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“I urge Colombia to focus on support women's issues, in particular the reintegration of female former combatants and the provision of day care for children, as well as the inclusion of youth, which is a critical element for the future without violence that the country is determined to achieve. We know that Colombia faces many challenges, including the implementation of the peace agreement, the hosting of more than 1 million refugees from Venezuela and the illegal trafficking of drugs. We wish to assure Colombia that it can count on the support of the international community and the Security Council.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“I would therefore encourage Colombia to increase the capacity of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, Thirdly, regarding the reintegration of former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Eje'rcito del Pueblo, progress has been made but more needs to be done. I would like to underline and confirm Germany's support for traditional justice as a key element of building an inclusive society, which is why we highly appreciate the active engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission and Peacebuilding Fund in this area, and we would like to encourage Colombia to persevere in social and economic integration. In that context, I would like to join the position of France stated earlier with regard to the victims of crimes, a large number of whom are women.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“First, regarding the security situation, the Special Representative has reported the number of human rights defenders, social leaders, women leaders, women's rights defenders and indigenous leaders who have been victims of attacks because of their support for the peace agreement or its implementation, in particular land restitution. The protection of people against such attacks, although a difficult task, must be a top priority. Secondly, regarding transitional justice, a very important subject, for which the Special Representative reported the number of cases that have been dealt with, the legal uncertainty of combatants and former combatants is an issue which, if allowed to persist, will be detrimental to the consolidation ofthe peace process.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Emilio Jose Archila, whose visit to New York demonstrates their commitment to the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace and to the unity of the Security Council - an important unity that has been preserved as reflected in the statements made in the Council today. I also congratulate them on the second anniversary of the peace agreement. Germany welcomes the clear commitment of President Duque Marquez to the peace agreement, the peace process and national reconciliation. The task that faces Colombia now is the consolidation of the peace process, in relation to which I would like to make three points to reiterate what has already been said.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Jean Arnault for his work, as well as the United Nations team on the ground, and to welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Columbia, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, who despite only two weeks on the job has produced a very good and very well received briefing, which is to be expected from a former member of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions. Allow me also to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, and the High Counsellor for Post-Conflict, Mr.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Let me start by conveying to the representative of Colombia the condolences of the German Government and people for the injured and the families of those killed. There is no justification for this heinous attack on innocent people. Of course, we all understand that the Colombian Government has said that enough is enough, but at the same time it must not fall into the trap of any kind of escalation. We believe that there is no alternative to a political process, and in that context I would issue a plea to the National Liberation Army (ELN) to take the first step by releasing all kidnapped persons and detainees. I would also like to do to thank Mr.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“We are ready to continue to work with the Palestinian Authority to strengthen democratic institutions. Instead of fighting among themselves, I think that the Palestinian leaders have an obligation to concentrate on how they can support the frustrated youth and have them go to school and work constructively so that they do not become radicalized. Let me end by echoing the words of our colleague from Cote d'Ivoire, who focused not only on Middle East peace but also peace in Syria and Yemen. He said that for all of the problems that we face in the Middle East, only a political solution can lead the way forward.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Lastly, on the process of intra-Palestinian reconciliation, not least for the situation in Gaza, it is very important for intra-Palestinian reconciliation to resume. On this topic, Special Coordinator Mladenov said that the hope for reconciliation is fading by the day. We still believe that we must do all we can, even though the situation is grim, particularly after the dissolution of the Palestinian Legislative Council. We have seen the prospects for reconciliation deteriorate and confidence further erode. I would like to commend our Egyptian friends for their relentless efforts to get Hamas and Fatah together. We encourage Egypt to continue its efforts despite the current situation. I call on Palestinian actors to show leadership in finding common ground to address the needs of the Palestinian people.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Humanitarian and financial assistance to Gaza must not be obstructed. We call on the Palestinian Authority to do its part to improve the living conditions in Gaza. Let me also commend the important work of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). To echo the words of Mr. Mladenov, the work of UNRWA is essential and critical for Palestinians. Nobody has been able to explain to me why cutting funds to Agency is good for peace prospects. All studies point to the fact that depriving young people of the possibility of enjoying education leads directly to terrorism and extremism. I once again thank all of those who have supported UNRWA. It is important for the youth in the region.