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Frazier

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first: 2020-01-13
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 103
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“On the contrary, it should rapidly and efficiently facilitate it. We expect that the technical expertise and vast experience of the United Nations will direct the implementation of this mechanism, in coordination with relevant States. Without that, the desperately needed United Nations humanitarian response will be placed in jeopardy, and the United Nations and humanitarian response be placed at great risk. In conclusion, the end of hostilities must also be accompanied by a political urgency to build a durable foundation for peace. We welcome the resolution’s clear and unwavering commitment to the two-State solution, in which two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace and security, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the internationally agreed parameters.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9520 (2023) · source
“However, we remain firm in our belief that an immediate ceasefire is the only tangible and realistic measure that can ease the suffering and extreme hardship of the Gazan people. We reiterate that all parties must comply with their obligations under international law, including those regarding the protection of civilians and civilian sites, with accountability for those who violate them. Medical and humanitarian personnel and their assets must be protected to allow the population safety, reprieve and dignity in times of acute crisis and anguish. We are already much too late. We welcome the establishment of an aid monitoring mechanism for Gaza, as outlined in this resolution. However, its implementation must not add an additional barrier or slow down the principled delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9520 (2023) · source
“Malta thanks the United Arab Emirates for taking the initiative to work on resolution 2720 (2023). I express our appreciation to Ambassador Nusseibeh and her team for their valiant efforts and for organizing the very important trip to Rafah. Malta has consistently expressed grave concern and sought to alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Over the past three months, that humanitarian crisis has been severely aggravated by the obstruction of adequate emergency humanitarian aid and personnel, food and water into Gaza. The untenable situation required our urgent attention. That is why we have voted in favour of this text, and we demand its full implementation and that of resolution 2712 (2023).”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9520 (2023) · source
“The lack of progress on that front is deplorable, and Syria bears complete responsibility for it. In conclusion, we reaffirm our full support to the OPCW Technical Secretariat and its teams. They carry out their mandate independently, impartially and in accordance with international standards. The OPCW plays a crucial role in the implementation of the global prohibition of chemical weapons and in ensuring the complete elimination of all chemical weapons in Syria.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“It also stated that such issues could raise doubts of undeclared stockpiles and activities in the country. Regrettably, those concerns seem to have been well-founded. We take note of the convening, without conditions, of the twenty-fifth round of consultations between the DAT and the Syrian national authorities between 30 October and 5 November. That is a positive step. At the same time, we urge the Syrian Arab Republic to continue to cooperate with the Technical Secretariat and to submit all the requested documents to close all outstanding issues with its initial declaration. As the OPCW report (see S/2023/920) indicates, the declaration still cannot be considered accurate and complete in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013).”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“Analyses of the samples collected by the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) during its limited in-country deployment in April revealed, “the presence of indicators of several chemical warfare agents that were not declared at two sites”. (S/2023/920, annex, para. 13). Moreover, the Syrian Arab Republic failed to provide the Technical Secretariat with an explanation within the requested timeline and submitted the related note verbale over a month later, on 23 November. That is deeply concerning. We look forward to the translation and analysis of such explanations by the Technical Secretariat. In September, the OPCW Technical Secretariat issued a note highlighting that the unresolved outstanding issues in Syria’s initial declaration are of serious concern.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“The use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances is reprehensible and completely contrary to the legal norms and standards of the international community. With resolution 2118 (2013), the Council unanimously established that those responsible for the use of chemical weapons must be held accountable. Ensuring accountability for those acts is ensuring justice. It is the right thing to do. It signals our resolve to prevent such acts from happening again. It is our duty and responsibility, as Council members, to work towards that end. Ten years after acceding to the Chemical Weapons Convention, Syria has still has not declared or destroyed all its chemical weapons stockpiles. That is unacceptable. The two latest reports of the OPCW (see S/2023/926 and S/2023/920) have shown an alarming development.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“Since this is the last formal meeting of the Security Council scheduled, I also join others in congratulating you, Mr. President, and all your team on the conduct of a very successful presidency for the month of December. We thank Director Ebo for his briefing. We welcome the scheduling of today’s meeting. We remain firm in our belief that the Council must continue to discuss this important issue on a regular basis, as mandated by resolution 2118 (2013). Independent Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and joint United Nations-OPCW investigations have concluded that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons against its own people nine times. That is unconscionable. Malta strongly condemns those attacks.”
