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Gueguen

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first: 2017-05-15
most recent: 2020-08-20
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“I also fully share the concerns expressed by the representatives of Germany and Belgium over sexual violence and violations committed against children. The protection of civilian populations and respect for their rights are key requirements that must be fully taken into account in the reform process in Somalia. We commend the efforts of United Nations, in coordination with other partners, to adapt their action and support the response of the Somali authorities.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Finally, France would like to recall that the current model of support for Somalia cannot be taken for granted. All options must be considered, including alternatives to AMISOM. In particular, we recall that the European Union’s current financing model for AMISOM is not sustainable. If the European Union is to continue to support the security sector in Somalia, that support will be dependent on the establishment of accountability mechanisms, the participation of the European Union in AMISOM’s strategic decisions and the financial contribution of other partners. Before concluding, I would like to reiterate our concern about the humanitarian situation in Somalia, which is exacerbated by the spread of the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, France calls on the Somali authorities and their main partners, including the European Union, the United Nations, the African Union and AMISOM troop-contributing countries, as well as bilateral donors involved in the security sector in Somalia, to seriously engage in discussions on international support to the Somali security sector after 2021. The European Union has shown its readiness to actively participate in such discussions. For our part, we would like to see a more proactive approach to the issue. It is critical that the Somali authorities implement the benchmarks established by the Security Council in resolution 2520 (2020), adopted in May. Decisions on international support for the security sector in Somalia after 2021 must indeed be directly linked to the progress made on those benchmarks.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“In that context, it is necessary that the transfer of security responsibilities from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to the Somali federal and regional security forces continue. The Somali authorities must also update their transition plan for September, with a view to fully engaging in that process by 2021. We expect the authorities to accelerate the implementation of a plan for the generation of additional forces and to integrate the regional forces into the Somali National Army.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“For France, it is imperative that all Somali actors continue to work constructively in preparing for presidential and legislative elections that are peaceful, inclusive, free and transparent and that enjoy the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. It is also essential for the stability of Somalia that these elections be held as soon as possible, in early 2021. We regret the removal of Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre by the Somali Parliament, whose vote did not respect the institutional rules that we support. Unfortunately, this decision is not conducive to reconciliation in the country. Secondly, on the security front, France also believes that Somalia remains at a critical juncture, since the Somalis themselves will have to assume responsibility for the security of their country by the end of 2021.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I join in others in congratulating and welcoming Ambassador Philippe Kridelka, to whom I wish every success. I also wish to join in expressing condolences, through the Somali authorities, to the families of the victims of the attack on the Elite Hotel in Mogadishu last weekend, which we very strongly condemn, of course. I would also like to thank our briefers and make three points. First, on the political level, France believes that Somalia remains at a critical juncture. We are closely following the ongoing discussions between the Federal Government and the federated member States. We note that those discussions led last month to an agreement to hold elections on time, but without specifying the modalities of the elections.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Our authorities are fully mobilized and committed to that end. Finally, as it is our last meeting in the presence of Ambassador Karen Pierce, I, too, would like to extend to her the warm congratulations, recognition and gratitude of the Permanent Representative of France. In my personal capacity, I would also like to convey to her my admiration. She is an exemplary individual, a model diplomat and a source of inspiration. I wish her the very best and every success in the new prestigious duties that await her.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“Children accounted for a quarter of civilian casualties in 2019, which is an increase over the previous year. That development is of great concern. All parties are obliged to respect international humanitarian law. With regard to humanitarian access, much progress is still needed to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access, including to enable the United Nations to assess the needs. In addition, it is essential that the United Nations has access to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, which poses a grave potential threat to the environment. An oil leak would have a devastating impact on the entire region. We also share the concern about the structural collapse of the economy and its consequences. France will continue to work tirelessly for a political solution in Yemen and, more broadly, for an easing of tensions in the region.