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Hilale

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first: 2014-04-25
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“That raises the question of the reasons, which are innumerable and multidimensional, that explain the persistent distance between the stated objectives on the one hand and their implementation on the other. In response to that question, let me highlight a few points. First, decisive action is needed to prevent conflicts and avoid crises. Conflict prevention is a central pillar of the women and peace and security agenda, but also of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is not just about ending war and violence; the aim is to address the root causes, predictive factors and warning signs of conflict, and to systematically integrate a gender approach into peace processes. Secondly, gender equality must be promoted and the rights of women and girls, which are essential for international peace and security, must be respected.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to thank you, Madam President, for resuming this open debate on such an important issue as the women and peace and security agenda. I would also like to thank the briefers for their testimony and the important elements provided. Today's debate is highly symbolic, as it paves the way for the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of historic resolution 1325 (2000). Almost 20 years after its adoption, a considerable gap remains between the announced commitments on gender mainstreaming - in peacekeeping, conflict resolution and prevention - and concrete implementation on the ground due to the multiple hurdles that have developed over the decades.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“This will enable both States to live side by side in safety and stability in line with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. We also appreciate the efforts made by various States with a View to establish lasting peace and security in the Middle East.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco stresses the importance of the historic Jordanian custodianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. It is incumbent upon the international community to shoulder its responsibilities and to find a way out of the stalemate that we have been witnessing ever since the interruption of negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis, leading to more Violence and tension. That is why the international community must take the lead and bring Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table to implement the two-State solution along the borders of4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine. These negotiations must be based on genuine foundations of goodwill and in line with a set time frame in order to restore trust among all parties and establish a viable country.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“His Holiness and His Majesty agreed that it was important to maintain the current status of Jerusalem as the common heritage of humankind. Its special character as a multi-religious city must be preserved. All its inhabitants of the three monotheistic religions must have access to the religious sites. In that context, the Kingdom of Morocco, during a reception that His Majesty King Mohammed VI organized for His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein during his visit to Morocco on 28 March, launched a joint initiative with the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, aimed at defending the holy city and protecting it from any attempts to change its historic, legal and political status, as well as its Islamic and Christian religious and cultural landmarks.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Such announcements constitute a grave escalation and, if implemented, would represent a new violation of international law and international resolutions and jeopardize all efforts under way to find a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian- Israeli conflict. The Kingdom of Morocco also rejects any attempt to alter the legal and historic status of Jerusalem. His Majesty King Mohammed VI has launched several serious and practical initiatives to serve the Jerusalemites and Palestinians in general. In cooperation with His Holiness Pope Francis, and in the context of his visit to Morocco on 30 March, at the invitation of His Majesty, the King called for measures to be put in place to serve the people of Jerusalem.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Under His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Kingdom of Morocco calls on all parties to refrain from any acts of violence and unjust policies against the unarmed Palestinian people, including settlement policies, the demolition of houses and any other practices that constitute a flagrant violation of international law, the Fourth Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law and that stand in the way of the two- State solution. The Kingdom of Morocco condemns the latest announcement to annex the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I congratulate the delegation of South Africa on presiding over the Council throughout October. I also thank the Russian Federation for successfully presiding over the Council last month. Despite resolutions and agreements adopted at the international level, including at the United Nations, the Palestinian people are still waiting for the Israeli occupation to end and to exercise their legitimate right to establish an independent State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“I would also like to stress the importance of the decision taken at the end of July by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations to review the structure of the report according to the eight themes of the Action for Peace initiative. Morocco, as peacekeeping coordinator for the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, will spare no effort, with the support of all Committee members, to achieve a positive outcome at the next session, to be held in March 2020. Finally, I would be remiss ifI did not pay tribute to the women and men serving in peacekeeping operations, often in difficult and life-threatening circumstances.