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1. “However, despite some progress on the rule of law, stronger, more consistent implementation of the rule of law and good governance structures are needed and will help Kosovo's integration into the international community. The United Kingdom will continue to support Kosovo as it moves forward with its efforts to develop as a stable, prosperous, multi-ethnic State, including through our support of UNMIK. We strongly urge the Governments of Kosovo and Serbia to desist from the divisive rhetoric that has become all too common and to return to the EU-facilitated dialogue, in the interests of their peoples and European stability.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source

2. “It is with regret that we note the injuries sustained. We are aware of the detention of two UNMIK officials during the course of the police operation. International personnel acting in the course of their duties must be treated in accordance with international law,just as they too must follow their missions' mandates and codes of conduct. It would be inappropriate for me and other members of the Council to comment further on that specific incident without clarification of the facts, and so we look forward to the outcome of UNMIK's internal review before commenting further. The United Kingdom welcomes the establishment of the Anti-fraud Unit, progress on legal reforms to increase transparency in political parties and the recent convictions in several high-profile corruption cases.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source

3. “Justice for all victims and their families is crucial to future stability. We cannot allow a culture ofimpunity to exist. We call on both Pristina and Belgrade to provide all necessary support to existing domestic war crimes courts so as to ensure that outstanding war crimes cases are heard. Corruption and organized crime negatively affect the people of Kosovo and those across Europe. We welcome Kosovo's efforts so far to tackle this scourge and urge that these efforts continue and, indeed, be increased and developed further. The Kosovo police operation on 28 May was a legitimate operation carried out in accordance with the law, which resulted in the arrest of 19 police officers suspected of involvement in smuggling and organized crime and targeted multiple ethnicities across a number of municipalities.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source

4. “We call on the leaders to react in a measured, proportionate fashion that is reflective of the standing of their offices and to focus on reaching a comprehensive, sustainable agreement that enjoys domestic support. It is also important for both sides to implement all agreements already reached in order to build confidence between the parties. We welcome the progress noted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/461) on the common border crossing points and call for the resumption of coordination to enable the full implementation of the integrated border management technical protocol. We welcome the important work done by UNMIK and the Government of Kosovo to address legacy issues, including by overseeing returns of displaced persons, verifying survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and investigated cases ofmissing persons.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source

5. “We continue to call on Kosovo to implement the necessary reforms that would allow it to strengthen further the rule of law, good governance, reconciliation and security. The United Kingdom echoes the concern expressed by the Special Representative about the prolonged disengagement by both Pristina and Belgrade from the dialogue facilitated by the European Union (EU). We welcome the recent efforts of Germany and France to reinvigorate the process. Progress on the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia is in the interests of both countries, including in respect of their EU aspirations. But the provocative language and actions of both Governments risks future progress.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source

6. “Let me start by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the Under-Secretary-General for their briefings today. I would also like to thank the Special Representative and his team for their continued dedication to Kosovo. Since the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) was authorized by the Security Council in 1999, Kosovo's development from a conflict zone into a democratic country has been significant, and UNMIK has played an important role in achieving that progress. Due to the change in the situation on the ground in these past 20 years, the United Kingdom supports a strategic review of the Mission to ensure that UNMIK's efforts are properly tailored to the current needs and addresses the challenges that Kosovo still faces.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source

7. “We remain deeply concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Libya. The now protracted and escalating conflict benefits no one and only serves to highlight the fact that there can be no military solution to Libya's challenges. The United Kingdom continues to call for all those involved in the conflict to commit to an immediate ceasefire, allow humanitarian access and return to political talks. We also reiterate our support for the tireless efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to facilitate a return to political talks. A United Nations-led political dialogue is the only way, ultimately, to achieve the security and stability that Libyans deserve.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source

8. “The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of resolution 2473 (2019). The Libyan arms embargo remains an important tool of the Council and an integral part of our work to help support the stabilization of Libya. We are concerned by reports of weapons entering Libya and take this opportunity to remind all Member States of their obligations under resolution 1970 (2001). We call on all parties involved in the Libyan crisis to respect the arms embargo and to desist from any actions that could further undermine the prospects for United Nations-facilitated political dialogue. Any arms entering Libya will only escalate the conflict and lessen the prospects for a ceasefire. Respect for the arms embargo is just one part of the solution in Libya, which requires a full political dialogue and reconciliation.”

