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1. “While we deeply regret that collective action is made impossible in the Security Council, we do hope that efforts by other actors will yield positive results. They must be prompt, effective and substantial. Hundreds of thousands of civilians in Gaza cannot wait any longer. Actually, they have waited for far too long to no avail. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

2. “The draft further reflected the ethical necessity to provide civilians in Gaza with electricity, water, fuel, food and medical supplies and the necessity to be protected from forced relocation when the prevailing conditions on the ground do not ensure a safe and secure displacement. Thus, faced with heinous terrorist acts against Israeli civilians, the forceful reaction to such acts and an ever-growing humanitarian disaster imposed on Gaza, the Council response we proposed was robust and balanced. We are grateful to all Council members who have engaged with us since Friday and demonstrated a sincere and practical commitment to multilateralism. Very sadly, the Council was yet again unable to adopt a resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Again, silence and inaction prevailed in no one’s true long-term interest.”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

3. “It called for their immediate and unconditional release. It also called on all parties to strictly abide by their international legal obligations, in particular those relating to the protection of civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian personnel. The draft resolution also stressed the urgent need for humanitarian access to civilians. The text incorporated urgent and multiple calls by the United Nations and many other actors for humanitarian pauses to allow for the delivery of aid and the voluntary safe passage of civilians. It encouraged the establishment of humanitarian corridors and other mechanisms to facilitate the smooth delivery of aid.”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

4. “Therefore, throughout the past weekend and the following days, we worked very hard through extensive and collaborative engagement with Council members to help build a unified position. While making a good faith effort to accommodate different — sometimes opposing — positions, our focus was and remains on the critical humanitarian situation on the ground. Political realism guided us, but our sight was always set on the humanitarian imperative. Exactly as with other very sensitive items on the Council’s agenda in which Brazil had a special role to play, international humanitarian law and human rights law provided a clear framework for action. Our proposed draft resolution (S/2023/773) unequivocally condemned all forms of violence against civilians, including the heinous acts of terrorism by Hamas and the taking of hostages.”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

5. “The draft resolution received 12 votes in favour, 1 against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. At last Friday’s closed consultations, Council members asked for Brazil’s leadership in its capacity as President of the Council for the month of October to facilitate a Council response to the escalating crisis in Israel and Palestine, in particular its humanitarian aspects. We heeded the call with a sense of urgency and responsibility. In our view, the Council had to take action and do so very quickly. Council paralysis in the face of a humanitarian catastrophe is not in the interest of the international community.”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

6. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/2023/773, submitted by Brazil. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates Against: United States of America Abstaining: Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

7. “The amendment received 7 votes in favour, 1 against and 7 abstentions. The proposed amendment has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor.”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

8. “The amendment received 6 votes in favour, 1 against and 8 abstentions. The proposed amendment has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. I shall now put to the vote the proposed amendment to be inserted before operative paragraph 1 of the draft resolution. The amendment is contained in document S/2023/776. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Brazil, China, Gabon, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates Against: United States of America Abstaining: Albania, Ecuador, France, Ghana, Japan, Malta, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

9. “I shall now put to the vote the proposed amendment to be inserted after operative paragraph 2 of the draft resolution. The amendment is contained in document S/2023/775. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Brazil, China, Gabon, Mozambique, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates Against: United States of America Abstaining: Albania, Ecuador, France, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”

   2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

10. “Members of the Council have before them proposed amendments, submitted by the Russian Federation, to the text of the draft resolution contained in document S/2023/773, submitted by Brazil. Rule 36 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure states the following: “If two or more amendments to a motion or draft resolution are proposed, the President shall rule on the order in which they are to be voted upon. Ordinarily, the Security Council shall first vote on the amendment furthest removed in substance from the original proposal and then on the amendment next furthest removed until all amendments have been put to the vote, but when an amendment adds to or deletes from the text of a motion or draft resolution, that amendment shall be voted on first.” Accordingly,Iintendtoputtheproposed amendments to the vote first.”

    2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

11. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/773, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Brazil. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. The representative of the Russian Federation has submitted amendments (S/2023/775 and S/2023/776) to the text of the draft resolution. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor.”

    2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source

12. “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 12.05 p.m.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

13. “The United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region is centred on its communities and peoples. Their aspirations for peace, stability and sustainable development should guide diplomatic efforts in the region. Improving their livelihood, especially reducing the burden that the most vulnerable have to bear, should be at the heart of our actions. We call for the continued implementation of the women and peace and security agenda in the concerned countries. As shown by our briefers, women in the region are champions for peace, and they should be included in all peace initiatives. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Rwanda.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

14. “We also took note of ongoing bilateral military cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbours with a view to curbing the attacks of armed groups and helping to stabilize eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The political dimension of the regional cooperation is of paramount importance. We support the leading role played by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Regional Oversight Mechanism. We also highlight the quadripartite summit that took place in Luanda, in June, aimed at coordinating and harmonizing existing peace initiatives. Brazil attaches great importance to inclusivity in political processes. The fact that youth and women are active participants in the regional dialogue in the Great Lakes region is essential to ensure the sustainability of those processes.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