2023-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9519 (2023) · source
“The European Union supports the use of United Nations assessed contributions, in compliance with the relevant agreed standards and mechanisms. We welcome the commitment of the African Union, subregional organizations and its member States to contribute significantly to African Union-led peace support operations. Following today’s milestone operation, and building on our existing partnership, we look forward to working closely with the African Union and African member States in implementing resolution 2719 (2023).”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9518 (2023) · source
“We support the intention of the three African members of the Security Council to achieve a situation in which predictable funding is secured for AU peace support operations. We cannot deny that no agreement has been achieved yet on burden-sharing. Nevertheless, we consider the amended text, as adopted, as a compromise to move forward. On that point we must be clear: the responsibility for the funding of such missions should not rest with one country or one regional group alone. Ambitious actions demand collective efforts. Contributions for future AU peace support operations must come from all actors, as has been stated in the resolution for which we voted. As a European Union member State, let me now share the EU’s position on the resolution.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9518 (2023) · source
“Those strategies will have a holistic approach and address the root causes of conflicts. With resolution 2719 (2023), we agree on a clear decision-making and authorization process. More important, we set a minimum of compliance standards that will characterize all future AU peace support operations missions. The protection of civilians will always be prioritized. We are also pleased to share that the African Union has significantly strengthened its international humanitarian law, human rights and conduct and discipline compliance framework, with the support of the European Union (EU). This framework resolution is a step forward from case-by-case resolutions that provide partial United Nations assessed contributions.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9518 (2023) · source
“Malta voted in favour of resolution 2719 (2023) because we believe that a new season in peace operations missions needs to emerge within the Security Council. With this resolution, we acknowledge the changing nature of conflicts in Africa and the need to draw on a range of international responses to fit specific, complex operating environments and evolving threats. We will also open the way to peace enforcement when necessary, implementing a clear, robust and focused mandate, with a limited duration in time and an exit strategy that is defined at the outset. At the same time, we collectively affirm the primacy of politics and the need for coherent political strategies for peace support operations led by the African Union (AU), authorized by the Security Council.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9518 (2023) · source
“I would like to conclude by quoting Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, who, just last week, called for international solidarity with Afghan women by saying: “it took a bullet to my head for the world to stand with me. What will it take for the world to stand with girls in Afghanistan?””
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Over the past three months, the extremely dire humanitarian situation has been exacerbated by the forced return of 428,000 Afghans from Pakistan, 80 per cent of whom are women and children. The severe restrictions imposed on Afghan women working for civil society organizations and the United Nations has curtailed Afghan girls’ and women’s access to life-saving humanitarian assistance. We encourage international donors to step up their contributions and United Nations and humanitarian partners to continue delivering aid committed to principled humanitarianism. The European Union contributed this month an additional €25 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) operations in Afghanistan. That will help the WFP to deliver food assistance across the country.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“The Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan terrorist group, emboldened by the Taliban’s seizure of power, is exploiting its presence in Afghanistan to increase cross-border attacks on nearby Pakistani provinces, heightening tensions and threatening regional stability. Malta remains steadfast in its support to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and its personnel as they perform their duties and deliver on their mandate under difficult circumstances. The Taliban must engage with the Mission in good faith, respect and adhere to resolution 2681 (2023) and be accountable to the international community. Malta also commends UNAMA’s continued cooperation with the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Moving forward, we welcome the performance-based road map proposed by the independent assessment (S/2023/856, annex). We reaffirm the need for clear, measurable and time-bound benchmarks based on Afghanistan’s universal treaty commitments, including the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. We concur fully with the need to ensure Afghan women’s full, equal, meaningful and safe participation and leadership in all political forums. On the security dimension, we reiterate our concerns regarding the significant threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province and the continuing terrorist activity along the Afghanistan- Pakistan border.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Moreover, the Taliban’s dissolution of various institutions and independent oversight mechanisms has further constrained the monitoring and reporting of grave violations against children. We reiterate our call on the Taliban to immediately and unconditionally reverse all policies and practices that restrict the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Afghan population, especially of women and girls. We call for the immediate release of human rights defenders who have been arbitrarily arrested and detained. We deeply regret that there has been no commission of inquiry or fact-finding mission to assess violations against women’s rights. Sanctions continue to be flouted. We support efforts by the international community to ensure accountability for all crimes committed.