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Violence against civilians, especially if directed against the most vulnerable, such as children or disabled persons, is unacceptable and unjustifiable. Human rights need to be respected at all times. At the same time, protests have to be peaceful and the rights of demonstrators have to be respected. We call on all sides to refrain from the use of excessive force. On a more positive note, Germany encourages all people-to-people exchanges, some of which are led by women. We want to explicitly commend such exchanges, which can contribute to easing tensions between the parties. Fourthly, on the humanitarian situation, in addition to the increase in violence, the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza remains a matter of great concern. Our immediate priority must be to ease restrictions on movement and access.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“I therefore call upon Israel to freeze its expansion of settlements, its legalization of outposts, as well as its demolition of Palestinian property. Special Coordinator Mladenov also noted that the increase in violence is a matter of great concern. Germany strongly condemns all attacks, including the firing of rockets and the use of incendiary kites and balloons from Gaza, which put Israel's security at risk. To those responsible, in particular Hamas, we affirm that those attacks are unacceptable and must stop. Violence, including terrorist attacks, and unrest increased in the final months of 2018 in the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem. We strongly urge all parties to de-escalate, exercise restraint and refrain from putting the lives of innocent civilians in danger.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“We call on both sides to live up to their responsibilities so that future generations can live in peace. Thirdly, we must focus on Israel's settlement policies. Israel's continuous expansion of settlement activity is a matter of great concern. I want to highlight what Mr. Mladenov said in his strong statement. I note the figures that he gave on permits and what he said about demolitions, displacement, seizures, as well as what he said about the fear of future annexation. I remind the Council that all of those settlement activities are illegal under international law. They jeopardize prospects for a future peace agreement on the basis of a two-State solution. They create enclaves, obstruct Palestinian development and incite violence on both sides.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“In that respect, almost everybody around the table said that they remained fully and firmly committed to the two-State solution. As the Indonesian minister, who I welcome here today, said in her statement, the only option to resolve the Israeli- Palestinian conflict is a two-State solution based on Council resolutions and the known parameters. That also applies to the status of Jerusalem. In that context, I also recall the relevant Security Council resolutions, such as resolutions 478 (1980) and 2334 (2016), which are binding international law. Resolutions are not an a la carte menu. With regard to the political process, we believe that confidence-building measures and positive steps by both parties are essential and require leadership, political will and very hard work.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“First, Germany is steadfast in its commitment to Israel, its security and Israel as a Jewish and democratic State. Germany will not remain silent when Israel's right to exist is questioned or compromised, as it is by Iran. The Israeli Ambassador reminded the Council that there are still Iranian missiles that are inscribed with the phrase "Death to Israel". Secondly, Germany underscores the importance of the political process. We continue to promote and favour prospects for a political process, which we believe is urgently needed. In that regard, we support any attempt to restart meaningful, direct negotiations between the parties with the objective of reaching lasting peace. We must all work together to bring the parties back to the negotiating table.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for putting this topic on the agenda. I would also like to thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his very impressive and, at the same time, worrisome statement. Mr. Mladenov spoke clearly of the dangerous dynamic that he is observing and stated there is no status quo to preserve. He said that we are living in times of deterioration and radicalization. Therefore, I think a debate is warranted even though there are other crises in the region, such as Syria and Yemen, with very bleak ongoing humanitarian disasters. I would like to begin by aligning myself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union (EU), who will lay out the common EU position. Let me make five points.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“We believe we should also do a better job of capitalizing on MINUSMA's civilian-military nature and better connecting it to civilian peacebuilding. That holds true for all missions. With regard to any peace effort in Mali and the Sahel we have to look at all risk factors. The Council has probably been expecting this, but I must reiterate that the security-related effects of climate change in Mali are obvious, with herders and farmers there clashing in the wake of droughts and climate change. More conflict is being driven by climate change, and that is unfortunately also the case in Mali.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“With regard to MINUSMA, we would first like to welcome the progress that has been made in increasing peacekeepers' safety and reducing casualties. We acknowledge what the Secretariat has done to implement Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz's report on Improving security of United Nations peacekeepers. A lot has been done in that respect, and Germany supports the implementation of the Cruz report on a bilateral level. MINUSMA remains a key security umbrella for the humanitarian development and stabilization efforts that are needed in the north. When we discuss the renewal of its mandate, we must focus on ensuring that it is realistic, achievable and capable of securing the gains that we have made in the north.