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first: 1993-10-05
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“We believe that the practice of workshops on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), especially those organized for African States must be pursued in order to assist the remaining non-reporting African countries in the preparation of their reports. We are encouraged that more countries are submitting their national reports, as Rwanda did, and we call on all remaining countries to do so with the support of the Committee, if required. We hope that all countries will be on board by the tenth anniversary of resolution 1540 (2004), in April next year.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“This will require close follow-through by the Committee, and we will be ready to support, where necessary, any modifications to the sanctions regimes to push forward the agenda of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. However, we need to remain vigilant and take seriously the observations and warnings by countries of the region, which are the first potential targets of these deadly weapons. Rwanda looks forward to the African Union's scheduled workshop for States Members of the United Nations on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), to be held in Addis Ababa next month. We are told Ambassador Oh Joon will attend as Chair of the Committee for resolution 1540 (2004), along with experts of the panel.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“We therefore encourage greater engagement between the Committee and all States across the Sahel to utilize 1267 sanctions regime in order to be even more responsive in terms of anticipating the threat, adapting and updating the regime to reflect challenges on the ground. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Rwanda recognizes that the proliferation ofweapons ofmass destruction remains a global challenge to this day. It is firmly committed to the non-proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery by non-State actors. There is no doubt that the new developments in Syria and now Iran regarding their chemical weapons and nuclear programmes, respectively, may be a turn of trends.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Rwanda remains strongly concerned with the evolving threat posed by Al-Qaida and its affiliates across North Africa, the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa. In that context we look forward to the special meeting on the Sahel region to be held in December and to the Committee's efforts to increase engagement with States in the Sahel and the Magreb and to consider ways to utilize the sanctions regime as an integral part of their national and regional responses to the threat of Al-Qaida. We believe that such initiatives by the Committee will increase the ability of States to propose listings and the capacity of monitoring teams to assist countries in managing the listing process. We should all remain resolute not to give room for these terrorist groups to make entire regions of our continent their stronghold.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Therefore, I would like to commend Ambassador Joon Oh of the Republic of Korea, Ambassador Gary Francis Quinlan of Australia and Ambassador Mohammed Loulichki of Morocco for their efforts and activities undertaken by their respective Committees under their able leadership, as well as for the statements they made today. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) on Al-Qaida, we commend the transparent work of the Ombudsperson and support the regular review of the Al-Qaida Sanctions List as essential to maintaining accuracy and reponding to the changing nature of terrorism threats. Therefore, we remain interested in getting more information on the interaction between the Office of the Ombudsperson and the Committee, as well as on the cases that are under investigation.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“The work of the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction ,has never been as important to the maintenance of international peace and security as it is today. We have all witnessed the historic turn of events in the second half of this year, mainly resolution 2118 (2013), on the destruction of the Syrian chemical stockpiles, and now the agreement reached last Sunday by Iran and the Permanent Five countries and Germany on the Iranian nuclear programme. Rwanda congratulates all the stakeholders for those achievements. The contribution of the Sanctions Committee in all of these and other positive developments is indelible.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Rwanda remains confident that with ongoing, sustained regional and international efforts, the LRA and its notorious commanders may be living their last days.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“That is why the practice remains a serious security threat to affected countries in the region and hence requires increased determination on the part of regional actors, in coordination with the countries of destination, which are located mainly outside the continent. Let me conclude by thanking the European Union and the United States for their invaluable support of the implementation of the AU Regional Cooperation Initiative against the Lord's Resistance Army. We also welcome the pledges made by Luxembourg and the United Kingdom towards the implementation of the United Nations regional strategy. We call upon other bilateral and multilateral partners to join regional efforts in the fight against one of the most criminal and brutal armed groups of recent decades.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we call on the Central African Republic to allow and facilitate, as appropriate, access by humanitarian agencies to those who have been most affected. Poaching in the Central African region has increased to worrying levels. At the 36th ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, held in Rwanda in August, it was revealed that the region had lost 70 per cent of its elephants in the past 10 years. It is worth noting that poachers and armed groups use sophisticated weapons acquired from the income generated from the illegal ivory trade to kill innocent civilians and destabilize nations.