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“The Central African Republic is a perfect example, with successful cooperation between the United Nations, the AU and the Economic Community of Central African States, which led to the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. As Chair of the Peace and Security Council of the AU for the month of September, Morocco will spare no effort to strengthen that strategic partnership. This success is an additional guarantee of our continental Organization's ability to meet important challenges and, we hope, should help advance discussions on United Nations financing for the AU peace support operations - a priority for our continent.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“In addition, the Royal Armed Forces have made considerable efforts to promote the inclusion of women in peacekeeping operations, which has enabled Morocco to exceedthe required level of participation. Moreover, in the context of bolstering its international commitments, Morocco recently endorsed the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. All of those actions are part of Morocco's policy, which considers peacekeeping to be one of the most effective tools for ensuring global peace and stability. The Kingdom of Morocco also attaches particular importance to the primacy of political solutions and partnerships with regional organizations, particularly the African Union (AU).”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Morocco is also working to strengthen the impact of peacekeeping operations on efforts to ensure the sustainability of peace, particularly through our role as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, which I have the honour to assume. With regard to conduct and discipline, including the fight against sexual exploitation and abuse, the Kingdom of Morocco fully supports the Secretary- General's zero-tolerance policy and continues to take various measures to eradicate that scourge, especially since His Majesty King Mohammed V1 is a member of the Circle of Leadership established by the Secretary- General.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the positive feedback expressed by several delegations from the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and the Department of Operational Support (DOS), which recently visited Morocco and had an opportunity to visit the training centres. In order to optimize support, a series of training courses were planned, primarily for French-speaking African countries, within the framework of the triangular cooperation programme proposed by DPO and DOS, pursuant to the recommendations of resolution 2378 (2017). The initial training of planning officers is currently under way in Morocco, until 13 September, with 46 officers from approximately 30 countries. An engineering training course is planned from 16 October to 11 December, with a medical training course slated for the first quarter of 2020.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“That feat, which was the result of exemplary collaboration with the Secretariat, could serve as a model ofa good practice. I would like to take this opportunity to note that this endeavour would not have succeeded without the support and cooperation of the Secretariat. Morocco enjoys cooperation in the security sector with many friendly and allied countries, including in training and military capacity-building. My country is using its expertise and experience in peacekeeping to ensure adequate training for its troops and those of many partner countries. We will soon have an opportunity to announce a new type of partnership with another major troop-contributing country.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Allow me to share with the Council the concrete actions undertaken by my country since its endorsement of the Declaration of Shared Commitments, nearly a year ago. With regard to force generation, the recent deployment of a rapid deployment battalion under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), with new equipment that fully meets requisite standards, was completed in record time of two months, from the submission of the expression of interest to deployment. This is all the more important as the battalion was deployed just in time to support the security arrangements put in place by MONUSCO in preparation for the latest elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“This debate, almost a year after the official launch of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, is timely and will allow us to collectively assess the progress made and the challenges that remain. Furthermore, we commend the Secretariat's leadership in implementing the Declaration of Shared Commitments on Peacekeeping Operations, including through the proposal of an action plan. In that context, Morocco welcomed the concept of "champions" and committed itself from the outset to supporting performance and accountability and to improving partnerships in peacekeeping. In view of other important themes, the Kingdom of Morocco has also committed to supporting the strengthening of leadership and to improving the safety and security of peacekeepers, who are so very important to us all.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“In that respect, increased support for the Group of Five for the Sahel is more important than ever. I would also like to warmly thank Under-Secretary- General Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing, which expressed the United Nations firm commitment to peacekeeping that is adapted to contemporary realities, on the basis of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, of which he was the driving force and which Morocco fully and firmly supports. His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in a letter addressed to the Secretary- General, was among the first Heads of State to express his full support for the initiative. I would like to take the opportunity of our debate today to pay resounding tribute to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose peace and security reforms and initiatives have a positive impact on peacekeeping operations.