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative Otunbayeva and our briefers for their contributions today. We welcome the focus today on women in Afghanistan, as the Taliban continues to enact more restrictive decrees to control every aspect of their lives. It has been 830 days since the Taliban banned Afghan girls from accessing and receiving secondary education. Out of the 84,000 high school graduates participating in Afghanistan’s recent annual university entrance exam, none were female. Without access to education, the future of girls and young women is bleak, and they will continue to be more vulnerable to exploitation, forced marriage, domestic violence and even suicide.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“Malta reaffirms its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the conflict, based on a two-State solution, along the pre-1967 borders, addressing the legitimate aspirations of both sides, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two States living side by side in peace and security, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters. It has never been more critical that the international community engage in meaningful peace-forward efforts, placing regional stakeholders at the forefront of any deliberations and addressing the core issues of the conflict. We cannot return to an unsustainable status quo. The violence and suffering must stop.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“They constitute an obstacle to peace, inflame tensions and threaten the viability of an independent, contiguous Palestinian State. We reiterate our strong opposition to Israel’s settlement policy and actions advancing settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Urgent steps must be taken to prevent regional escalation and to relaunch credible negotiations and engagement between both parties. A meaningful political horizon cannot be achieved unless we ensure that the Palestinian Authority has the fiscal stability and support it needs.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“Too many women and children, on both sides, continue to unjustly suffer the consequences of the conflict. Children have been abducted and are being killed and maimed at staggering rates. Children face heightened risks of malnutrition, severe illness, dehydration and psychological trauma. They deserve our undisputed protection. We commend UNICEF staff and their partners for providing lifesaving aid and psychosocial support to all children, in particular inside Gaza in extremely difficult circumstances. We also underline that attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian residents and properties in the West Bank are inexcusable. Such acts must not be allowed to take place with impunity. Settlements, the demolition of homes and the displacement of Palestinians violate international law and resolution 2334 (2016).”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“And attacks on religious sites and persons seeking refuge within them are also unacceptable, as is the number of journalists who have been killed in the conflict. Malta stresses that an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is now an imperative to ensure the necessary protection of civilians and de-escalate the conflict. We continue to strongly condemn the unjustifiable Hamas terror attack of 7 October. Indiscriminate rocket fire and acts of sexual violence are equally condemnable. We reiterate our call on Hamas to release the remaining hostages immediately and unconditionally, in accordance with resolution 2712 (2023). We also underline the urgency for humanitarian actors to be allowed access to the remaining hostages as long as they are held captive.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“A shocking number of civilians have been killed and displaced. Countless others continue to face the denial of basic necessities. Malta stresses that respect for international humanitarian law is paramount. All parties are obliged to ensure that civilians and civilian infrastructure are protected. A significant scale-up of humanitarian aid to Gaza is desperately needed, including through the opening of further crossing points. That must happen in tandem with assurances for the safety of United Nations and humanitarian workers, including of their premises. The rising death toll of humanitarian and United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East staff is completely unacceptable.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). I also thank Major General Patrick Gauchat for his briefing. Since the Council’s last meeting on this resolution in September (see S/PV.9425), the situation has deteriorated on all fronts. We have witnessed an unprecedented scale of death and destruction in the occupied Palestinian territory and in Israel, the consequences of which will no doubt reverberate for years to come. This year, the intensification of deadly violence against civilians in the region, including acts of terror, has skyrocketed. The unyielding cycle of violence has pushed us further away from a political horizon than at any point in recent history. It is painfully clear that the conflict in Gaza is taking an unimaginable toll on the population.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“We encourage all parties involved to address those issues through dialogue and diplomacy. We reiterate our commitment to ensuring that all parties take steps to return to the full implementation of the JCPOA, and we support all diplomatic solutions in that regard. In conclusion, I call on the Council to ensure the full and effective implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“Moreover, the IAEA estimated that, as of October 2023, the total stockpile of enriched uranium in the country far exceeded the limits under the agreement. That is concerning, and we encourage closer cooperation and information-sharing between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA. Malta takes note of concerns raised regarding alleged violations of the provisions contained in annex B to resolution 2231 (2015), before the so-called transition day. Those include the launch of a space launch vehicle using ballistic-missile technology reportedly capable of delivering nuclear weapons and transfers of unmanned aerial vehicles, allegedly occurred before the expiration of such provisions, on 18 October. Iran has expressed its position, rejecting those allegations.