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Here I want to repeat what I have said on other occasions regarding the challenge that terrorism poses to countries. I always point to the United Nations Development Programme's 2017 study Journey to Extremism in Africa: Drivers, Incentives and the Tipping Point for Recruitment, which clearly states that the reasons that drive young people to join extremist terrorist groups include bad governance, lack of education, poverty and unemployment, which are all drivers on the journey to extremism, and Mali still has to deal with all of that. But to repeat myself once again, we recognize what the Prime Minister and the Government are undertaking, and we of course understand the difficulties inherent in implementing all of it.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“However, as my British colleague just said, more must be done. In that context, I would like to warmly welcome the very dedicated and passionate Foreign Minister of Mali to the Council. It is wonderful to have her here, and I would like to commend her and her Government for the efforts they have been undertaking. It is important that State capacity be strengthened, particularly in the centre of the country. I know that the Malian Government has already done a lot there but, as Assistant Secretary-General Keita said in her briefing, the security situation in the central regions remains serious. There is a great deal to do, but as others here have said, we also need a leap forward to restore trust between the population and the Government authorities.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“MINUSMA is therefore a key actor for achieving stabilization in Mali, together with other civilian and military actors there, such as the European Union training mission, which Germany is currently is commanding. With regard to the political process, as with any peacekeeping mission anywhere in the world, MINUSMA itself cannot supply substitutes for national political solutions but can only support their implementation. I also want to underline the positive developments that Ms. Keita enumerated in her briefing, such as in the accelerated disarmament process. However, still more progress must be made in the areas of decentralization and constitutional and security-sector reform. I would also like to commend the positive steps that have been taken to involve women in the peace process.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“For Germany, Mali is very important. We have been deeply involved in the peace process and supporting it and the country since the crisis erupted in 2012. Today, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) includes the biggest deployment of German soldiers in terms of United Nations troops, which shows our dedication to the country. We also fully recognize the international engagement of other countries. I want to commend especially our French friends, as well as what France and Operation Barkhane are doing for the sake of the Country's security and development. I also would like to welcome Assistant Secretary-General Keita and totally support what she said, namely, that MINUSMA plays an essential role in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“I sincerely thank the President of the Commission electorale nationale independante for his clarifications, which lead me to the following question. According to the information that I have, the election results have to be published. In the President's explanation, I understand that he said that the details of the elections results will go only to the Constitutional Court. Perhaps he could clarify that point, because I think that it is very important that the elections results, according to the polling stations, be published, as several speakers around the table have requested.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“We urge the African Union and SADC to continue to be engaged in a political dialogue and in the process for publishing the results. What is most important is that a dialogue be held and work to create real trust among the parties in the country. I want to end by echoing Ms. Mohammed's words when she said that calm, peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are very important not just for the country but for the entire region and for all of Africa. I also support the call by my French colleague for a press statement in which the Security Council also demonstrates its unity on the issue.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“We therefore call on all sides to refrain from violence. The electoral process has not ended. As others and our Belgian colleague have said, what is most important is full transparency. To that end, Internet access must be restored. The Electoral Commission must then release detailed election results from polling stations and especially from the compilation centres. After we see the published results from the Commission and those arrived at by civil society, we must ensure that the challenges are handled as has been described. First, the appropriate legal procedures must be followed and, as the African Union and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have requested, there must be a political dialogue.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“I would also like to add my voice to those of all who thanked all the briefers. I want to start by underlining what my French colleague said, which is that the elections represent a historic moment for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I also want to echo Ms. Zerrougui's point about the fact that the elections truly expressed the will of a majority of the Congolese people and that we must commend the patience they showed during the postponement of the elections and the delay in announcing the results. We take note of the provisional results as published by the Commission electorale nationale independante. We recognize that the results have been contested by the opposition and by members of civil society. Right now, I want to echo what everyone has said, that what is most important is ensuring that the situation remains calm.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“We once again see the effect of climate change on security. It is necessary to drill 1,500 metres deep to reach water in Yemen, which accounts for yet another dreadful situation. Germany stands ready to support the political process. We are one of the major donors in terms of humanitarian aid. We also look beyond immediate humanitarian aid towards stabilization to increase our chances of success in negotiations and the stabilization dimension of Yemen.