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“I thank Ms. Jial for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, and Ms. Angelina Nyajima Simon Jial, founder of Hope Restoration South Sudan. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2019/191, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan, covering the period from 1 December 2018 to 26 February 2019. I now give the floor to Mr. Shearer.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“We also encourage UNAMID and the country team to work together as much as possible in order to best prepare for that transition. It is also important that the international community be able to monitor developments in Darfur. The country office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will play an essential role. The Peacebuilding Commission can also be a relevant forum for constructive dialogue with the Sudanese authorities on peacebuilding in Darfur. We must pursue those discussions with the Sudanese authorities, and in close consultation with the African Union, which is, and will continue to be, a key actor in peacebuilding efforts in Darfur.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“The main challenge for all of us today is to ensure that the situation in Darfur remains stable after the mission's departure. We must now prepare for the post-UNAMID period. As indicated by the Secretary-General in his report, the issue of funding will be crucial, as the departure of the peacekeeping operation will mean the cessation of mandatory financial contributions and the transition to voluntary contributions for the country team's activities. We must tackle this issue head-on, in a responsible way. That is also in keeping with our commitments under the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. We have indeed pledged to support United Nations country teams in transition periods to enable them to continue to assist host countries in peacebuilding efforts.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“In that context, we must ensure that it is gradual and cautious, as the situation on the ground permits. In its presidential statement S/PRST/2018/19, adopted in December, the Security Council recalled that particular consideration should be given to certain elements, including the situation of internally displaced persons and refugees, respect for human rights and respect for the rule of law. It is also important that UNAMID remain operational and actively participate in the stabilization of Darfur until its closure. In that regard, I welcome the mediation efforts of UNAMID, which have been very useful in resolving and avoiding local conflicts. Finally, we must now prepare for the post-UNAMID period in order to make a successful transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“Unfortunately, negotiations have since been postponed. That postponement is taking place in the context of social strife, which the Sudan has been experiencing since 19 December, and which France is following very closely. We have taken note of the declaration of a state of emergency and call on the Sudanese authorities to guarantee the right to the freedom of assembly, association and expression, in accordance with their international commitments. All parties should exercise restraint and refrain from any further use of Violence, so as to calm the situation. My second point is that, due to this precarious situation, the withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) must be undertaken in a prudent manner and adapted to the situation on the ground.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General's latest report (S/20l9/44) shows that the security situation in Darfur is relatively stable. However, we deplore the recent clashes in Jebel Marra starting last year, which have led to the displacement of thousands. France is also alarmed by the high level and seriousness of human rights violations, and in particular the ongoing sexual violence we have witnessed. We call for the perpetrators of that violence to be brought to justice and punished. The Sudanese authorities and armed groups must necessarily make progress in the peace process. They must put an end to hostilities, but also must address the root causes of the conflict. France welcomed the signing, on 6 December in Berlin, of a pre-negotiation agreement between the Government and certain armed groups to resume the peace process.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I should like to warmly thank Ms. Bintou Keita for her important and enlightening briefing. Her joint mission to Darfur with Assistant Secretaries-General Fernandez-Taranco and Wahba is an initiative that I commend. It is a good practice, in conjunction with efforts to ensure genuinely integrated United Nations action, which is particularly essential in the post-conflict transitional phase and in line with the reform of the United Nations system sought by the Secretary-General and supported by Member States in promoting synergies among the various pillars. This good practice could be usefully replicated elsewhere. I would like to focus today on three points. The first is that the improvement of the situation in Darfur must not eclipse the importance of the remaining challenges.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“In Kosovo, EULEX is contributing to that goal by focusing on the effectiveness, ethics and multi-community nature of the Kosovo judicial system. In conclusion, I want to remind the Council that the primary responsibility for Serbia and Kosovo's European visions lies first and foremost with their political leaders. Only the full normalization of relations between Pristina and Belgrade will make it possible to achieve that shared European future.