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Gueguen

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first: 2017-05-15
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“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): Allow me first to extend France's condolences to the Afghan people and the families of the victims of the attacks perpetrated on 2 and 5 September in Kabul. France stands in solidarity with the Afghan Government in the fight against terrorism. That is a joint commitment of which we are all particularly aware on the eve of the eighteenth anniversary of the attacks of 11 September 2001. I, too, thank Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto for his insightful briefing, in particular with regard to the need to protect civilians and to work for a political settlement to the conflict through an intra-Afghan negotiation process. I also thank Ambassador Djani and Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their interventions.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Protecting the integrity of UNIFIL's mandate contributes to the political stability and security of Lebanon and the region at a time when the balance is fragile. France repeats its attachment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. In the light of recent tensions, it is imperative that all parties show the utmost restraint and adhere to Security Council resolutions by refraining from any violation of the Blue Line. In the end, only the presence of the Lebanese State and ofits armed and security forces will create the conditions for long-term stability in southern Lebanon and in Lebanese territorial waters. It was with this ultimate objective in mind that we this year again approached the mandate renewal.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“It is important that UNIFIL remain a peacekeeping and dissuasive force seen as neutral by all the parties It must remain a mediation tool in the service of conflict resolution. Under the impetus of the Council, UNIFIL has made considerable efforts over the past two years to implement resolutions 2373 (2017) and 2433 (2018) - for example, by stepping up patrol operations on the ground, in close cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces. We wanted this momentum to continue this year on the occasion of the mandate renewal. We also wanted to reflect the concerns raised by several of the delegations, all the while maintaining consensus within the Council. This new text clearly reiterates the need to guarantee UNIFIL's freedom of movement and security throughout its area of operation, in coordination with the Lebanese authorities.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2485 (2019), illustrating the Security Council's collective support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), whose role is essential to preserving peace in a volatile regional context. As it does every year, France worked energetically to maintain this Council unity. We thank all the members for their involvement in the negotiations and for their spirit of compromise. UNIFIL is vital to stability in Lebanon and the region and must remain the guarantor of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, in keeping with resolution 1701 (2006). We, members ofthe Council, are all guarantors of UNIFIL's credibility.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8610 (2019) · source
“Lastly, Council members are aware of our position - shared with the European Union and which remains unchanged - on reconstruction, the lifting of sanctions and normalization. We call on all members of the Security Council to assume their responsibilities to bring an end to the tragedy unfolding before our very eyes in Idlib and urge them to support the draft resolution put forward by the humanitarian co-penholders, Belgium, Germany and Kuwait. Tragically, we have been too slow to act. There is no more time to lose.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“In order to ensure that the process does not stall, we must now address the other aspects ofresolution 2254 (2015), first by paying attention to the preparations for the Syrian elections, which must be free and transparent and, in keeping with resolution 2254 (2015), supervised by the United Nations. All Syrians, including refugees, must be allowed to participate. In order to emerge from the Syrian tragedy, it is critical to give the Syrian people the ability to once again freely express their views on their country's future. To bring about the political future that we all so ardently seek, France places its full support in the efforts of the Special Envoy to bring together the small group and the guarantors of Astana within the same international forum. We hope to see progress on this issue over the weeks ahead.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“More than ever, it is necessary to finalize a constitutional package that is credible and balanced, both in the composition of the committee and in its rules of procedure, and to convene the constitutional committee in Geneva, under the auspices of the United Nations, as soon as possible. The Special Envoy has indicated that we are close to achieving that goal. We therefore call on the parties to finalize its establishment without delay, with the supervision of the United Nations. However, if the regime's obstruction continues, it will be up to the Special Envoy to tell us whether the constitutional committee can really help initiate a political discussion. Nevertheless, the constitutional committee cannot be the only driver for the political process.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“In that connection, I support the recommendations just made by Mr. Pedersen. The third priority is to ensure that the urgency of the situation in Idlib does not cause us to lose sight of the political urgency. We all know, but it bears repeating, that only an inclusive political solution can stabilize Syria in the long-term and eventually allow refugees to return to their country. In that regard, we reiterate our full support for the Special Envoy's efforts to relaunch a political process, under the auspices of the United Nations, on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) in its entirety.