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the accession of the Russian Federation to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September and to thank you for the invitation addressed to my country to participate in this debate. I would also like to join those who have preceded me in strongly condemning, on behalf of Morocco, the terrorist attacks that struck Burkina Faso yesterday and in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the Government, the Burkinabe people and the families of the victims. Morocco takes this opportunity to reiterate its full support to its sister country of Burkina Faso in its fight against terrorism, a scourge that is destabilizing the entire Sahel region.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Troop-contributing countries have considerable first-hand knowledge of the field, which is why the Council's interaction with contributing countries is not only enriching but indeed essential. Ultimately, consolidating cooperation with troop- contributing countries will be a significant contribution to improving the Council's work. In conclusion, we should not lose sight of the fact that discussions on improving the working methods of the Security Council are part of an overall vision of the reform of the United Nations architecture. It is for that reason that Morocco welcomes the fact that the Kuwaiti presidency has convened the first debate on the issue. We hope that it will not be the last.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Moreover, in the quest for transparency and efficiency and to strengthen the authority of the Council, it is crucial to take into account the current global international context in any debate relating to the Council's working methods. The Kingdom ofMorocco attaches great importance to developing preventive diplomacy, in line with the requirements for rapid and effective action to maintain international peace and security, and to promoting political solutions to disputes and providing the support of the international community for measures taken by the Security Council. As a troop-contributing country, the Kingdom of Morocco can attest to the lasting repercussions of the Security Council's efforts to prevent conflicts, maintain peace and settle disputes peacefully, in particular in our continent of Africa.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Similarly, interactions with the Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission and of its country- specific configurations would benefit from further institutionalization. Morocco also welcomes the fact that the Council has taken into account the proposals and recommendations of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, which Morocco has the honour to chair. Such new practices help improve the transparency, credibility and quality of the Council's work. They also enable it to benefit from the diversity of positions and views of the States Members of the United Nations because the process of improving the Council's working methods is unrestrained, evolving and above all ongoing.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank my brother Ambassador Matjila in that regard for his relevant statement earlier on behalf of the non-permanent Council members. Their proposals are indeed very specific and are derived from their participation in, and contribution to, the daily work of the Security Council. We ask that their proposals be duly considered and reflected upon. Morocco acknowledges the tangible efforts made in recent years and welcomes the positive developments in improving the functioning of the Council and in enhancing its effectiveness and inclusiveness. Indeed, greater openness and more frequent interaction with the non-permanent members of the Council, elections of the Chairs of the Council's subsidiary bodies and the standardized use of new technologies are significant advances.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“James Cockayne for their very informative, enlightening, comprehensive and focused briefings. I invite Council members to reflect further on their contributions. Articles 24, 25 and 26 of the Charter of the United Nations grant the Security Council considerable powers and privileges, which it cannot exercise without adopting an effective and efficient approach. The Council must in particular support the development of its working methods by ensuring the proper implementation of its mandate. Needless to say, such methods concern all States Members of the United Nations, including both permanent and non-permanent members of the Council. In addition, the catalytic role of the 10 non-permanent members of the Council, in particular, has been decisive in more than one respect.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank the Kuwaiti presidency for organizing today's open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. This is the second open debate on the subject since Kuwait assumed the presidency of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. We welcome the institutionalization of that very commendable practice. My delegation would like to express its appreciation for the considerable work undertaken over the years by the Informal Working Group. The note by the President (S/2017/507, annex) known as note 507 has in itself made a significant contribution to developing the Council's working methods. I would also like to commend Ms. Karin Landgren and Mr.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“We firmly believe that the strengthening of such cooperation will have a positive impact on all aspects of peacekeeping In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to pay special tribute to all civilian and military personnel deployed in United Nations missions, who often work in difficult conditions, while risking their lives.