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“We urge the political leaders of both States to create the conditions conducive to a comprehensive and final agreement, which would be a major step towards achieving lasting stability in the Western Balkans and making progress on the path to a European future. It is crucial to ensure that both parties refrain from any actions, statements or measures that could undermine normalization. For its part, France intends to continue providing support for regional cooperation efforts, particularly the French- German initiative on the control of small arms and light weapons. My third and last point concerns the European future of Kosovo and Serbia. Given the values that are central to the European project, we underline the importance of the reforms needed to consolidate and strengthen the rule of law.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“They remain fully valid, and I want to reiterate today that France deplores the fact that several incidents and unilateral decisions mentioned in the Secretary-General's report have obstructed the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina in recent months, particularly the Government of Kosovo's decision to impose a 100 per cent tax on goods coming from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina comes to mind. We once again ask that it be repealed, if possible, or at the very least suspended. It is important to encourage two-way communication. We hope that the dialogue, which is currently at an impasse, will be resumed as soon as possible. We also want to ensure that security commitments are respected. France calls on both parties to show a spirit of compromise and political will.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“My second point concerns the normalization of relations between Pristina and Belgrade, which depends on the dialogue conducted between the two parties under the auspices of the European Union. In that regard, we support the mediation efforts of Ms. Frederica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. I expressed our positions on the dialogue and the difficulties it has encountered at our meeting on 17 December (see S/PV.8427).”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Women's presence and participation in the political arena and its institutions should receive greater attention in that regard, and the efforts to combat violence against women mentioned by the Special Representative should also be continued and encouraged. Almost 20 years after the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999), we must continue to devote attention to the issue of refocusing UNMIK's actions while considering the situation on the ground, the Mission's performance and the initiatives of other regional and international actors, particularly the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). The note by the President of the Security Council on the frequency of our meetings also supports this view.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“We must redouble our efforts today to leave behind the wounds of the past and the remaining problems. Given the situation described in the Special Representative's briefing and the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/102), as well as the visible tensions in the statements by the representatives of Serbia and Kosovo, I want to briefly emphasize the following three points. The first concerns the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), whose consistent efforts to promote security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo and the region mustbe acknowledged. France especially welcomes UNMIK's activities in bringing communities closer together and promoting the women and peace and security agenda in cooperation with UN-Women.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): Ijoin others in thanking Special Representative Zahir Tanin for his clear and precise briefing, and I also thank Mr. Dacic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Ms. Citaku, the Ambassador of Kosovo to the United States, for their statements. I would like to respectfully point out that, in accordance with the working methods of the Security Council, as stipulated in paragraph 22 of note 507 (S/2017/507), those statements should not exceed five minutes. As the representative of the United Kingdom has eloquently made clear, while the issue under discussion is rooted in a past marked by traumatic violence, over the past decade Kosovo has made remarkable gains that must be consolidated.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“France, in its national capacity, and the European Union are also contributing to this humanitarian effort to mitigate the suffering of the Venezuelan people. As the situation continues to deteriorate, France urges the Venezuelan authorities to allow and facilitate the work of international humanitarian actors and non-governmental organizations that seek to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable men and women in society, in particular children, people with disabilities and the elderly. As a staunch proponent of freedom, equality and fraternity in accordance with its national motto, France stands alongside the Venezuelan people and hails the courage of all those who stand ready to defend the freedom and democratic institutions of their country.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“In that respect, France recalls its commitment to the freedom ofthe press and the protection ofj ournalists, who must be able to exercise their profession freely. The second, and equally urgent, priority is to put an end to the humanitarian crisis. Millions of Venezuelans have had to leave their country in the absence of a State capable of providing basic services, including medical care and basic necessities. The solidarity of the countries of the region - in particular Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil - in the face of this human tragedy is to be welcomed. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration, which have appointed a joint special representative, are also doing an outstanding job.