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“We strongly condemn the continued violations committed against children by the LRA and its use of rape, sexual slavery, sexual violence and forced recruitment of child soldiers. We commend the successful efforts of the African Union Regional Task Force military operations to weaken the LRA. In that regard, we congratulate the troop-contributing countries, especially Uganda, on their efforts. We remain gravely concerned by the humanitarian situation of over 350,000 displaced persons in LRA- affected countries, andurge the international community to maintain its support in favour of the displaced populations. We call for increased humanitarian assistance to those who are most vulnerable, and urge the Central African Republic authorities to assume their primary role in providing security and safety to displaced persons.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“If the people of the Central African region are to fully benefit in a timely manner from that new development, there is a need to stabilize the entire region, and especially to curb the activities of all negative forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. The Secretary-General's report reveals that despite combined efforts, the Lord's Resistance Army remains a major security, humanitarian and human rights threat. Although the figures released by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs show a decline in the total number of LRA incidents, the related killings, abductions and massive displacement of civilian populations remain concerning.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“We take this opportunity to commend the efforts of the African Union (AU), ECCAS and the United Nations, through the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic and UNOCA, in the search for a lasting solution to the current crisis in the Central African Republic. Rwanda further welcomes the decision of the Heads of State of CEMAC to abolish visa requirements for nationals of the six CEMAC countries, effective 1 January 2014. We believe that this is a major milestone towards regional integration and economic cooperation.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“That was exhibited by the pledge of $50 million in support of the efforts of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in the Central African Republic made by the Heads of State at the extraordinary summit of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), held on 14 June in Libreville. It was also demonstrated by the outcome of the 36th ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, held in Rwanda in August, which also discussed the situation in the Central African Republic.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“That just proves the dangers posed by those armed groups not only to the countries they operate in, but also to neighbouring countries. Therefore, we can never overemphasize the need to eradicate those negative forces. Moreover, it is unfortunate that, during the reporting period, as highlighted by the current report of the Secretary- General (S/2013/671), the subregion was dominated by the further deterioration of the overall situation in the Central African Republic. That being said, we commend the newly awakened spirit of ownership and cooperation among regional leaders.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“The region is plagued by uncontrolled armed groups, including terrorist movements like the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), gangs of thugs like the ex-Seleka and the "anti-balaka", but above all, the genocidal movement called the Forces de'mocratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR), which continues to spread and propagate its genocidal ideology 19 years after the genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We have heard the statement made by our colleague the French representative. He warned all of us of what is going on in the Central African Republic, where Muslims and Christians are killing each other. The Council can imagine what having the FDLR in that melting pot would mean. Days ago, we all heard on the news that armed groups from the Central African Republic carried out an attack in Cameroon.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting today. I also thank Mr. Abou Moussa, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) for his briefing. I take this opportunity to commend UNOCA for its consistent efforts and involvement in all regional initiatives aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Central African region. As it is at the heart of the continent, the Central African region may be a yardstick for the situation in Africa. The subregion is faced with extreme cases of ineffective State authority over some territories and porous borders. That is particularly true for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Before I conclude, allow me to emphasize that coexistence and tolerance among all communities in Kosovo is very crucial for a brighter future and reconciliation in the region. I commend UNMIK for its continued facilitation of activities by UNESCO in Kosovo with regard to cultural and religious heritage. We also urge local authorities to refrain from obstructing the implementation of decisions taken in that regard. Finally, it is very important for the authorities in Kosovo to redouble their efforts in creating a conducive atmosphere for the safe return of refugees to their homes. We believe that that could bolster the number of refugees willing to return to their homes, which is inevitable for ensuring sustainable peace.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“We commend the continued support of UNMIK and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo in that regard. On human rights, it is clear that Kosovo is making tremendous efforts aimed at promoting the rights of minorities. We welcome the adoption of the comprehensive policy documents related to the promotion of the rights of minorities, as well as the recommendations to increase the allocation of funds from the central budget for that purpose. The finalization of the action plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the inclusion on the Kosovo legislative agenda of the new draft law on gender equality are also commendable steps. While urging Kosovo to translate all those efforts into tangible actions, we commend UNMIK, UNESCO and the European Union for their invariable support in that regard.