed and vulnerable countries and communities from small island developing States and low-lying coastal countries. Sea level rise is a direct negative effect of climate change, with an unprecedented impact on livelihoods and human security.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): I also want to echo other speakers in thanking the United Arab Emirates for this important and topical meeting, especially now in the run up to the Climate Ambition Summit at the United Nations and the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In addition to the statements delivered on behalf of the European Union and of the Group of Friends on Climate and Security, I want to add a few points. For Romania, today’s ministerial debate is straightforward. Climate change poses security risks to our very existence. The impact of climate change is worldwide and spares neither countries nor individuals.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Alongside the Russians who commit abuses and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law provisions, the March report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine recommends that the Russian Federation limit the use of private military and security companies as they are “generally less accountable than regular forces” (A/HRC/52/62, p.18). Romania firmly believes that justice must be done with regard to all core crimes committed in the context of this war — all core crimes — including the crime of aggression. While that is not an easy path, we should rise to this challenging task rather than be discouraged.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“There is no time for second thoughts. As we heard today, there is no plan B with regard to the Black Sea Grain Initiative. For its part, Romania will continue to rise to the expectations and facilitate the exports of grains from Ukraine to reach those in need via the EU solidarity lanes. So far, more than 16 million tons of grains have crossed Romanian territory, mainly through Romanian Black Sea ports, in addition to the amounts exported through the Black Sea Grain Initiative. In line with resolution ES-11/6, adopted by the General Assembly on 23 February, Romania will continue to call for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Similarly, we should also be mindful of the danger of impunity for those responsible for crimes committed in connection with Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“The Russian invasion and the continued aggression towards Ukraine also hamper our efforts to promote the 2030 Agenda, in addition to being blatant violations of the principles of international law and international humanitarian law. Since the beginning of the year, the international community has sent strong messages regarding the predictability of accessing food around the globe via the Black Sea Grain Initiative. We welcome the continued efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and Secretary- General Grynspan and those of Türkiye in keeping the Black Sea Grain Initiative alive. We need the Initiative to move forward. We need predictability. We need responsibility. We have implemented the Black Sea Grain Initiative for too long to go back and risk an aggravated global food crisis.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“That is a red line agreed by the entire United Nations membership. And yet, the new barrage of rockets towards Ukraine provides no indication that Russia has any intention to stop its indiscriminate shelling of civilians and civilian areas. Ironically, next week we are to celebrate at the United Nations the week of the protection of civilians. The ruins of urban and rural areas are in sharp and painful contrast with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 on sustainable cities and communities. There could not be a more direct connection between development and security than that. Later this year, we are expected to take stock of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the SDG summit in September.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): I too want to thank Ecuador and France for requesting this meeting, and I thank you, Madam President, for convening it. I appreciate this opportunity to address the Council. In addition to the points made by European Union (EU) Ambassador Skoog, I would like to add several remarks. Under-Secretary-General Griffiths provided a sober overview of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. I want to take this opportunity to thank him and pay tribute to the efforts of him and his team to address the multiple challenges posed by this aggression. Sadly, it is still the civilians who pay the price of the illegal aggression of Russia against Ukraine. Today is day 446 since the beginning of the aggression. International law and international humanitarian law must be respected.”
