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Gueguen

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“I welcome the fact that that point is underscored in resolution 2470 (2019), which we just adopted, in particular at the request of the Iraqi authorities. Special attention should be paid to the plight of children - an issue on which an action plan between the United Nations and the Iraqi Government is being finalized. Equal importance must also be given to the meaningful participation at all levels of women and persons belonging to minority groups. The return of internally displaced persons, the continuation of the socioeconomic reforms announced by the Government and the fight against impunity, as well as holding the perpetrators of sexual violence to account, are also important areas on which progress is needed in order to promote reconciliation.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“Finalizing the Government is essential if it is to be able to fully meet the high expectations of its population in the post- Da'esh period. In view of the many challenges faced by Iraq, we believe that three priorities are essential. The first priority is the fight against the terrorist threat, as the battle is not yet over despite the end of the so-called Da'esh caliphate. The continuing terrorist threat in Iraq and on the Syrian border should encourage us to be extremely vigilant. The second priority is the humanitarian response, stabilization and reconstruction of the country, in particular in the areas regained from Da'esh. Stabilization and reconciliation efforts are essential to ensuring a lasting victory against the terrorist group and to promoting reconciliation among the various components of the Iraqi population.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“I would like to commend the progress made by Iraqi authorities more than a year after the announcement of the military victory against Da'esh. The elections have deepened the democratic process and ushered a new Government into power. That Government has developed an ambitious work programme to meet the needs of the Iraqi population, in particular as it pertains to public services and the fight against corruption. The Government is also focused on improving Baghdad's relations with the Kurdistan Regional Government. We again call for the continuation of dialogue within the framework of a united, federal and democratic Iraq. That positive momentum must be maintained. That is why we hope that an agreement can be quickly reached regarding the ministerial portfolios that remain vacant.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for one year through resolution 2470 (2019). I would like to assure Special Representative Jeanine Hennis- Plasschaert our full support and thank her for her very informative briefing. I would like to focus on three points: first, the importance of building on the progress made by Iraq in recent months; secondly, the many challenges the country continues to face, which should not be underestimated; and, lastly, the importance of the ongoing and united support of international community. Iraq has now entered a new phase of stabilization, which the Council must encourage in order to enable it to build on those gains.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“Those challenges cannot be overcome without the effective assistance of the Court and the Council's support. France continues to be ready to act in that respect.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“In that regard, and this is my third and final point, we commend the Prosecutor's focus on human trafficking and the smuggling ofmigrants, which constitute a direct threat to peace and stability in Libya. The findings in the reports mentioned by the Prosecutor are illuminating and disturbing as to the seriousness and extent of such crimes. We welcome the rigorous approach taken by the Office, including its role in advancing investigations and prosecutions at the national level. We hope that it will be effective in combating impunity for crimes committed against migrants. In conclusion, the violent, fragmented situation in Libya throws the vicious circle of impunity and instability into stark relief. If we are to put an end to it, we must deal with the political, security and social challenges that Libya is facing.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“It is crucial that all the States concerned, whether or not they are parties to the Rome Statute, strengthen their collaboration in order to provide the necessary support to the Office of the Prosecutor for as long as it is needed, and in that regard, France welcomes the effective cooperation that a number of States and organizations, including INTERPOL, have given to the Office of the Prosecutor. I also want to express my delegation's appreciation for the continued support and cooperation provided by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. Secondly, I want to reiterate how important it is to ensure that all of the most serious crimes committed in Libya since 2011 and still being committed today are investigated and prosecuted, including crimes committed by Da'esh.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“We must maintain the perspective and momentum for the political settlement, because, as we know, only a political solution can put an end to this conflict. Beyond those general observations, we would like to make three more specific comments. First, the Office of the Prosecutor's ability to continue its investigations requires the full cooperation of all stakeholders. In that regard it is essential for the Court to have the cooperation of the Libyan authorities, including for the execution of arrest warrants.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“Many terrorist and criminal groups are taking advantage of the situation to try to regain ground, and they include individuals who are listed by the Council, which is absolutely unacceptable. We must not lose sight ofthe need to resume the dialogue. The parties have made commitments, notably in Paris, Palermo and at the end of February in Abu Dhabi, on an initial agreement that provides for the unification of the country's institutions and the formation of a transitional Government tasked with restoring basic services for the people and preparing for elections. It is therefore now crucial to re-establish that dialogue under the auspices of the United Nations and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, whom we fully support.