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“The fight against terrorism cannot justify the sacrifice of civilians, much less children. Such crimes must not go unpunished. It is also critical that humanitarian aid reach the people who need it most through the fastest and most direct channels. We reiterate our call for parties that have the means to do so to exert the necessary pressure on the regime to ensure unhampered humanitarian access to all areas under its control, and thereby enable humanitarian workers to respect the cardinal principles of neutrality, independence, impartiality and humanity, especially in the south-west and eastern Ghouta. It is also essential that the United Nations be able to access displaced persons and refugees who have returned home. It is also critical that significant and concrete progress be made with regard to detained and missing persons.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“The second and equally important point is that respect for international humanitarian law is binding on all and is not negotiable. I would like to reiterate two absolute priorities 4 the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, and immediate, secure, comprehensive, sustainable and unhindered humanitarian access to the entirety of Syrian territory. We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks of the regime and its allies, which continue to indiscriminately target civilian populations and infrastructure in the north-west. It is particularly unacceptable that health infrastructure, including those that have been de-conflicted, and schools continue to be targeted. We reiterate our full support for the internal investigation launched by the Secretary-General in that regard.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“We call on the signatories to the ceasefire agreement - Russia, first and foremost - to return to full compliance with their commitments and to ensure an effective ceasefire in the north-west, with a view to freezing the fronts and reaching a nationwide ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). In that regard, we welcome the dialogue between the United States and Turkey on north-east Syria, as well as the first steps towards establishing a security mechanism, which advance the necessary de-escalation of tensions in the east. It is essential that all efforts focus on the fight against Da'esh, which continues to pose a major threat to our security. For our part, we are pursuing action within the framework of the international coalition against Da'esh, with a view to the lasting stabilization of these liberated territories.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“In that regard, collective action is urgently needed on three fronts - strictly enforcing the rules of war, bringing about a cessation of hostilities and beginning, at long last, the search for a political solution to the conflict, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). There is an urgent need to silence Idlib's weapons and prevent Syria from becoming the scene of a new escalation and conflagration. France is particularly concerned about the significant intensification of the offensive of pro-regime forces in Idlib in recent weeks.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): First, like others, I would like to thank Mark Lowcock and Geir Pedersen for their very detailed and useful briefings, as always. I am particularly pleased to see Mr. Pedersen in the Council restored to full health. The Syrian tragedy has, for some months, entered into a new phase ofthe Syrian regime's ruthless strategy, following the horrifying destruction of Aleppo at the end of 2016 and the dreadful battle in Ghouta in 2018. We are witnessing a similar situation in Idlib, even as elements could be put in place to advance the political process, the only way to definitively put an end the vicious cycle of Violence.”
2019-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8609 (2019) · source
“France will also continue to work towards achieving lasting and inclusive reconciliation. The fight against impunity is a crucial factor in that regard, and that is the purpose of our support for the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, whose mandate will be renewed in September. It is also important to shed light on the fate of missing persons, including during the Gulf War, in accordance with resolution 2107 (2013). Lastly, I recall that, in the autumn, France will hold another follow-up conference on the Paris Action Plan, which was adopted at the 2015 International Conference on the Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“I also wish to reiterate France's support for the work of UNAMI and the Special Representative in supporting the Iraqi authorities, in particular the Mission's efforts to promote the active participation of women in the public arena, human rights and dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil. We fully endorse the priorities set out by the Special Representative. The announcement of the opening of the Mosul office next month is also encouraging news. In conclusion, for its part, France will continue to fully support the Iraqi authorities, first, in the area of security, given the threat posed by Da'esh, and, secondly, in the area of humanitarian concerns and stabilization. That is the purpose ofour nearly â‚¬1-billion loan for reconstruction and our work to strengthen Iraqi State institutions.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“The Iraqi-led stabilization and reconstruction process for the benefit of the Iraqi people is necessary to ensure a lasting victory against terrorism and foster reconciliation among the various sectors of the Iraqi population. Finally, I welcome the attention that the Government of Iraq is willing to devote to the fight against corruption and call on it to redouble its efforts to that end. In that context, international partners must stand alongside the Iraqi authorities more than ever. The Security Council's unanimous support for the Iraqi authorities is key to supporting Iraq at this critical juncture. The Council's first visit to Iraq in June was an important milestone in that regard. The international community must also continue its support, in particular to meet the country's humanitarian, stabilization and reconstruction needs.