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“First, I would like to thank my colleagues around the table for accepting a revision in this way. I very much appreciate that. As I said in my previous statement, what we are doing here today is supporting a people that has been under strain and embroiled in conflict and has been the victim of terrorist attacks. Last night, we saw two more terrorist attacks in Kabul. I think that the adoption of resolution 2489 (2019) at this juncture sends a very important signal to the Afghan people. It is a signal that the United Nations and the Security Council stand by the people ofAfghanistan. We are sending the Afghan people the message that the United Nations stands by them. We do notjust roll over the mandate but we add substantive points.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“We are here to help the Afghan people and the Afghan peace process. We are here to support that country, which is in a difficult situation. The revision just came up now and we feel responsible to our Afghan friends. I therefore propose the aforementioned revision. Of course, we have discussed this with our co-penholder and with the Chinese delegation, with which we were discussing and negotiating until late last night. Finally, I note that the proposed change is agreed language from previous resolutions.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“We appreciate the fact that the Council is ready to vote on draft resolution S/2019/749. We have been discussing the text with delegations. A revision has been proposed at the last minute by Afghanistan and is extremely important to Afghanistan. I am sorry to bring it up now at such a late stage, but it was submitted at the last minute. I turn to sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 5 of the draft resolution, where it says, "provide outreach as well as good offices to support the Afghan-led and Afghan- owned peace process", the Government of Afghanistan insists on adding "if requested by and in close consultation with the Government of Afghanistan". As I said, I apologize for the late text revision. I think the words "Afghan-led" convey that idea clearly, but the Afghan Government has asked us to submit the revision.”
2019-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8620 (2019) · source
“As everyone has said, it is time for de-scalation, and I would strongly welcome it if the Security Council were to publicly endorse that and say something about the need for de-escalation of the situation.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“I was not aware that the prison attacked in Dhamar, where more than 100 were killed, used to be a university. This just shows the extent to which things have deteriorated in Yemen. There have been further attacks on Al-Hudaydah and Taiz. I can only join the call for a nationwide ceasefire. That is what is needed. We also firmly condemn, like all other members, the attacks on the Saudi oil facilities. This has a grave impact on the world economy and energy supply, as well as on the environment. Those responsible for these attacks must be identified and we cannot allow impunity for that or for any of these many violations of international law.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“Our South African colleague mentioned the number of children being killed from air attacks. Many speakers have referred to the new report of the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen, mandated by the Human Rights Council. The report (A/HRC/42/17) demonstrates the terrible impact on of the conflict on the daily lives of the people. Basic human rights are violated on a daily basis. There is no excuse for allowing the killing, torture and abuse of innocent people in this horrible conflict. I therefore join my French colleague in calling for that report to have real consequences. Mark deplored the attack on civilian infrastructure. Since our last briefing, we have seen numerous more attacks against civilian infrastructure.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“At the same time, again recalling what Mark said, the operating circumstances in Yemen are worse than ever. We really have to emphasize this and work against it. We remember before the summer break when David Beasley of the World Food Programme described the despicable practice of the Houthis misusing humanitarian funds for their own purposes (see S/PV.8578). Mark mentioned funding shortfalls. In Geneva, Germany pledged â‚¬100 million. We committed to and paid this amount. We have also pledged an additional â‚¬30 million, which I think we have also mostly disbursed. I therefore hope that Saudi Arabia will proceed on 25 September to pay what it had pledged. Turning to the victims, many around the table have evoked them. Our Belgian colleague mentioned sexual violence against women.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“On all of the different political tracks, we believe that it is very important that these talks be an inclusive political process involving women, young people, civil society and regional actors. Mark Lowcock's briefings are the most depressing. Whenever he comes to the Security Council, it is not a happy day, and today is no exception. But what we are seeing in Yemen is truly a nightmare and I think that we as a body cannot accept the violation of international humanitarian law becoming a new normal. I would like to take the opportunity to welcome the Ambassador of the United States, Kelly Craft. In her statement, she said that 80 per cent of the population was in need of humanitarian assistance. What we are witnessing is the world's gravest humanitarian catastrophe.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Martin Griffiths and Mark Lowcock for their briefings and commitment. Martin said in his statement that he held the Stockholm Agreement dear. I appreciate that commitment. As our colleague for Cote d'Ivoire just said, there is no military solution to this conflict. There is no alternative to a political. I therefore very much appreciate the briefers' work. I know these are little steps, but even little steps are very important, as was just explained, with regard to Al-Hudaydah and elsewhere. To encourage them to continue, I would also like to welcome Lieutenant General Guha to his work. With regard to the political developments, we also appreciate the Saudi engagement to get the Yemeni Government forces and the Southern Transitional Council around the table so as to achieve de-escalation in the south.”