15. “The security situation in the Great Lakes region is of continuing concern. Although the ceasefire between the Congolese armed forces and the Mouvement du 23 mars is still holding, the clashes among armed groups impose a heavy price on the population. We reiterate the call for all armed groups to lay down their arms. We also call for all external support to illegal armed groups to cease. We hope that the coordination of regional efforts will be able to advance in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process. A successful DDR strategy is essential to pave the way towards reconciliation. We are following closely the deployment of regional forces, and we hope that they continue their engagement with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

16. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I thank Special Envoy Huang Xia, Executive Secretary João Samuel Caholo of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and Ms. Joséphine Malimukono for their briefings. Their perspectives certainly provide important input for the Security Council on the situation at hand. I also welcome the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to this meeting. I duly appreciate the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region (S/2023/730), as well as the Peacebuilding Commission’s written advice on the Great Lakes region. I commend the work of Special Envoy Huang Xia.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

17. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/730, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. I now give the floor to Mr. Huang Xia.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

18. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Huang Xia, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region; His Excellency Mr. João Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region; and Ms. Joséphine Malimukono, President of the Concertation des Collectifs des Associations féminines de la région des Grands Lacs. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

19. “The draft resolution received 5 votes in favour, 4 against and 6 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source

20. “The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: China, Gabon, Mozambique, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates Against: France, Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Albania,Brazil,Ecuador,Ghana,Malta, Switzerland”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source

21. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/772, submitted by Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mali, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, the Sudan, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Yemen and Zimbabwe. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source

22. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mali, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Sudan, Türkiye, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Yemen and Zimbabwe to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source

23. “In the absence of objection, I shall now suspend the meeting to go into closed consultations. The meeting was suspended at 6.15 p.m. and resumed at 7.30 p.m. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9439 (2023) · source

24. “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 11.50 a.m.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

25. “We reiterate the need for purely technical responses, with the necessary urgency, in order to mitigate the risk of losses as an unintended consequence of the assets freeze. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Libya.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

26. “We commend UNSMIL’s participation as a facilitator of the necessary regional coordination. Brazil would also like to point to the role that the Peacebuilding Commission could play, at Libya’s request, in convening all the relevant international actors, for example in support of security- sector reform. The Peacebuilding Commission could also inform the Council’s consideration of the situation in Libya from the perspective of the country’s nationally determined priorities. Reports about the erosion or misappropriation of Libyan frozen assets should be considered seriously. Brazil would like to remind everyone that the assets freeze is preventive rather than punitive, and is designed to preserve the sovereign wealth of Libya for the future benefit of the Libyan people.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

27. “The solidarity and national unity shown by the Libyan people across the country represent a telling example of how to respond in moments of crisis. The unity shown by regional and international actors in supporting the humanitarian response to the tragedy in Derna is remarkable. A similar unity of purpose in the other areas where the international community interacts with Libya and its political leaders would be a much-needed development. Brazil calls on all member States to respect the arms embargo. We also call for the synchronized withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Council. The necessary reunification of Libya’s military and security institutions, under the auspices of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, remains heavily responsive to international dynamics.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

28. “If requested by the relevant Libyan institutions and stakeholders, he can further facilitate consensus and contribute to creating conditions conducive to the reunification of the Government. As we negotiate the renewal of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) this month, Brazil hopes that the Council will continue to provide the Special Representative with a solid basis for supporting a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, as necessary. Brazil supports UNSMIL’s call for a unified Libyan response to the flood-affected areas in eastern Libya. The urgent needs for assistance, protection, care and reconstruction continue to demand that Libyan leaders rise above political divisions.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

29. “Their continued ownership of the political process implies their commitment to holding national elections, in accordance with the aspirations of the Libyan people and the relevant legal framework. We welcomed the announcement by the High National Elections Commission of its technical readiness to implement the electoral laws. Although outstanding issues may remain, the implementation of those laws should not be hindered purely because of political rivalry or expediency. We strongly support the mediation and good-offices role of the Special Representative aimed at bridging the remaining differences. If he were to exercise any alternative role, it would need to be clearly mandated by the Council.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

30. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I thank Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily for his briefing, and the Ambassador of Japan, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, for reporting on the activities of the Committee. I welcome the Libyan delegation to this meeting and join other members of the Council in once again expressing our condolences to the Libyan people for their losses as a result of the September floods. Brazil underscores the importance of ensuring that Libya’s stakeholders overcome their differences through dialogue and in a spirit of compromise.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

31. “I thank Ambassador Ishikane for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Bathily and by Ambassador. Kimihiro Ishikane, Permanent Representative of Japan, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I now give the floor to Mr. Bathily.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source

33. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. 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/2023/5. I now give the floor to the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9437 (2023) · source

