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Gasri

lines on the record: 222
first: 2017-05-08
most recent: 2022-08-30
sittings or episodes: 47
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“We call on the Israeli authorities to put an end to settlement activities and fully respect its responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention. France also reiterates the importance of recreating a political horizon for the resumption of negotiations to implement the two-State solution, with Jerusalem as its capital. Without a genuine political process between the parties, the same causes will produce the same effects, and the cycles of violence will be repeated. In coordination with its partners, France remains mobilized to support all efforts aimed at de-escalating the situation and relaunching the peace process. In this regard, I reiterate our full support for the efforts of the Special Coordinator.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“Respect for the status quo at the holy sites is essential, and we recall in turn the essential role of Jordan. We support the Secretary- General’s call for the proportionate use of force. Any allegations of disproportionate use must be rigorously and transparently investigated. Beyond immediate efforts to preserve calm, there is an urgent need to address the root causes of the conflict, of which this escalation is but an all-too-familiar symptom. We have warned since October against the resumption of unilateral measures in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The resumption of settlement activity, as well as record levels of demolitions, evictions and settler violence, are fuelling an explosive situation, which is reinforcing the extremes.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Special Coordinator for his very detailed briefing and to assure him of France’s full support. France is very concerned at the increase in tensions and violence that have multiplied in recent days in Jerusalem, and which have also claimed many victims in the Palestinian territories. We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks that have killed 14 people in Israel, including one of our compatriots. France calls for restraint and the avoidance of all forms of violence and provocation. Our shared collective priority must be to prevent an escalation similar to that of May 2021. We call for the utmost vigilance, as the situation remains explosive during this period of religious holidays. In this context, France strongly condemns the rocket attacks that targeted Israel recently.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“We encourage the States in the region to resolve their disputes through dialogue, be it in Abyei, the Al-Fashaqah triangle area or the Renaissance Dam or with respect to the Tigray conflict. It is therefore vital to avert any opportunistic exploitation of those situations of vulnerability and to make use of the African Union’s mediation efforts. In all those crises, the Special Envoy has a role to play, and we fully support her.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“South Sudan in particular must ease tensions with local communities to re-establish UNISFA’s support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism. Otherwise, the Security Council will have to draw the necessary conclusions when we next meet to discuss the renewal of the mission’s mandate. The domestic and regional challenges that the Sudan and South Sudan face are impeding the resolution of the Abyei border dispute. They also make it more difficult to carry out peacekeeping, as shown by the renewal of the UNISFA contingents that is under way. In that context, it is urgent to re-establish a democratic transition in the Sudan, and we reiterate our support for the facilitation efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“In that respect, the ongoing violence against civilians and peacekeepers is concerning, and we call on the parties to set up the necessary joint mechanisms necessary to ensure stability in Abyei. We encourage UNISFA and the United Nations country teams in the Sudan and South Sudan to continue with their peacebuilding activities. Local communities must also be involved in those efforts. That represents a priceless opportunity to resume dialogue and move towards reconciliation. We are disappointed that UNISFA has not yet been redeployed to the three sites that it had to evacuate at the end of 2021. We call on the Sudan and South Sudan to ensure the security and free movement of UNISFA, in keeping with their commitments under the status- of-forces agreement.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, thank Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Hanna Tetteh for their briefings. We also welcome the Special Envoy’s appointment. Ms. Tetteh can count on France’s wholehearted support in her new functions, as was the case previously. I, too, welcome the participation of the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan in today’s meeting today. I should like to stress three points: first, the efforts of the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries to reconfigure the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The mission is essential for preserving the conditions that will allow for a settlement of the status of Abyei and to protect civilians.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“We must also deepen cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the Biological Weapons Convention, the export control regimes and other United Nations committees, such as those dealing with terrorism. Finally, it is important to raise awareness of resolution 1540 (2004) in order to enhance its implementation. Useful proposals have already been made in that regard. Let me conclude by paying tribute to the Group of Experts, whose analytical and advocacy work remains indispensable.