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Hmoud

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“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Eliasson, the Chief Monitor of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine ofthe Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Mr. Ertugrul Apakan, the Director ofthe Coordination and Response Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. John Ging, and the Assistant Secretary- General for Human Rights, Mr. Ivan Simonovic', for their informative briefings. Jordan reiterates the need for a permanent political solution to the crisis in eastern Ukraine so as to establish peace and security there, as well as to restore its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Prolonging the conflict will not serve the interests of any of the parties.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7576 (2015) · source
“We must continue to lend such support to the ICTY while its work is still ongoing, and make available to it all the resources it needs so that it can complete its work by the date set by its President. We call upon the countries of the former Yugoslavia to continue to cooperate fully with the Tribunal and with the Prosecutor. We would also like to reiterate that the transition to the Residual Mechanism must be as smooth for the ICTY as it has been for the ICTR. We also call for the full implementation of the completion strategy and for all trials to be duly brought to a successful conclusion. We therefore support the Residual Mechanism in its pursuit of ensuring that international criminal justice has been served. Once again, we thank those who briefed us for all that they have achieved and for their presentations.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“Moreover, the interpretations and rulings provided by the two Tribunals pertaining to the provisions of international humanitarian law and their definitions of legal terms in international criminal law have laid the foundation for other international and national courts and tribunals, including the newer International Criminal Court itself, which refers to the work of ad hoc International Tribunals in rendering its judgements. That is why we call upon all national tribunals and courts and international justice bodies to make use of and learn lessons from the experiences of and example set, at the judicial and administrative levels, by the Tribunals and to benefit from their archives, jurisprudence and achievements. The two Tribunals were established on the basis of constructive cooperation.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“The achievements of both Tribunals and all that they have done for the rule of law has demonstrated the wisdom of establishing the Tribunals in the first place, and also attest to the efforts made to support their work despite the various financial and administrative challenges that both Tribunals have had to face over the past few years. Despite such issues, they have succeeded in playing a key role in developing the principles of international criminal law.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“With respect to the ICTR making its final ruling last week, we think that it is a perfect opportunity to express our appreciation for the enormous efforts made by the Tribunal to ensure that it could duly complete its work by the date on which its responsibilities were to be transferred to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. It has met that deadline. Nonetheless, Jordan remains concerned about the fact that nine persons who have been accused or indicted are at still at large. They are fugitives, and we call upon the Residual Mechanism to continue to pursue them and to work to ensure that they are apprehended, in line with resolution 1966 (2010).”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“It also wanted to ensure that criminal justice was duly dispensed and to prevent any of those involved in such atrocities from escaping being held accountable for their crimes and ensure that justice was rendered. The goal was to uphold the rule of law. The establishment of such international criminal tribunals is an affirmation that international criminal justice, stability and peace go hand in hand. It is impossible for us to achieve lasting peace without holding accountable those who have committed crimes. The two Tribunals have made major progress recently on delivering on the objectives for which they were set up. We find that to be true in many of the cases that have been heard by the Tribunals, although a few cases remain outstanding in one of the Tribunals and have still to be heard.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome Judge Agius, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY); Judge Joensen, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR); and Judge Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and thank them all for their briefings. I also thank Mr. Brammertz and Mr. J allow for their briefings. The establishment by the Security Council of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was the result of the international community's deeply held conviction that there was a need to end the most atrocious ofinternational crimes, such as crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of genocide.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, Jordan reaffirms the importance of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, which must be promoted if we are to mobilize partnerships and strengthen regional cooperation, particularly on the security front, in order to tackle the current emerging and interlinked challenges, while at the same time formulating a comprehensive vision aimed at dealing with the underlying causes of tension and conflict so as to strengthen peace and establish lasting security in the region.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“Unemployment remains high, particularly among young people, who are becoming economically marginalized at a time when the region urgently needs to invest in its young people's strengths. Poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and unstable family relationships contribute to creating a fertile environment for extremist and obscurantist ideology, and we are grateful to Ms. Sellassie for drawing our attention to this important issue.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“In the areas ofpolitical stability, peaceful transition and the holding of elections, the fact that entire sectors of society, including young people, women and minorities, do not participate enough in political life, coupled with weaknesses in institutions, governance and the rule of law, makes for a source of tension and instability and undermines regional efforts to improve stability and cohesion. On the humanitarian front, the indicators have regressed as a result ofincreasing acts ofviolence. More than 20 million people suffer from food insecurity, and about 4.4 million have been displaced, which is extremely worrying. The international community must act to end this slide.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“It should be aimed both at eradicating terrorism and at tackling the problem of terrorist groups by depriving them of their ability to recruit citizens by cutting off their financing sources and by dealing with the region's economic and social challenges so that the groups can no longer exploit them in order to recruit new fighters. The countries of the Sahel region should also step up their efforts to counter transnational security threats by strengthening their border controls and ending illicit trafficking in arms, natural resources and narcotics.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“Concerning the strengthening of regional security cooperation among the countries of the Sahel with the aim of eradicating terrorism and enhancing Africa's peace and security architecture, Jordan welcomes the steps they have taken to eliminate Boko Haram, including the Nouakchott Process and the establishment of the Multinational Joint Task Force, as well as the creation of the Group of Five for the Sahel. In that regard, Jordan is of the View that the international community should support the Sahel in creating a unified, comprehensive regional strategy.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“The effects of their actions are clearly visible throughout the world. Jordan emphatically condemns the terrorist attacks, especially the recent attack that targeted a hotel in the centre of Bamako. We reiterate our rejection of terrorism, which is directed at civilians in many parts of the world. On the security front, the increase in terrorist groups' activities and their move into the Sahel region, and the expanding illicit trade in drugs and arms, the result of weak security institutions and the inability of some States in the region to protect their extensive borders have all led to a deteriorating security situation and undermined the security of citizens in the region and of society as a whole.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on peace and security in the Sahel. We also thank Ms. Guebre Sellassie, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel, for her briefing and for the efforts she directs to marshall the needed support for the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. The Sahel faces many challenges in the security, political and humanitarian fields. That has led to a deterioration in the humanitarian situation and created fertile ground for armed terrorist groups. In turn, that poses a threat to peace and security in the region. It is not an overstatement to say that the Sahel is a crossroads for terrorist groups, including armed terrorist groups coming from the Middle East.”