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“The direct contacts and mediation undertaken by the Special Envoy should make it possible to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, in particular in Al-Jawf and Ma’rib. In the south, the Riyadh agreement, which we welcomed, must be fully and rapidly implemented. Beyond that, efforts towards a comprehensive political agreement that is fully representative of all Yemenis must continue under the aegis of the Special Envoy, whose role is key in coordinating all efforts. The talks must resume without preconditions. Moreover, as we continue to reiterate at every meeting, respect for international humanitarian law is non-negotiable: it is binding on all. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure, must be the top priority.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I, too, thank the Special Envoy and the Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs for their briefings and I reiterate to them France’s full support. The violence that they described, the risk of an increasing military escalation and the humanitarian repercussions are a source of great concern. We fully support their call for de-escalation and we reiterate that only a comprehensive and inclusive political solution can lead to a way out of the crisis in Yemen. We deplore the ongoing escalation in northern Yemen. It seriously jeopardizes the de-escalation efforts made to date. For that reason, we call on the parties to put an end to it without delay and to choose the path of negotiation.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“The concept of an Afghan-led peace process is more relevant than ever, and the international community must stand ready to support Afghan efforts in that regard. France will play its role and calls on all countries in the region to actively and unambiguously support the stabilization of Afghanistan and help achieve lasting peace in the country. In conclusion, I would like to commend the essential role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the United Nations in Afghanistan.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“In that regard, it is crucial to ensure inclusive representation in the intra-Afghan talks that guarantees the participation of women. There can be no lasting peace if half the population is not represented at the negotiating table. I would like, in that regard, to welcome the initiative of the Permanent Representatives of Afghanistan of the United Kingdom, Mrs. Adela Raz and Ms. Karen Pierce, to establish a Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan, which met this morning to underscore the essential role of women in the peace process, in keeping with the women and peace and security agenda, whose twentieth anniversary we mark this year. The participation of women must effective, duly seated at negotiating table on all matters under discussion.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2513 (2020). This text welcomes the recent progress made on the path towards peace in Afghanistan. The priority going forward will be implementation of the commitments undertaken by the various parties. Intra-Afghan negotiations must now get under way as soon as possible. France will continue support Afghanistan as it seeks lasting peace, which must translate into the full implementation of the commitments made by the Taliban to reducing violence and fighting terrorism. Moreover, it will also mean — and this is indispensable — safeguarding and building on all the gains achieved since 2001 in terms of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, in particular women’s and minority rights, as the resolution we have just adopted recalls.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“My delegation also encourages the Mission to persevere in its efforts to strengthen the South Sudanese justice system, particularly through mobile justice courts. Finally, my country extends its gratitude to the Blue Helmets and the police and civilian personnel deployed in UNMISS as well as to all humanitarian actors present in South Sudan, who, under difficult circumstances, are providing vital support to the South Sudanese population.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“We are preparing to renew the mandate of UNMISS at a time when encouraging progress is being achieved, but the situation remains fragile and uncertain. We therefore believe that it is reasonable to maintain unchanged the format and the mandate of the Mission for this year. Next year, if the peace process continues to make headway, we could revisit the mandate to reflect the new context so as to provide optimal support to the peacebuilding stage. France fully supports the efforts undertaken to increase the mobility of the Mission and enable it to best deliver on its civilian-protection mandate. In this regard, it is vital for the Mission to have freedom of movement throughout the entire territory of South Sudan.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“It is high time that the South Sudanese people finally be able to enjoy the dividends of peace. We are aware of the tragic humanitarian situation and of the fact that people’s needs have not diminished. I call upon all parties to provide safe and unhindered humanitarian assistance to all people in need of it. That requires the protection of humanitarian and medical personnel as well as civilian infrastructure. Ms. Betty Sunday’s briefing underscored once again the crucial importance of continuing to fight against sexual violence and to protect children from the grave violations to which they are been subjected. The establishment of the hybrid court set up under the agreement, with support from the African Union, should help to counter impunity and contribute to reducing such violence.