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“This review is essential for maintaining the relevance of resolution 1540 (2004), and we want it to be inclusive, allowing all Member States and civil society organizations to have their say. The extension of the Committee’s mandate should enable us to carry out this review. There are aspects of resolution 1540 (2004) that could be strengthened, such as the financing of proliferation. We attach particular importance to assistance and cooperation. We stand ready to provide assistance to States that request it. We need to improve the coordination of assistance offers and needs.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to warmly thank the Permanent Representative of Mexico and his entire team for their hard work in chairing the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). Resolution 1540 (2004) is a pillar of the international non-proliferation framework. Indeed, more than 15 years after its adoption, the threat not only remains, but is evolving. The channels of proliferation are becoming more complex, and the risk of biological, chemical and nuclear materials falling into the hands of non-State actors persists. We therefore agree that the current framework must be strengthened. We regret that the comprehensive review process has been delayed.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“We condemn the confrontations between the signatory parties to the peace agreement as well as attacks against humanitarian and medical personnel. Those responsible for that violence must be brought to justice and be sanctioned by the Council.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“We take note in that regard of the caution expressed by the Secretary-General on this subject in his most recent report (S/2022/156). The South Sudanese authorities must focus on unity and provide the resources necessary to implement those priorities. As others have done, we call upon all parties to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the efforts made by the region, particularly the mediation of President Museveni. Finally, we remain concerned at the high level of violence, which is affecting people already impacted by the flooding, the health crisis and the lack of basic services. We welcome the responsiveness of UNMISS in that area and call upon the authorities to continue their cooperation with the Mission in order to facilitate the deployment of judges and develop plans for reducing community violence.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The signatory parties must reach agreement on the composition of a unified command and finalize the training of fighters. Those measures are indispensable to creating conditions suitable for the holding of elections. They are also part of the criteria with respect to a review of the arms embargo. It is also vital to establish the legal and constitutional framework for elections and to operationalize the National Elections Commission. The freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly must be guaranteed, and we are counting on UNMISS, in coordination with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, to provide assistance in preparing for the elections and in assessing whether the conditions for a credible electoral process are indeed in place.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank Nicholas Haysom and the two other briefers for their presentations. France welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan. Several of the benchmarks established by the Security Council a year ago have been respected, including the reconstitution of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, the reduction in hindrances to the mobility of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the protection of displaced persons in areas that are now under the responsibility of the South Sudanese authorities. However, the delays seen are cause for concern, given that the transitional period is coming to a close. The implementation of the security arrangements remains incomplete.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The disproportionate use of force must be investigated, and those responsible for crimes must be brought to justice. In conclusion, it is unrealistic to think that peace can be bought with economic measures alone. France will continue to work alongside its main partners to recreate a credible political horizon to halt a new crisis and relaunch negotiations between the parties or under the auspices of the United Nations, including by involving the Quartet. Minister Le Drian committed himself to that with his German, Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts in Munich on 19 February.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“It is also high time for the Palestinian Authority to take the necessary measures to allow for a thorough renewal of the democratic legitimacy of its institutions, as called for by the Palestinian population. France also calls for the preservation of humanitarian space. In particular, the aid and personnel needed to implement the humanitarian response plan and United Nations early recovery and reconstruction activities must be allowed into Gaza. We reiterate our full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and we call on all Member States, particularly in the region, to contribute to its budget. We recall that Israel has an obligation under international humanitarian law to protect all civilians, including Palestinians.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“In parallel, we must work to consolidate the ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the implementation of confidence-building measures between the parties. France calls on Israel and the Palestinian Authority to strengthen their cooperation in all areas, rather than considering suspending it. In that context, France, together with its European partners, will continue to support Palestinian civil society and work for the strengthening of the rule of law. In that respect, we are concerned by the designation of six Palestinian non-governmental organizations as terrorist organizations by Israel. In the absence of evidence, France will continue to support those organizations. We are equally concerned about the human rights violations in the Palestinian territories.