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Gebeyehu

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2017-01-10
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2023-05-22
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  1. “Let us put our heads together and join hands to support the Sudanese people’s quest for durable peace and democracy. As experience in the region shows, our chances of success are greater when efforts are coordinated and neighbouring States are actively involved and engaged in finding solutions. I would like to end my remarks by reiterating IGAD’s unwavering commitment to continue working and coordinating closely with the United Nations and other continental and international actors, as well as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, towards achieving a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of an inclusive political process in the Sudan.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  2. “While I appreciate and commend the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America for their relentless efforts in facilitating the Jeddah talks, I encourage them to involve and engage with the trilateral mechanism as the entity entrusted by the regional, continental and international communities to facilitate the political process in the Republic of the Sudan. The only way we can stop the fighting in the Sudan sooner rather than later is if our efforts are better coordinated and streamlined and our collective actions swifter. We all have one purpose and goal in the Sudan: to silence the guns and to resume the inclusive Sudanese-led, Sudanese-owned political process that will pave the way towards the formation of a civilian-led transitional Government.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  3. “I call on the international community to support and complement those efforts in a coordinated manner. Despite our limited capacities and resources, IGAD and its member States are doing everything possible within our reach to support the people of the Sudan. Neighbouring countries have also sent humanitarian assistance. Countries such as Ethiopia, South Sudan and Djibouti have played a key role in the evacuation of foreign citizens and the staff of diplomatic missions and international organizations based in the Sudan. It is high time that the international community work closely and support those front-line countries to help them to provide adequate and timely support to the people of the Sudan and Sudanese refugees, as well as in sending much-needed humanitarian support to the country.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  4. “It is due to the close historical social and economic ties that IGAD member States have with the Sudanese people, as well as the direct impact that the war is having on those countries as a result of their geographical proximity, that IGAD has been actively working together with other partner organizations and States to secure a ceasefire. In that regard, the high- level IGAD delegation led by His Excellency Mr. Salva Kiir Mayardit has been engaging the warring parties on a daily basis and consulting and coordinating with regional and international actors. On 17 and 18 May, I was in Juba, South Sudan, to encourage President Mayardit in his commitment to lead IGAD’s efforts to resolve the crisis in the Sudan and also to exchange views on the next steps to be taken to silence the guns in the Republic of the Sudan.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  5. “Most importantly, shortages of food and medical facilities and services will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Besides the people of the Sudan, neighbouring countries are also feeling the impact of the war, as they are hosting thousands of refugees. Those countries are either emerging from conflict or facing serious economic and humanitarian crises themselves. For instance, the Republic of South Sudan, which has close economic and social ties with the Republic of the Sudan, has been affected by the conflict, as the price of goods has spiked, and the purchasing power of the South Sudanese pound has weakened since the conflict broke out in the Republic of the Sudan.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  6. “However, it is noteworthy that, unlike previous agreements, the parties have signed the current agreement, which will also be monitored by a United States- and Saudi-supported ceasefire monitoring mechanism. Irrespective of challenges that may be faced in its implementation, such progress is worth capitalizing and building upon. The past five weeks of fighting have had a heavy toll on the people of the Republic of the Sudan. As reports and Special Representative Perthes have indicated, this is the start of a substantial challenge facing the people of the Sudan unless we collectively stop the violence and conflict. The longer the fighting takes, the higher the toll will be. It will also further complicate and compound the crisis, as new internal and external actors may become involved in the conflict.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  7. “As per the agreement, the ceasefire will remain in effect for seven days, effective today, and is subject to extension on the basis of agreement between the parties. We are also happy that the agreement is aimed at, inter alia, facilitating the delivery and distribution of humanitarian assistance, the restoration of essential services and the withdrawal of forces from hospitals and essential public services, which are greatly needed by the people of the Republic of the Sudan. The fact that previous ceasefire agreements were violated repeatedly in the past five weeks may cause our hope for and trust in respect for the current ceasefire agreement by the warring parties to wane.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  8. “Mr. Gebeyehu: Allow me to begin my statement by thanking the Council for convening yet another meeting on the situation in the Sudan and inviting the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to brief it and share our views and perspectives. The Security Council’s continued engagement and follow- up on developments in the Sudan is much appreciated and needed. IGAD welcomes the signing of the agreement on a short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements in the Sudan between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on 20 May 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, brokered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. That most recent development constitutes commendable progress and makes us cautiously optimistic that a permanent cessation of hostilities is within reach.”

    2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source

  9. “For our part, we have taken all the necessary measures to ensure that Ethiopia is in full compliance with all that is called for by the relevant Council resolutions imposing sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We will continue with resolve to meet our obligations in that regard. I wish to conclude by reaffirming our commitment to fulfilling our obligations and to continuing to engage constructively with the Panel charged with the responsibility of monitoring the implementation of the sanctions regime imposed on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We look forward to the restoration of a trustworthy peace and security on the Korean peninsula. We all need that.”

    2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source

  10. “In the meantime, it is important to reduce the tension in the Korean peninsula in order to ensure that matters do not get out of hand by accident. But the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has to use the opportunity to avert what otherwise could be a slide into war from which no one would benefit. The full implementation by Member States of the relevant Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is also necessary. We believe there is an outreach activity by the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) with different regional groups, which will contribute to the implementation of the sanctions regime against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source

  11. “Ethiopia joins other members in once again reiterating its strong condemnation ofthe latest launches ofballistic missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in violation of the numerous resolutions adopted by the Council. The need to find a lasting and comprehensive political and diplomatic solution to this long-standing issue through dialogue has never been more urgent than today. In that regard, compliance by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with its international commitments on denuclearization, including full compliance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, is indeed indispensable. That would no doubt pave the way for a peaceful and comprehensive solution through dialogue. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has the responsibility to do that.”