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“In that regard, France affirms its support for the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), which referred the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court. We believed then, and still believe today, that a lasting peace in Libya requires justice for the victims, and the ICC continues to play a key role in that regard. The current fighting in Libya is undermining the peace efforts undertaken with the support of the United Nations generally, and the Council in particular. It is civilians who are the main victims. It is therefore urgent to ensure that the parties reach a ceasefire as soon as possible, with an immediate halt to military operations and effective de-escalation.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking Ms. Bensouda for her detailed report and briefing. As we have done every time she has appeared before the Council, we would like to reaffirm France's full support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). I would also like to take this opportunity to stress that the role of the Court is as important today as it was yesterday, given the difficult context for multilateralism in general and for human rights and international humanitarian law in particular. The Court must be able to act and exercise its prerogatives without impediment, independently and impartially, within the framework defined by the Rome Statute.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“Those reforms in the economic and social fields can give new opportunities to the younger generations and encourage them to contribute to the country's development. Stable institutions, a prosperous country and fair justice are within Bosnia and Herzegovina's reach. Its leaders must rise to this historic challenge in a spirit of compromise and political courage. France stands with Bosnia and Herzegovina' to build this future and make progress in European rapprochement.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“My third and final point is that the European perspective requires more than a redoubling of efforts to adopt the reforms that the country sorely needs. In this regard, France associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the European Union delegation to the Council. The prospect of integration into the European Union, when the time is right and the conditions are met, is an extension of the European Union's massive and multifaceted engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European Union-led peacekeeping force Althea, mandated by the Council, is a testimony to this support. Beyond this support, it is the responsibility of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt bold reforms to make progress in European rapprochement.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“Let us not forget that the rule of law and respect for human rights are not luxuries to which only prosperous countries can lay claim. On the contrary, it is the condition for fair and sustainable economic and social development, the vitality of civil society and the stability of institutions. France calls on all political movements to respect the competences of the central State, in particular in the field of defence, and the decisions taken by national and international judicial bodies, including the Constitutional Court. The functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina's institutions suffers from the refusal, often motivated by political calculations, to comply with the decisions taken by the courts of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“All initiatives aimed at challenging or reinterpreting ICTY decisions - I am thinking in particular ofthose relating to the Srebrenica genocide - are likely to undermine the country's cohesion. We call on all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to favour a constructive approach to strengthen this cohesion, without which the country will not be able to meet the challenges of development and the construction of the rule of law. As such, the formation of a new Government must be a priority. Instead of being the subject of sterile polemics, Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and territorial integrity should be the basis for national consensus. The improvement of the well-being of the entire population is at stake. Secondly, it is urgent to strengthen and consolidate the judicial system.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“It is to that European future that the political authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina must turn their attention. My country therefore welcomes the replies sent to the European Commission in February rather than reopening the wounds of the past. Three points deserve the full attention of the Council. First, it is time to put an end to the declarations aimed at undermining the authority of the decisions taken by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), which was succeeded more than a year ago by a residual mechanism. France strongly condemns the advocacy of crimes and war criminals, regardless of their community of origin. National and international justice has done outstanding work to identify those responsible for the atrocities committed during the conflict.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. ValentinInzko, for his informative brief, which shows that the current situation clearly still requires the attention of the Security Council. Ten days ago, on 29 April in Berlin, President Macron, together with Chancellor Merkel, reaffirmed France's commitment to contributing to the stability of the Western Balkans. This re-engagement in the region is focused on economic and social development, security, justice and defence - four pillars of a French strategy presented in advance of that meeting with the leaders of the Western Balkans. Bosnia has its rightful place in this French strategy, which supports the actions of the European Union.