34. “Brazil hopes that the United Nations-African Union partnership will evolve in a way that promotes stability on the continent, by increasingly valuing African solutions to problems that, although they are taking place in Africa, affect all of us. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

35. “The lack of economic and social prospects, especially for youth, creates breeding grounds for violent extremism conducive to terrorism and intercommunal violence. Also, the disproportionate impact of conflicts on women and girls through conflict-related sexual violence leads to their social and economic alienation. The persistent disregard for development and inclusivity inevitably results in divided societies prone to conflict. The United Nations and the African Union should continue to work together to reduce poverty and inequality in Africa. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an important step in that direction. United Nations support for Agenda 2063 is also key, always respecting African countries’ ownership of their development and institutional processes.”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

36. “That cooperation must continue and be strengthened, especially in the cases of Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are, respectively, withdrawing and transitioning. Those processes must be carried forward in an orderly and secure manner, with the full engagement of both Governments. We have many times called attention to the nexus between security and sustainable development. In the African case, that link is evident, as illustrated by the security situations in the Sahel, the Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

37. “We support arrangements that maximize the expertise that both the United Nations and the African Union have displayed in several areas. The strengthened role of the African Union should not amount to a weakening United Nations presence. The assistance provided by United Nations regional offices and agencies is essential on many fronts. The Secretary-General’s report highlights the extensive activities and programmes carried out by the United Nations, the African Union and subregional organizations to promote conflict prevention, mediation, capacity-building, electoral support and humanitarian assistance. We should also aim to strengthen the role of the Peacebuilding Commission in supporting those activities and programmes.”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

38. “We are indeed particularly satisfied with the adoption of that document. I commend all Security Council and Peace and Security Council members for the display of flexibility that enabled us to achieve that noteworthy outcome. I invite all delegations to review that document. The complexity of the current African security challenges demands innovative solutions. That fact is even more evident in a context in which the prevalent model of peacekeeping operations has come under severe criticism. The growing role of the African Union and subregional organizations must be adequately supported. Brazil is ready to engage positively in the discussions on how to guarantee the necessary resources for African Union-led peace operations.”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

39. “As this meeting takes place in the aftermath of the joint consultative meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Security Council of the United Nations, this is an opportunity to take stock on the discussions held in Addis Ababa last week. I would like to express my gratitude to the Republic of the Congo and its Permanent Representative to the African Union, Ambassador Daniel Owassa, for co-chairing that meeting. The exchanges between the two Councils helped to promote mutual understanding on issues crucial to the maintenance of peace and security in Africa. I thank our African colleagues in Addis Ababa for their warm welcome and their willingness to engage in a fruitful dialogue, as reflected in the joint communiqué we were able to approve at the end of the meeting.”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

40. “I thank Mr. Dersso for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I would like to thank Special Representative Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, and Mr. Dersso for their important briefings. Their interventions have shed light on different angles of the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, enriching our discussions and perceptions on this important topic on the Security Council’s agenda. Brazil welcomes with appreciation the Secretary- General’s report on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union on peace and security in Africa (S/2023/629).”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

41. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union; Her Excellency Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Mr. Solomon Ayele Dersso, Managing Director of Amani Africa. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/629, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union on issues of peace and security in Africa, including the work of the United Nations Office to the African Union.”

    2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source

42. “I thank Mr. Botero García for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source

43. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/701, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. I now give the floor to Mr. Ruiz Massieu.”

    2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source

44. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Colombia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Álvaro Leyva Durán, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia; His Excellency Mr. Hrvoje Ćurić Hrvatinić, Deputy Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Mr. Rodrigo Botero García, General Director of the Foundation for Conservation and Sustainable Development.”

    2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source

45. “The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, none against and two abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2699 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

    2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source

46. “The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation”

    2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source

47. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica and Kenya to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Jean Victor Généus, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Haiti. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/709, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Ecuador and the United States of America. I should also like to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/596, which contains the text of a letter dated 14 August 2023 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source

48. “I should also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Ferit Hoxha, Permanent Representative of Albania, for his service as President of the Council for the month of September 2023. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Hoxha and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The question concerning Haiti Letter dated 14 August 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/596)”

    2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source

49. “With regard to the sanctions regime concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil reiterates its support for the work carried out by the Panel of Experts and the workplan for its current mandate. Brazil hopes that the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is due to be concluded in December, will lead to further political stabilization and the enhancement of the security landscape in the country.”

    2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source

50. “The transition must be well coordinated with national and local authorities, neighbouring countries and the regional and other external forces present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role of the United Nations country team must be enhanced. The security of United Nations personnel in the transition process must also be a priority for the Congolese Government. We condemn acts conducted against MONUSCO personnel and regret that civilian lives were lost in the recurrent protests against the Mission. In addition, we particularly emphasize the importance of strategic communications in the Mission’s mandate in order to prevent attacks such as those mentioned from happening again. I take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the work of Brazilian personnel who have served in MONUSCO.”

    2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source