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, France urges the Venezuelan authorities to respect the rights of the National Assembly, the only democratically elected institution, especially the principle of the immunity of its members, and to cease all acts of repression against the population. Apart from its institutions, the men and women who are politically engaged in the defence of human rights and Venezuelan democracy must be able to pursue their activities without fear of threats or reprisals. The excessive use of force is simply unacceptable, especially against democratically elected representatives, civil society representatives and peaceful protesters. The Venezuelan people have the right to make their voices heard.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“France has campaigned tirelessly for a negotiated political solution to the crisis, and the European Union has repeatedly offered its help to achieve that goal. Nicolas Maduro must understand that he must now seize this last opportunity. If such elections are not announced in a timely manner, the European Union, in accordance with the declaration that has just been adopted by its 28 members in Brussels, will take new measures, concerning in particular recognizing the Venezuelan authorities in accordance with article 233 of the Venezuelan Constitution. As President Macron announced this morning, France is therefore ready to recognize Juan Guaido, within 8 days, as interim President of Venezuela in order to initiate a political process.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“In that context, I would like to emphasize two priorities in moving towards a resolution of the crisis. The first priority is nothing less than respect for the will of the people. In that regard, France applauds the bravery of the hundreds of thousands of demonstrators who have been taking to the streets of Venezuela since 23 January. As said by the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, democracy must be restored in Venezuela. Nicolas Maduro, who seeks to undertake a second term on the basis of a mockery of an election, must immediately announce the organization of new presidential elections. They must be democratic - that is to say, free and transparent - and in accordance with the Venezuelan constitutional order and under international observation.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing on the tragic situation of the Venezuelan people. Indeed, for nearly three years, Venezuela has been plunged into an unprecedented crisis - with a depleted economy, a population deprived of basic necessities and the tyrannical and brutal repression of opponents and peaceful protesters, as well as the exodus of more than 3 million Venezuelans, both migrants and refugees, eager to flee a situation that is, quite frankly, chaotic. The problem goes beyond the borders of Venezuela itself and is a destabilizing factor for regional security. It is therefore perfectly legitimate for the Security Council to address this issue as part of its role in conflict prevention.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“We can anticipate and respond to these risks and prevent conflicts. That is the role of the United Nations and the role of the Council. France is committed to working tirelessly with all at this table to make this goal a reality in the coming months.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“In this regard, France has initiated several projects, including the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems initiative - with the World Meteorological Organization, the Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - that seeks to strengthen the capacity of early warning systems in least developed countries and small island developing States to deal with extreme climate events. At this stage, nearly â‚¬40 million out of â‚¬100 have already been disbursed, making it possible to finance five national projects, three regional multi-country projects in the Caribbean, West Africa and the Pacific, as well as a post-disaster study in the Caribbean. Faced with these certain risks, we cannot take refuge in denial or misinformation.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“In some cases, such as after an extreme weather event, humanitarian measures will be urgently needed. In other cases, it will be necessary to help communities adapt to the inescapable rise in sea levels, drought and soil degradation. Sometimes, it will be necessary to give small farmers insurance mechanisms that will enable them to restart economic activity quickly after a climate disaster rather than having to migrate to other areas. The United Nations can and should play an important role in developing these recommendations and in coordinating the efforts that will need to be implemented. At the national level, donor countries such as France must adapt their development policies.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“In this way, we could anticipate and implement appropriate responses to the threats to peace and security that already exist in some regions, such as the Sahel or island States, but also, in southern Africa, Central America or South-East Asia, which may be less immediate but could in due course have an equally disastrous impact on security. At the national level, France has initiated research programmes to develop a typology of crises for the most vulnerable regions, in particular in the Mediterranean and Pacific areas. This work could feed into the Secretary-General's report. The second proposal by France concerns the role of the United Nations in developing recommendations for concrete actions to prevent conflicts. Faced with these risks for security, we must mobilize a wide range of tools, from emergency aid to development policies.