   2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source

9. “The Council will not allow those who seek to undermine peace to do so with impunity, nor will we support the free flow of weapons into the country while that peace remains so fragile. We share the disappointments of others in the Council today that some members of the Council were not able to support the renewal of the sanctions and the arms embargo. Peace in South Sudan remains fragile. In the place of a complete judicial infrastructure, sanctions offer a form of accountability, and they send a message that heinous acts of violence will not be tolerated by the international community. On the arms embargo, with the peace deal only recently extended, for the Council to allow an unhindered flow of arms into the country right now would surely be irresponsible and risk fuelling further violence.”

   2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source

10. “The United Kingdom welcomes today's adoption of resolution 2471 (2019). As a member of the troika, we stand firm in our support for peace in South Sudan and for the progress made to date, especially efforts from the region led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to ensure that the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan continues to reduce violence. There is still, however, work to do, and we urge the parties to work together for the sake of their people. We in the Security Council have this morning demonstrated to the people of South Sudan the we are committed to bringing an end to their suffering.”

    2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source

11. “As we are approaching the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), next October, we will continue to support Iraq to ensure that its next national action plan on women and peace and security is budgeted, implemented in collaboration with civil society and coordinated at the local and national levels. We would welcome the opportunity to hear from more female civil society briefers in future Council meetings to learn from their experiences and expertise. The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to, and its support for, the important work of UNAMI and for the people of Iraq as they work to build a more stable and prosperous future.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source

12. “Accountabilityis important too, as the representative of Germany highlighted, and we thank the Government of Iraq and the United Nations Assistance Mission for their ongoing support to the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh, as it continues to carry out its vital work to ensure justice for survivors. Thirdly, turning finally to representation, the United Kingdom welcomes the United Nations Assistance Mission's focus on gender across all of its activities, including its work to promote the enactment of the anti-domestic-violence law. We strongly agree with Germany that women's protection and meaningful participation will support reconciliation and long- term stability.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source

13. “In that regard, we support Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi's efforts to reach agreement in the Council of Representatives to fill the remaining four Cabinet positions and ensure the broadest possible representation of women and minorities in all levels of Government. Secondly, as Iraq continues to rebuild following years of conflict, reconciliation at all levels of society must be front and centre - a point raised by the French Ambassador. In that regard, we welcome UNAMI's continued engagement with the Government of Iraq as it advances an inclusive political dialogue. We further welcome the important role that the United Nations plays in supporting an effective and accountable Iraqi security sector, one that is able to effectively counter the ongoing threat from Da'esh and provide security for all Iraqis.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source

14. “The Government of Iraq, the United Nations and the international community should continue to work urgently to address that situation, including by recognizing and tackling underlying concerns and through the full implementation of the pledges made at the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, referred to earlier by the Russian Ambassador. Ensuring that all Iraqi citizens are able to access civil documentation must also be a priority, especially for internally displaced children who face disruption to their education. Underpinning all of this is the need for strong State institutions and inclusive and representative Government.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source

15. “Looking ahead, the immediate focus must be on ensuring that the conditions that first gave rise to Da'esh do not re-emerge. In the near term, we believe that means focusing on three areas, namely, reconstruction, reconciliation and representation. First, reconstruction and the provision of basic services are clearly essential for Iraq's long-term stability. We all heard the staggering figures mentioned today by the representative of Cote d'Ivoire, with over 1.75 million Iraqis remaining displaced, unable or unwilling to return to their homes.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source

16. “While it is only natural for us at the Security Council to tend at times to focus on the risks and the threats, I think that it is very important that we also reflect on the significant progress that has been made in Iraq to date, and also that we thank the Iraqi Government, the Iraqi security forces and the Iraqi people for the immense sacrifices that they have made in defeating Da'esh. While a territorial defeat is a very important milestone, the path to reconciliation and stabilization will be long and complex. Erasing the ideology ofDa'esh will take time and require our sustained and collective efforts. In that regard, we recognize the important role that UNAMI continues to play in supporting the Government of Iraq and its post-conflict recovery and stabilization efforts.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source