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“In addition to the principle of South-South cooperation, which remains a priority of its foreign policy, Morocco is convinced that troop- contributing countries in need of training or capacity- building will benefit from the peacekeeping experience of the country providing the training. Given current needs, as well as new methods of cooperation, the Kingdom of Morocco will shortly host two critical training courses in the medical and engineering areas within the framework of triangular partnerships. Those training courses will be mainly intended for Francophone countries, given that a glaring lack of training courses persists in such countries, although many missions are deployed in the French- speaking world. I stress the importance of triangular cooperation among troop-contributing countries, the Secretariat and the Security Council.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Through its participation in peacekeeping operations since the 1960s, my country has acquired a recognized and valued expertise in the area. In that regard, it was the first troop-contributing country deployed in cote d'Ivoire, as well as in the Central African Republic. Moreover, through military cooperation agreements, Morocco is involved with more than 30 African countries in hosting all categories of soldiers pursuing training in every military specialty, including predeployment training. In the light of that experience, Morocco stands ready to respond positively to any request from another troop-contributing country.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Fourthly, the various existing processes, such as Peacekeeping Ministerials and summits of chiefs of staff and police have enabled Member States to announce substantial commitments in several areas, including training and capacity-building. Those many commitments must be managed appropriately and consistently, particularly through the establishment of a light coordination mechanism in order to bring together countries that offer training with those who need it. We welcome its imminent implementation in cooperation with the troop-contributing countries. Fifthly, as part of our collective commitment to promoting the participation of women in peacekeeping, we must ensure that they can benefit from all the necessary training. Morocco is convinced that it can make a meaningful contribution in the area of training and capacity-building.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, in his report to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping, the Secretary-General informed the Members States about the Secretariat's new training strategy, which focuses on three elements: developing and disseminating training standards, enhancing the capacity-building of troop- and police-contributing countries for quality training, and verifying that training is up to United Nations standards and that only properly trained personnel are deployed. Those commitments go hand in hand with those of the troop- contributing countries and will undoubtedly have a positive impact in the medium and long terms.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's commitment to that end. Secondly, it is recognized that well-trained troops are better able to defend themselves and their mandates, which impacts their performance. However, when we refer to the complex notion of performance, we should not focus exclusively on that of the troops. Performance depends on a multitude of factors, of which training, while important, is but one of many.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“The resulting Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations recognizes the importance of training for performance, safety and security. I take this opportunity to commend the presidency for having proposed the presidential statement that was issuedthis morning (S/PRST/2019/4). Morocco welcomes this opportunity to share its views on the issue from the perspective of a troop-contributing country, and highlights the following points. First, we stress that the responsibility of providing quality training commensurate with United Nations standards lies with troop contributors. But like all elements that contribute to the success of peacekeeping operations, that responsibility is shared, particularly with the Secretariat, through the provision of modules and doctrines adapted to the realities of each mission.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your country's accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I also thank you for having organized a meeting on this important topic. The presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs is a powerful testament to Indonesia's critical role in the maintenance of international peace and security. I thank the Secretary-General for his statement, which reflects his firm commitment to peacekeeping. I also thank all previous speakers for their statements on the topic. This debate is indeed timely, being held at a moment marked by the momentum created by the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Naj at Rochdi, who during her tenure has consistently drawn attention to the humanitarian situation in the country and worked tirelessly for better coordination and complementarity between the country team and MINUSCA. Lastly, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, takes over the leadership of MINUSCA at a pivotal moment for the country's future. With his extensive experience, Mr. Ndiaye will be able to count on a strong and competent management team within MINUSCA. He will also be able to count on my full support, as well as that of all the members of the configuration.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“It is therefore conceivable that tailored and, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General said, targeted assistance towards implementing the peace agreement would help it to fulfil its mandate, thereby strengthening the exit strategy for peace operation so strongly supported within the Security Council. Finally, in conclusion, I would like to pay a warm tribute to Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, who arrived in the Central African Republic under difficult conditions, leading a multidimensional mission that faced many challenges. His seriousness, self-sacrifice and frankness, which is always constructive, have enabled him to successfully meet many of those challenges. He can leave Bangui with a sense of accomplishment. My tribute also goes to the Deputy Special Representative, Ms.