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“But we believe that it is a good sign that Belgrade and Pristina, northern Kosovo Serb leaders as well as international actors have condemned those attacks. All parties concerned must work together to bring the perpetrators to justice. On the rule of law, we welcome the positive steps undertaken by the Assembly of Kosovo, especially the adoption of several laws aimed at improving rule-of- law standards. We also commend the continued implementation of the protocol on integrated border/ boundary management between Serbia and Kosovo, signed on 19 March. As the report (S/2013/631) of the Secretary-General makes clear, much more effort is still needed on the issue offinding missing persons and on the performance of the Kosovo judiciary.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“While we condemn the violence and interruptions at three polling stations in northern Kosovo caused by some groups, we commend the role played by the parties for the successful completion of those historic elections. It is very important for all parties to continue to work together towards the resolution of oustanding issues, especially the establishment of administration and security institutions. On the security situation, while we note that it has remained generally calm, we are very concerned about incidents reported in ethnically mixed areas. We strongly condemn the attack on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) convoy on route to gate 1 in northern Kosovo on 19 September, which resulted in the death of a EULEX officer. We extend our condolences to EULEX and Lithuania, as well as to the family ofthe deceased.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Farid Zarif for his comprehensive briefing. Rwanda commends the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in the implementation of its mandate under the leadership of Mr. Zarif. I appreciate the statement made by Mr. Daeic', Prime Minister of Serbia, and Mr. Thaci, Prime Minister of Kosovo. I welcome them both to New York. On the political arena, we are pleased to hear that, as reported in our last briefing (see S/PV.7026), Serbia and Kosovo have continued to work together in the implementation of the first agreement on principles governing the normalization of relations, on 19 April 2013. Rwanda welcomes the successful elections conducted in Kosovo between 3 and 17 November.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, one of the positive outcomes of the process that led to the vote this morning is the reaffirmation of African unity and solidarity. Today, the Chairperson of the African Union is represented here by the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia, whom I recognize, and the representative of the country concerned, namely, Kenya. I therefore thank all African members and their friends, and I hope that we will continue to fight for our rights and for the equal sovereignty of States and to advance the agenda of mutual respect among nations. There is something very special in Rwandan culture that we call agaciro, or our dignity. Today was a great rendez-vous of agaciro, of our dignity and of African dignity.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Actually, Kenya is a member of the ICC. Members saw the Kenyan Deputy President go there. How can they say that we want confrontation or that we are too precipitous? As for the Assembly of States Parties, I would remind members that the Assembly is composed only of States parties to the Rome Statute, and that Morocco, Togo, Rwanda and other members of the Council are not parties to the Statute and could not participate in the deliberations concerning the Rome Statute. I refer here to what the representative of the Russian Federation was telling us. So why would there be any amendment to enhance respect for African leaders? The issue at hand is not simply a legal matter; it is an issue related to international peace and security, and the Security Council cannot abdicate its responsibility in that matter.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“It is okay, you do not need to go and bother that exclusive club. No. Get out of there." No. It cannot work like that. Are we living together in a global world, in a fraternity? Are we really? I am asking myself. No, it cannot work and it cannot continue like this. The Group was also surprised, actually, to learn that members of the Council were aware of that issue. Indeed, they asked us about the decision to request a postponement ofthe commencement ofthe case against the President of Kenya even before the decision was actually taken. That raises serious questions concerning the independence of the handling of this case. Yes, members have forgotten that. They have started to say that it is not the right place, that this is too precipitous, that this is a confrontation. Come on. We do not want confrontation at all.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Let me say that, after five long years of procedures against Kenyan leaders, we were surprised that, suddenly, the ICC was willing to show flexibility on the very day that the African Contact Group was interacting with the Council. Whose hand was behind that? Why was it on that very day? Why did they decide that very day? That shows us that, in fact, maybe this is not the right place to be, that the Africans are not in the right place to decide this matter, and that we belong elsewhere. But we do belong here. As members have heard, two-thirds of our time here in the Security Council is dedicated to Africa. That is why the Africans came here. So how can the Council explain to me the fact that, all of a sudden, the Prosecutor said: "You know what? Let me give you four months now.