2019-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8619 (2019) · source
“We need to send the message that the international community is determined to remain present and engaged with the Afghan people. I would urge all Security Council members to put Afghanistan and UNAMA first and be ready for compromise.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“There are unprecedented droughts and flash flooding. The impact on the country has been devastating. That is an additional factor that destabilizes the country and has implications for the security situation. All stakeholders must consider that factor and take appropriate action. It perhaps has one positive effect. This question is for Mr. Fedotov. What impact does drought have on poppy cultivation? We - I and my friend the Ambassador of Indonesia - are the co-penholders for the draft resolution on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We believe that we need a strong substantive mandate that corresponds to the expectations of the Afghan people, as just expressed by the Ambassador of Afghanistan. In particular, in the present situation with the interruption of peace talks, we need to comfort the Afghan people.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“To ensure the continuity and stability of State institutions and the Constitution of Afghanistan, any future solution has to respect human rights, in general, and the rights of women and their freedoms, in particular. We, as the Council, have a very important role in communicating that and our expectations. To avoid a constitutional vacuum, it is very important that the presidential elections of 23 September be held in a fair, transparent and democratic manner. What we heard today from Ambassador Yamamoto and Ambassador Raz with regard to the elections is encouraging. There are certain risks but regarding preparations, much has been achieved. I would like to raise one specific point that is very dear to our hearts - the effects of climate change on Afghanistan. The effects ofclimate change are tangible.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We are ready to pursue that dialogue. A specific element of that dialogue was the inclusion of women. We believe that the full and effective participation and leadership of women in the peace process and, overall, in the decision-making in Afghanistan at all levels - local, national and regional - are key. I would also echo what the Afghan Ambassador said with regard to the Deputy Secretary- General. Her trip to Afghanistan in July was a very strong and positive signal. I would also like to highlight one of the many points I retained from Mr. Fedotov's intervention. With the means he has at his disposal, creating jobs for women is very important. As the Ambassador said, women are the agents of change and resilience in Afghanistan. A sustainable peace process must take place. Here again, I would like to echo Mr. Yamamoto's remarks.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“It has to be an intra-Afghan negotiations track, in which the Afghan Government, the political opposition, civil society and key Afghan shareholders take part. We must work very hard and with determination to get there. We must also be patient. The right conditions must be created and, in that respect, I would like to echo what the Afghan Ambassadorjust said with regard to what the Taliban has been doing in recent days and weeks and the despicable attacks it has launched in Afghanistan, which have killed so many civilians. That needs to stop if we are to create the right conditions. Germany remains committed to Afghanistan. We are the second-largest donor and the second-largest troop-contributor. In July, on the margins of the Doha talks, Germany, together with Qatar, launched an intra-Afghan dialogue.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for scheduling today's debate. It is very timely. We all followed the events of recent days and the cancellation or interruption of the United States- led peace talks. Mr. Cohen will certainly enlighten us on where we stand on that. Despite that cancellation or interruption, we have to determine where we now stand in comparison to last year. Last year, there was no genuine political process. Today, there are prospects for a genuine political process, thanks to the efforts of the Afghan Government, Afghan civil society, the opposition, the United States, Qatar and others. I would like to repeat what Mr. Yamamoto said at the outset - there is no alternative to a political solution. We have to do everything to return to a political track.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Lastly, we need to constantly improve through review, and we support the targeted reviews conducted by the Office for the Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership through voluntary contributions because we believe that we must identify the shortfalls that exist in a systematic manner in order to tackle them.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Member States may remember that, during Germany's presidency of the Security Council, our Defence Minister was present here to promote the issue and to support initiatives, including by highlighting our own initiatives on the global female peacekeepers network and its financial support to the valuable Canadian Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations and its trust fund (see S/PV.8508). We have sent more women into peacekeeping missions. We have a national barrier study and enhanced military observer training. We know that in Germany we still need to do more. Our numbers are still quite low. Our Chief of Defence issued a guidance to our service to enable more women to take part in United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We deploy German experts and we host conferences, on safety and security for example. Secondly, with regard to the women and peace and security agenda, we believe that it is very important to promote awareness regarding the protection of women from sexual and gender-based violence, in line with resolution 1325 (2000). We work hard regularly on integrating this topic in the mandating of peacekeeping missions, which we regard to be very important. Mr. Lacroix has reported some progress with regard to the number of female uniformed personnel, but I think that we are all aware that we need to do more in that regard.