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“We share the Secretary-General’s view the JCPOA still remains the best available option to ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. And we urge all parties to refrain from taking further steps away from the implementation of the JCPOA and to return to their commitments under the agreement. Malta commends the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose verification and monitoring activities remain indispensable. In its most recent report, the Agency noted that “verification and monitoring has been seriously affected”. The IAEA’s ability to conduct verification activities, in particular at enrichment facilities, was further impaired by Iran’s decisions to remove all JCPOA-related surveillance and monitoring equipment and to withdraw the designation of several IAEA inspectors.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“I will now deliver a statement in my national capacity. I too thank Under Secretary-General DiCarlo and Ambassador Skoog for their briefings. We welcome the Secretary-General’s sixteenth report on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2023/975), as well as the Joint Commission’s report (S/2023/963) on the status of the Procurement Working Group’s decisions. We have taken due note of both reports. Malta reaffirms its commitment to the restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and its full implementation. We are firm in our belief that the agreement and its endorsement in resolution 2231 (2015) have been pivotal instruments for non-proliferation efforts, as well as for stability in the Middle East.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“As Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo just stated, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, as endorsed by the Council through resolution 2231 (2015), is the best available option to ensure that the Iranian nuclear programme remains exclusively peaceful. Despite current challenges, I believe that, through dialogue and multilateralism, we can make the utmost effort in ensuring that the Plan and resolution 2231 (2015) are implemented effectively, while building upon mutual trust and cooperation. Lastly, I would like to state that, as Facilitator, I will do my utmost to support the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which it underpins. My team and I will work closely with all Council members in an impartial and transparent manner to meet our shared responsibility.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“Finally, I would like to note that, on 18 October, the specific restrictions under annex B — namely, the ballistic missile-related provisions in paragraphs 3 and 4 and the assets freeze restrictions in paragraphs 6 (c) and (d) — applied for eight years from the date of adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, namely, until 18 October 2023, which was duly reflected in my report. In that regard, the Secretariat informed the 2231 format of the specific administrative actions it took on 19 October, which included the removal of 23 individuals and 61 entities on the 2231 list, as well as from the Security Council website and Security Council consolidated list. This has also been appropriately reflected in my report.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“The IAEA’s work provides confidence for the international community that the nuclear programme of the Islamic Republic of Iran is for exclusively peaceful purposes, in accordance with the modalities set out in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The reports of the Director General play a significant role in that regard. Thirdly, I report that no new proposals were submitted to the Security Council through the procurement channel during the reporting period. The procurement channel represents a key transparency and confidence-building mechanism under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. It remains operational, and the Procurement Working Group stands ready to review proposals.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“Secondly, during the reporting period, a total of 14 notes were circulated within the 2231 format. In addition, a total of four official communications were sent to Member States and the Coordinator of the Procurement Working Group of the Joint Commission, and a total of six communications from Member States and the Coordinator were received. Among the communications circulated were the two regular quarterly reports issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in September and November, in which key aspects of those Agency reports are duly reflected in my report. The IAEA plays an important role in the verification and monitoring of nuclear activities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, as requested under resolution 2231 (2015).”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“It includes six subsections, namely, the summaries of activities, monitoring the implementation of the resolution, relevant communications, key aspects of the workings of the procurement channel and transparency, outreach and guidance. Members may refer to the report for details, but I would like to mention the following key aspects. First, one meeting of the Council in the 2231 format was held during the reporting period. The meeting was held on 14 December, and representatives of the Security Council discussed the findings and recommendations contained in the sixteenth report of the Secretary- General (S/2023/975) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), prior to its public release. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo already referred to those points in her statement.