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“That would allow UNISFA to better prevent local conflicts and strengthen cooperation with the African Union High-level Implementation Panel for Sudan. We agree that UNISFA should support the political process more actively, without replacing the African Union's High-level Panel, which has our full support. We also support an adjustment of the troop strength and believe that a moderate reduction in the overall strength could take place without impacting the mission's effectiveness. In conclusion, I would like to commend the work of the Ethiopian troops, who make it possible, on a daily basis, to stabilize the situation in Abyei and along the border between the Sudan and South Sudan.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“France supports a further strengthening of the police component of UNISFA to address the challenge of crime, particularly in the Amiet common market. Those police forces are also intended to prevent the escalation of intercommunal tensions that we have been witnessing, which are often rooted in the theft of livestock. In that regard, I regret that the Jordanian police unit that was to be deployed could not be so due to the lack of visas. France calls on the Sudanese authorities to do their utmost to facilitate the implementation of resolution 2445 (2018) as soon as possible. We believe that it is also important to strengthen the civilian component of the mission by deploying a political section and appointing a civilian as deputy head of mission.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“The establishment of the Abyei police service and the meeting of the Joint Oversight Committee are essential steps in that direction. in that regard, I would like to ask our briefers about the prospects of that happening. The political status quo is not inevitable. We have seen in recent months that the demanding attention of the Council has resulted in encouraging progress on border demarcation. The political developments in the Sudan represent an opportunity that we must seize to encourage the parties to relaunch the political process. Secondly, we must proceed with the reconfiguration of UNISFA. The recommendations that the Secretary- General made in his letter on 20 August (S/2018/778) and his latest report provide a good basis for reconfiguring the mission.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“France regrets the lack of progress in the implementation of the 2011 Agreement on Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area, as our two briefers mentioned. In his latest report (S/2019/319), the Secretary-General calls on the parties to relaunch the political process so that the Abyei issue does not join the long list of frozen conflicts. We share that concern and call on the parties to implement their commitments without delay. The mere presence of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) will not be enough to resolve the Abyei issue. Only the sincere and determined commitment of both parties to resolving their differences, with the support of the African Union and the United Nations, will allow progress towards a lasting solution.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): It is a pleasure to welcome Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga to the table here in the Security Council in his new capacity as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa. I wish him every success in his mission to support efforts towards peace in a context of profound change in the region, and I hope that such efforts will lead to lasting peace and better and fairer conditions for all. I thank him, as well as the Under--Secretary- General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for their clear and informative briefings, as always. I would like to briefly address two points of particular interest for my delegation. First, the political process has, unfortunately, not made enough progress.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“The existence and mandate of that peacekeeping operation should not be conditional on the progress of the political discussions or the good performance whereby MINURSO contributes by creating the right conditions on the ground. In that regard, we regret that the Council has not been able to commit itself to the fact that it will consider returning to a one-year term in due time, and we express the wish that it be renewed for one year in October.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“In that regard, I commend the outstanding work of the MINURSO teams, whose presence helps to ensure calm, reduce the risk of escalation by effectively preventing tensions on the ground and thus create the conditions necessary for the continuation of the dialogue among Morocco, the Frente POLISARIO, Algeria and Mauritania. It is in the light of that essential role of MINURSO that I recall France's commitment to the return to a l2-month mandate, which must remain the norm, while six-month mandates should be the exception. A one-year mandate ensures continuity and greater predictability in the management of this mission, while reducing uncertainties about its future.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“Secondly, I would like to recall France's full support for the work of MINURSO and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara. The latest consultations with Special Representative Colin Stewart on 10 April have served as a reminder of the essential role played by that peacekeeping operation in ensuring respect for the ceasefire and thereby contributing to regional stability. The return to normalcy in Guerguerat, to which the Secretary-General refers in his latest report (S/2019/282), is proof of this and will remain the subject of vigilant attention.