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Fifthly, neighbouring countries are called on more than ever to support and assist the Central African Republic in implementing the peace agreement. They participated constructively in the talks in Khartoum and are part of the solution in getting the Central African Republic out of the crisis. That indispensable support was also raised by the President of the Republic, who made it one of the conditions for the success of the Agreement. Their commitment will be decisive. Sixthly, MINUSCA is not intended to remain in the Central African Republic indefinitely.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, communication on the content and the challenges of the Agreement is very important and will be crucial to its success. An urgent first step will be to translate the Agreement into Sango, the national language, in order to facilitate the people's ownership of the document. In addition, better communication on the Agreement will help to prevent rumours from spreading about its content. Fourthly, the partners of the Central African Republic are urged to show flexibility and adaptability in executing their programmes, since without the rapid disbursement of funds, the implementation of the Agreement, in particular its economic component, could be jeopardized and deprive the population of the long-awaited peace dividends.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Government officials and the population expect a strong commitment to implementing and supporting the Agreement, in particular since the window of opportunity created by its signing is likely to quickly close due to the upcoming presidential and legislative elections of 2020-2021. Secondly, MINUSCA must be able to communicate rapidly on the actions that it intends to undertake in support of the Agreement and must continue its efforts to raise awareness among the various political and community stakeholders in support of the Central African authorities. The latter, at the highest level, also expressed their desire to see MINUSCA fully support the implementation of the Agreement, in particular the deployment of joint patrols.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the OIF, to seek the support of her organization for trilateral cooperation regarding the Central African Republic, in particular to mobilize the human resources potential of the Central African diaspora and other francophone expertise to support the country in implementing the RCPCA and, ultimately, to strengthen the implementation of the peace agreement. Allow me now to share the main observations that emerged from our visit to Bangui. First, the Central African Republic needs the support and assistance of the Security Council more than ever.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“With regard to support for the upcoming elections, the configuration will continue to mobilize the international community to ensure a free, transparent and inclusive election that can free the Central African Republic from the cycle of instability and violence and start the recovery on a democratic basis, as was the case with the last elections. Finally, on the way to Bangui, I made a stopover in Paris to meet the senior officials of the International Organization ofla Francophonie (OIF). I called on them to work for the implementation of the peace agreement and to strengthen their support for the Central African Republic. I intend to soon contact Ms.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“That rate significantly increased to reach 54 per cent in 2018, demonstrating that the accelerated implementation of the RCPCA is well and truly under way. On thejustice front, we were pleased to see progress on the reform of the justice and corrections sector. The main donors have informed us that the justice sector policy being developed will be an essential step in guiding their priorities for action. Despite that progress, there are ongoing financial needs that require the sustained attention of the international community, in particular for the establishment of the truth, justice, reconciliation and reparation commission and a trust fund for Victims, as provided for in the peace agreement.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“President Touadera's participation will provide the ideal opportunity to advocate the Central African Republic's cause, particularly with regard to its humanitarian needs. The improvement of the security situation, as well as the redeployment of State authority throughout the entire territory, will allow all those stakeholders to become more involved in the recovery of the country and the implementation of the peace agreement. The delegation was also able to discuss the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. The talks allowed us to note a certain momentum, strengthened by the signing of the Agreement. While $2.6 billion had been announced at the Brussels Conference for the Central African Republic, the implementation rate of ongoing projects for which funding had already been obtained was only 16 per cent in 2017.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“All the representatives present responded positively to my appeal encouraging them to step up their efforts in carrying out their respective mandates despite the very difficult working conditions. However, they emphasized that the support necessary for the implementation of the peace agreement would require additional funding to be made available quickly. In that regard, following the launch of the 2019 humanitarian response plan for the Central African Republic on 7 January and given the prevailing humanitarian emergency in the country, in my capacity as President of the humanitarian affairs segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, I extended an invitation to the President of the Central African Republic to participate in the annual high- level meeting of that organ, to be held in Geneva in June.