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first: 2016-02-29
most recent: 2019-08-29
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“As a long-standing friend of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Kingdom calls on all the parties to stop looking to the past and instead look forward to a shared future. Ifthey do so, they will have the United Kingdom's support. We stand ready to work with the authorities to make progress on those critically important issues. As the High Representative said just now, a crucial element of that effort must be to promote and uphold the rule of law, including through a well-functioning independent judiciary. We call on all political and judicial leaders to avoid actions that undermine the standards of judicial impartiality and integrity. Ahead of next year's elections, we also urge all parties to approach the issue of electoral reform through dialogue and to show willingness to reach a compromise.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“We need only look to the tens of millions of dollars in funding from the International Monetary Fund that are currently on hold. Bosnia and Herzegovina has failed to fulfil its responsibilities; if it had done so, that funding would be released. The money could be used to make considerable progress on the reform path. It would transform Bosnia for the better - building roads and other Vital infrastructure that would benefit all. Let us all encourage the Bosnian authorities to refocus on the reform agenda to deliver socioeconomic reforms that would improve the lives of their citizens. Divisive, backwards-looking rhetoric only distracts from that essential work, and will only slow the country's progress.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“They must do so in word and deed as they undertake the vital reforms necessary to bring about the social and economic renewal that the country needs, and which is so essential to Bosnia's future within the European Union. Bosnia and Herzegovina made good progress towards that goal in 2016, and the delivery of the EU questionnaire in December was recognition of that fact. However the promise and potential of 2016 has not materialized this year. Instead, this year has seen the pace of reform slowing markedly, and divisive rhetoric and premature electioneering only increasing. It is those negative trends that are now dominating the political landscape, despite the elections being over 10 months away. When that sort of narrow-minded, divisive electioneering takes hold, nobody gains. All Bosnians lose out.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. Inzko for his report (S/2017/922, annex) and his briefing. He has the full and continuous support of the United Kingdom. Iwant to beginbywarmlywelcomingthe unanimous adoption of resolution 2384 (2017) this morning. I pay tribute to you, Mr. President, and to your delegation for your excellent efforts as penholder. This adoption is a welcome show of the Security Council's continued support for the vital work of the European Union (EU)- led peacekeeping force Althea and a clear sign of our commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability, security and territorial integrity. It is a commitment that we now look to the Bosnian authorities to match.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, today we are all witnessing Haiti turn a corner. Days of violence and instability have begun to fade. The ultimate thanks go to the people of Haiti. Without question, they have displayed remarkable resilience. But the courageous efforts of MINUSTAH have also played their part. We salute their successes and look forward to continued assistance by the United Nations to the Haitian people.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“But the single most important guarantor of the progress achieved in Haiti lies with its own leadership. The gap left by MINUSTAH is not primarily for MINUJUSTH to plug but for Haiti's Government, politicians and institutions to begin to fill. For example, security cannot be achieved unless the Government protects the independence of Haiti's police and gives them the resources they need rather than diverting money towards the creation of new armed forces. Justice cannot be delivered until parliamentarians pass legislation critical to empowering the judiciary. Human rights cannot be protected without proper institutionalization within the State, and pronouncements of progress will continue to ring hollow until we see more women empowered as political leaders and fewer becoming victims of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The planned exit strategy to guide a two-year transition from MINUJUSTH to the United Nations country team and also, critically, Haiti's own national institutions marks an opportunity for the United Nations to set precedents for peacekeeping missions around the world. We regret that the good work of MINUSTAH was tainted by the spectre of cholera and sexual exploitation and abuse. Here, too, there are lessons to be learned. The new approach to cholera has helped to put Haiti on a path towards eradication, but this came too long after the damage had been done. As for sexual exploitation at the hands of peacekeepers, Haiti's tragic experience demonstrates why we cannot tolerate any backsliding on the commitments made through resolution 2272 (2016). There is much that the United Nations can do better.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“If the United Nations is to maximize the impact of its support to Haiti, MINUJUSTH must work closely with the United Nations country team, which has a critical role to play in sustaining peace. For example, through its support for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations country team will be able to bring a long-term developmental focus to the major challenges that Haiti faces today. Joint planning, analysis and capacity-mapping exercises will be needed from day one so that responsibilities are handed over sequentially well ahead of MINUJUSTH's closure. Indeed, Haiti does not need an indefinite peacekeeping operation.