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2018-01-19
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2018-04-25
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  1. “The bloody conflict in Syria shows us the consequences of the Council's lack of action. The United Nations system and we, the Member States, must play the role that people expect from us. To conclude, achieving peace and sustaining it always take much longer than we think. However, we have no choice but never to give up trying, hoping and supporting people to make the choice for peace and against violence.”

    2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source

  2. “We need to build on the convening role of the PBC because it can provide the Security Council with the perspectives of the varous stakeholders and advice on socioeconomic and long-term development challenges. As has been mentioned before, Liberia represents a successful example. The United Nations Mission in Liberia helped the country to build capacity for maintaining law and order. It also used so-called soft tools, such as public-service radio broadcasts, to emphasize the promotion of peace and national reconciliation. The transition is managed in close cooperation with the PBC. Such stories tell us that the Security Council has all the tools necessary to prevent conflict and to sustain peace. However, without our political will, the only result is an irresponsible standstill.”

    2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source

  3. “As Prime Minister Rutte stated in his intervention in the open debate in March (see S/PV.8218), we need to deliver on the primacy of the political process for long-term conflict resolution. In that regard, I welcome the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative. It is an integrated approach that also relates to solving root causes through political solutions and to implementing peace agreements. All too often we have learned the risks of relapse the hard way. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), which Romania currently chairs, is fundamental to making cross-pillar and coherent approaches to peacebuilding a reality. We need to strengthen our cooperation. The Security Council and the PBC must complement each other in preparing for the transition of peacekeeping operations.”

    2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source

  4. “It saddens me that path was darkened again last weekend with the horrific attack on an election registration office in Kabul, in which at least 57 people died. Situations of increasing risk must be brought to the attention of the Security Council in a timely manner. The Council can improve its role to maintain international peace and security by preventing violence from escalating. The Council must also keep a long- term focus on the impact of mandated tasks to achieve stability and peace. We are a consistent supporter of an integrated approach towards peacekeeping, peacebuilding and prevention. That is why we provide concrete support to peacekeeping operations, the Peacebuilding Fund and the United Nations capacities for prevention and peacebuilding.”

    2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source

  5. “The interrelationship between human rights, development and security has never been so evident in certain country situations before the Security Council. Secondly, we must implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the best universally agreed strategy for sustaining peace. For example, the Netherlands has joined the pathfinders for the SDG 16+ movement to better promote the worldwide implementation of Goal 16 - the goal of peaceful, just and inclusive societies and interconnected SDGs. Thirdly, we must promote inclusive negotiations and political processes. In March, we highlighted the good direction undertaken by Afghanistan with the inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process.”

    2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source

  6. “It is the focus of our Security Council membership this year, and it was the focus of our previous membership in 1999-2000. Some years ago, the Kingdom of the Netherlands decided to contribute to the International Security Assistance Force and the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan and to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali because sustained stability is not only in the interest of the Afghan and Malian people but also contributes to stability in Europe. There are no quick fixes. Prevention requires us to understand and to address the root causes of conflict. To do that, first, we must respect fundamental human rights, the rule of law and human dignity as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace.”

    2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source

  7. “The work to build peace is never completed. Peace is built before, during and long after conflict. It takes effort every day. Sustaining peace means sustained commitment here at the United Nations and at home, in Member States. We therefore welcome the report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/43) and thank him for his leadership on this issue. The high-level event of the General Assembly has again underscored that sustaining peace represents the common ground of the efforts of the United Nations and of Member States. That is an important step forward. However, we must continue to give our full support to its implementation. That is why we pursue such objectives at the national level. Conflict prevention is the cornerstone of both our new Government's integrated international security strategy and our aid and trade policies.”

    2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source

  8. “In that regard, the region also has an important role to play. I commend the Republic of Kazakhstan and other Central Asian nations for their efforts to increase regional cooperation, especially where economic ties are concerned. In conclusion, I would like to thank Kazakhstan for arranging this highly topical debate, I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and I thank Minister Karzai of Afghanistan for his Government's leadership. Roya and Elaha remind us that we need to invest in young Afghans. After all, the future stability of the country will depend upon the prospects that Afghanistan can offer them. We all have a responsibility here. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will remain a committed partner, both during our term on the Council and beyond.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  9. “But in the long run, true stability in Afghanistan can be guaranteed only through an inclusive peace and reconciliation process that is Afghan-led and -owned. The Kabul Process meeting in February must bring us closer to that goal. It is paramount that all neighbouring countries take up their responsibilities by actively contributing to that goal. At the same time, we encourage the Afghan Government to continue on the path of reform, to continue the fight against corruption, to strengthen good governance and the rule of law and to uphold human rights and hold timely and credible elections - because only a secure and stable Afghanistan can offer the Afghan people the opportunities they so deserve. That is what today's debate is all about: the need to achieve long-term peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  10. “We chose an integrated approach - combining military, development and political efforts; investing in security, good governance, the rule of law and accountability - together with other countries, partners and, of course, Afghans themselves. Our contribution to peace and security in Afghanistan has sometimes involved painful sacrifices. We will remember those who paid the ultimate prize with great respect. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan plays a key role in coordinating the many elements of the international effort in Afghanistan. As a penholder on Afghanistan in the Council, we look forward to working with all members to ensure that the United Nations can continue to play its essential role after March.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  11. “Today, they can study, travel, make films and build robots. Since the fall of the brutal Taliban regime, a lot has been achieved. In only 16 years, life has improved greatly in Afghanistan. But when we spoke, Roya and her sister reminded me of the many obstacles Afghans still face. The security situation is still volatile. Access to justice is limited. There are still barriers to girls who want to go to school. Insecurity and corruption are hampering economic growth. As a result, Afghans are seeking shelter and opportunity elsewhere. That is one of the reasons why the Kingdom of the Netherlands supports Afghanistan in its efforts to improve the lives of its people.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source

  12. “It is an honour for me to address the Security Council for the first time since the Kingdom of the Netherlands began its 2018 membership. Right before I entered the Chamber this morning, I spoke with two of Afghanistan's leading citizens - Roya Mahboob and her sister Elaha. They founded an organization to teach Afghan girls programming and robotics. Both of the girls are present here today, sitting high up there in the gallery. Roya, Elaha and their students are a living example of what has been achieved in Afghanistan. Thanks to their organization, Afghan girls today can study in Herat, where they are learning to build robots for hospitals and farms. The difference between today and the Taliban era could not be greater. Back then, women were marginalized to the point of complete invisibility.”

    2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source