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We have decided to focus the first meeting of this year on the situation of women in Yemen. Concerning the humanitarian situation, Mark Lowcock mentioned some of the progress that has been made, but he also said that the situation is still catastrophic. In a German newspaper, the UNICEF regional director was quoted as saying that Yemen for children is hell on Earth and that approximately 100,000 children are close to starvation in Yemen. We therefore have to do everything possible to improve the situation. In that connection, Mark Lowcock mentioned the obstruction of the mills and harbours and cases of diversion. I believe that that is unacceptable and a scandal. We must spare no effort to stop it. Concerning what Mark Lowcock said with regard to the water situation, which is a nightmare in Yemen, where we are up against cases of cholera.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“In that regard, as Ambassador Delattre said earlier, I believe that it is important that the Security Council remain united as it was in its adoption of the earlier resolution regarding Yemen and that we stick to that path in order to move forward. In the process, I would highlight something that is very dear to our heart, as echoed by Ambassador Meza-Cuadra. In the peace process, I would ask Martin Griffiths to involve women and young people in negotiations. They are the most effective in that regard, and they should have a seat at the negotiating table on the way forward. In that regard, I would like to highlight the fact that Germany and Peru are co-chairing the Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security, in close coordination with the United Kingdom.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“At the same time, I would like to endorse the statement made by the representative of the United Kingdom to the effect that we have to take accelerated steps, not content ourselves with where we stand and continue our work in that regard. I very much welcome the fact that she is proposing a technical draft resolution so that the people on the ground can be safe. I would also encourage acting in accordance with what Martin Griffiths and others around the table have said, namely, that, starting from the local ceasefire situation in Al-Hudaydah, we have to go further, address the fundamental issues and come to an overall agreement.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“At the outset, I too would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths for his work and what he achieved in Stockholm. In addition, I would like to thank not only Mr. Mark Lowcock for his briefing on what he has done, but also, through him, all the humanitarian aid workers on the ground, as we must not forget that this is the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world today. All of their efforts are very important. I listened very carefully to Martin Griffith's briefing. He said that the Stockholm Agreement has been largely adhered to. I believe that that is very encouraging. I agree with his statement that progress can be only gradual, and of course we support everything that he is trying to do there.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“As a Security Council member, Germany will put an emphasis on the security effects of climate change. The situation in Afghanistan is a case in point, as the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/1092) has shown. Finally, Germany, together with Indonesia, will take over the role of co-penholder on Afghanistan. We know that we have some big shoes to fill. I would like to commend the Netherlands for its wonderful work and engagement this year, as well as Kazakhstan for the work in the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). As I said, they are tough acts to follow. Germany will continue to stand by our Afghan friends in the Security Council, the General Assembly, the European Union and, most importantly, in Afghanistan.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“Women need to be included in peacebuilding at all levels. Studies show that peace processes that include women as witnesses, signatories, mediators or negotiators lead to a 35 per cent increase in the probability of a peace agreement lasting longer than 35 years. Strengthening the role of women in peace processes is therefore of the utmost importance. The drought and climate change that have been mentioned by several speakers, including Mr. Yamamoto and Mr. Fedotov, are devastating. The Chinese Ambassador also just highlighted the contribution that China has made to alleviating the situation. Climate change affects us all, but in a country hit by violent conflict and poverty, its consequences can be even more devastating. We must not let that happen.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Afghan Government, including the appointment of a peace negotiation team, and we understand that its advisory board met for the first time today. We hope that the Taliban will do likewise, heeding the call from the Afghan people to come to the negotiating table. With regard to negotiating, I can echo only what has been said by many, including my Canadian, Swedish and Dutch colleagues, namely, that the peace process has to be inclusive. Women, children and ethnic-group minorities have to participate. Of course, as a result of the peace process, we need a guarantee that what has been achieved in the country, in particular with regard to women's rights, is not redressed. On women, peace and security, from my perspective let me also highlight the importance of peace processes being inclusive.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“On the elections, I would like to echo what was said very eloquently by my Canadian colleague with regard to encouraging signs, including the high-level of participation in the elections and the number of women who have been elected. I think that that is remarkable, and we must commend the courage of each individual voter who went to the polls despite the threats that they all faced. There were shortcomings, which have been noted, and we would urge the Afghan Government to take an in-depth look at those. Mr. Yamamoto and Ms. Haress both said that those are irregularities that are unacceptable for presidential elections. On the peace process, there have again been encouraging signs and there may be a real opportunity to achieve a substantial peace process.