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) represents a transitional stage for future United Nations support for Haiti. The Haiti of today still needs help to ensure that its police will soon be able stand alone, that justice institutions will soon function effectively and that human rights are afforded the protection and priority they require. While we note that a status of forces agreement has not yet been signed and urge the Government to do so as soon as possible, we are nevertheless pleased that the transition to MINUJUSTH is on track. We must ensure that the Mission has access to the most appropriate personnel and equipment and that this is underpinned by high-quality training, skilled, robust leadership and clear accountability for underperformance and misconduct.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Honore for her briefing. As the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) draws to a close after 13 years in Haiti, I would like to join others in thanking her for her dedicated service. I also want to pay tribute to all who have been involved with the Mission and its work - the civilian staff, troops and police who have served in it and in particular the 186 men and women who have died in MINUSTAH's service. When we compare Haiti today to the Haiti of 2004, MINUSTAH's legacy is clear. There is less violence, the security environment is more stable, the Haitian National Police is more effective and a more democratic political culture has emerged, accompanied by transitions of power. Of course, we cannot be complacent. The gains made must be protected.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“I would like to conclude by echoing the comments made by the representative of Japan, and by reiterating the United Kingdom's long-standing position that it is past time for the Council to meet less frequently on this issue. The number of issues on our agenda only continues to grow. As a Council, we should focus our time and attention on genuine threats to international peace and security. All of us in this Chamber should be thankful that the situation in Kosovo no longer falls into that category.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/640) makes clear, there have been comparatively few challenges to security in Kosovo in the past few months. That is something that the recent Kosovo Force report also makes clear, noting that the trend in Kosovo is incrementally positive. We all recognize the important work that UNMIK has done over many years to Kosovo's benefit. But it is time for the Mission to shrink, not grow. In view of that, we are disappointed that its budget has increased this year, particularly in the wake of the numerous calls in the Security Council's previous three meetings for the Mission to be downscaled.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“The other notable development since we last met has been the agreement on the United Nations peacekeeping budget. At a time when $600 million was found in savings from the peacekeeping budget, it seems extraordinary that the budget of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) should find itself increasing rather decreasing. What message does that send to the world about the Council's priorities? What is the message it sends when Kosovo gets additional money for solar panels at a time when the Council was able to find savings in our missions in Darfur, South Sudan and so many other places? That increase in funding is particularly hard to fathom given how peaceful and stable Kosovo has become.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“They will not be changed. We should not be distracted by the quarterly angry and excessively lengthy exchanges between Serbia and Kosovo in the Chamber. All that matters are the constructive exchanges in Brussels, such as those between President Vueie and President Thaci only last month. Progress on dialogue commitments will also be vital if Kosovo is to continue to improve its standing with international organizations. We will support Kosovo in its efforts to do so. While we welcome our mixed facilitating role between the Kosovo authorities and INTERPOL, we look forward to Kosovo's own independent membership of INTERPOL, so that Pristina can respond directly to requests from partners and so that, together, we can tackle the challenges posed by international crime.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“While the European Union's election observers noted some voter intimidation and violence in Kosovo and Serb parts of the country, we are pleased that the vast majority of Kosovans were able to carry out their democratic duty peacefully. We now look to all parties in Kosovo to take the next vital steps and form a Government swiftly. The people have spoken. They now expect a Government to get on with the business of governing, getting institutions up and running and returning the country to the path to European integration. Crucially, that means getting back to implementing the European Union's facilitative dialogue. Progress in the dialogue is absolutely vital for both Kosovo and Serbia. It is the only path to the normalization of relations between those two independent countries. The lines on the map are set; they are fixed.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr Tanin, for his briefing. I would also like to welcome Ambassador Citaku and Foreign Minister Dacie back to the Security Council. Today, like others, I will be adhering to the guidance in presidential note 507 (S/2010/507), which encourages Security Council members and non-members to deliver their statements in five minutes or less. It has been three months since the Council last met to discuss the situation in Kosovo (see S/PV.7940). As the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/640) makes clear, it has been a comparatively quiet period in Kosovo. In June, we saw the successful holding of free and fair elections in the country.”