17. “I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert for her very thoughtful and comprehensive briefing. I think today's unanimous adoption of resolution 2470 (2019), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), shows the strong support of the Security Council for her work and that of her Mission. I think it is significant that this is our first Security Council meeting on Iraq since the liberation of the last of the Da'esh-held territory in the region.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source

18. “Although there has been some progress, as I have just mentioned, towards long-term peace and prosperity for Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is clearly still a very long way to go. I think, therefore, that it would be useful for the Council to hear further from the High Representative about what more we and the international community could do to enhance the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina and encourage reconciliation. We look forward to hearing from him.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

19. “We also commend the submission of the answers to the follow-up questions of the European Commission questionnaire, and we welcome the public commitment of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the European path, as declared in a joint statement in December. Bosnia must now demonstrate its commitment to European-Atlantic integration, including to the rule of law, democracy and human rights. To ensure that this is successful, the implementation of difficult but essential reforms are necessary, as are efforts on socioeconomic reforms, which provide more opportunities for the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and therefore help arrest the flow of people leaving in search of a more prosperous and stable future elsewhere.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

20. “The United Kingdom welcomes the progress made, including the appeals judgment of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals on the case of Radovan Karadzic'. That judgment is an important result for international justice that sends a powerful message that those who carry out atrocities will be held accountable for their actions and sentenced accordingly. It is therefore simply appalling that political leaders and sections of society continue to deny not only the judgments of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the Residual Mechanism but also the genocide in Srebrenica, despite the conclusive finding of genocide by both international tribunals and national courts. It is deplorable that political actors are willing to put their political pursuits ahead ofjustice for Victims and peace for all.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

21. “The spread of nationalistic sentiment is indicative of the wider political environment, in which the democratic sphere is gradually being eroded. Laws on public assembly fall short of international standards across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, recent moves to make those even more restrictive in the Republic of Srpska were particularly alarming. The freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and the media are fundamental elements of a healthy functional democracy. Unnecessary and antagonistic legislative changes serve only to undermine democracy and move Bosnia and Herzegovina further away from the international standards and democratic norms that it needs to meet in order to progress.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

22. “As the High Representative indicated, such divisive nationalistic rhetoric makes politics difficult and compromise elusive. It does not serve the citizens whom they are elected to represent, nor does it encourage the peace and stability for which we hoped for many years. It is particularly of concern that some authority figures have attempted to use theirposition to undermine State institutions and intimidate Bosnian citizens, such as through announced changes to the criminal code of the Republic of Srpska, which the High Representative highlighted in his report. We fully support the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board's commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina' fundamental structure as a single sovereign State, composed of two entities.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

23. “While we welcome the swift progress made in the Republic of Srpska, we share the disappointment of the representatives of South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire that the State-level Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers, the Federation entity Government and four of the 10 cantonal Governments have not yet been appointed. We also urge political leaders to engage constructively on Government formation at all levels so that they can begin to implement reforms that benefit all of their citizens. Once again, when we met previously, many Council members, including the United Kingdom, urged those in positions of responsibility to refrain from spreading divisive sentiments and act in the interests ofall citizens. It is once again extremely disappointing that the divisive nationalist rhetoric, which dominated the election period, has persisted.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

24. “I believe that his briefing really brought home to us the need for the Security Council to remain highly focused on the situation in Bosnia, as well as the continuing importance of his role and that of the Office of the High Representative, which remains the final authority concerning the civilian implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. That includes the United Kingdom's support for the use of the Bonn powers, if the situation requires, as well as continuing support for the European Union-led Operation Althea and its executive mandate. He has our full support. The previous time that we met to discuss this issue (see S/PV.8392), elections had just taken place. However, seven months later, the process of Government formation is still not complete.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

25. “Let me begin by thanking the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his very objective and detailed briefing and report (S/2019/364, annex) and for all the efforts that he and his team have made to support peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He continues to have our full support. I would also like to echo the tribute that he made to Lord Ashdown, who played a Vital role in galvanizing international action during the conflicts that followed the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. We will not forget his personal contribution to the stability and security of the region. I think that the High Representative brought out very clearly for us in his briefing the major challenges with regard to the rule of law, the backsliding against different commitments and the many risks to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future.”