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“Personal Envoy Horst Kohler has all our support in moving forward and organizing a third meeting in Geneva in that format when he deems the conditions to be appropriate. It is important for the four delegations to continue their discussions in a constructive spirit of compromise with a view to achieving a realistic, pragmatic, just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, in accordance with the Council's resolutions. The two previous round tables allowed Morocco, the Frente POLISARIO, Algeria and Mauritania to agree on the special responsibility of the region and the need to develop trust. It is now necessary to build on those achievements. I take this opportunity to reiterate that France considers the 2007 Moroccan autonomy plan to be a serious and credible basis for discussions.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2468 (2019), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) and supports the Personal Envoy of the Secretary- General for Western Sahara. My delegation thanks the American penholder for its in-depth consultations and its high-level engagement. First, I wish to reiterate France's full support for the efforts of the Personal Envoy. This new resolution reaffirms the Security Council's support for the political process it launched in Geneva, bringing together Morocco, the Frente Popular para la Liberacion de Saguia el-Hamra y de Rio de Oro (Frente POLISARIO), Algeria and Mauritania for the first time in six years, in December.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“France hopes that the transitional Government that will be established will fully live up to the high standards set by that example and intends to ensure that it has our collective support. It is up to the Council to support the Sudan and to work to ensure stability in Darfur in this transitional phase.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“I take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for the work carried out by the mission under difficult conditions as well as for the work of United Nations agencies and humanitarian actors to provide vital assistance, as Ms. Mueller has just underscored. UNAMID's withdrawal is essentially a transfer of responsibility to the Sudanese State, and its exit must therefore be conducted in close cooperation with the Sudanese authorities. It is necessary to wait for new authorities to be appointed to engage in dialogue with them regarding the mission's exit. Through their peaceful mobilization in recent weeks, the Sudanese people, in particular women and young people, have set an example of dignity and civic-mindedness.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“It is also crucial that the new Sudanese authorities facilitate humanitarian access, put an end to the restrictions on the movement of the UNAMID and create the conditions necessary for the dignified, safe and voluntary return of the more than 2 million displaced persons. Finally, on my third and final point, the situation in the Sudan requires prudence with regard to the timetable for UNAMID's withdrawal. France has always supported a gradual exit of UNAMID, taking account of the situation on the ground. In the light of what the Joint Special Representative, Mr. Mamabolo, has just shared with us regarding the impact of the situation on UNAMID, current events must lead us to be even more prudent and to wait for the situation, in particular the institutional situation, to stabilize before we set a timetable for UNAMID's exit.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“In that regard, it is important to swiftly establish a civilian transition authority that is recognized by the international community and could be a trustworthy and responsible interlocutor for UNAMID and the parties to the conflict. In that connection, I welcome the mission entrusted by the Secretary-General to his Special Adviser, Nicholas Haysom. But we must go further. The major changes under way in the Sudan could provide an opportunity to relaunch the peace process. France calls on the future Sudanese authorities and all armed groups to seize this opportunity and engage in the peace process in good faith.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We are all clearly very concerned at the possible repercussions on Darfur of the political changes under way in the Sudan. France is concerned about the incidents documented in Darfur since last week, in particular those between security forces, and we continue to closely monitor developments on the ground. Darfur remains a fragile region where the root causes of conflict, in particular access to land and the future of displaced persons, have not been truly resolved. In that context, we must work together to ensure that the changes under way do not rekindle the conflict in Darfur. In recent years we have been able, in particular thanks to UNAMID, to reduce the level of violence; we must safeguard that achievement.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“France takes note of the commitment of the Transitional Military Council to pursue dialogue with the opposition in order to establish a civilian transitional Government and encourages all stakeholders to engage in dialogue in a spirit of conciliation and consensus and to show restraint in order to avert violence. We are convinced that justice for victims is vital in order to build a lasting peace and a strong democracy. The very grave crimes that have been committed in the Sudan, in particular in Darfur, including sexual violence and violence against children, should not go unpunished. In that connection, I wish to recall the obligation to cooperate with the International Criminal Court, in conformity with resolution 1593 (2005). Secondly, in this context of transition, stability must be preserved in Darfur.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“The Sudanese people have shown great maturity in calling for reforms and political renewal at the country's helm. The voice of the people must be fully heard. Only a credible and inclusive process will make it possible to meet the aspirations of the Sudanese people and ensure that the country enacts the necessary political and economic reforms. France is prepared to support a civilian transition process and in that context to support the Sudanese people in their aspiration to greater freedom, a strong rule of law and sustainable and equitable development.