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“In that regard, France welcomes the signing of an agreement between the Government of Iraq and the United Nations on the establishment of a fund to disburse contributions towards the reconstruction of Iraq announced at the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq in February 2018, and we call on the Iraqi authorities and all our partners to honour the commitments they made at the Conference. The reconstruction process stalled in 2019; we must work to revive that momentum. Lastly, particular attention must be accorded to the areas liberated from Da'esh, as well as to creating the necessary conditions for the voluntary, safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons to their places of origin.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“In that regard, France fully supports the efforts of the Iraqi authorities to facilitate regional dialogue and strengthen balanced diplomacy. France recalls its commitment to respecting the sovereignty and integrity of Iraq. My second point concerns the threat that Da'esh continues to pose to the stability of Iraq at a time when it is reorganizing through clandestine cells. In particular, there is an urgent need to reach security and governance agreements in disputed territories where the terrorist group is taking advantage of the political and security vacuum to re-establish itself. Thirdly, the stabilization and reconstruction of the country, as well as genuine national reconciliation, remain crucial to the long-term stabilization of the country.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we encourage Baghdad and Erbil to continue their discussions with a view to sustainably resolving the remaining points of disagreement. Consolidating those gains is essential now that Iraq is at a crossroads, which means that Iraq must be vigilant and take action with regard to at least four points, which are challenges that Iraq must overcome but for which it can also count on our assistance. My first point concerns the challenge that the current regional tensions represent for stability in Iraq. Priority must therefore be accorded to de-escalation through dialogue. We must spare no effort to ensure that Iraq does not revert to becoming another theatre of a broader regional confrontation and risk jeopardizing all the progress made in recent months.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“That is why, following the elections, which strengthened the democratic process in Iraq, appointments to three of four vacant federal Government ministerial posts is another positive step. We also welcome the latest appointments to head the Kurdistan Regional Government. The Prime Minister's issuance of Executive Order 237, which aims to strengthen State control over the popular mobilization forces, also supports the stabilization process. The order's provisions must now be implemented to be effective. The positive political momentum must continue in order to meet the expectations of the Iraqi population, particularly with regard to public services, and to improve the investment climate, within the framework of a united, federal and democratic Iraq that respects all its constituents.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, for her insightful briefing, which provided a comprehensive update on developments in Iraq, as well as on the work of all the teams of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), which I particularly commend. I would first like to stress the importance of working to consolidate the current positive momentum in Iraq. That is one of the main conclusions of the Council's visit to Baghdad at the end of June. The continued efforts of the Iraqi authorities to open a new chapter in their country's history should be welcomed and encouraged.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“Allow me to reiterate that, in the absence of a political solution for a just and lasting peace, the programmes of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East are essential to provide vital assistance to more than 5 million Palestinian refugees, thereby contributing to the stability of the entire region. In conclusion, turning to recent developments in Lebanon, as the Permanent Representative of Kuwait mentioned, I would like to take the opportunity of this briefing to express France's deep concern regarding the situation. In the context of current regional tensions, it is imperative that all parties avoid an escalation and comply with the relevant Council resolutions, while also refraining from any violation of the Blue Line.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“With such a solution pending, we must urgently focus on the immediate improvement of the humanitarian situation, especially in Gaza, where basic essentials - such as medicine in particular, but also fuel - must be able to be delivered. We must also pay special attention to what Mr. Mladenov has just told us about the risk of a health crisis in Gaza. Moreover, while the Palestinian Authority is experiencing a worrisome fiscal situation, France notes with satisfaction the agreement reached on tax exemptions on oil imports by the Palestinian Authority. This represents a first step towards a resolution of the ongoing crisis over Israeli budgetary payments to the Palestinian Authority. In that connection, France encourages both parties to continue their discussions in that direction.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“As the backdrop continues to worsen, France calls for safeguarding the two-State solution. A solution to the conflict must be, as we know, fundamentally political and based on the long-standing parameters, defined in particular by the relevant Council resolutions, and in response to the legitimate aspirations of both parties, namely, the establishment of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, within secure and recognized borders, with Jerusalem as its capital. France, in conjunction with its European partners, stands ready to support all efforts, including economic initiatives, as long as they fall within the framework that we have collectively defined.