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“France would like to see the Secretary-General play this role by submitting an annual report to the General Assembly and the Security Council that assesses the risks to peace and security posed by the impacts of climate change in all regions of the world and within different timeframes. It is also important to fully implement the request put forward by the Council in its presidential statement S/PRST/2011/15, of July 2011, adopted upon Germany's initiative, that the reports of the Secretary-General on the conflicts on the Council's agenda include contextual information with regard to the impact of climate change on those conflicts.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Bolstered by those beliefs, France would like to work with all Member States on several proposals it has shared, including two main ones. The first proposal aims to provide us with a tool for collective analysis and early warning of the impacts of climate change on global peace and security. Data and analysis tools exist, but they are scattered in think tanks, among States and even within the United Nations among its various agencies. We must bring them together in a central place and give them a voice. What is missing is a guardian - a guarantor of the scientific message that can build consensus on the links between climate and security.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“In this context, I would like to share three of France's firm beliefs. The first is that the risks to international security posed by the impacts of climate change must become a central element of the conflict prevention agenda. We must develop preventive diplomacy that integrates all destabilizing factors, including those related to climate change and the collapse of biodiversity. The second is that a rigorous and regular analysis of these risks is necessary and in the international public interest. The United Nations, and within it the Security Council and the Secretary-General, must play a pivotal role in this regard. The third belief is that this risk analysis must be accompanied by preventive measures that will be implemented by national Governments, regional organizations, development partners and United Nations agencies.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The Paris Agreement now has implementing guidelines, and I commend the role played by the Polish presidency ofthe twenty-fourth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. We must endeavour to achieve our goals collectively. The climate summit scheduled for 23 September comes at the right time to create the conditions for achieving our heightened aspirations. France will play an important role in that regard, since, together with Jamaica, it has been entrusted with the task of working on climate finance and funding. I am sure that the summit will send a strong message to the Council, which must address the risks that the effects of climate change represent for our common peace and security. We must take action to anticipate, prevent and limit those effects.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The impacts of climate disasters on humanitarian aspects, on food and health security, and more generally on the economic, demographic and social balances of a human community can be such that they contribute to domestic crises, which in turn may lead to regional and international crises or exacerbate existing conflicts. Risks know no borders. We therefore share the responsibility of managing them collectively. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change shows us the way by limiting global warming to 2Â°C, if possible 1.5Â°C, and calls on us to increase our adaptability and resilience to climate change, especially in the most vulnerable countries, and make financial flows compatible with limiting the global increase in temperature.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I commend the Dominican presidency for organizing this open debate. Your country, Mr. President, is on the front lines of tackling climate change and you have rightly made that issue a priority of your presidency. I also thank our briefers for the excellent quality of their statements. The mobilization of young people presented by Ms. Getschel is an important glimmer of hope, and we must not let that hope be lost. The level of participation in this open debate demonstrates, if there were ever a need, a broad awareness among Member States that the impacts of climate change on international peace and security must be better understood by the United Nations and more specifically by the Security Council. The consequences of climate change on security is considerable.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Accordingly, the sustainable management of those resources, such as water and arable land, constitutes one of the conditions necessary for maintaining stability in an area like the Sahel, characterized by political and social vulnerabilities. The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, as well as the establishment of a regional dialogue on climate and environmental issues, are essential in that regard. That will be the main focus of the meeting of the Climate Commission for the Sahel Region to be held in early February in Niamey. UNOWAS has a strong role to play in actively supporting that dynamic.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“The continued involvement of the international community in supporting Liberia, following the closure of the United Nations Mission in Liberia, is particularly critical for ensuring the success of the remarkable democratic transition that took place just a year ago in that country. I will conclude my statement in the same way that the representative of Germany concluded his, by stressing that the link between climate and security is becoming increasingly clear in the countries of the Sahel. The effects of climate change are creating tensions over resources with a direct impact on populations in the region.