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“The Western Powers indeed had an alternative solution to resolve the Kenyan concerns, namely, interaction with the Court and with the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute. Is this the right place for that? Yes, it is. Is the Council the right place? Yes, for those that are members it is also the right place. We do not say that it is not - it is - but let us come here and interact with the Council. The Council must hear Africans; hear what the Heads of State of Africa want; hear what the Kenyans want. On the subject of the Court, let me say that, with respect to acting too precipitously, we have to be very careful about what the Council is stating.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Justice becomes so when the vulnerable and the strong have equal protection. It is unfortunate that the ICC will continue to lose face and credibility in the world as long as it continues to be used as a tool for the big Powers against the developing nations. We have always been preached to about the values of democracy and self-determination, but surprisingly, those who taught us those principles do not believe in Africa determining its fate at all. Instead, Africa has been given a bitter pill to swallow, and we have seen that tendency during the whole process leading up to the vote we just held. In the same context, African Heads of State and Government proposed, in their wisdom, a Kenyan solution to a Kenyan problem. New York thought otherwise; no, New York is a beautiful city - the Council decided otherwise.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“It seems to have been conceived as an additional tool for the big Powers to protect themselves and protect their own. Is that not so? That is how it appears here today. Council members will remember that some countries that did not vote in favour of the draft resolution have enacted laws to refuse any cooperation with the ICC that involves targeting their nationals, to sanction countries cooperating with the ICC in that regard, and even to use military means to release any of their nationals arrested at the request of the ICC. I hope that all Council members can agree that that is a far cry from our modest request for a deferral of 12 months -just 12 months. In that regard, we believe that an equal application of all of the provisions of the Rome Statute not only strengthens the ICC but also legitimizes it as a credible and fair player.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“If a clear and present threat of terrorism against the Kenyan people, resulting from their determination and courageous intervention in Somalia, does not meet the threshold, what other threat can be alleged to do so? Are we in the wrong place today? No. May I request that all members of the Council recall why article 16 of the Rome Statute was proposed in the Council more than 10 years ago. Let me repeat that question. May I request that all members of the Council recall why article 16 of the Rome Statute was proposed, more than 10 years ago. That article was not proposed by an African State - not at all. It was proposed by some of the Western Powers present at the Council table to be applied solely in their interest. In other words, article 16 was never meant to be used by an African State or any of the developing countries.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“We profoundly regret that. Our colleagues who did not vote in favour of the draft resolution have argued - as members have heard - that the Kenyan situation does not meet the threshold needed to trigger the application of article 16 of the Rome Statute. They have explained that article 16 shall be applied only when the investigation and prosecution could create, or worsen, a situation threatening international peace and security. I am here and I am wondering: If a terrorist attack by members of Al-Shabaab - an Al-Qaida-linked movement that has killed more than 70 innocent victims and wounded 200 others - does not meet the threshold line that other situations have crossed, then which one would?”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“We believed that the request was legitimate, as it was based on the provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In order to ensure that the Council would take the AU message seriously, our leaders set up the African Union high-level contact group on the ICC, which came to New York. It engaged in an interactive dialogue with Council members and delivered a message from Africa requesting their support. Is that a confrontation that the Council would have wanted to have take place here, today? No, not at all. We were therefore hoping that, after extensive consultations, the Council would express solidarity with Kenya and with Africa, by negotiating in good faith and adopting the draft resolution. That did not happen, as some members of the Council even refused to negotiate on any single paragraph.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Six months ago, in May, Kenya tried to engage the Security Council regarding the cases against its President and Deputy President. I must state that the Council heard, but did not listen. Yes, the Council did not listen. Then, on 12 October, African Heads of State and Government, in an extraordinary session of the African Union (AU), considered the threat posed by terrorism in Kenya and in the Horn of Africa. Consequently, they decided to request the Security Council, through Kenya, to defer the investigation and prosecution of President Kenyatta and Deputy President Ruto for 12 months so as to allow them time to deal with the threat of terrorism. It is not that, in coming before the Council today, we have sought confrontation. No, we have not. We believed that the request was reasonable.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“President, to your delegation and country, China, as well as to the delegations of Azerbaijan, Pakistan and the Russian Federation for voting in favour of the draft resolution before the Council, together with the delegations of Morocco, Togo and Rwanda. Today's disappointing vote undermines the principle of the sovereign equality of States enshrined in the Charter ofthe United Nations, and confirms our long-held View that international mechanisms are subject to political manipulation and are used only in situations that suit the interests of some countries. It also undermines the tremendous efforts of the Kenyan Government to achieve the reconciliation of the Kenyan people. In that connection, I wish to recognize, at this moment, the Speaker of the Senate of Kenya, who is present among us.