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Trust should be rebuilt at the leadership level but also at the local community level. In that regard, we welcome the work done by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to pre-empt local conflict and to work towards intercommunal reconciliation. France encourages the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and South Sudan’s main partners to remain fully mobilized during this transition stage. Transitional stages, as is well known, are precarious ones, and the parties will require ongoing robust attention on the part of the international community so as not to deviate from the course charted by the peace agreement. In that respect, I welcome the decisive role played by the Community of Sant’Egidio in the achievement of a rapprochement among the non-signatory armed groups and the Government.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“In that regard, the quota for women set out in the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan must be fully upheld. It is now incumbent upon the Transitional Government to expeditiously implement the reforms agreed under to the agreement, specifically security- sector reform, transitional justice, accountability for governors and transparency in public finance. The Sudanese people must be able to freely express their aspirations to peace in an open political space. Respect for basic freedoms for journalists and all citizens is paramount. Strengthening trust must be the watchword during this transitional stage. Only respect for the commitments undertaken under the agreement can reweave a social fabric rent by years of conflict.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I wish to begin by warmly thanking Mr. David Shearer and Mrs. Betty Sunday for their very enlightening briefings and for their personal commitment to peace in South Sudan. After two postponements, we are now pleased to be in a position to welcome the establishment of the Government of National Unity. France commends the parties on their spirit of compromise and dialogue and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union on their steadfast commitment to the process. An important milestone has now been reached, but the process of building a lasting peace remains lengthy. The parties must appoint various ministers as well as governors and members of the legislative body. There is also a need for the effective, full and meaningful participation of women and young people.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“In that context, it is important to ensure that non-governmental organizations have access to Iraqi territory so as to facilitate the effectiveness of their work. Given all these challenges, Iraq can count on France’s commitment at its side. It can also count on the European Union (EU), whose High Representative has been given a mandate by the Council of the EU to contribute to de-escalation efforts in the region. Iraq must also be able to count on a Security Council that is united and committed to supporting it on the path to reconstruction and peace.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We all know that the fight is not over. The international coalition is committed to continuing its support to the Iraqi authorities to prevent any widespread resurgence of terrorism in the country, while taking into account the changing political environment. Lastly, there must be international mobilization to deal with the humanitarian emergency and the challenges of stabilizing and rebuilding the country. That is all the more vital in order to counter the risk of a resurgence of Da’esh and to promote reconciliation among the various sectors of the Iraqi population. Particular attention must therefore be paid to the areas liberated from Da’esh as well as to the conditions necessary to allow the voluntary, safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“With regard to the sensitive issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti national archives and property, the progress made following the discoveries at the Samawah site is encouraging and once again underline the importance of resolute progress towards a settlement. We will ensure that UNAMI continues to have adequate resources and the proper mandate. My second message is a call for international mobilization. Iraq needs the active support of the Security Council and its other international partners. We must mobilize first to do everything possible to ensure that Iraq remains free from regional tensions and preserves its sovereignty. A stable Iraq is essential to creating the conditions for lasting de-escalation in the region. We must also ensure mobilization in the fight against Da’esh.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“In that difficult context, Iraq must have a Government that is able to implement the reforms expected by the Iraqis, in particular with regard to combating corruption, providing good services to the population and holding fair and transparent early elections. Women must play their full role. We will work alongside the Iraqi authorities in implementing such reforms. Lastly, I would like to express our full support, as I said, for the United Nations Mission and for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, whose courageous and effective commitment I would like to commend. It is essential for UNAMI to continue its work in support of the Iraqi authorities, particularly in the area of electoral assistance. Its efforts to encourage dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil is also valuable.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“The human toll of the demonstrations is extremely high, with more than 500 dead and thousands injured. As mentioned in Geneva during the forty-third session of the Human Rights Council, France is especially concerned about the arbitrary arrests, assassinations, forced disappearances and indiscriminate use of force against people exercising their right to peaceful protests, documented in particular by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). It is the responsibility of the Iraqi authorities to ensure the safety of demonstrators and to guarantee the freedoms of expression and assembly and the right to protest. In that regard, we urge them to heed the recommendations of UNAMI.