    2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source

26. “We urge all States Members of the United Nations to assist in that regard. Finally, turning to the question of UNISFA's upcoming mandate renewal, we commend the really important work that the mission is doing on the ground, particularly with regard to mediation among the various parties. We therefore support the recommendation for a six-month mandate renewal. We agree, however, with the Council members who have said that the mission does need to adapt to the situation on the ground. Therefore, we also support the recommendation on enhancing the mission's civilian component in order to help with its support to the African Union Commission and its High-level Implementation Panel.”

    2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source

27. “On that issue, like Kuwait and the United States, we remain very concerned about the delays in the issuing of visas for key personnel, especially for the Jordanian technical reconnaissance delegation. We urge the Sudanese authorities to issue those visas without delay. I would like to request of our Sudanese colleagues to update the Council on the issuing of those visas during their intervention. Our second concern is related to the issue raised by the Peruvian Ambassador - the humanitarian situation in Abyei - which, as he said, has been caused by both rapid inflation and the economic crises in both countries. The United Kingdom is providing $40 million this year in emergency humanitarian support to help the Sudan's most vulnerable and excluded communities with their basic food and health needs.”

    2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source

28. “Overall, the security situation in Abyei has remained generally calm, despite sporadic instances of violence. We should also welcome the improved cooperation between the Government of South Sudan and the authorities in the Sudan, and the progress made against the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism benchmarks. However, we continue to have two major concerns. First, we share the concerns expressed today by Under-Secretary-General Lacroix about intercommunal tensions and the political rhetoric and criminality that exacerbates them. This remains the largest challenge to stability, and we think that the support of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for local mediation, community protection and judicial initiatives remain absolutely vital, as does the full deployment of UNISFA's police assets.”

    2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source

29. “I would like to begin by extending a warm welcome back to the Security Council to Special Envoy Onanga-Anyanga. We look forward to working with him on this very important topic. I think we all agree that this is a very complex issue. It also strikes me that this is an interesting time to be discussing this issue given the major upheavals in the Sudan, which the Special Envoy referred to. We share his view that it is absolutely vital for the Sudanese authorities and the Government of South Sudan to continue to cooperate, despite what has been happening on the ground, and to implement their agreements in relation to the border. I also very much agree with the tone set by both of our briefers today on recent developments. There is much to welcome over the past six months.”

    2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source

30. “At the second round table meeting, the participants themselves recognized the importance of working to build additional trust away from the negotiation table. We encourage them to continue to do so to support progress towards an enduring political solution. The text of the resolution also reflects the strong support of the Council for the continuing work of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Colin Stewart, in carrying out his duties. We regret that we were unable to speak with one voice on the text before us today. However, we remain convinced of the Council's unanimous support for ex-President Kohler's efforts. Our support and the support of the region and the international community will be essential for a successful outcome to the process.”

    2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source

31. “The United Kingdom was pleased to vote in favour of resolution 2469 (2019) resolution today. We believe the resolution sends a strong signal of our support for the valuable work of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, ex-President Horst Kohler, in his efforts to find a mutually acceptable political solution that will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. We encourage the parties and the neighbouring States to continue their constructive engagement with the Personal Envoy and with one another, in line with the spirit of the resolution. We call on all concerned to refrain from any activity that could undermine negotiations or escalate tensions on the ground.”

    2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source

32. “We would like to reiterate our appreciation for the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and encourage all States to cooperate with it and offer it their full support. The United Nations has a clear role to play to ensure an integrated and sustainable transition, but it will ultimately be the Government of Haiti's leadership that will make the transition a success.”

    2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source

33. “Thirdly, and finally, on the question of the reconfiguration of the United Nations presence that many speakers have touched upon, the United Kingdom broadly supports the Secretary-General's proposal for MINUJUSTH to be succeed by a special political mission. We especially welcome the fact that human rights and women's protection and empowerment will be at the centre of its mandate. I hear the concerns of the Dominican Republic loud and clear. It will be important to ensure that the transition is conducted responsibly and smoothly, taking account of the situation on the ground as we move from a peacekeeping presence to a special political mission.”