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“That involves, as a priority, putting an end to unilateral actions, which only exacerbate an already very worrisome situation on the ground. The evictions of Palestinian families, such as in Sheikh Jarrah, are fuelling already high tensions in East Jerusalem. They must be suspended, and sustainable and permanent solutions must be found. Otherwise, we risk facing a sharp deterioration of the situation, particularly during the month of Ramadan. France also reiterates its call on Israel to definitively suspend its plans for the creation of a new settlement in Atarot and those aimed at expanding Area E-1. We also remain concerned about the record levels of demolitions, including in Ras Al-Tin, as well as the settler violence against Palestinians.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Special Coordinator for his briefing and for his work. I welcome the presence of the Palestinian and Israeli representatives here among us. The two-State solution, as defined by the agreed parameters, the resolutions of the Security Council and international law, is the only solution that can meet the legitimate aspirations of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples and bring about a just and lasting peace. Any attempt to deviate from it carries risks for the region, for Israeli democracy and for Israel’s security, on which France will never compromise. Given the continuing undermining of the two-State solution, it is the responsibility of the Council to work to preserve the prospect for peace.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8973 (2022) · source
“Iraq’s balanced diplomacy and Kuwait’s mediation skills are well known in the region. As the UNCC’s mandate and Iraq’s financial obligations under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations draw to a close, France would once again like to express its appreciation and gratitude to the Commission and to Kuwait, Iraq and all who have contributed to the work of the Commission over the past three decades.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“I would also like to emphasize the constructive approach that Kuwait has taken in cooperating with Iraq and the Commission over the past 31 years. France commends the Commission’s Secretariat for its work and for its continued commitment to serving all claimants. The closure of the Commission marks the beginning a new chapter in Iraq-Kuwait relations. I would like to take this opportunity to recall the close ties and partnerships between France and those two friendly countries. I hope that the excellent relations between Iraq and Kuwait can be embodied in joint projects. I would also like to commend Iraq and Kuwait for the positive role that they have played at the regional level in facilitating the resolution of crises and creating the conditions for regional dialogue in support of stability and security.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“It is a major achievement in terms of post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation, which, as we have seen, is a long- term process. Resolution 687 (1991) also established a unique environmental rehabilitation programme to redress the environmental damage caused in the region by the invasion of Kuwait and which has served as an oversight mechanism for the implementation of projects in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iran. Iraq has always earnestly fulfilled its obligations under the successive resolutions of the Security Council and the decisions of the Compensation Commission’s Governing Council by consistently making its payments to the Compensation Fund. The regularity of those payments is all the more commendable given the difficult times that the country has faced.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Ambassador Gaffey for his briefing. I would also like to welcome the presence here today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq and the Permanent Representative of Kuwait. Today is an important day for Iraq and Kuwait, but also for the Security Council, which established the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) in 1991. For 31 years, the Commission has done significant work in administering the compensation claims that were made by individuals, corporations, Governments and international organizations as a result of Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. As Mr. Gaffey stated, the UNCC has awarded more than $52 billion in compensation to 1.5 million claimants, an unprecedented figure in the history of international claims settlement.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“Finally, we welcome the encouraging efforts led by David Gressly on the issue of the FSO SAFER tanker and call on the Houthis to cooperate as soon as possible with the United Nations to avoid an ecological disaster.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Lastly, on the political front, France supports the efforts of the Special Envoy to organize and maintain a political dialogue with all parties despite a very deteriorated security context. France recalls the need for all actors to fully cooperate with the Special Envoy without preconditions. We welcome and support the consultations that the Special Envoy intends to organize shortly with the Yemeni stakeholders. We call on our Council partners to facilitate the Special Envoy’s efforts to resolve the conflict in Yemen on the basis of the international parameters, including the resolutions of by the Council. We reiterate the importance of a dialogue that includes all Yemeni stakeholders and ensures the effective participation of women in the peace process.