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): The Sudan is going through a phase of profound change. Therefore, before addressing the issue of the prospects for the withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to return to the political situation in Khartoum and its consequences for Darfur. First, with respect to the political situation, France calls for the formation of a transitional civilian Government to reactivate a democratic process and enable elections to be held as soon as possible. We therefore call for the early appointment of a consensual transitional authority, led by civilians, to begin a democratic process and hold free, inclusive and transparent elections as soon as possible.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Viaud's compelling appeal for the protection of women and the promotion of their rights and participation must be fully heard. In conclusion, I simply want to point to the motto on Haiti's coat of arms, "Unity is Strength", which reminds us how vital national unity is if Haiti is to be able to build its future, particularly in view of the upcoming elections.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the Haitian Government's decision to call on the Peacebuilding Fund. The projects it finances will provide the Haitian population with valuable assistance. The fight against the cholera epidemic, which is on the verge of being eradicated, will not stop. Finally, France encourages Haiti's political leaders to do everything possible to create the conditions for the country's sustainable and stable development. Among the projects for which the Haitian authorities are responsible, I would like to mention the interministerial action plan on human rights, which must now be finalized. As Ms. Viaud's briefing showed us, civil society is already overflowing with initiatives and talents and deserves our full and complete support. Ms.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The special political mission that will succeed MINUJUSTH will provide an opportunity to focus United Nations efforts on the three areas where the added value of the United Nations has been proven - first, the Council of the Haitian National Police, which is already autonomous in most Haitian regions; next, building the rule of law, including the prison system; and lastly, monitoring the human rights situation and reducing Violence within communities. The High Commissioner's recommendations on that will be valuable. As the Secretary-General has suggested, the provision of good offices should also be a focus of the future mission's mandate. Besides the special political mission, it is the United Nations system as a whole, particularly the country team, that will have to adapt to meet Haiti's needs.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“It is leading that fight that will enable Haitian politicians to rebuild a relationship of trust with the population. While some programmes have been implemented, primarily by MINUJUSTH, especially those aimed at reducing community violence against women, human rights violations persist, as Ms. Bachelet pointed out. We are particularly concerned about the links mentioned in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/198) between political actors and criminal organizations. There must be credible investigations and prosecutions of this problem where appropriate. Secondly, considering these challenges, France urges that we stay on the path established by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and MINUJUSTH and supports a transition to a special political mission.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Violence can only aggravate the problems, and we call on all Haitian political stakeholders to firmly condemn the use of violence and take a constructive approach, including within the framework of the good- offices mission led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. There is still much to be done to build the solid institutions and legislative framework that are essential to establishing the rule of law. France urges the Haitian authorities to carry out the reforms that will ensure a justice system for Haitian society that is more accessible, efficient and representative. We also deplore the fact that only one of the 12 seats on the Supreme Court is held by a woman. The fight against corruption and impunity, which is at the heart of the protesters' demands, must also be given top priority.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“In that context, we should focus on two points in particular in order to enable the United Nations to continue helping to make a positive difference in Haiti. First, the country's political and economic instability continues to be central to our concerns. More than a quarter of the population is currently food insecure. Economic and social hardships continue. Haitians are being hit hard by the deteriorating economic situation and are demanding better access to basic services. The resurgence of violence produced by those problems is worrying. We have seen unacceptable acts of violence, particularly on the fringes of the February demonstrations, which paralysed the country yet again and had a disastrous impact on Haitians' daily lives.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“We are all agreed that this is a pivotal moment of transition in the relationship between the United Nations and Haiti, as we near the end of the term of the United Nations Mission in Support of Justice in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). As the briefers emphasized, Haiti still faces many challenges, to which I will return, that require not only the ongoing commitment of the Haitian authorities but also the robust support of Haiti's international partners, beginning with the Security Council. It is in that context that France fully supports the Secretary-General's recommendation for a special political mission. That transition, which has now been in preparation for two years, will turn the page on peacekeeping operations and open a new chapter in the cooperation between the United Nations and Haiti.