    2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source

34. “I want to emphasize that, if Haiti is to accelerate on its path to stability and prosperity based on a reinforced social contract between the State and its citizens, then human rights need to come front and centre, and that is a particularly important element of the shift away from peacekeeping to peacebuilding that we really hope can be given a higher priority. In the spirit of interactivity, Mr. President, you encouraged us to ask questions. It would be useful to know from the United Nations when the results of the MINUJUSTH investigation of events at La Saline will be completed and hopefully made available to the Security Council.”

    2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source

35. “However, at the same time, we remain concerned about the human rights abuses allegedly committed by the Haitian National Police during the demonstrations of October and November 2018, including allegations of summary executions. It is also a concern that, according to the Secretary-General's report, 74 per cent of the prison population is still on pretrial detention and the death rate of those in prison, according to this helpful handout from the United Nations, has actually increased from 11.8 to 14 per 1,000 inmates. Those concerns remain.”

    2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source

36. “I also agree that it is very important that the United Nations, in its reports to the Security Council, should focus on that issue and update us on progress. Secondly, turning to the human rights situation in Haiti, we very much agree with other speakers that, while there has been progress in the human rights situation in the country, that progress has been uneven and serious concerns remain. We welcome the work that has been done on the development of a national action plan on human rights and the appointment of a ministerial-level human rights focal point. We welcome the other improvements mentioned in the Secretary- General's report (S/2019/198).”

    2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source

37. “We strongly agree with the calls she made this morning, in particular for improved services to survivors of gender-based violence, especially with regard to fair and safe access to justice, and for ensuring that whatever United Nations entity succeeds the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), it must ensure that any gains made on gender equality are preserved and should also support women's protection and empowerment. I would also echo the call that Ms. Viaud made for improved participation by women in political life, a point made by my Belgian and Dominican colleagues as well. Surely that will help to accelerate progress towards securing improved rights, justice and access to services for women.”

    2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source

38. “This has been an especially rich and informative meeting on Haiti, thanks largely to our briefers this morning. I think the presence of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Chamber today reminds us all that human rights are of vital importance, both in their own right and across the other two pillars of the United Nations. We know that States that violate human rights are less prosperous, less stable, less able to meet the demands of their people and more likely to pose a threat to international peace and security. I want to focus on three issues today. First, I would like to address the issue of women and peace and security. Ms. Viaud drew our attention to the many barriers faced by women in Haiti, including gender-based violence and a lack of access to health care and justice.”

    2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source

39. “All international partners should continue to support the East African Community in its efforts to end the political crisis in Burundi and preserve the Arusha accords. Again, we encourage all stakeholders to consider whether the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework could play an enhanced role in promoting dialogue in Burundi and to coordinate their efforts with the Framework in that regard. In conclusion, we look forward to hearing the plans of Mr. Djinnit's successor to further engage with regional Heads of State and Government, picking up on the six themes that he outlined, but in particular the three on which I focused on. As he has shown during his tenure, the role of Special Envoy has an invaluable part to play in supporting and strengthening the partnerships that will underpin greater regional stability.”

    2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source

40. “Regional dialogue will be vital to finding solutions that respect the fundamental human rights of all those involved in or affected by conflict. Secondly, turning to the Central African Republic, we attach great importance to ongoing efforts by the parties to implement the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation and would encourage all stakeholders to consider What role the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region may be able to play in supporting that process. Finally, with respect to Burundi, we think that an inclusive dialogue will be a vital precursor to credible and inclusive elections. We welcome all the work that the Special Envoy has done on that issue.”

    2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source

41. “First, with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we of course join the Special Envoy in our commendation of the Congolese people for exercising their democratic right to vote in a peaceful manner in the recent elections. But we all know that democracy is a process, not an event, and that it is vital that all stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain focused on supporting a more stable and inclusive physical environment in the country. We fully agree with the conclusions in the Secretary-General's report regarding the importance of resolving the issue of foreign armed groups and their dependents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and regional issues involving refugee populations.”