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Such missile attacks are unacceptable and must stop. The human toll of the escalating violence is extremely worrisome. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure, including detention centres, must be an absolute priority. Every effort must also be made to ensure full humanitarian access to all those in need. We therefore call for the removal of all bureaucratic obstacles that limit humanitarian access. It is also essential that the Yemeni Government allow the replacement of equipment at Sana’a airport to allow humanitarian flights to operate safely. The donor conference scheduled for 16 March should help to meet humanitarian needs. France, like others, will be there.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too thank Hans Grundberg, Martin Griffiths and the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) for their briefings. We are also concerned about the intensity of the fighting, with the various actors hoping to be in a better position to negotiate. That strategy is a dead end, as many said before me. France also reiterates its call for a nation-wide ceasefire. In that regard, we look forward to hearing from Major General Beary about his initial discussions on the future of the Redeployment Coordination Committee. The current conflict now extends well beyond Yemen’s borders. That is a very worrisome development and a destabilizing factor for the region. In that regard, France strongly condemns the Houthi attacks on the territories of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“The provision for review of the resolution one year after adoption is critical, and the Security Council should review its decision on the basis of the situation on the ground. Lastly, I want to clarify that this humanitarian exemption excludes development activities and covers only humanitarian assistance and other activities to meet basic human needs. The Taliban, who bear the responsibility for exacerbating the humanitarian situation and elevating the risk of economic collapse, should not benefit from direct financial support.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“The idea is not to restrict or condition humanitarian assistance, but rather to be sensible in the light of decades of armed combat and Taliban collusion with Al-Qaida. The Taliban must show their readiness to meet the expectations of the Security Council under resolution 2593 (2021). We cannot let them profit from the suffering of the people of Afghanistan. That is why we believe that it was a mistake to remove the time limit for humanitarian exemptions in the text negotiated in full transparency among the members of the Security Council. We regret that important modifications such as these, on a subject under consideration for several weeks, were made at the last minute by the United States without any consultation, and they were then presented as a cosmetic change.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): France voted in favour of resolution 2615 (2021) because it seeks to respond to the needs of the Afghan population, which are immense. We are doing our part in the humanitarian response for Afghanistan, pledging €100 million at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan. We will continue to be mobilized on the humanitarian front. But the Security Council has a responsibility to ensure that humanitarian assistance will be delivered to all those in need in accordance with humanitarian principles and without any diversion towards the Taliban. We must also ensure that the Taliban will guarantee the security of humanitarian assistance and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law, including with regard to women and girls.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“It is essential that these elections take place in a context that allows all actors to take part in them. We will pay particular attention to the full participation of women and young people as voters and candidates. On all these aspects, UNOCA provides indispensable support, which France welcomes. Its work with regional and subregional organizations must be strengthened, in conjunction with the other United Nations regional offices and all relevant Special Representatives and Special Envoys. The Special Representative knows that he can continue to count on France’s support to prevent conflicts and strengthen peace in the region.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“France will continue to support the Multinational Joint Task Force of the States bordering Lake Chad, notably through the coordination and liaison unit, as well as with €50 million in financial support from Europe. We will continue our humanitarian and stabilization support to the Lake Chad basin. Finally — and this is my last point — the States of the region must continue to mobilize, with the support of the UNOCA, in favour of inclusive governance. Elections continue to be a source of tension in Central Africa. Several States of the region, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General mentioned, including Angola, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Sao Tome and Principe, will hold elections in the coming years.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“In the Central African Republic, France calls on all actors to respect the ceasefire and to guarantee the safety of the population. Wagner must stop its abuses, predation and violation at the expense of Central Africans. France will continue to provide humanitarian support and recently allocated €6 million in humanitarian and food assistance. France is maintaining its support to the populations in the North-West, South-West and Far North regions of Cameroon through humanitarian assistance and stabilization projects. Attacks on schools, humanitarian and medical personnel are unacceptable. France welcomes the assistance provided by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to displaced persons and those who fled to Chad following last week’s communal violence in the Far North region of Cameroon.