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“As others have mentioned, it also demonstrated that this is a moment of opportunity for progress towards peace. With regard to international commitment, on the one hand, and expectations, on the other, they were both reflected in the Geneva Mutual Accountability Framework, which set both a clear sign of international commitment and the expectations of the Afghan Government with regard to reforms. I acknowledge the efforts mentioned by the Ambassador of Afghanistan, which we must commend. In particular, I want to highlight what he said with regard to economic connectivity and all the different initiatives he has been taking. I also note the need for reform, to fight against corruption and to build functioning institutions in Afghanistan, as mentioned by previous speakers.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“At the outset, let me too thank all of the briefers. In particular, I would like to thank Ambassador Yamamoto for his very profound briefing. I also want to highlight the briefing delivered by Ms. Haress. These are once again crucial and testing times for Afghanistan. We are entering what has been called the second half of the transformation decade. Germany will remain very active. Germany is the second-largest donor and troop contributor to Afghanistan. Let me briefly turn now to the Geneva Ministerial Conference, held under the auspices of the United Nations, which we found to be very timely and important. It sent a clear signal of international commitment to Afghanistan and, at the same time, highlighted the expectations of Afghanistan.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“Lastly, let me come to the most important issue. Germany agrees with the Secretary-General that the issues not directly related to the nuclear deal should be addressed without prejudice to preserving the agreement. We believe that the American position is akin to throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Secretary Pompeo quoted President Obama, who said that, ideally, Iran would behave in the region when it comes to missile technology. As Germans, we know all about idealism, which comes from German philosophy and Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative. If that were observed by everybody, we would not need the Security Council. Nonetheless, we have to live with a non-ideal situation, which calls for the JCPOA to continue to be observed because it is in our security interests. The meeting rose at 12.40p.m.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“I would like to give a couple of examples: the Iranian testing of a medium-range ballistic missile in December and the Iranian missile strikes on targets in Syria on 1 October. Furthermore, we strongly condemn the messages written on the missiles fired on 1 October, as reported in the Iranian and international media, which threatened the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia severely. Such aggressive rhetoric is unacceptable, and Germany condemns Iran's continued questioning of Israel's right of existence. We call on Iran not to conduct any further ballistic-missile launches and to refrain from such unacceptable rhetoric and any transfers to the Houthis, or anybody else, of ballistic missiles, components or technologies, as well transfers of any other weapons or related material from Iran, and to fully respect resolution 2231 (2015).”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“So long as it is, along with our partners France and Britain and the remaining JCPOA partners, we will commit to taking the necessary steps to ensure that Iran continues to receive economic benefits from sanctions relief. The full and effective implementation of annex B in all its aspects is equally important for regional and international stability. We heard the Secretary of State eloquently underline the breaches of annex B regarding arms transfers and ballistic-missile activity. Therefore, the findings ofthe Secretary-General give rise to serious concern. Iran's programme to develop ballistic missiles continues to be inconsistent with paragraph 3 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015).”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“I also commend Federica Mogherini and the Secretary General of the European External Action Service, Helga Schmidt, for doing a fantastic job in stitching together the agreement and trying everything to keep it alive, which we consider essential. Resolution 2231 (2015) endorsed the JCPOA, which strengthens the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We believe that the JCPOA is a very important contribution to the global non-proliferation architecture. It is an important asset for the security of the region and for the security of Europe, which is our key interest. Preserving the JCPOA is therefore very important to us. Our position remains unchanged. Along with our European partners, Germany will remain committed to the JCPOA as long as Iran is in full compliance with it.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“I would like to take this occasion to reject the criticisms ofthe report that have been voiced. I believe that, having been tasked with reporting on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), the Secretary-General must do so robustly and use the sources at his disposal. I would also like to thank Ambassador Van Oosterom for his work as Facilitator. I must also say that I am very happy that my Belgian colleague Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve was selected to follow him in carrying out the Facilitator's difficult task. With regard to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (J CPOA), let me repeat what my Dutch colleague said about the JCPOA being a major diplomatic accomplishment and what my Swedish colleague said about it being a successful multilateral agreement. I totally share those views.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“I thank you very much, Mr. President, for including Germany in today's meeting. I appreciate that all colleagues have stayed until the end of the debate. I also thank the Secretary of State of the United States for having stayed for more than two hours. In return, I promise to be brief. Indeed, I can be brief because I basically align myself with what was said earlier by my colleagues from the European Union - the representatives of France, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Poland and the Netherlands. I would like to start by thanking Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo for presenting the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/1089). We believe that it is a very good report - thorough, well-evidenced and balanced. We believe also that its current scope and methodology, with a focus on annex B, is appropriate.