2023-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9321 (2023) · source
“Our Organization is already equipped with the necessary tools to address various challenges, but we need to step up our action in ensuring the proper implementation of the norms and principles that guide our ideals. Romania will remain committed and actively engaged in efforts to consolidate our multilateral system, as the only alternative to ensuring lasting and sustainable peace.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Indeed, United Nations peacebuilding efforts need to identify new ways to respond to emerging global challenges, such as climate change, pandemics and food insecurity, including by promoting and protecting human rights and human security. In handling those topics, upholding international law principles and multilateralism is key. Refraining from actions and incitement to actions that erode the international architecture of values and democratic norms is also key in building trust among global actors, just as accountability is. It is high time we acknowledge that reinvigorated multilateralism is above all about cooperation with each other, in good faith, and compliance with the existing normative framework.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Today is World Press Freedom Day, and we should praise the work of journalists and media workers who contribute to news reports and seek to uncover fake news so that the public is adequately informed. Their activities are a stepping stone in building trust. Similarly, their activities matter in achieving and sustaining peace, and given that this year we celebrate 75 years of peacekeeping, I do not think it is an exaggeration to say that peace begins with a free press. We applaud your efforts, Madam President. This is the second time this year that the Council is debating the important issue of peacebuilding, following the meeting convened by the Japanese presidency in January (see S/PV.9250). We welcome the continuity of efforts.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Alongside the United States, Romania is serving as co-Chair of the Women and Peace and Security Focal Points Network in 2023. We look forward to engaging with all Member States on that topic with a view to advancing the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Fostering inclusivity has the benefit of creating synergies and avoiding a duplication of efforts and resources. Romania strongly encourages the enhancement of cooperation among the various stakeholders in the peacebuilding process, in particular among regional organizations and national institutions. Building trust is about creating partnerships that are mutually reinforcing and that is a vital part of our multilateral system.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I want to emphatically emphasize the message of the African Youth Ambassador for Peace for Southern Africa delivered earlier this morning, and I think that is indeed a wake-up call for us all on the question of youth trust in institutions. Human rights should be at the heart of our actions towards achieving peace and security. Cooperation with multi-stakeholders, civil society, media workers, women, girls and youth is key for building trust. As a serving member of the Council for Human Rights, Romania places a great deal of importance on protecting and promoting human rights. Romania remains committed to the promotion of the women and peace and security agenda and the youth, peace and security agenda. Those are key areas which we also would like to be reflected in the New Agenda for Peace.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania) (spoke in French): I would like to genuinely congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming this important position on the Security Council. (spoke in English) The concept note (S/2023/283, annex) for this open debate is straightforward and in line with our common interest at the United Nations: building trust to foster sustainable peace against the backdrop of an environment of deteriorating global peace and security. It is therefore no surprise that today’s interventions also hinted at the future New Agenda for Peace. We welcome the remarks made earlier today by High Commissioner Volker Türk and the other briefers.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Our focus will be on the transfer of knowledge in the area of the management of emergency situations — and Member States will hear more during the upcoming debates on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 — agriculture, with regard to the compliance of African economies with EU phytosanitary measures and education, media resilience, diplomacy and post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation. I conclude by congratulating Mozambique on its successful presidency of the Security Council this month.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Romania shares many of the challenges faced by Governments and people in Africa — the brain drain, harnessing the advantages of digitalization and finding well-balanced solutions to support environmentally friendly policies that take into account the social costs of the green revolution, among other things. Romania’s more than 30 years of experience since embracing democracy have taught us invaluable lessons in terms of both successes and errors, which we are open to sharing with friends. In 2023, Romania plans to continue its actions towards achieving peace, development, human rights and security in Africa as a pledge in the run- up to the Sustainable Development Goals Summit this September.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania grant higher-education scholarships to incoming students from Africa. As a staunch supporter of the women and peace and security agenda, we will continue to advocate for the promotion of women and girls and their meaningful contribution to peace processes. We encourage countries to adopt and implement national action plans. That is a key point for Romania in 2023, as, together with the United States, we co-chair the Women and Peace and Security Focal Points Network.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Romania has invested in the capacity-building of some African States, as well as in educating young generations, which can be seen as our pledge to silencing the guns. Starting in 2008, Romania has been organizing a post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction training programme, with the past four sessions having been exclusively dedicated to the African continent. In 2019, the programme was organized in Addis Ababa, in partnership with the African Union. Last year’s edition took place in Senegal and was dedicated to West Africa. Twenty-four experts from the region participated. Likewise, a share of approximately 60 per cent of the total national development assistance provided by Romania was granted in support of young people’s education and the promotion of their participation.