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“It must also meet the aspirations that the Iraqis have been voicing since last October and continue to make progress on the path to democracy and justice. In order to meet all those challenges, one goal is essential. It is important to ensure that Iraq is fully sovereign and that it rapidly recovers its institutional stability and has the means to address the various challenges. It is crucial that Council members stand by the Iraqi people and their authorities to achieve that. In that spirit, I would like to highlight two key messages today. My first message is one of support — above all, support for the Iraqi people, who must be able to express their legitimate demands without fear for their security, in accordance with the constitutional principles of Iraq.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I, too, congratulate China on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March, during which it can count on the French delegation’s cooperation. I also thank Belgium for its outstanding leadership of our work last month. I would also like to start by thanking Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, for her briefing and particularly for her excellent work, together with her team, in the service of peace in Iraq. Iraq, which has suffered repeated trials in its recent past and which is a country with which France maintains strong and long-standing ties, is at a crossroads. The country is strongly affected by regional tensions. It must complete the fight against Da’esh.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“The Council should therefore remain on high alert and take appropriate measures, especially if the situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“Those responsible must be found, prosecuted and punished in legal proceedings, in line with international human rights standards. All human rights abuses observed during the fall demonstrations must be investigated, whoever the perpetrators might be. The same goes for the perpetrators of sexual violence, as Ms. Gilles mentioned. We all know that the multidimensional nature of the crisis in Haiti makes its resolution particularly complex. BINUH’s mission, as outlined by the Security Council, remains relevant, namely, providing support for political dialogue and governance and strengthening the rule of law, including in the areas of law enforcement, justice and human rights. France commends the work conducted by BINUH, since its establishment four months ago, together with the entire United Nations country team.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“The stalemate in the fall of 2019 had an even greater impact on the country’s economic and social situation, which was already very fragile. The growing financial insecurity of millions of Haitians makes it challenging for the various social forces to find a solution to the political crisis. Haiti’s international partners should continue to mobilize in order to provide humanitarian aid to meet the most urgent needs. The third root cause of the stalemate is insecurity. The Haitian society currently lives in a state of extreme insecurity, in particular as a result of gang activity, as Ms. Gilles so vividly explained. The need for security goes hand in hand with the fight against impunity. I recall, in particular, the La Saline and Bel Air massacres, which gave rise to damning reports by the United Nations.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“France again calls on President Jovenel Moïse, and all the country’s political forces, in particular the opposition, as well as civil society and the private sector, to engage with determination in a genuine national dialogue that places Haiti’s interests above political interests and allows for the holding of free and democratic legislative elections. Certain root causes have led to the current stalemate in Haiti. I will mention three of them. The first is corruption. For several months, Haitian civil society has clamoured for transparency to combat corruption, which destroys the trust of citizens in their institutions. The fight against corruption and impunity must be an absolute priority for Haitian politicians in order to rebuild the trust of the people. The second structural challenge is economic hardship.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“We deplore the fact that, despite the involvement of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the political conference for a solution to the crisis, held from 29 to 31 January, in which the country’s political forces, the private sector and civil society took part, was unable to reach an agreement that would allow a return to a regular constitutional and democratic framework. I recall that the legislative elections that had been scheduled for 2019 did not take place and that Haiti now lacks any parliamentary representation, which, given Haiti’s political history, cannot be sustained.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I, too, thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, Ms. Helen La Lime, for her briefing. I also welcome to today’s meeting Ms. Marie Yolène Gilles, Executive Director of Fondasyon Je Klеrе, in her capacity as civil society representative. I also thank her for her useful insight on the situation in Haiti, in particular the gravity and extent of human rights violations and sexual and gender-based violence. The current crisis in Haiti is, first and foremost, a political crisis, and France welcomes the efforts of the Special Representative to help resolve it.