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“As reaffirmed in resolution 2334 (2016), settlement is illegal under international law. This policy aggravates tensions on the ground and undermines the conditions for a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians and must be brought to an end. Finally, France followed with concern the clashes on the Esplanade of the Mosques that took place on 11 August in the context of Muslim and Jewish holidays. We call on all parties to refrain from any act or statement that could exacerbate tensions and to demonstrate a sense of responsibility with a view to mitigating the situation. France recalls its commitment to preserving the status quo of 1967 at the holy sites of Jerusalem. To call the status quo into question would be fraught with the risk of regional destabilization.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“France condemned the recent decisions taken by the Israeli authorities on 5 and 6 August to allow the construction of 2,500 housing units in the West Bank, in addition to the 4,500 new housing units that have been approved since the beginning of the year. These decisions are all the more disturbing given that this policy has been accompanied by worrisome statements regarding the annexation of all or part of the occupied territories. The demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are also continuing unabated. France, along with its European partners, has condemned the demolition of several buildings by the Israeli army in the area of Wadi Al-Hummus, East Jerusalem. Those demolitions in zones A and B are unprecedented, illegal under international law and serve to further undermine the Oslo Accords.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“I would also reiterate France's strong condemnation of shooting from Gaza towards inhabited areas in Israel. These tensions are a reflection of the broader crisis throughout Gaza, which is simultaneously humanitarian, economic and political in nature. As we know, lasting stability will be possible in Gaza only in the context of a negotiated settlement. That requires the full return of the Palestinian Authority, on the one hand, and the lifting of the blockade, on the other hand, accompanied by credible security guarantees for Israel. Secondly, I would like to refer to the dangers that today weigh heavily on the two-State solution and risk irreversible damage to it. The ongoing settlement policy in East Jerusalem and the West Bank continues to take us further away from a two-State solution.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for his enlightening briefing, which provided us with a clear and precise outline of the situation and the issues at hand. First of all, I would like to draw our collective attention to the further deterioration of the situation in Gaza and the need to address it. The recent increase in tensions we are witnessing today must compel us to closely follow developments in Gaza in the coming weeks. We must do everything we can to avoid any new escalation of the conflict, as we have been observing since early May. In that context, we call on the parties concerned to exercise full restraint. Further civilian casualties must be avoided at all costs.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“After a peacekeeping operation that will have lasted for more than a decade, it is essential to ensure the continued support of the United Nations to assist the country in the area of human rights. We have that moral responsibility to the people who live there.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“France believes that we must continue to support peace in Darfur after the departure of the peacekeepers, as has been the case in other countries. The country team will not be able to do it all. We therefore support the establishment of a special political mission, whose mandate would be defined by taking fully into account the priorities of the Sudanese people. The political mission could support the implementation of the peace agreement, the return of displaced persons and the resolution of land issues and intercommunity conflicts, as well as the protection of women and children. It could also continue to strengthen the capacity of the administration and security forces in Darfur. We also support a substantial presence ofthe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Darfur following UNAMID's departure.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“We need to have a frank and constructive dialogue with them on the timetable and conditions for UNAMID's withdrawal. It is imperative that we have the assurance that transferred sites will be used for civilian purposes, in accordance with the agreements concluded between the United Nations and the Sudan. The main question we must ask ourselves today pertains to the presence of the United Nations after UNAMID's departure. The political strategy of the United Nations and the African Union on the follow-up mechanism, which will be submitted to us in a month's time, will be essential in that regard. As Jean-Pierre Lacroix underscored, we are entering the peacebuilding phase and we all know the challenges that brings.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“All parties to the conflict have an obligation to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court and its Prosecutor, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). Finally, it is time to engage in a dialogue with the new authorities on the United Nations presence in the Sudan. In June, we decided to suspend the withdrawal process of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) for four months (see S/PV.8566) because we had no reliable or internationally recognized interlocutor. We also had real concerns about the use of UNAMID camps, once transferred to the Sudanese authorities. We now have new legitimate and credible authorities, with whom we can work, pending the formation of a Government at the end of the month.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“France welcomes the commitment undertaken by the new Sudanese authorities in the constitutional document to resolving the conflict in Darfur within six months, and we call on all armed groups and the new authorities to commit in good faith to building that lasting peace. We know that Darfur remains a fragile region. Civilians continue to suffer from residual clashes in Jebel Marra. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are regularly subject to abuses, including sexual violence. In addition, the root causes of the conflict, including access to land and the future ofthe 2 million IDPs, have not been fully addressed. Beyond that, I would like to recall the importance of combating impunity in Darfur. Grave violations, as well as against children, including sexual violence, have been committed for a long time and continue to be committed.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“The women and the young people of the Sudan have been remarkable in their mobilization, initiative and courage, sometimes even sacrificing their lives. They have been the driving force behind this revolution. We owe it to them to ensure that they are fully involved in the transition. In that regard, we welcome the constitutional document's quota of 40 per cent women in the composition of the transitional legislative council. Lastly, we all recall the victims, particularly those who fell on 3 June. The crimes committed must not go unpunished and their perpetrators must be prosecuted and tried in accordance with the rule of law. Secondly, in that context, we have an unprecedented opportunity to build lasting peace in Darfur. One of the major challenges of the transition will be to negotiate a comprehensive peace agreement in Darfur.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“France extends its wishes for success to the new authorities, in particular the Prime Minister and the Sovereign Council, in the essential tasks they will have to fulfil - concluding a peace agreement with the armed groups, organizing free and democratic elections in 2022, reviving the economy and building the rule of law. France reiterates its readiness to support the Sudanese people in this new chapter of their history. Francewelcomesthesuccessfulmediationconducted by the African Union and the Ethiopian Prime Minister and hopes that this diplomatic investment continues with the ongoing mobilization of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the United Nations and all friends of the Sudan, which is essential during this transitional phase.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to warmly thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and Mr. Sma'il Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, for their important briefings. France welcomes the close coordination between the United Nations and the African Union on Darfur. I would like join others in welcoming the turning of an important page in the history of the Sudan. The signing of the constitutional document on 17 August, which the Council welcomed in a press statement (SC/13927) and which defines the transitional framework, was a significant step. We call on the parties to respect the declaration in the same spirit of compromise and reconciliation that prevailed when it was signed.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“We must redouble our efforts to preserve existing conventional and nuclear arms control instruments and rebuild a robust international framework. It must be based on real and verifiable instruments and the law to preserve and build on the achievements ofrecent decades and respond to the strategic challenges of tomorrow. France will continue to work towards strengthening it and encourages all other actors to follow suit.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“We regret that it has again not shown any willingness to comply with its international obligations and has not taken any concrete steps in that direction. In the current context, we wish to maintain a measured, balanced and responsible commitment to ensure the security of our populations and to preserve peace and regional and international stability. However, that imperative also requires restoring mutual trust and dialogue and giving us the means to do so. The world cannot engage in a new arms race, the price of which we would all pay; that would be a dangerous step backwards, to the detriment of the gains that underpin our security. Supporting and strengthening disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control processes is essential, taking into account the deterioration of our security environment.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“France regrets that no solution could be reached to maintain it in force. The end of that Treaty increases the risks for instability in Europe and erodes the international arms control system. I would like to underscore that France's position is clear and consistent, and there is nothing surprising about it. The viability and effectiveness of disarmament and non-proliferation instruments require that those agreements be fully respected and implemented. Russia bears responsibility for the termination of the Treaty, which it has continued to violate despite our calls for the consistent implementation of the INF Treaty. The development of a new intermediate-range missile system by Russia increases the threat to European security interests.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to thank the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs for her briefing. Appeals are regularly made from this organ to preserve and strengthen the security system for which the Security Council is the guarantor. It is a common priority and objective, and arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation are its pillars. As the President of the French Republic recalled in this Chamber last September: [o]ur responsibility is that we owe it to those who came before us and to those for whom we are responsible is to preserve and strengthen that regime at a time when it is being seriously tested." (S/PV8362, p. 3). The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty was a central element of that.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“We also call on all local and religious leaders to commit themselves to ensuring that the sexual offences bill is adopted and effectively implemented throughout the country. In conclusion, I reiterate that stabilization and the return of lasting peace in Somalia for the benefit of all Somalis remain a priority for France.