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“It is vital to promote the women and peace and security agenda, and to work on development and economic issues so that fragile countries can get back on their feet. We therefore need the One United Nations approach, which is key and also includes the Peacebuilding Commission. Germany is committed to flanking all peacekeeping missions with its national civilian stabilization and peacebuilding efforts. Concerning our concrete support for the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, we are committed to its success and have taken on the role of its champion. For us three fields are particularly important, and I would echo what my Indonesian colleague has just said with regard to, first, training. We support predeployment training and mobile training teams financially and technically.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We have to continue to work in that direction, and, as he noted and as has been underlined around the table, a lot remains to be done. I would encourage the Secretary-General and the Under-Secretary-General to continue with the policy of, on the one hand, sharing positive examples and, on the other, reporting on the obstacles and problems that remain. I would like to make one general and in three specific points. The general one is that peacekeeping is not a stand- alone technical effort. It has to be embedded in a holistic approach in order to effectively enhance stability, since there is a need to strengthen the rule of law, the justice and penal system and the police component.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Our Chinese colleague, in his intervention, noted the need for African solutions to African problems. There are some African solutions here, and I would again repeat our appeal for United Nations support for the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force. We need this stabilization force; we need to stabilize the region urgently. I would like to thank Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his very comprehensive, very transparent and very frank report and to reiterate what he said: that peacebuilding has changed for the better. I would like to endorse this and to commend him for all the efforts made and for what he said concerning the new spirit and the new mobility; better trained and better equipped personnel; and the fact that the number of fatalities has decreased, although, as he said, one peacekeeper killed is one too many.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having put this item on the agenda. Let me start by expressing our condolences to the Government and the people of Burkina Faso in the wake of this terrible terrorist attack. You will recall, Mr. President, that under the joint French-German presidencies of the Security Council in March and April, the Council visited Burkina Faso and witnessed the situation on the ground and the efforts made by the Government and by Cote d'Ivoire, which co-chaired the mission. We are aware of the efforts made by the Government, but it is clear that the Government alone is not able to resolve this situation. This is a regional problem that requires regional support, and we need to support the African efforts made in this respect.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“In her plea for more women's participation, which we all support, J amila Afghani said that the international community must stand with the women of Afghanistan. I can confirm that the Security Council does support them, and I hope everyone will join that support. The international community also stands behind her and her work. I wish her every success in her efforts.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“In the negotiations taking place in Doha between the United States and the Taliban, we must ensure that women do not remain in the background but that they are at the table, listened to and able to make a real impact so that their rights are respected. The country will not be at peace if women's rights are not protected or if they do not have equal opportunities. In addition, accountability for crimes that have been committed is extremely important. I thank Ms. Mohammed for her remarks on the work of the United Nations. I very much welcome cooperation with the European Union-United Nations Spotlight Initiative. There is perhaps one operational point within the United Nations system: in the local staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan more women could be employed, which, I think, will also have a strong impact.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“In terms of women's participation, we heard that they are participating but not on the front lines. It is wonderful that there are three female vice-presidential candidates but there is no female presidential candidate. We are pleased that Afghanistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations is a woman, although she is not here today. Germany has not yet had a woman Permanent Representative to the United Nations. We have to change that- perhaps not too quickly- but that must change. With regard to what needs to be done in the negotiations, Germany helped to put together the intra-Afghan dialogue, in which 20 per cent of the participants were women - we were very pleased that Jamila Afghani was one of the participants - but this is not enough.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“It has to be absolutely clear that whatever the outcome of the political process, the rights that have been achieved thus far must be safeguarded and guaranteed. And, of course, we have to go beyond that. We heard about the positive aspects, but our briefer Jamila Afghani informed us of what is on the negative side of the equation. The conflict is ongoing. We would like to express our condolences about the recent attacks that occurred. Women - and children for that matter - continue to be the primary victims of conflict. They have to survive in a situation ofviolence, and they have to figure out how their families will also survive. We hear that sexual and gender-based violence continues to occur in the country. Much therefore remains to be done.