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“They are vital resources that we must continue to use for the benefit of our action. For its part, France, will remain fully committed to the fight against illicit trafficking and the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, the many links with other issues at the forefront of the Council’s activities call for strengthening the effectiveness of our work and avoiding the silo approach. We must continue to strive to take into account the existing synergies in all our areas of work. France especially welcomes the Secretary- General’s call to develop a comprehensive approach, particularly within the United Nations system with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and in cooperation with INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization, around the interlinkage of combating illicit trafficking, organized crime and terrorism. Also in that context, I wish to note the usefulness of the tools already developed by the Council, including the aides-memoires and the dedicated Saving Lives Entity fund.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“I would like to come back to the specific case of the Western Balkans, where France, together with Germany, has been particularly involved. The efforts made against the diversion of such weapons have been significant and provide a frame of reference on which we can draw. We are also fully committed to supporting initiatives in other regions, particularly West Africa and the Sahel region. I would also like to commend the other regional initiatives cited in the report, including the African Union’s Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative. We must continue to build on those experiences and promote the mutual learning of lessons in order to better align our action at the international and regional levels.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“With regard to prevention, France conducts many training and capacity-building activities for States, including Benin, Mali and the Niger. My country also contributes to combating the supply of weapons to armed terrorist groups in the Sahelo-Saharan region. That is also the purpose of the benchmarks that the Security Council established at our initiative for the arms embargo on the Central African Republic so as to strengthen the capacities of the Central African authorities in the areas of security sector reform and arms and ammunition management and prevent the risk of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. However, our efforts would be incomplete if they were not implemented, coordinated and aligned at the regional level. The Secretary-General’s report cites many examples in support of that.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“We also have high expectations for the discussions on preventing and combating the diversion of small arms and light weapons, which should be the main focus of the next biennial meeting, to be held next June. It is also more necessary than ever for Member States to respect arms embargoes imposed by the Council and work together to strengthen their effectiveness, in particular in Libya, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. Our operational activities must also be strengthened and based on two pillars: on the one hand, prevention by improving national control capacities, marking and securing weapons stockpiles and, on the other, combating trafficking, particularly by strengthening cooperation among States.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“I am thinking particularly of international instruments such as the Arms Trade Treaty, the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, as well as, above all, the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms and the International Tracing Instrument. Furthermore, the commitments made by States at the third United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action, which France had the honour of chairing in June 2018, should make it possible to specifically strengthen the prevention of and fight against the illicit trafficking in such weapons.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Those weapons and their ammunition are easily accessible and able to be hidden and moved through cross-border trafficking. France had the painful experience of that during the attacks in 2015. In that context, our common mobilization is necessary now more than ever. The need for the universalization and implementation at the national level of jointly agreed measures to combat the proliferation of and illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is self-evident.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I too thank the briefers for their interventions, and I welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/1011), which contains very comprehensive recommendations. The proliferation of and illicit trade in small arms and light weapons pose a serious threat to international peace and security. These weapons cause by far the most casualties, averaging more than half a million victims a year worldwide. The concerns and challenges caused by such weapons are widely shared by all regions of the world. They cut across all issues, as the Secretary-General points out by listing the opportunities for the Council to address them. Their trafficking continues to foment conflicts and exacerbate armed violence, while fuelling organized crime and terrorism.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“We believe that, in a security context that remains unstable, it is important to maintain a responsible approach and to ensure support for the Central African authorities in their efforts to advance security sector reform; to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate former members of armed groups; and to manage weapons and ammunition. This is a key element for achieving lasting peace and security in the Central African Republic. France will therefore continue to fully support the Central African authorities in that endeavour.