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“In Chad, the steps taken since the adoption of a transitional road map at the end of July are encouraging. We welcome the consultation process with the inclusion of all active forces with a view to the timely launch of an inclusive national dialogue. It is important that the elections planned for September 2022 be held in a free, transparent and inclusive manner. In Cameroon, France is pursuing its interaction with the authorities and its support for mediation initiatives in order to support the path of dialogue. That is how it will be possible to find a political solution to the crisis in the North-West and South-West regions, where violence is increasing. This brings me to my second point. Efforts must be redoubled to protect the population and respond to humanitarian needs.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I would also like to thank Mr. François Louncény Fall, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing and for his concerted action as the Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). I would like to underscore three points. First, it is essential to support the political dialogues in the region. In the Central African Republic, France welcomes the mediation efforts, in particular the commitment of Angola and Rwanda. With the work of the Special Representative in support of the Special Representative for the Central African Republic, those efforts should lead to a political settlement of the crisis. The “dialogue républicaine”, announced at the beginning of the year, must begin as soon as possible and in a conducive environment.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“We expect the South Sudanese authorities to guarantee human rights, in particular the freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly. We are also concerned about the extrajudicial executions carried out in Warrap and Lakes states and call on the South Sudanese authorities to fight against impunity for the perpetrators of those violations. Lastly, we condemn attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel. Those violent acts must not go unpunished, and it is important that the Council hold their perpetrators accountable.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“It is imperative to immediately put in place the relevant security arrangements and constitutional and legislative framework for elections, operationalize the national electoral commission and allocate the necessary resources for the holding of elections. We call on all parties to prioritize unity. The fragmentation of some of the signatory parties to the revitalized peace agreement poses a dangerous threat to adhering to the ceasefire. We welcome the efforts of regional actors in supporting the peace process. In particular, we encourage the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union, Kenya and Uganda to remain engaged in facilitating dialogue among the Southern Sudanese parties. My last point is that international humanitarian law and human rights law must be upheld.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“The implementation of security arrangements also remains stalled. We regret the fact that the arms embargo is being used as a pretext to justify the delays. The command of the unified forces must be formed without delay and the soldiers must complete their training. We take note of the UNMISS briefing on its strategy for supporting the security sector reform process. France stands ready to support those efforts, including through the implementation of innovative methods for the reintegration of former combatants. We are also poised to strengthen the technical assistance mandate of UNMISS, provided that the Government meets the goals set by the Security Council. The authorities must redouble their efforts in view of the general elections.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I too thank Nicholas Haysom and Wafaa Saeed for their briefings and Viet Nam for its work at the helm of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan over the past two years. I will focus on three points. We regret that the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan has lost momentum over the past months. There has been some progress, such as the appointment of nine state legislative assemblies by President Salva Kiir, the convening of a governors’ forum in Juba and a reduction in the restriction of movement of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The work of the Parliament has yet to begin, although several priority bills await to be considered and adopted.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“We call on the Somali authorities and the African Union to arrive at an agreement soon in order to make it possible for the Secretary-General to submit as quickly as possible his report on the reconfiguration of AMISOM that has been requested by September.”
2021-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8917 (2021) · source
“We regret that the Somali side did not take into account the concerns expressed by France on numerous occasions, as well as by the European Union members of the Security Council and by the European Union itself. France thanks the United States for its ongoing efforts to arrive at a compromise on the text. We remain prepared to listen to the Somali authorities and take note of their willingness to see the evolution of coordination in combating piracy. In turn, we ask Somalia to recognize that such an evolution must be based on agreement. Moreover, the issue of maritime security cannot be divorced from the consideration of the matter of support for the security transition between now and 2023.”