    2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source

42. “In that regard, we strongly support his plans for a high-level conference on justice and good governance in May. The Special Envoy will have our full support for that conference. Thirdly, and this is a point that my colleague from the United States also touched on, we very much agree about the importance of tackling the exploitation of natural resources, in particular by armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is very good that Mr. Djinnit initiated political discussions with the countries in the region on that issue. I think that it will be very important that that dialogue continues under his successor. Let me just touch very briefly on three of the country-specific issues that are mentioned in the report.”

    2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source

43. “In setting out today the six areas on which he has focused over the past five years, I think that he helped set the agenda for his successor when he takes over. I would like to highlight three ofthose areas in particular. First, we warmly welcome the emphasis that the Special Envoy placed on promoting the participation of women in political life and peace processes. We strongly agree with the call that he made just now to support the region's efforts to achieve a minimum quota of 30 per cent representation of women in political processes by 2020 in time for the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Secondly, we very much agree with the Special Envoy about the importance of the rule of law and human rights.”

    2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source

44. “I would like to thank Special Envoy Djinnit for his briefing today, for the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/229) and for all his very diligent work and strong personal dedication to these issues since 2014. We appreciate all that he has done, and we wish him every success for the future. It was particularly welcome today both to hear about his recent successes and to be reminded of all that he has achieved over that past five years. We particularly welcome his success in securing the voluntary repatriation of fighters from Rwanda and combatants ofthe Mouvement du 23 mars from Uganda. That is an important achievement. As Mr. Djinnit said, it shows that we can make progress on these very difficult issues.”

    2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source

45. “If we are to continue to enjoy that security and safety, it must remain our collective duty to uphold that international order and prevent the heinous use of such weapons, whoever uses them.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

46. “The work of the 1540 Committee focuses on preventing the use of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors. However, I should not conclude without also touching briefly, as my colleague from Equatorial Guinea did, on the use of weapons of mass destruction by State actors, because when we see States using chemical weapons in flagrant breach of international law, there are proliferation consequences. The use of such weapons by an organization as craven as Da'esh is unconscionable, as is Government use of chemical weapons against its own people, as in the case of Syria, or against another State, as happened on the streets of Salisbury in the United Kingdom, just over a year ago. The rules-based international order has been essential to the security and safety of the international community for more than 70 years.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

47. “The United Kingdom stands ready to provide legal and regulatory expertise, as well as broader support, to States looking to meet their obligations and strengthen their national frameworks. In that regard, the work of Working Group II, coordinated by France, is particularly important, and I want to take this opportunity to thank France, as well as Peru, Cote d'Ivoire and the United States, coordinating the other Working Groups, for their diligent efforts. I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the vital work being done by the Group of Experts, coordinated by Mr. Raphael Prenat. The United Kingdom notes with concern the financial situation that Ambassador Djani highlighted and will be following the issue very closely.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

48. “The United Kingdom stands ready to do all it can to make sure that that process is thorough and effective and that it leads to practical outcomes in deterring and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. A second priority should be assistance to States. I am once again grateful that the Ambassador of Indonesia highlighted the issue in his remarks this morning. The effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is not straightforward, however vital it may be. I welcome the work already being done by the Committee to facilitate the provision of assistance to States that have requested it, including by helping coordinate it with other States and international organizations that have the capacity to provide it.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

49. “As the Ambassador of Indonesia mentioned this morning, developing voluntary national action plans and assigning national points of contact are practical steps that all States can take. We commend such steps to all States Members of the United Nations today. We also join the United States in urging all States that have not yet voluntarily reported their implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) to the Committee to do so as quickly and as practically as possible. In an interconnected world, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and the responsibility lies with all of us. Looking ahead, we recognize that the next comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) will take place in 2021.”

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50. “The United Kingdom therefore is and will remain a strong supporter of the work of the Committee. We are pleased that this year's programme of work has been adopted swiftly and see two key priorities for the Committee's work this year under the leadership of the Indonesian Ambassador. The first priority is the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). With the assistance of the Committee, all States should work to ensure that their legislation, national control frameworks and mechanisms for both internal and international cooperation are up to date and fit for purpose. It is particularly important that States with specific circumstances, such as being nexus points in global supply chains, take extra care to ensure that they are implementing resolution 1540 (2004) effectively.”

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