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, a major commitment of the United Nations, ensures the security of the population throughout the country and supports the gradual redeployment of the Central African armed forces. Moreover, in order to help equip and strengthen the mobility and security of the Central African forces, from September to date the Security Council has twice authorized a significant easing of the arms embargo. Finally, I recall that the Central African authorities can take advantage of the exemption procedures stipulated by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2507 (2020), renewing the sanctions regime concerning the Central African Republic. As penholder, we are of the view that the text is a good compromise that we managed to reach following negotiations throughout which the delegation of France strived throughout to play the role of constructive facilitator. As such, I would like to thank the members of the Council for their flexibility, but I deeply regret that we did not adopt the text unanimously. The Security Council is always ready to listen to the legitimate concerns of the Central African authorities about the security of their country.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to underline that France intends to deepen its relations with South-East Asia, in particular with ASEAN, as an organization that has contributed so much to peace and stability in a region that is central to the Indo-Pacific area. France wishes in particular to become a development partner of the organization so as to further bolster our work in the areas of multilateralism, sustainable development, peace and security in South-East Asia.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“The Burmese authorities must implement the protective measures decided on by the Court, ensure unimpeded access humanitarian aid and create conditions conducive to a voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of the Rohingya to Burma. Moreover, as we said last August together with Germany and the United Kingdom, we welcome the ongoing negotiations between ASEAN member States and China to establish a code of conduct in the South China Sea, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and guaranteeing cooperation with third countries. France calls on all littoral States to take measures to prevent and reduce tensions and to promote and maintain peace, security, stability and safety in the region.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“That proximity and the awareness of local situations bestow full legitimacy on subregional and regional organizations to be stakeholders in the resolution of crises close to them. In that regard, both the Council and ASEAN must be fully mobilized to ensure that the crimes committed in Burma, particularly in the Rakhine state, do not go unpunished. That is a moral and justice imperative. France notes the 23 January order of the International Court of Justice in the proceedings on the alleged violations by Burma in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar) on the provisional measures that it decided on, pending a decision on the merits, in order to safeguard the rights of the Rohingya people in Burma.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“I also recall that United Nations coordination with regional organizations is a key tool in accomplishing the Organization’s mission of fostering peace and security. That is one of the major thrusts of the Secretary- General’s reform agenda, which France fully supports. That partnership is part of the framework provided for in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security. The regional level is essential to reinforce and sometimes rebuild the bonds of trust and friendship among countries of the same region that have been formed based on geographical proximity and historical and cultural ties.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“ASEAN and the United Nations have also joined forces to promote sustainable development. ASEAN’s close cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, for example, has achieved significant results in economic and social development across the region. ASEAN and the United Nations have also been cooperating on the implementation of priority actions based on complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The links between ASEAN and the United Nations have been strengthened through the establishment of a partnership based on shared priorities, foremost among which are tackling inequalities, combating climate change and preserving the environment.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“France supports that mobilization by contributing to the activities of two training schools for future Blue Helmets, in Cambodia and Viet Nam, particularly by teaching them French for deployment in French-speaking areas. The participation of women in the peace and security agenda is crucial, and France commends the launch of the ASEAN Women for Peace Registry over a year ago. ASEAN has also become a key partner of the United Nations in the fight against terrorism and organized crime. ASEAN’s active participation in the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, which we will renegotiate this year, is one of the conditions underpinning its success in supporting countries of the region in drawing up national responses to those challenges and encouraging them to step up regional cooperation.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for their briefings, which highlighted how cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations cover all the areas regularly addressed by the Security Council, and beyond. I would first like to underscore in particular the importance of the cooperation between the United Nations and ASEAN in the maintenance of international and regional peace and security. That cooperation continues to be strengthened, particularly since the adoption of the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership between ASEAN and the United Nations at the ASEAN-United Nations Summit in Bali in 2011. There are currently 5,000 ASEAN member State personnel deployed within United Nations peace operations.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source