2021-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8917 (2021) · source
“Indeed, Operation Atalanta does not just focus on combating piracy; it contributes as well to cutting off the weapons trafficking that benefits Al-Shabaab and ensures security for vessels of the World Food Programme and the channelling of international humanitarian assistance to Somalia. France is proud of the partnership between the European Union and Africa. In Somalia, that partnership goes beyond Operation Atalanta, in the form of a package totalling more than €257 million over three years, the support of two training missions — military and capacity-building — and support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) totalling €2 billion in the course of a decade. Any partnership relies on confidence and mutual respect.”
2021-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8917 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): France voted in favour of resolution 2608 (2021), as it allows for the pursuit against piracy off the coast of Somalia. That no attacks have taken place in more than four years is the result of a long-term collective endeavour, but its outcome remains uncertain. Nonetheless, France is concerned by the three-month extension set by the resolution, which is too brief to allow the European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta to carry out its tasks in proper conditions. There is the risk of a security vacuum, which would be catastrophic for both Somalia and the region.”
2021-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8917 (2021) · source
“As we consider the mandate of the 1267 Committee Ombudsperson, I would like to reiterate France’s commitment to this mandate. Finally, we wise to reiterate that resolution 1540 (2004) remains a pillar of the non-proliferation architecture and of our collective security system. There is a high risk of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems falling into the hands of terrorists. The channels and financing of proliferation are expanding. The role of the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts, to which we must give increased autonomy, is essential. France fully supports the comprehensive review process for resolution 1540 (2004) currently under way. We hope that the review can be completed quickly and in a constructive spirit.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“I am thinking in particular now of the terrorist threat emanating from Afghanistan and across the world from Al-Qaida affiliates that feel empowered by the victory of the Taliban. CTED must be able to help the neighbouring countries of Afghanistan to assess their capacities to respond to the threat and recommend the areas for necessary improvement within the framework of its current mandate and in line with the resolutions adopted by the Security Council. All the tools are at our disposal, and we must use them as efficiently as possible. That is the case with the 1267 sanctions regime, which we will be renewing this month as well. Sanctions are an essential tool of the Security Council. These sanctions have proven their effectiveness and should be maintained. In so doing, we must ensure that the procedures respect human rights.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“I am referring in particular to the anniversary meeting concerning resolution 1373 (2001) and the meeting on the implementation of resolution 2462 (2019), which was jointly prepared by the 1267 and Counter-Terrorism Committees. In that regard, I reiterate the importance of coordination among the Committees. The Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), whose mandate we will renew at the end of the month, as my Mexican colleague has just pointed out, makes it possible to assess the implementation of Council resolutions by States. That work must be done in concert with the work of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. Beyond the regular schedule of visits, the Directorate must thus be able to respond to the evolution of this threat as assessed by the Monitoring Team, which means going where it will be most useful.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Gasri (France) (spoke in French): I join others in thanking the Chairs of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, for their briefings. At the outset, I would like in particular to commend Tunisia’s action at the head of the Counter- Terrorism Committee. Over the past two years the Tunisian chairmanship has succeeded in carrying out the programme of work despite the well-known sanitary emergency, while also giving rise to several major reflections on the future of the counter-terrorism architecture.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“That is also the objective of the Franco-German road map to combat illicit trafficking in small arms in the Western Balkans. We hope that partnership can be replicated in other regions.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“That is why France has been promoting the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons for two decades now. Today, we call for the new challenges posed by developments in weapons design to be taken into account. The role of international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as regional organizations, is essential. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the Caribbean Community are all taking useful measures that are adapted to the realities on the ground, whether in terms of customs cooperation, strengthening export control systems or border security.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“In Haiti, too, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti is continuing its community violence reduction programmes. Thirdly, the Security Council must call on States to accede to the relevant multilateral instruments, such as the Arms Trade Treaty and the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition. The commitments made in the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects should also be fully implemented. Fourthly, the Council could encourage States to do more to mark and trace weapons and ammunition. The tracing of weapons is essential to combat trafficking, detect violations of embargoes and ensure the security of stockpiles.”
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