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Mohammed reminded us about the progress made. When we think of the Taliban of 20 years ago, we recall the marginalization of women who were not allowed to get a real education or accept a job, let alone participate in political life. What we have achieved today therefore is very good. As the Deputy Secretary- General said, "women are rising". Women are now in school. I remember, when I was in Afghanistan years ago, I saw girls in a schoolroom and was touched by how eager they were to learn. It is a wonderful image. Based on the statistics we heard, women now participate in political life. They have jobs. They are journalists. They are rising, as Ms. Mohammed said. More infrastructure - such as schools - is open to them. A great deal has already been achieved.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for putting this item on the agenda. It was not difficult to convince you, Sir, as we co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security. I thank you very much and I also thank my colleague from Indonesia, with whom we are penholders on Afghanistan, so, in a joint move, we put this very important issue on the agenda. I would like to start by thanking Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed and Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo for their trip to Afghanistan. It sent a very important signal to the United Nations system and the international community, and that signal was recognized in the country. I also thank them for their briefings. I can only subscribe to what they both said with regard to the issue of women and peace and security. First, Ms.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“The latter is being used prolifically, which is something I can only encourage. Finally, I would like to return to what I mentioned previously regarding the challenges posed by climate change. We support the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and are pleased to note that it is working specifically on the preparation of a report on climate-related security risks. Germany stands ready to support the United Nations. We are spending â‚¬50 million on strengthening the security sector in Burkina Faso. The G-5 Sahel is also on our priority list, and we have spent â‚¬150 million on the G-5 Sahel since 2016. We support the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Stabilization Facility for Lake Chad and have spent â‚¬40 million to this end, as we believe UNDP needs to play a very important role in the region.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“It is very positive that the Governors are genuinely addressing the problem of extremists and are working together with the Heads of State and the Governors of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as taking on board the views of other neighbouring countries in their work. This is where the United Nations and its good offices can help, and therefore cooperation with ECOWAS and the Group of Five (G-5) for the Sahel is very important, as are the efforts being undertaken by Mr. Chambas and the Secretary-General with regard to the One United Nations approach. The members of the Security Council visited Mali and Burkina Faso and we witnessed the many challenges they face there, particularly in Burkina Faso, and how important One United Nations, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund are there.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“Indeed, if we look at the demographics, youth should be at the top of every Government's agenda. Furthermore, Governments must focus on good governance in general, acting with respect for national constitutions, particularly with regard to the length of presidential mandates. Of course, these are regional problems and therefore it is necessary to take a regional approach. I also wish to highlight what Mr. Chambas said with regard to the Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum for Regional Cooperation on Stabilization, Peacebuilding and Sustainable Development.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“In this context, I would like to highlight a point that we believe is very important even if it was not mentioned by many speakers today, namely, the security implications of climate change in the region. In terms of actions going forward, I feel that when we put all of the burden on the United Nations, we must remember that the most important thing is national ownership. National Governments must do their homework - and the international community can support them in that - but there has to be national ownership. It has to be through national ownership that democratic rules are implemented, accountability guaranteed, the judiciary strengthened, the participation of women and wider civil society ensured, and the involvement of youth prioritized.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“I would like to reiterate what he said with regard to the Gambia's Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, what he said about Cabo Verde implementing resolution 2467 (2019) on sexual Violence, and what he said about Senegal and Togo 4 two countries in which there are more women involved. Those are very good examples, and I hope that they are taken into account by others. Nevertheless, the glass remains half empty. Mr. Chambas mentioned the violent extremism that is increasing in some areas, deterioration of security, human rights violations, gender-based violence in many countries, humanitarian crises, internally displaced persons, drug trafficking, and herders and farmers at each other's throats.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“I can be brief because I feel there is general unity in the Security Council on this issue. I should like to align myselfin particular with the statements delivered by my European colleagues who have already taken the floor today. First of all, I would like to express Germany's support for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas. We support his analysis and recommendations. With regard to the analysis, there has been some progress made on the democratic front, with some very specific and positive steps having been taken.