2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source
“If we are to ask people to trust in peacekeepers and their mission, we cannot allow that to happen again - not in Haiti, not anywhere. We have agreed to a clear framework of action through resolution 2272 (2016). There can be no space for backsliding on those commitments. In conclusion, the United Kingdom looks forward to a smooth and seamless transition over the next few months. We also hope that those three conditions: a mission equipped with the right tools, a Government ready to lead on Haiti's challenges and a people ready to trust in the United Nations again can accompany the next phase of the United Nations relationship with Haiti.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“MINUJUSTH and the whole of the United Nations must continue to win back the trust of Haiti's people. On our trip to Haiti, we heard about two issues that have damaged the United Nations legacy. One relates to cholera - a tragedy for the Haitian people and an obstacle to the United Nations turning its own page in Haiti. I am pleased to hear that infection rates are down. Eradication is within grasp, and like the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, I call on donors to do what they can to make that a reality. The other tragic issue that has damaged the reputation of United Nations peacekeeping is the shockingly widespread sexual exploitation and abuse carried out by peacekeepers sent by the Council in the past to Haiti. Such crimes have left deep scars across the country.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“The gap left by MINUSTAH is not primarily for its successor Mission to plug, but for Haiti's Government and institutions to fill. That means providing Haiti's police with proper equipment and salaries and not squandering those scarce resources elsewhere. As the Special Representative has outlined, it means investment in a justice system that protects all Haitians with the rule of law, leaving no space for corruption to flourish and impunity to fester. It means making critical appointments to the Supreme Court and taking urgently needed reforms through Parliament. And finally, it means doing much more to tackle the scourge of gender-based violence. All of this requires that the priorities of Haiti's politicians are aligned with those of Haiti's people. The third condition for success is also about taking responsibility.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“For example, to further develop the capacity of Haiti's police, the United Nations Police Commander will need officers with the right technical and language skills to engage meaningfully with their local counterparts. Another example is the United Nations country team. Joint analysis and programming with MINUJUSTH will help ensure that it is better placed to support long-term justice reform in Haiti. As the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2017/604) rightly points out, all of the United Nations tools will need to be more politically acute if they are to catalyse change. Indeed, United Nations tools only go so far. The second condition for success is a Government that embraces Haiti's challenges as its own and proactively takes on new responsibilities.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Its three-pronged focus on police, the rule of law and human rights will help Haiti to address its future opportunities and challenges independently for the first time in many decades. The successful delivery of MINUJUSTH's mission will allow it to eventually leave Haiti, having laid the framework for security and stability that Haitians can continue to build on themselves. I know that there is a lot of work ahead, both for Haiti and the United Nations. I suspect that few of us who recently visited Haiti believe that success is guaranteed. In the weeks following the visit, I have come to believe that three fundamental conditions are required to make MINUJUSTH a success. The first condition for success requires the new Mission to be equipped with the tools that are fit for purpose and matched to Haiti's needs.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“I thank Special Representative Honore Braithwaite for her briefing today. I would like to pay tribute to her and to the important work she has done during her time in Haiti. It is particularly encouraging to hear that the transition from the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) is on track. It is important that that continue. A smooth and seamless transition will send a clear signal to the people and Government of Haiti that the United Nations relationship with Haiti has changed but our commitment has not. MINUJUSTH marks a new era in the United Nations support for Haiti.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“The killings have continued; the horror has continued. What has failed to continue is genuine implementation ofthe 31 December agreement, which laid the path towards elections. It is therefore incumbent upon all of us in the Council to do more. With the eyes of the world looking on us today in an open meeting, I ask all Council members to support a clear, unequivocal message: stop the violence, hold those responsible for violations and abuses to account and implement the 31 December agreement in full and without delay.”
2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source
“That is the issue that is fundamentally increasing frustration and tensions in the country. To deliver on this, the Independent National Electoral Commission must release an electoral timetable setting a date for elections, in line with the 31 December agreement, and agree a budget so that vital international funds can be released. Let me take this opportunity to welcome the progress in electoral registration and the positive role played by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in support of that. But this progress must continue; insecurity cannot be used as an excuse for further delay. In truth, none of this new. We have known what needs to happen for some time. It is clear that our message is simply not getting through to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source
“Such violence in different areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo only further reinforces our belief that political uncertainty and instability in Kinshasa are fuelling violent uncertainty and violent instability across the country, and this is now presenting a serious threat to regional stability. We all know what needs to happen, and the Ambassador of France set that out very clearly. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo knows what it needs to do - stop the violence, ensure accountability for the violations and abuses and implement the 31 December agreement in full. As set out in the agreement, elections should be held in six months. We simply must see progress that gives the Congolese people and the world the confidence that this will be realized.”