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, and lastly, concerning the humanitarian situation, respect for human rights and the fight against sexual violence continue to be areas of concern. We are concerned about the humanitarian situation in Somalia, which has worsened owing to the drought facing the country. That situation attests once again to the importance that we must continue to attach to the impact of climate change in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. We are also deeply concerned about the persistence of numerous human rights violations and acts sexual Violence committed in Somalia. In that regard, we stress the importance of cooperation among the various Somali ministries to ensure that justice is done, that it is accessible to all and that victims are provided with assistance.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The transition plan they have developed will allow them eventually to master their own destiny. Moreover, the European Union intends to continue its support for AMISOM, given its important role in ensuring the security of Somalia, through significant financial support in the amount of â‚¬400 million for the period from 2019 to 2020, as well as â‚¬20 million destined for the Somali security forces. Nevertheless, we continue to believe that that support must be part of the frameworks involving the transition and mutual commitments that each party must respect. All things considered, the European Union cannot continue to finance the bonuses of AMISOM. soldiers alone. The Security Council must therefore send a clear message to Somalia's other partners on the need to contribute to funding AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We also encourage the Somali federal authorities to intensify their force generation efforts so that they can pursue those operations, as well as accelerate the implementation of the security transition plan to transfer security responsibilities from AMISOM to the Somali security forces. With regard to AMISOM, France remains committed to meeting the deadlines set out in resolution 2472 (2019), adopted in May, including with regard to the reduction of the troop ceiling by 1,000 military personnel by 28 February 2020. While we believe that the reconfiguration of AMISOM. must take place gradually in the most stable areas of the country, we deem it imperative that the decisions of the Security Council be respected. That desire has also been expressed by the Somalis.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we call on all parties to show a spirit of compromise to reach an agreement on a single, transparent and universally accepted electoral process. We also call on all parties to refrain from Violence and rely on dialogue to resolve their differences. Secondly, concerning the security situation, France remains concerned about the frequency of attacks by Al-Shabaab, particularly in Mogadishu. In that context, we welcome the operations carried out by the Somali National Army with the support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Lower Shabelle, which have enabled taking back key cities from Al-Shabaab.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“In particular, I would note, first, the organization and holding of the 2020 or 2021 elections; secondly the constitutional review process and the needed agreement on power-sharing and the allocation of revenues emanating from natural resources; thirdly, the implementation of the security transition plan; and, fourthly, the implementation of the national security architecture and the integration of regional forces into the Somali National Army. It is therefore urgent that dialogue on those matters be resumed. Furthermore, France is concerned about tensions relating to the electoral process scheduled to begin tomorrow in Jubaland, despite mediation attempts by the Special Representative, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We hope that those good relations will be pursued and make addressing all subjects possible, particularly those related to respect for human rights and the rule of law. We also hope that those good relations will be extended to all United Nations entities, especially the sanctions committee Panel of Experts. I will make three points. First of all, with regard to the political situation in Somalia, France remains concerned about the deadlock in relations between the Somali Federal Government and the federal member states, which poses a major obstacle to carrying out the tasks crucial to achieving lasting peace in Somalia.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank our briefers for their very informative presentations. In particular, I congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Swan, on beginning his functions in Somalia and reaffirm France's full support. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Patten, for her Visit to Somalia and for her efforts, together with all parties, to combat such Violence. Inviting Special Representatives who are responsible for thematic issues to briefings on specific conflict situations is a good practice that we must continue. At the outset, I underscore that we welcome the cooperative attitude adopted by the Somali federal authorities with the new Special Representative.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We can do so if we use the dynamics of competition and the balance of power among nations in order to seek collaborative and just solutions and implement a policy of balanced dialogue so that the countries and the peoples of the region can find points of convergence, define the modalities for sustainable neighbourly relations and opt for non-violent, pluralistic exercise of power. That begins with the adherence to, and implementation of, all the relevant Council resolutions.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, France has no intention ofrenouncing its principles or its commitment to responding to the crises in the Middle East, or its desire to see the Council play a greater role in addressing them. The Middle East is a traumatized region, with too many countries devastated and societies ravaged by the scourge of war, from which our important Organization has the primary duty to protect us. The people of the region aspire to live in peace and security. That requires us to learn from the past and, above all, to not repeat our mistakes. It is urgent that we stop this destructive violence.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source