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) remains key. We appreciate its redirection through the One United Nations method and strategy. We look forward to the independent review team's recommendations with regard to how best to address the challenges and how MONUSCO can have a real impact. We look forward to receiving that report.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“Therefore, it would be really good if we could have a special Council meeting to address the Ebola crisis. With regard to the response, I can only subscribe to what Ms. Zerrougui said about the One United Nations approach, at both the national and the regional levels. Neighbouring countries also need to play on the same team, as was also implied in Mr. Alotaibi's briefing, with regard to the need for regional players to play ball and be involved. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration is also important and some success has been had in that area, but more is needed. Efforts must also include the cooperation of civil society. Young people must also be involved. It is unfortunate that for health reasons we do not have a civil society briefer with us today.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“Many challenges that have already been mentioned remain, such as the formation of the Government. I can understand that the former President, Mr. Kabila, clings to power but he has to let go. He has to understand that. People must tell him that so that the Government can finally be formed. As was said earlier, the justice system has to be established in order to effectively fight impunity. The increased violence in the east is a concern. There are too many spoilers, in addition to displacement and the continuation of sexual violence against children and women, who are most affected by the conflict. The attack on humanitarian workers, in particular during an Ebola outbreak, is unacceptable. Ms. Zerrougui said that it has health and political dimensions.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“I would like to add my voice to those who have thanked Ms. Zerrougui and Ambassador Alotaibi for their work. I would like to underline Ms. Zerrougui's personal engagement on the issue. We really appreciate it. I thank both of them very much for their briefings and for the written report (S/2019/575). I subscribe to what was said by those who spoke earlier, in particular the representatives of France, Belgium, Poland. I can therefore be brief. I share Ms. Zerrougui's positive take on President Tshisekedi. She quoted his vision of establishing a haven for peace and development in the region. I note that some members, including my French colleague, talked about the climate of optimism and the opening up of the political space. That is certainly the case, but we are not yet in heaven.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“I reiterate that the implementation by everyone of resolution 2334 (2016) would be a step in the right direction. Lastly, I would like to refer to what my Kuwaiti colleague just said. As we worked on resolution 2334 (2016), we believed that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) was indispensable to meeting the basic needs of Palestinian refugees. Germany is proud to have been the largest bilateral donor to UNRWA last year.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Let me go back to international law and, more specifically, to resolution 2334 (2016), which does not refer only to settlement activities. The resolution also mentions terrorism, violence against civilians, incitement, provocative actions and inflammatory rhetoric. Germany deeply condemns all attacks on Israel. The firing of rockets from Gaza by Hamas or other groups is unacceptable. Germany stands steadfast in its commitment to Israel's security as a Jewish and democratic State. We will not remain silent when Israel's security or right to exist is questioned or compromised. For the international community, peace is best served by observing international law. That holds true for resolution 2334 (2016) and others. It also holds true with regard to the crisis in the Gulf and Iran.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“To go back to the issue of settlements, the approval of construction and tenders for new housing units in the West Bank and Jerusalem, Germany is particularly concerned about the demolition and seizures of Palestinian-owned structures across the West Bank and evictions of Palestinians from their homes in parts of East Jerusalem, such as Sheikh Jarrah, Silwan and Wadi Al-Hummus. We have seen photos of areas where demolitions are taking place as we speak. Such activities affect the Palestinian-owned structures located in Areas A and B and set a precedent that severely undermines the Oslo Accords. We therefore call upon Israel to end the expansion of settlements, the legalization of outposts, demolitions and seizures of and evictions from Palestinian-owned structures.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“But I think that one thing is clear - prosperity will be elusive as long as it is not firmly embedded in a political framework. A lot has been said about settlements, although not by the representative of the United States in his intervention. For us, settlement activities are illegal under international law. They undermine the prospects for a negotiated two- State solution. The rhetoric has gone beyond talk of settlements. We now hear rhetoric alluding to the possible annexation of parts of the West Bank. We are extremely concerned. Germany will not recognize changes to the 1967 lines, including to Jerusalem; we will recognize only changes that are the result of negotiations.