    2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source

  12. “We thank the United States presidency for organizing this high-level briefing meeting on an issue that has serious implications for regional and international peace and security. We express our appreciation to the United States Secretary of State for presiding over this important meeting. We also thank the Secretary-General for his useful briefing. We are indeed deeply concerned by the extremely tense situation prevailing in the Korean peninsula. No stone should be left unturned to de-escalate the situation. There is a real danger that it could get out of hand. That should never be allowed to happen; nor should the situation be allowed to spiral out of control. The activities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are no doubt extremely dangerous.”

    2017-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7932 (2017) · source

  13. “We sincerely hope that he will contribute to its further enhancement, building on the important momentum generated by his predecessor. In that context, we also look forward to his forthcoming visit to Addis Ababa towards the end of this month to attend the twenty-eighth African Union Summit. Finally, we have no illusion that the coming period will be smooth sailing for the Secretary-General. There are no easy solutions to the complex peace and security challenges of our time. However, we believe that he not only has the right vision and strong leadership qualities, but also the wisdom and experience to navigate this difficult period and deliver results. Those qualities have been exhibited today as well. I wish to conclude my remarks by wishing him every success.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  14. “In that regard, we are encouraged by the Secretary-General's strong commitment to pushing for the implementation of the key recommendations of the three major reviews on peace and security with a View to creating a comprehensive, modern and effective operational peace architecture. The United Nations cannot address the myriad international peace and security challenges alone, which underlines the need to enhance strategic partnerships with regional and subregional organizations across the whole spectrum of conflict cycles, including prevention, peacekeeping and special political missions, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. In that regard, we appreciate the strong commitment expressed by the Secretary-General to the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  15. “No matter what the Secretary-General may try to do, his efforts will be in vain without the full backing of the Security Council. That is why the need to enhance the working relations between the Security Council and the Secretary-General cannot be overemphasized. It is self-evident that there is room for a lot of improvement and we need to continue to be innovative if we are to achieve the desired objective. Addressing institutional fragmentation and ensure coherence across the entire United Nations system is also absolutely essential to ensuring that conflict prevention and sustaining peace are placed at the heart of the Organization's work and activities.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  16. “His firm and independent leadership on that matter, based on the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, will certainly go a long way towards restoring the standing and credibility of the Organization. In that regard, the Secretary-General's active engagement in preventive diplomacy, mediation and peaceful resolution of disputes through the judicious exercise ofhis good offices will be critical to addressing some of the most difficult conflict situations. Undoubtedly, his efforts need to be supported by putting to use all available tools, including early warning instruments and the application of rigorous analyses to emerging crisis situations, which will help him draw the attention of the Security Council, in line with Articles 33 and 99 of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  17. “In View of the enormous peace and security challenges we are facing today, conflict prevention must be given high priority. The concept of sustaining peace is also perfectly aligned with this important priority, having brought a paradigm shift in the manner in which we deal with peace and security issues. The three major reviews on peace and security together with the concurrent resolutions 2282 (2016) and 70/262, adopted last year by the Council and the General Assembly, respectively, have indeed placed prevention and sustaining peace at the core of the United Nations activities in the area of peace and security. It is encouraging to note that Mr. Antenio Guterres has made what he has called "diplomacy for peace" his top priority, and we believe this is perfectly in line with the conflict-prevention and sustaining peace agenda.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  18. “It has never been clearer that the United Nations, as the only universal organization we have, has the indispensable role of addressing the many global challenges of our time, including in the area of peace and security. That is why I would like to take this opportunity to pledge Ethiopia's unwavering support and cooperation to the Secretary-General in the effective discharge of his heavy responsibilities. Ethiopia has indeed been playing active role in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in Africa. In this regard, we are ready to work with the Secretary-General as he embarks on his agenda for peace with a view to addressing some ofthe difficult conflict and crisis situations bedevilling our continent.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  19. “The fact that he was appointed not only through a process more transparent than those of the past but also with the unanimous support of the Security Council and the General Assembly, must make it possible for him to proceed in carrying out his heavy responsibilities with confidence. We are hopeful that, with his wisdom and rich experience in leadership, both in his own country and at the United Nations for much of the past decade, he will be able to effectively guide the work of the Organization. However, we know full well that he can only deliver the vision that he has laid out if he has the full support and cooperation of all Member States. This is all the more extremely critical at a time when the United Nations is indeed needed more than at any time in the past.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  20. “The timing of today's high-level open debate cannot be more appropriate in the light of the unprecedented challenges facing the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. The credibility of the Organization, and particularly the Security Council, is undoubtedly on the line because it has not risen to the occasion to effectively and decisively respond to those challenges. It is at this critical juncture that Secretary- General Guterres is taking office, and his leadership role will be absolutely imperative in bringing new impetus to the search for solutions to the many conflict and crisis situations around the world today.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  21. “Let me congratulate Mr. Anto'nio Guterres on his assumption ofhis duties as the new Secretary-General. I would also like to express appreciation to his predecessor, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his tireless efforts in leading the Organization over the past decade. Mr. Ban will always be remembered for his important contribution, inter alia, in facilitating the adoption of the transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement. Both are indeed critical for conflict prevention and sustaining peace, which are objectives that our new Secretary-General has made major priorities. Madame President, we wish to congratulate you on the major initiative you have taken and endorse your proposal on the role of the Secretary-General.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source