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“That is why, after the vote of this morning, Rwanda is expressing its deep disappointment over what transpired regarding the request for the deferral of the cases against the President and Deputy President of Kenya, despite the proactive efforts of Africa to engage the Security Council in a legitimate process in the interest of the maintenance of international peace and security. That is why this is actually the right place. The failure to adopt the draft resolution before us today, which has been endorsed by the countries of the entire African continent, is a shame; indeed, it is a shame. Let it be written today in history that the Security Council failed Kenya and Africa on that issue. I express my deep gratitude, Mr.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“They are at the forefront of the fight against international terrorism, and we are grateful for their commitment and determination in the fight against Al-Shabaab in Somalia - a country where African blood is shed on behalf of this Council, which is supposed to bear the primary responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security. In that regard, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto should be respected, supported, empowered at this time - not distracted and undermined.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Is this the right place to be today to discuss this issue? Yes, it is. Did we precipitate this case this year? No. Does Africa seek confrontation? Not at all; otherwise, we would not be in the Chamber today. I would ask members to follow my argument. Terrorism is the most serious threat to international peace and security. It affects all the people of the world, without discrimination, from the World Trade Center in New York to the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi. Fortunately, we have countries; we have leaders. We are committed to the fight against terrorism, and Kenya and its President and Deputy President are with us.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Of the 57 OIC member States, 27 are members of the African Union, 22 are members of the League of Arab States and 7 are members of both the African Union and the League of Arab States. That is why we make the call for the OIC to partner with other regional organizations in order to enhance coordination and avoid duplication of efforts. It is only through synergies between all those organizations that the OIC will have greater potential to achieve success in the maintenance of peace and security in our regions.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“The OIC's cultural competency gives it access to specific conflict zones that would have otherwise remained unreachable to other organizations, including the United Nations. For instance, in Somalia, due to its rigorous understanding of local Somali culture, the OIC was allowed by Al-Shabaab to intervene in the delivery of humanitarian assistance in their areas of control. That comparative advantage could be used in other complex situations, including in Syria. It is therefore important that the United Nations maintain this partnership with the OIC, not only to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, but also to keep open channels of communication in difficult areas where the United Nations and other, regional organizations do not enjoy full access.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“Indeed, building partnerships with other international organizations such as the African Union, the European Union, the League of Arab States or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and reforming its process through capacity-building and other means will improve its ability to contribute to the resolution of the seemingly intractable conflicts that are affecting the Middle East, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as to the fight against terrorism and the promotion of intercultural and religious dialogue around the world. We believe that the OIC has special expertise with which it can tackle the cultural components that have always been driving factors of conflict in its member States. Those cultural and linguistic skills are invaluable in conducting knowledge-based and culturally sensitive mediation.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“We also commend its member States that are already contributing troops to peacekeeping missions in Africa and around the world and recall that half of the ten top United Nations troop- and police-contributing countries are members of the OIC. Despite those significant developments, however, and as is the case with most other regional organizations, the cooperation between the United Nations and the OIC has yet to reach its full potential. That cooperation should therefore be substantially streamlined, mainly in the areas of mediating and resolving international conflicts. We believe that the OIC can do more.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“At its thirty-eighth ministerial meeting, held in Astana in July 2011, the OIC - which, I recall, is a viable organization with 57 member States, representing 1.6 billion Muslims around the world reflected on its intention to engage more seriously with the growing number of international stakeholders, including in its growing role in conflict prevention and the promotion of dialogue and tolerance. The OIC has a track record of mediation and peacekeeping in conflict zones. We recognize its efforts, in partnership with the United Nations and other regional and subregional organizations, to restore peace and security in Somalia, Afghanistan, the Sudan and the Middle East.