2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source
“As we heard from Under-Secretary- General Lacroix, they too are responsible for rape, killing and high levels of child recruitment. It is clear that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo compels us all to take a stand. That is why we welcome the international investigation mandated by the Human Rights Council last month. It must act as soon as possible and be conducted to international standards of independence and transparency. We urge the Government to cooperate fully with the investigation. Those responsible for these horrific crimes must be held to account. Sadly, the situation in the Kasai is by no means an isolated example in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There is also renewed violence in the east of the country, much of which has a worrying ethnic dimension.”
2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source
“Nearly 100 children have been maimed and killed by their own Government's forces, and children have been sexually abused by Government forces. This represents a wider, worrying trend. The Secretary-General reports that 60 per cent of 1,444 human rights violations and abuses recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past three months have been committed by the forces of the Government - the same Government that bears the primary responsibility to protect its citizens. When faced with hell, people should be able to look to their Government in hope. For the people of the Kasai, they do so only in fear. This does not mean that the militia operating in these areas are innocent - not by any stretch of the imagination.”
2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source
“I would not normally take of the floor ahead of consultations, but as both Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the Ambassador of France have expressed so clearly, these simply are not normal times for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Indeed, for many people in the Kasai region, these are the darkest moments of their lives. The reports emanating from that region should send a shiver down each and every spine in the Chamber. They are reports that bear all the hallmarks of the very worst of humankind: mass killings, beheadings, mass graves, millions displaced. Sadly, as highlighted by the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, the Government's own security forces are responsible for much of this death and destruction in certain areas of the Kasai provinces.”
2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source
“Thanks in small part to our efforts and our unity, Colombia is showing that peace is possible. I encourage all of us to continue to demonstrate that unity and stand with all of the people of Colombia during the next phase of the peace process.”
2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source
“As penholder on today's resolution, we have of course consulted closely with the Government of Colombia and the FARC. We have every faith in the commitment President Santos Calderon made during our visit in May that every last comma of the Peace Agreements will be implemented. The FARC leadership told us that they are grateful for the support of the Security Council, including the action it has taken today. They told us that they look forward to the Council continuing its support in the months and years ahead. I am confident that we will not let the parties down. Colombia has offered a beacon of hope for the world. This Chamber is no stranger to the worst conflicts and crises of our time. In too many places war is the norm and peace remains a distant dream.”
2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source
“We are privileged to have been able to play a role in support throughout this momentous period. I would also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the work of the first United Nations Mission, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault and his team in helping the parties reach this remarkable achievement. They have truly exemplified the best that the United Nations has to offer. But experience from our own history in Northern Ireland has taught us that the hardest part remains ahead. A sustainable and lasting peace will depend on the FARC's successful reincorporation into civilian life. So we welcome the leadership shown again by both parties in calling for United Nations support to accompany this next crucial phase in implementation of the peace process.”
2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source
“I would like to begin by welcoming Foreign Minister Holguin Cuellar to the Security Council. The United Kingdom welcomes the Council's unanimous adoption today of resolution 2366 (2017). Last month, President Santos Calderon called on the Council to continue its support for Colombia on its journey towards peace. We are delighted that we have collectively been able to respond so swiftly and so positively to that call by establishing a second United Nations mission to accompany the next phase in Colombia's implementation of Colombia's peace process. We have witnessed an extraordinary journey in Colombia since we established the first United Nations mission in January 2016. That journey, beginning just 18 months ago, culminated with the FARC laying down its weapons on 27 June and ending the days of Colombia at war.”