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“I would first like to congratulate you, Sir, on the start of Germany's presidency, following that of France and linked to it in a twin relationship that illustrates the special partnership between our two countries, which have put together a shared programme and spirit for these two months aimed at improving not just our customs and methods but also our results on the ground. France will be at your side throughout this month. I would also like to join previous speakers in expressing my pleasure at the opportunity to hear from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and I hope we will be having regular interactions with her in the future. And I welcome the presence here today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“I apologize for taking up so much time. The President (spoke in French): The representative of Israel has requested the floor to make a further statement.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Israel has seized tens of thousands of acres from Syrian farmers in the Golan to launch its solar power project. Despite all of those violations, we hear that Germany has provided Israel with Dolphin-class submarines capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Why? Does Israel need submarines to carry nuclear weapons? Who is threatening Israel with nuclear weapons? Who has nuclear weapons to threaten Israel? Israel is the only State that is not a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. It refuses to subject its nuclear facilities to the IAEA. All Council members know that. Israel is being supplied with submarines, F-35 and F-16 aircraft and advanced maritime weapons. Who is threatening Israel? It is Israel that threatens its neighbours. Israel poses a threat to international peace and security.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“If Israelis want to live in peace they must do so within recognized borders based onjustice, the land for peace principle and the return of occupied territories to the Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese people. Not acknowledging our right will lead to war. That is not in the best interest of Israel. There are those today who try to weaken and hurt Syria but that phase will end - be it tomorrow or the day after, it will end. Only then will Israel see how we will liberate and recover the Golan if it does not heed the international law. Israel's American partner issued a licence to Genie Energy, a company owned by Dick Cheney, the former Vice-President of the United States, to start oil exploration in the Golan. A United States company is exploring for oil in the Golan. There is also another project under way using giant fans for solar energy.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Back then, the time was right for peace. Sixthly, it is not in Israel's interest to avoid peace, because in the absence of law the only alternative is reclaiming the Golan by force. I say that here and now in the Council and to the Representative of Israel in order to convey the message to his Government. There must be law in the world or everyone will adhere to the law of the jungle. The Golan is a Syrian territory, whether Israel likes it or not and whether or not it is protected by the United States. The United States can protect it for 5, 10 or 15 years, but what then? Things will change. Not acknowledging our right will lead to war.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Today, the Israeli Ambassador is saying that the annexation and occupation of the Golan are a security necessity for Israel, as if he does not know the history of the political talks between Syria and Israel. His former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin sent us a written letter in which he acknowledged that the Golan is a Syrian territory across the borders of 4 June 1967. Warren Christopher, the former United States Secretary of State, acknowledged it, because he received the letter and transferred it to us. Of course, a Jewish Israeli extremist assassinated former Prime Minister Rabin in Tel Aviv. Israel is governed by extremists. Israel does not seek peace. If Israel genuinely sought peace, we would have achieved peace back in the days of former Secretary of State Warren Christopher and former President Bill Clinton.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, every time Israelis are cornered, Americans come to save them, and when Americans find themselves cornered, just like the Israelis, a Hollywood spectacle begins. Israelis are well known for that. Council members have heard and seen the cheap show that the Israeli Ambassador performed. He strangely used the word "shame", as if he, his country, his authorities and his politicians know what shame even means. The majority of the United Nations Member States have been saying "Shame on you, Israel", since 1948. Out of 193 Members, at least 150 have said, (spoke in English) "Shame on you, Israel" and "Shame on you, Israeli Ambassador", at least 100 times at each session of the General Assembly. They do not get it. (spoke in Arabic) Fourthly, Syria has been participating in a peace process.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Secondly, there has never been and will never be a Member of the United Nations that makes the Organization work as hard as Israel makes it work because of the occupation. It would take a mathematician or a computer specialist to calculate how many millions of hours have been spent by this international Organization and by tens of thousands of diplomats from all over the world working on the Israeli occupation of Arab territories since 1948? How many millions of hours of work and how many billions of dollars have been spent on that issue? Israeli politicians, prime ministers, ministers, ambassadors and military officers continue to deny the great truth that there is an Israeli occupation of Arab territories and that occupation should not be there. It is very simple. That is the law. There should be no occupation.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source