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): Romania commends Mozambique for organizing today’s open debate, and aligns itself with the statements delivered on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect. The Silencing the Guns initiative seeks to make Africa free from wars, conflict and gender-based violence and to prevent genocide. In other words, this is an opportunity to build resilient societies. The initiative also tackles fragilities that hamper peace and security on the African continent, with reverberations worldwide. A conflict or a war anywhere in the world has global consequences. Transformative and sustainable solutions, including sustainable development policies, should be a part of the United Nations toolbox in addressing them. Accountability is an indivisible part of those solutions.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“To ensure connectivity and diversify routes from Ukraine, two weeks ago, Romania inaugurated a new border crossing point. So far, more than 8.5 million tons of grain and other food products have been exported via Romania, including with the European Union supporting the solidarity lanes initiative. In conclusion, it was said in the Security Council and in General Assembly resolutions and statements time and again that there is only one way to bring an end to the aggression. Russia needs to cease the use of force and withdraw from the territory of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders. Enough is enough.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Last week, the General Assembly decisively stated that Russia must bear the legal consequences for all its internationally wrongful acts, including by making full reparations (see General Assembly resolution ES-11/5). All victims of Russia’s aggression deserve justice and reparation. Regarding ongoing efforts, we welcomes the extension of the United Nations-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative beyond 19 November. That important initiative makes food accessible on the global market and regulates the price. We will also continue to do our part. In addition to making its own grain available to partners around the world, Romania will continue to lend its strong support in facilitating the export of Ukrainian grain. My Government takes its role as a facilitator of the transit of grain towards many developing countries seriously.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“We already provide a certain amount, limited by the existing technical requirements. In the Republic of Moldova, today such attacks led to a blackout in many parts of the country. That comes at the time of an already very complicated context. For the past month, as a reaction to the continuous weaponization of energy by Russia, Romania has been supplying the Republic of Moldova with between 80 and 90 per cent of its electricity needs. The country’s difficult energy situation was also addressed at the third ministerial conference of the Moldova Support Platform, co-organized by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Romania in Paris two days ago. The continuous shelling of the Ukrainian territory, in particular the targeting of critical civilian infrastructure, reinforces the need for responsibility and accountability.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“The already severe impact is amplified by the cold season. It is now night in Ukraine at this hour and many civilians do not have access to proper heating or electricity. At the same time, reckless actions in the proximity of nuclear facilities and nuclear power plants may lead to catastrophic consequences. The utmost responsibility is required to ensure nuclear safety and security. The lives of many millions of innocent civilians are at risk. Attacks against civilians are unacceptable under any circumstances and are prohibited under international humanitarian law. They must stop. The recent attacks also affected the electricity interconnection among Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and the European electricity grid. There are ongoing efforts to restore the supply of electricity to Ukraine, including from Romania.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Mr. Feruță (Romania): Like Norway and other Council members, we listened very carefully to the statement made by President Zelenskyy. We are also grateful to Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. We requested the floor today with a sense of alarm. The recent attacks on critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure severely impacted the lives of millions of civilians in Ukraine. The humanitarian situation in Ukraine has been dire for the past almost nine months, but it is now further deteriorating. The civilian population is faced with the abhorrent reality of brutal missile or unmanned aerial vehicle attacks in areas of limited military significance. Critical civilian infrastructure, especially energy infrastructure, is intentionally targeted, limiting access to electricity, water and heating for civilians in many parts of Ukraine.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“We need to avoid a more serious food crisis, which would affect vulnerable people throughout the world. Romania stands ready to support the efforts of the Secretary-General in making a difference to people’s lives. I conclude by saying that there is no alternative to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and nothing can meaningfully compensate for its absence.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“That is how Romania became an important transit country for Ukrainian grain, and we will continue to extend our support. My country’s efforts and the European Union solidarity lanes are complementary to the Black Sea Grain Initiative. But the initiative brokered in July by the Secretary-General needs to continue and to be extended beyond November so that even more people can afford bread. We strongly support it. I would also add that, in addition to our efforts to support the delivery of Ukrainian grain, as a major grain exporter, we continue to make significant amounts of Romanian grain available to many States Members of the United Nations. We play a key role in food security, and we will continue to act responsibly. Food needs to remain available for people in the future.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source