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“In accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, the United Nations has recognized the need to work together with regional organizations for reasons such as geographic proximity, expediency and burden-sharing. It is now a fact that partnerships with regional and subregional organizations have been leading to positive outcomes in the maintenance of peace and security, given the advantage of local knowledge, proximity and the capability to mobilize and respond quickly. We believe that the OIC should also be understood in this context.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“I wish to start by thanking His Excellency Mr. Elmar Maharram oglu Mammadyarov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and President of the Security Council today, for the initiative to hold this debate. I congratulate him for the presidential statement that was just adopted (S/PRST/2013/l6). I would like to also thank His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General, and His Excellency Mr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), for their respective presentations. As previously stated in the Council, debates of this nature present opportunities to reflect on ways of reinforcing cooperation in areas of common interest between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in relation to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2013-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7050 (2013) · source
“We call on all parties in Syria to fully respect the sovereignty, political independence and territorial unity of Lebanon, and we also call on all Lebanese actors to avoid further escalation and to embrace the path of political understanding.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria, Mr. Brahimi, who is on a Middle East tour to garner support for a Geneva II conference. Rwanda calls upon all parties concerned to set a date for the conference to avoid further speculation. Allow me to comment briefly on Lebanon. The situation in that country is particularly worrisome, as violence is becoming more and more sectarian, creating further political and security challenges. The international community must condemn these acts and effectively support President Michel Sleiman and the Lebanese Government for their commitment to the Baabda Declaration and their dissociation policy. Peace and stability in Lebanon is paramount and should be firmly maintained with the support of the international community.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We take this opportunity to reiterate our call to all stakeholders to stop the supply of weapons to either side of the conflict, and we urge all parties to desist from violations and abuses of international human rights and humanitarian law, bearing in mind that the perpetrators will be held accountable before a court of law. Rwanda further calls upon all parties to facilitate safe, immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access to those in need. As we have said before, it is evident that there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis. Rwanda remains committed to the initiative to convene the "Geneva II" conference next month in order to promote an inclusive, Syrian-led political process leading to a transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Rwanda welcomes the progress made following the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), on the elimination and destruction of chemical weapons in Syria. We are encouraged by the close cooperation between the Syrian Government and the joint mission by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to eliminate and destroy the chemical weapons in Syria. On this note, we urge the Syrian rebels to permit the joint mission access to chemical weapon sites in areas under their control, and we call for all parties to sign a ceasefire agreement in order to ease the process of dismantling Syria's deadly weapons.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We are encouraged by the holding of the Quartet meeting of 27 September in New York, attended by both Israelis and Palestinian chief negotiators, and we hope that both parties will keep the current momentum aimed at achieving a comprehensive agreement. Furthermore, we emphasize the need for all concerned parties to strongly support the peace process and avoid engaging in subversive activities that would undermine the progress achieved. On the issue of Syria, Rwanda remains concerned with the current situation in the country, where a human tragedy is unfolding with spillover effects on the entire region. We reiterate our indisputable condemnation of all forms of violence by whomever commits it.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and your delegation for convening this open debate. I would like to express my appreciation for the briefing we just received from Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman on the current situation in the Middle East. As regards the Middle East peace process, Rwanda firmly believes that now is the time to take bold and concrete steps towards sustainable peace. The ongoing direct negotiations must achieve a lasting solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and hence give way to the vision of a two-State solution, where a secure State of Israel lives side by side with a viable State of Palestine. We applaud the renewed commitment by both Israelis and the Palestinian leadership to advance these talks, and Rwanda pledges its continued support to both parties.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson of the AU Commission, to exchange views on the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the African continent. The Council ended its mission to Africa with a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Hailemariam Dessalegn, Prime Minister of Ethiopia and Chairperson of the African Union, in which both parties reviewed together the outcome of the mission to Africa and discussed peace and security on the continent. Let me conclude by thanking you, Sir, for your leadership and for scheduling this productive mission to Africa. I extend my appreciation also to my colleagues, the members of the Security Council, for the high- level representation from their delegations and for their active participation throughout the mission.”
2013-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7045 (2013) · source