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“On other occasions, United States representatives have insisted on international law and on the implementation of Security Council resolutions, such as those on North Korea. We absolutely support that and, as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), we work very hard to implement Security Council resolutions word by word. For us, resolution 2334 (2016) - to name the most recent Security Council resolution - is binding law and that is the international consensus. It is the United States that has withdrawn from the international consensus on resolution 2334 (2016). With regard to the situation, Germany participated in the Bahrain workshop, because we are interested in sensible measures that promote peace and boost the economy.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Germany supports a negotiated two-State solution, based on internationally agreed parameters and the relevant Security Council resolutions. I would like to respond in that regard to what the representative of the United States just said. As the Ambassador of Germany, I must say that, for us, international law is relevant; international law is not futile. We believe in the United Nations - that is why we sought to become a member ofthe Security Council for a two-year term. We believe in Security Council resolutions; for us, they are binding international law. As I said, we believe in the force of international law and we do not believe in the force of the strongest. For us, international law is not an a la carte menu.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“I will be relatively brief because we are basically turning in circles in View of the previous discussion that we had here (see S/PV.8557) and because I will align myself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Croatia on behalf of the States members of the European Union. I would like to first start by expressing my support for the United Nations. I heard and would like to refer to what Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo said in her briefing. I fully subscribe to what she said, and I must say that I was also very struck by what she said about the negative trajectory in which we find ourselves. She talked about Violence, settlements, demolitions, rockets and provocative rhetoric, among others. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a political one and will be resolved only by a political solution.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Germany will continue to support Colombia bilaterally. We have had wonderful, long-term relations with the country since the era of Alexander von Humboldt. We know the burden it is bearing due to the refugees from Venezuela and we support it bilaterally as well as through the post-conflict multi-partner trust fund for Colombia. We also support the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, which we discussed yesterday in our meetings on transitions (see S/PV.8579), as we know how important it is for Colombia, too.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“The figures are indeed alarming. Germany fully supports the eradication programme and call for them to be conducted on a voluntary basis. I know it is very cumbersome, but the voluntary programmes linked with the new cadastres that are being established for the distribution of land are, I think, the only way. Germany is opposed to the forced eradication and forced aerial spraying of coca crops. I know it is an easy solution and some are in favour of it, but we believe that it is not good for the environment, it is bad for people's health and it does not serve its purpose. There are statistics according to which voluntary eradication sees l per cent of people going back to grow coca again, while with forced eradication that rises to 40 per cent. We therefore call for the continuation of the voluntary programmes only.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“I would also like to highlight one part of our very full, rich programme - our Peruvian friends did not allow us one minute of free time. We had a meeting with the Commission on Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the Unit for the Search for Persons deemed Missing in the Context of and Due to the Armed Conflict. I was really impressed by their commitment, professionalism and willingness to really contribute to the reconciliation of the Colombian people. I would urge the Government to continue adequate financial support for these institutions. Given regional activity in the wake of the new provisions, one should not raise uncertainty about the legal status of former FARC-EP fighters. I would like to echo what my American colleague said with regard to coca production and counter- narcotics.”
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“Therefore, including them and including women - both former women FARC-EP fighters and women and children in general - is really important. Here I would like to commend the Mission for its youth, peace and security strategy. Everyone around the table has spoken about the killing of former FARC-EP fighters, social leaders and human rights defenders. This something that we are all concerned about, including the Government. We can only encourage the Government to do its utmost to fight impunity and fight for accountability. I know how difficult that is. Colombia is a huge country, but I think that no effort can be spared to enlarge the presence of the State in in all regions. Ensuring the presence of the Administration, security and also some very basic infrastructure, such as schooling for children, is extremely important.”
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“James Rodriguez - but in any case he does a very important job and we wish to thank him and his team, as well as the United Nations country team. I do not want to speak for a long time, but I would like to echo a point that Special Representative Ruiz Massieu made. The implementation of the agreement is very important. The former combatants that are not in the territorial areas now need to be included. We saw how committed the former Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) fighters in the territorial areas are and how engaged they are in their work. The way in which this community has been established among former FARC-EP fighters and indigenous populations is truly exemplary. However, many of them remain on the outside.”
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