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Frazier: I speak in my capacity as the Security Council’s appointed Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). The sixteenth Facilitator’s report (see S/2023/963) was approved by Council members on 14 December. I would like to thank all Council members for their cooperation and constructive engagement in the process and for their spirit of compromise and flexibility. This is my second report as the Council’s appointed Facilitator, and I am grateful for the Council’s continued support. I am also very pleased that we were able to put forth the report to the Council. The report provides a factual account of the activities that took place relating to the 2231 format of the Security Council, covering the period from 1 July 2023 to 14 December 2023.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“The Council has acknowledged that those weapons are a major driver of conflict and a threat to international peace and security. It is now time to take decisive action to ensure that all embargoes and legislation are respected.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Conventional arms, including small arms and light weapons, also play a clear role in facilitating grave violations against children. These include their killing and maiming and attacks on schools and hospitals. Such interlinkages must be considered and addressed throughout the Council’s work. In conclusion, I reiterate that Malta remains fully committed to all efforts aimed at addressing that collective challenge, including through the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. We reaffirm our full support for the Arms Trade Treaty and will continue to work through the European Union’s small arms and light weapons strategy, including its assistance programmes.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“As the Secretary-General emphasizes in his New Agenda for Peace, we need holistic and whole-of- society approaches. We echo his call for the issue to be considered as part of broader development efforts. Arms control and disarmament are at the heart of the women and peace and security agenda. We welcome the call for a report on the implementation of resolutions 2242 (2015) and 2122 (2013). That would help to outline measures and identify best practices to minimize the negative impacts of arms transfers and illicit trafficking on conflict-related sexual and gender- based violence. We must also ensure the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women and the integration of gender equality concerns in the field of small arms and light weapons control.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“We call on all Member States to cooperate with the Sanctions Committees’ panels of experts and to ensure that adequate legislation and measures are in place to trace these weapons. We also urge the Security Council to include sexual violence as a stand-alone designation criterion in all targeted sanctions regimes. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/823) highlights that the misuse of small arms and light weapons contributes to violations of international humanitarian law and to violations and abuses of international human rights law, including by terrorist groups that can have close links to transnational organized criminal groups. The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons often serves as an enabler of such mutually reinforcing relationships. This multifaceted issue cannot be solved by arms embargoes alone.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Weapons and ammunition management have also been integrated into the work of peace operations. In that regard, we welcome the mandate given to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan to support regional and international efforts to tackle the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons from and into the country. Council-mandated arms embargoes are a crucial tool for addressing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. The Council recognized that when it adopted resolution 2616 (2021) with a view to addressing violations of those embargoes. While we welcome these efforts, we are also concerned about the fact that circumventions of arms embargoes continue to be documented in several countries.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I thank Ecuador for convening this important open debate. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu, Ms. Aptel and Ms. Mutota for their insightful briefings. Today’s discussion comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, escalating armed conflicts and widespread violence. At this pivotal moment, we must not forget that small arms and light weapons are the second most prevalent cause of civilian casualties in conflict-related situations. As the data shows, the illicit trade and misuse of those weapons pose a clear and direct threat to international peace and security. We are encouraged by the Council’s active consideration of the item, as demonstrated by its inclusion of language on the negative effects of those weapons in multiple resolutions, including on Haiti and Libya.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Malta therefore reaffirms its commitment to a two-State Solution along the pre-1967 borders, while addressing the legitimate aspirations of both sides, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two States living side-by-side in peace and security, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the internationally agreed parameters. Within this dire context, and particularly today on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, it remains clear that this is the only viable path to achieving peace.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“Malta underlines Israel’s obligations to abide by international law and ensure the protection of the Palestinian population from all acts or threats of violence. We reiterate that settlements are illegal under international law and are an obstacle to peace. We call on the parties to urge de-escalation and exercise the utmost restraint. Avoiding a regional conflagration is of the utmost importance and must be avoided at all costs. We also call on the parties to show restraint given de-escalation along the Blue Line. The implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) remains key. It is also imperative that we consider a credible foundation for future peace.