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“We are committed to further strengthening the link between child protection and prevention. We see prevention as a cross-cutting issue in the Council's work. We will continue the discussion that our Swedish friends have started and use the momentum from this year's debate and the upcoming high-level meeting on peacebuilding and sustaining peace to keep the topic on the agenda.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We also share the View that funding for reintegration must be predictable, sustained and flexible. Germany has supported long- term projects focusing on vulnerable groups in society, including former child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Fourthly, effective prevention goes beyond reintegration programmes and needs to focus on education. Earlier, my British colleague highlighted the need for and underlined the right to education and what we are trying to achieve with Sustainable Development Goal 4. Education is also key to prevention. In 2011 and 2012, when Germany last sat on the Security Council, we made children and armed conflict a top priority of our time here. We commit to keeping it on the agenda when we are a member of the Council next year and the year after.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Gamba also highlighted, there are many non-State actors and parties involved in conflicts across borders. We therefore totally support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's efforts to work across borders with regional organizations, because we believe that in doing so she can receive joint responses to respond to cross-border challenges, for instance through joint prevention strategies, joint standards for training and joint responses to reintegration needs. Thirdly, we support Sweden's focus on prevention. That is key. The reintegration of former child soldiers is part of a strategy to resolve conflicts and preserve peace, which means that reintegration programmes are key. They need to include gender aspects in order to be effective for boys and girls alike.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Thus, there is much work to do, and it must remain on the agenda of the Security Council, which also leads to something that was noted earlier by our French colleague, and that is the importance of raising public awareness by having the discussion here. As the representative of Ethiopia, among others, said, we have to include child protection in armed conflict in country resolutions and mandate child protection advisers in missions. In all mandates of peacekeeping operations, we must keep children and armed conflict on the agenda. I would also like to highlight one point that has been made by several speakers. We have to underline and work on accountability. We have to prevent impunity for those who commit grave violations of human rights in that context. Secondly, and something Ms.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“First, we commend the Secretary-General and his annual report (S/2018/465), which is a key document and tool for implementing the children and armed conflict agenda. While there have been some positive developments - we heard from the representative of Cote d'Ivoire about what happened in his country, while the Sudan and other countries have adopted action plans - overall, when we look at the message conveyed by the report, it is rather devastating. The Prime Minister of Aruba, representing the Netherlands, said earlier that what we are witnessing is eroding respect for humanitarian law. Like others, she was shocked by the figures that you, Mr. President, mentioned at the beginning of your statement.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“She offered a very impressive demonstration of what she has gone through in Colombia. Like my French colleagues earlier today, I would like to highlight the need for civil society initiators, of which there are many in Colombia. Germany has been trying to help to promote the process in Colombia. One of our project partners is Benposta, which is a charity that houses former child soldiers and adults affected by violence. Through contributions to the United Nations Post-Conflict Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Colombia, Germany is supporting two projects that seek to reintegrate young former combatants of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia and to prevent new recruitment. While Germany aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union, I should like to make four brief points.”
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“The fact that you have been sitting here for three hours, Mr. Prime Minister, demonstrates how seriously you take the issue and how high your delegation places the issue of children and armed conflict on your agenda. I would also like to congratulate you on the consensual adoption of resolution 2427 (2018), which, if my information is correct, now has 98 sponsors. I believe that you will hit the record number of 100 by the end of the day. I would also like to commend the three briefers today. Virginia Gamba has been working tirelessly on this issue for many years and we support her. Her mandate needs support. I also highly appreciate her close cooperation with UNICEF. I praise Henrietta Fore and UNICEF for the work they have been doing on youth, in addition to the cooperation that I mentioned. I also thank the third briefer.”
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“Germany is also deeply concerned about the development of Iran's ballistic-missile programme, and we call on Iran to end the programme and all testing. Iran's arms-transfer and missile-programme activities in the region are destabilizing and have negative effects for European security. Instead of investing in violations of resolution 2231 (2015), we again appeal to Iran to invest in building trust in the region and in abiding by the resolution. The meeting rose at 5.20 pm.”
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