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Respect for the rights of all and the fight against impunity are also key factors for achieving stability. The many abuses committed against civilian populations in the various conflict areas of the region must not go unanswered, no matter who committed them. The transitional justice processes under way, in particular in Mali and the Gambia, must be seen to fruition in order to create the conditions necessary for sustainable reconciliation. The protection of children in conflict must be the focus of our attention, and UNOWAS has a clear role to play in following up that issue. Stability also goes hand in hand with long-term support for countries emerging from crises.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“In Nigeria, we welcome the commitment of all actors to respect the outcome of the elections and refrain from violence, as part of the prevention work by actors in the region and UNOWAS. In Guinea-Bissau, it is necessary that, this time, the authorities respect their commitment to the holding of legislative elections on 10 March, as was requested by the Economic Community of West African States and the Security Council. In other countries, such as Togo and Guinea, it is important to continue consultations among all stakeholders so as to strengthen the inclusiveness and acceptability of future electoral processes. Focus must be placed on strengthening the representation of women in areas of responsibility, which is hardly the case in the countries of the region at the present time.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Work must be carried out in the short term to ensure that the resources implemented by the United Nations system on the ground correspond to the needs of the countries most affected by the current violence. We believe that such work is particularly urgent and critical in the case of Burkina Faso. In addition to the steps that we have taken in those crisis areas, it is more important than ever to preserve the fundamental elements needed to ensure regional stability in West Africa and the Sahel. In that regard, I will underline three key points. First of all, as the Special Representative just reminded us, credible, transparent and inclusive electoral processes are required.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“France is engaged in combating terrorist groups through Operation Barkhane, as well as its support for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel and for the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel through the mobilization of the Alliance for the Sahel to provide faster, better coordinated and more targeted assistance to the most vulnerable populations. In the Lake Chad basin, more must be done to support the continued action ofthe States ofthe Multinational Joint Task Force and ensure that its work is conducted in a manner that ensures the people's full support. The United Nations has a central role to play in helping the States of the region identify appropriate and coherent responses in all its aspects.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“As always, a response to those crises and threats depends on a comprehensive approach encompassing political, security and development aspects, which is a point that we have often insisted upon given its importance. In the Sahel, France is committed to supporting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by the Malian parties, which, in the short term, will require the priority measures identified in resolution 2423 (2018) to be implemented by next March.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“I will make several remarks with regard to responding to the crisis at hand. The deterioration of the security situation in a number of regions of West Africa is an alarming development that requires our continued action. That is especially the case in the Sahel, where the terrorist threat is spreading geographically together with a dangerous increase in intercommunal tensions not only in central Mali but also, as of now, in the north- western part of Burkina Faso. The same holds true for the area surrounding the Lake Chad basin, where the increase in attacks by Boko Haram is threatening once again territories that were only recently liberated from its control.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) for his briefing, which, as always, was very enlightening. UNOWAS is a valuable tool that enables the United Nations to play a role not only in conflict prevention but also in peacebuilding, in line with the Secretary- General's vision for sustainable effective action that must cover the entire peace continuum. We hope that the strategic review to be undertaken in the coming months will provide an opportunity to ensure that UNOWAS is provided with all the resources needed to accomplish its mission. Preventing crises rather than resolving them after the fact is, of course, the best way to avoid suffering, as well as to achieve shared savings.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“We hope that the discussions on this topic will take into account the objectives of extending the scope of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General's good offices role, optimizing coordination between the various actors of the international community on the ground and providing the most effective technical support, which Guinea-Bissau needs more than ever now and for years to come. It is still too early to know whether Guinea-Bissau is truly on the road to sustainable stabilization. The coming months, and in particular the effective holding oflegislative elections, will continue to provide us with answers. In that regard, the supporting role of the region and, more broadly, of the international community and the Council is all the more important.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“In that regard, constitutional review should enable the Guinea-Bissau institutional system to avoid being subjected to the kind of blockages seen in recent months. Also important is the fight against organized crime and, in particular, drug trafficking, which requires not only a firm commitment on the part of the Guinea-Bissau authorities, but also the continuous support of the international community, especially the various United Nations actors present on the ground. Of equal importance is security sector reform, without which, as recent history has shown, there can be no long-term stability in the country. Finally, France has taken good note the Secretary- General's recommendations for the future of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau following the strategic review conducted a few weeks ago.