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“In that light, we also recognize the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which has continued to take place under extremely dangerous circumstances. We convey our sincerest condolences for the more than 100 UNRWA staff who have been killed in this conflict. We cannot afford to lose more lives. We cannot return to further bloodshed and insecurity. It is in that spirit that Malta echoes the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. While all eyes are on Gaza, the West Bank is also suffering unprecedented escalations. Since 7 October, there has been a sharp increase in the killing, violence and forced displacement suffered by Palestinians as a result of settler violence and hundreds of arrests.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“They are disproportionately affected by this conflict and the lack of necessities. The long-term impact that the violence will have on their mental health cannot be ignored. The World Health Organization’s statement that more people will die due to rising rates of disease elicits grave concern, and immediate action is needed to prevent that scenario. The truce we have seen in these past days has made clear that a cessation of hostilities is the only way to ensure that civilians are protected and continue to receive humanitarian support. The scaling-up and distribution of humanitarian aid can take place only under such conditions. We urgently call on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and aid workers, in compliance with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“We also commend the International Committee of the Red Cross for its efforts in facilitating the transfer of hostages and detainees. We call for them to be allowed access to the remaining hostages. Malta reiterates its strong condemnation of the terror attacks by Hamas against Israel and its people on 7 October. We once again call for the release of all remaining hostages safely and unconditionally. At the same time, the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza is untenable. Thousands of civilians, many of whom are women and children, have been killed. The population continues to suffer from colossal difficulties and hardships related to health care, food security, shelter and sanitation. A large number of journalists have also lost their lives. Meanwhile, countless children continue to live in increased anguish and deprivation.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“I begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his briefing on the implementation of resolution 2712 (2023). The full implementation of that resolution remains paramount. I also thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his important briefing on the situation on the ground. Malta commends the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt and the United States, which led to the first humanitarian truce, the gradual release of hostages from Gaza and the release of detained Palestinian women and children from Israeli prisons. The extension of that truce for an additional two days was also a welcome development. We urge the parties to continue to build on those steps. As a first measure, the truce must continue to be extended. A genuine commitment towards a ceasefire and a lasting political solution is also needed as a matter of urgency.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“We remain resolute in our position that the perpetrators of such atrocities must be held accountable, and we support all efforts to that end, including the ongoing International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice processes, as well as the ongoing discussions on the establishment of a special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. In conclusion, we once again underscore our conviction that to achieve a just and lasting peace, Russia must immediately cease all hostilities. It must unconditionally and completely withdraw all its forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“In response to that, the EU solidarity lanes will continue to assist Ukraine and deliver an ambitious response to address global food insecurity. We also express our grave concern about the recent attack against a civilian vessel in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa. That was the first-time civilians have been killed and injured on board a merchant ship. Russia must cease all attacks against Ukrainian seaports and allow freedom of navigation on the Black Sea. Those attacks go against international humanitarian law, strictly prohibiting attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“In recent weeks, Ukrainian energy facilities have been attacked at least 60 times with different types of weaponry. On its part, Malta welcomes the Winter Response Plan of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to address specific humanitarian needs in Ukraine. We will continue to support the Ukrainian people by providing humanitarian aid and assistance as long as necessary. Russia’s unilateral decision to terminate the Black Sea Grain Initiative, as well as its campaign to deliberately attack Ukraine’s grain storage and export facilities, has destroyed 300,000 tons of Ukrainian grain. That is a criminal act. It is clear evidence of how Russia continues to instrumentalize food and undermine global food security, as well as a cynical attempt to deprive Ukraine of income.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“It is estimated that 44 per cent of Ukrainians have experienced being in a combat zone, and 69 per cent suffer from psychological distress. Last week, Russian forces shelled a hospital and homes in Kherson, killing three people and injuring at least 13. Such attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure add to the growing evidence that Russia is committing war crimes, as reported by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. As winter sets in, the continued attacks on energy infrastructure bring a new dimension to the humanitarian crisis. Last winter, thousands of Russian drones and missiles targeted power systems, leading to a severe energy crisis that left millions without electricity, water or heating. This year, the brutal and relentless pattern of Russian attacks has already begun.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source