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“In addition, during in its exchanges with representatives of civil society, in particular women and young people, the delegation sensed a strong desire for peace and justice, as well as tremendous hope for a better future. Such aspirations underline the importance not only of strong symbolic acts in the coming days and weeks but also of actions that will enable the population to have a lasting benefit from the peace dividends in the very short term. During our exchanges with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, they informed us that they had significantly increased their involvement in the country, in particular in the context of the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan (RCPCA). The delegation also met with the United Nations country team and humanitarian actors.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, informed us of his personal commitment and determination to spare no effort in swiftly implementing the provisions of the Agreement. Aware of the enormous difficulties and expectations of the population, he appealed to the international community to support the implementation of the Agreement. The President also expressed his wish that the Security Council adjust the mandate of MINUSCA to allow adequate support for the Mission, in particular the deployment of joint patrols. The same determination and willingness to be part of the peace process was demonstrated by all the Central African authorities, including the President of the National Assembly as well as the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Justice and Planning.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Our diverse delegation enjoyed the benefit of being able to send a strong message conveying the unflagging commitment of the international community in support of the Central African Republic to all our interlocutors in Bangui. The visit took place the day after the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic between the Central African Government and the 14 armed groups in Bangui on 6 February. The Agreement, described as historic, is a first step towards the restoration of peace and stability in the country. It offers a unique window of opportunity to end the conflict, which has lasted too long, and lays the foundations for a truly inclusive reconstruction of the country. During the audience that he accorded to our delegation, His Excellency Mr.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“I also commend all the other speakers for their statements and would ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic to convey to His Excellency President Touadera our heartfelt thanks for the welcome we received in their country. My fourth visit to the country in my capacity as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration stands out from previous visits. I had the pleasure of being accompanied this time by Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support Oscar Fernandez-Taranco and their respective teams, as well as the representatives of several members of the configuration, namely, China, the Republic of Korea, France, Italy and Russia.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“At the outset, on behalf ofthe Peacebuilding Commission, in my capacity as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration I thank the members of the Security Council for having invited me to brief the Security Council on my visit to Bangui from 13 to 15 February. A detailed report of that visit was sent to members this morning. I take this opportunity to commend Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on his detailed briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic and to warmly thank him and his entire team for their welcome and support during our visit.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the Noor power station in Ouarzazate, Morocco's first solar energy project, is the largest energy complex in the world, with a total capacity of 580 megawatts. Covering more than 3,000 hectares, the Noor power station consists of four multi-technology solar power plants. It was developed in full compliance with international standards, both technological and environmental, and is associated with a research and development platform covering more than 150 hectares.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“At the legislative level, the adoption of a new water law, which establishes the rules for comprehensive, participative and decentralized water resource management, has enabled significant progress to be made in anticipating and ensuring water security, especially in times of drought. Morocco aims to become, by 2030, one of the main suppliers of renewable energies, particularly solar and wind energy, not only in the Maghreb, but also in Africa and the Euro-Mediterranean region. Although it is a low emitter of greenhouse gases, Morocco is making considerable efforts by devoting 64 per cent of the country's climate expenditure to adaptation, which is equivalent to 9 per cent of overall investment expenditure.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Through the 3S initiative, our country intends to combine leadership on climate-change issues with the African Union mandate to coordinate the migration programme in the context of African Union Commission. Moreover, during the Marrakech Conference, the Adaptation of African Agriculture initiative was also launched. It was adopted by 27 African countries and establishes a true coalition in order to better adapt African agriculture to climate change. Water and its proper management are also two major priorities for Morocco. The world, and the African region in particular, are facing the problem of water scarcity. The Kingdom of Morocco continues to invest in large-scale modern irrigation projects and to set up drinking water supply programmes in the most vulnerable areas.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source