2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source
“We fully support the current efforts in Geneva to mandate such an independent investigation through the Human Rights Council. We call on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to cooperate fully with any international investigation and to ensure that any domestic investigation is conducted credibly and transparently and that the perpetrators are brought to justice. It is clear that the impact of the situation is being felt beyond the Kasais and, indeed, beyond the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More than 30,000 refugees have been registered in Angola. It is essential that we in the Security Council keep a very close eye on the situation and are prepared to act.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source
“High Commissioner Prince Zeid Al-Hussein's statement yesterday put into stark relief the horror of the situation, which has led over 1.3 million people to flee. That scale of violence and level of brutality - destruction of villages, mutilation and murder, including of children and pregnant women - cannot be allowed to continue. We call on the Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect its people, to act in accordance with human rights principles and to bring perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses to justice. The United Kingdom also expresses its full support for Prince Zeid Al-Hussein's call for an independent international investigation into the situation in the Kasais region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of resolution 2360 (2017), which extends the sanctions regime in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That regime is a hugely important tool for the Council, one that we must use to hold to account those who commit human rights abuses and violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sadly, that now includes those who commit such abuses against United Nations personnel, following the horrific murders of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan. We reiterate our condolences to the families of Michael and Zaida and to the Governments of the United States, Sweden and Chile. It is imperative that there be a full and independent investigation into their deaths. More broadly, the United Kingdom is extremely concerned about the situation in the Kasais.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source
“It is more important now than ever that the Mission be properly configured and empowered to deliver the maximum effect on the issues that are so crucial for Afghanistan's future - whether it is efforts to support the Government's pursuit of peace or its work to uphold the human rights of the Afghan people.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“In all of this, the United Kingdom believes that the United Nations has a crucial role to play - whether by helping to ensure that the rights of Afghan people are protected and upheld or by supporting the Kabul process and its vital work, on building a regional consensus on peace. I want to thank Special Representative Yamamoto for his role in facilitating the launch ofthe Kabul process earlier this month. That was the first step in a long journey that will need to emphasize both the security and the political tracks, and which will require energy and commitment from all of us to sustain, including from the United Nations. As such, we look forward to the outcome of the strategic review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. UNAMA is at the heart of the international community's work on Afghanistan.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“The setting of a date would be good news and should serve as a catalyst for the necessary reforms to be undertaken and processes to be put in place with due speed to ensure that elections are free, fair and transparent. We welcome President Ghani's work to reshape and re-energize his Government's efforts in pursuit of peace. As the tragic events in Kabul remind us, now is the time for action and for the implementation of the structures and the processes that will bring about progress on this daunting but essential issue. Afghans from across the country, its ethnic groups and its socioeconomic divides have a stake in this process and need to be embraced and included in pursuit of a national consensus on peace. We encourage meaningful dialogue with all sectors of society, including women and girls.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“It means continuing to prioritize an Afghan-led and -owned peace process - one that leads to a political settlement that ends the violence. It means acknowledging the successes the Afghan Government has achieved in such challenging circumstances. It means Afghans coming together to protect those gains in the face of such huge challenges. Afghanistan needs to be united now more than ever. It needs to be looking to the future in hope, not in fear. The people of Afghanistan need to feel that they have a stake in that future. We believe that holding parliamentary elections based on a credible and realistic timeline would be an important step towards creating that stake, towards creating broader political inclusion.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“Sadly, it was once again innocent Afghan men, women and children who bore the terrible toll of that attack. In response to this horrific tide of violence, the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the people, the Government and the armed forces of Afghanistan. We stand in solidarity, knowing what it means to endure terror in our streets, knowing what it means to stand up to those who seek to divide us. Whether in the streets of Kabul, Manchester or London, our message must be clear and unwavering: enough is enough. Those attacks must come to an end. All support to those who commit such terrible acts must come to an end. For Afghanistan, that means the region working together to create the conditions for a more stable future for Afghanistan.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“Let me join others in welcoming Special Representative Yamamoto back to the Security Council. At the outset, I would like to reiterate the full support of the United Kingdom for him and for the vital work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Sadly, as he and the Afghan Ambassador have made clear, these are trying times for Afghanistan. The horrific truck-bomb three weeks ago in Kabul was a stark reminder of the threat that ordinary Afghans face as they go about their daily peaceful lives. It is a threat that we read about, that we watch on the news or hear about in the Chamber, and yet the proximity of the attack to the British Embassy and other diplomatic missions in Kabul really brought home to us the barbarity of those who seek to terrorize Afghanistan.