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“The international community, for its part, is playing its full role in supporting the upcoming electoral process through the financial assistance provided by the main donors and the technical assistance of the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union. We have therefore raised our expectations of the Guinea-Bissau authorities. In our view, the successful holding of the forthcoming elections is a necessary precondition for changes in sanctions. In that regard, I again congratulate the Guinea-Bissau military authorities on their commitment to non-interference in political affairs, which they have honoured. The restoration of lasting peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau also requires progress in other areas in the medium term.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“All commitments must now be honoured. We see that as an important test to gauge the real willingness of the various actors to advance the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement. We therefore expect the Guinea-Bissau authorities to become fully mobilized in the technical preparations for those elections, including at the highest level. Here, I am referring in particular to the finalization and validation of the electoral list, which, like the now closed voter census, cannot serve as a pretext for indefinitely postponing the holding of elections that are so important for the country's equilibrium.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“I would also like to acknowledge the central role played by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and, more generally, by the P5 group - ECOWAS, the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, the European Union and the United Nations - in achieving those results. It is crucial that Guinea-Bissau continue to enjoy significant regional and international support in the months and years to come. The Council, in particular, bears that responsibility. While the progress made in recent months is encouraging, other important measures are eagerly awaited in the coming weeks, the most important of which is the holding of parliamentary elections as soon as possible. France regrets that they did not take place on the announced date of 18 November, and takes note ofthe new date of 10 March.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Ambassador Vieira, Chair of the Guinea- Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their briefings. France welcomes the positive developments that have taken place in recent months in Guinea-Bissau, particularly the appointment of the consensus Prime Minister Aristides Gomes. That is an important first step towards the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement, which, we remain convinced, is the only way to help Guinea-Bissau out of the political and institutional crisis it has been enduring for many long months.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“The Council can count on our determination to provide responses to the challenges facing the region. That responsibility falls on us all.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission has a major role to play in strengthening that integrated approach. It can help to strengthen coordination among the different pillars of the United Nations system, but also among the United Nations, the region, Governments and societies in the Sahel. We hope that the Commission will continue to mobilize on the Sahel issue, as it did a few weeks ago at its annual session. I would also like to welcome the increasing and especially relevant and useful involvement of the Peacebuilding Fund in the countries of the Sahel. France will continue to raise the various aspects of the issue of the stabilization of the Sahel in the Security Council. The permanent link between our political, security and development efforts is essential in that regard.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“That effort can be successful only in close coordination with the Sahel countries, because a development strategy devised exclusively in the northern capitals will not succeed. That is why, in early December in Nouakchott, the Sahel Alliance announced that it would provide â‚¬1.3 billion in funding for the G-5 Sahel Priority Investment Programme, which was created and designed by experts on the Sahel. Of that sum, â‚¬266 million has been set aside for projects set to begin right away in the Joint Force's most vulnerable regions of operation. The United Nations has a central role to play on each of those elements by ensuring the coherence and effectiveness of everyone's engagement. That includes coordinated action by all actors in the United Nations system in efforts ranging from prevention to peacebuilding and peacekeeping.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“We all must act within the framework established in the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, which is intended to serve as a compass in order to avoid any dilution or duplication of effort. In that regard, we welcome the work carried out in recent months to update and revitalize that Strategy, particularly under the leadership of the Deputy Secretary-General. The Sahel Alliance is fully in line with the guidelines set by that shared framework. It is a space for coordination among major donors that aims to deliver aid in a faster, better coordinated and more targeted way to the most vulnerable populations, including in areas that have proven difficult to access for development.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source