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“The United Kingdom stands ready to work with the Government of Iraq and our in international partners to build the better future all Iraqis want and deserve. UNAMI will play a critical role in this effort. On behalf of the United Kingdom, I thank the Special Representative and his staff for their work at such a significant point in Iraq's history.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We look forward to working with our Iraq colleagues so that the proposal can be finalized as soon as possible. As the global community works together to defeat Da'esh, we must work together to hold it to account. As the Council lead on resolution 2107 (2013), the United Kingdom welcomes the Secretary-General's latest report on the issue of missing Kuwaiti persons and property (S/2017/37l). Unfortunately, despite the strengthening of bilateral relations between Iraq and Kuwait, there has been no progress on returning Kuwaiti property this year. I want to extend our support to all parties in their efforts aimed at achieving tangible progress over the next year. Ultimately, we all want to see a stable, secure, prosperous and unified Iraq.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We must start gathering evidence of its crimes before it is lost. Newly liberated areas hold a wealth of evidence against Da'esh that the international community must help Iraq collect and preserve. The United Kingdom has been working closely with the Government of Iraq and international partners to achieve this end. I welcome the discussions we have had with a Government of Iraq on this issue and Prime Minister Al Abadi's recent and significant statement made at the end of March, which called for the Security Council to adopt a resolution to prosecute Da'esh's crimes against civilians. This message was delivered during the Secretary-General's visit to Baghdad. We believe the United Kingdom proposal is the clear way forward for the Council to answer Prime Minister Al Abadi's call.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“That is why we are also providing $1.2 million to help implement Iraq national action plan on women, peace and security. As Da'esh's caliphate comes to an end, Iraq will need political reconciliation and reform. The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts of Iraq's political leaders aimed at promoting national reconciliation, and we urge UNAMI to continue to facilitate these efforts. We also welcome the support Iraq's neighbours have provided in this time of need and urge them to continue their solidarity and friendship. As the Security Council knows too well, security and stability will count for little without accountability. That is why the United Kingdom launched, along with Iraq and Belgium, a global push to bring Da'esh to justice. As we have said before, time is of the essence.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We must do everything we can to help them. The United Kingdom commends Prime Minister Al Abadi for putting the protection of civilians at the heart of Iraq's military operations. It is critical that the Iraqi Security Forces continue to do so throughout the final and most difficult stages. The United Kingdom is playing its part and is supporting the Iraqi security forces through the global coalition against Da'esh. We have contributed almost $220 million in life-saving aid to vulnerable displaced families across the country. The United Kingdom has also pledged almost $12.5 million to support United Nations funding facility for immediate stabilization to support newly liberated areas. We encourage other donors to contribute to the humanitarian response plan for Iraq. The conflict has had a disproportionate impact on women and girls.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“I thank Special Representative Kubis for his briefing today. His mission is carrying out an important function at a critical time for Iraq, supporting the Government as it seeks to spread stability and security across the country. At the outset, I want to commend the brave men and women of the Iraqi security forces. Thanks to their bravery and sacrifice, Da'esh now controls less than 12 square kilometres of territory in Iraq. Soon it will be none. Mosul will be liberated, and Da'esh's so- called caliphate in Iraq will have been brought to an end. For us, the Secretary-General makes clear in his report (S/2017/357) that, until that happens - until Iraq is free from the terrible scourge of Da'esh - families will continue to be subjected to horrific violence at the hands of these fanatics. We therefore cannot relent in our efforts.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We therefore share the High Representative's assessment that the European Union-led peacekeeping force with an executive mandate remains Vital. Accordingly, we will support the retention of that crucial asset when its mandate is up for renewal in November.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“As my Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, made clear during his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina last month, it is long past time for Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders to work together so as to deliver the reforms that would enable the country to compete and thrive in the modern global economy. During the past recent months, we have seen that they can find common ground. The successful repeat elections in Stolac show that the authorities can deliver for the people. But it is also clear that, until national interests trump narrow interests, stability in Bosnia will not be entrenched and all concerns about the political and security situation will remain, because continued divisive rhetoric and repeated political crises only put pressure on the country and distract from much needed reforms.”
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“That sort of backward-looking and divisive politicking has no place in 2017. There is still time for Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders to deliver this year. Through the reform agenda, they have a clear map charting the way ahead. It is a path that will lead to growth and stability, but one that needs renewed commitment and engagement. It is a path that remains central to Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU membership - an aspiration shared by so many across the country. It remains, however, a path not yet taken, and that has not been without cost. More than $75 million dollars of International Monetary Fund (IMF) funding was delayed late last week by the failure to adopt the law on excise duties. More than $1 billion of further IMF funding now at risk.”
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