2015-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7566 (2015) · source
“We pay tribute to those forces for their efforts to achieve a thriving and secure future for Bosnia and Herzegovina with the assistance of the Office of the High Representative, whom we commend and whose action we applaud. We stress the importance of the continued work of that Office, given the threats and dangers that beset the country.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“We pay tribute to the statement delivered by the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the General Debate of the seventieth session of the General Assembly, in which be confirmed the determination of his authorities to improve the living conditions of citizens, promote the rule of law and establish an egalitarian society for all (see A/70/PV.22). We welcome the reform programmes undertaken over the recent period and urge the Bosnian authorities to intensify their efforts with a view to speeding up reforms, in particular with respect to the promotion of the rule oflaw and the fight against corruption. We voted in favour of resolution 2247 (2015), which renews the authorization for the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another year.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“That will consolidate peace in the region. We therefore welcome the noticeably improved relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Serbia, which have led to the signing ofbilateral agreements in many fields. We also welcome the measures undertaken by the Bosnian authorities geared to implementing their obligations within the Stabilization and Association Agreement and to joining the European Union. Those measures will positively impact the livelihood of Bosnian citizens. We urge the Bosnian authorities to continue on that positive path and to implement the requirements for their integration into the European Union.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“We warn against such declarations, which could plunge the country into a dangerous crisis with serious consequences. We urge those who call for a secessionist referendum to abide by national legislation and norms and to work to achieve the development and progress of the country Within the framework of the Dayton Peace Agreement. All influential international parties should engage with the parties concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina and should use their good offices to contain those worrying developments. The General Framework for Peace is the only way to achieve stability and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stability in the Balkans in general will be achieved only through endeavours by all States in the region to establish good neighbourly relations and to bolster their cooperation at all levels.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the High- Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his briefing and for his report (S/2015/84l, annex) on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as for the positive developments set out in his reoprt with regard to the programme of reform. However, we are concerned by the greater challenges that beset the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which contravene the Dayton Agreement. We regret that certain parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the leaders of the Republika Srpska are sowing doubt about the General Framework Agrement for Peace by calling for a referendum on separation.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“We need to assist Libya in confronting and prosecuting the perpetrators of crimes committed on its territory, and should provide the country with every possible means to address these crimes, which are affecting not just Libya but all of its neighbours as well. In conclusion, we reiterate the need for the international community to provide every type of support to the constitutional and other legitimate authorities in the country so that they can meet their obligation to build a new democratic Libya while taking into account the need for all actors to work together to enable the Libyan State to assert control and sovereignty over the entire territory of Libya.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“The numbers of the displaced and asylum seekers are increasing in view of the atrocious, inhumane practices that are taking place in the country, namely, killing, kidnapping, torture, arbitrary arrest by criminal and armed groups, in particular the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. It is crucial that Libya continue to promote the rule of law and ensure that all perpetrators of crime be held liable without exception, in accordance with international standards in the areas of prosecution and justice, with a view to ensuring stability in the country and supporting the political process there.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“In this respect, we appreciate all the efforts made by the Libyan Government to cooperate with the Court so far. We call on the Libyan Government to continue to provide all the facilities and logistical support necessary to collect evidence and conduct investigations and ensure coordination and information exchange as well as the arrest and surrender of all perpetrators of crimes. It is imperative that all parties to the Rome Statute cooperate with and assist the Court in the discharge of its mandate and in support of its jurisdiction, in accordance with their obligations under the Statute. The scale of the challenges faced by Libya today is daunting, and we see the negative repercussions of these challenges on neighbouring countries.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to extend my thanks to Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing and for the tenth report submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). Jordan reiterates its support for the ICC, which is a critical pillar in the promotion of criminal justice. Its work contributes to putting an end to impunity during armed conflicts, maintaining international peace and security and promoting the rule of law. We welcome the ongoing consultations between the Libyan Government and the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC. We affirm that the Court will succeed in undertaking and discharging its mandate pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), which depends largely on cooperation between the two sides.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“In that context, Jordan supports the activities of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and reiterates the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to allow the authorities to combat that problem and to step up awareness campaigns among the people, as well as to address drug users. It is important to combat all those who are fuelling that scourge and who are preventing progress in Afghanistan. In conclusion, we appreciate the efforts being made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which is serving peace, and the implementation of its mandate in a competent way and in the very difficult conditions that Afghanistan is now experiencing.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“The work that Afghanistan is undertaking to promote and develop its relations with the countries of the region, which has recently been evident through a tangible improvement in those relations, particularly in the economic sphere, constitutes an important change that promotes joint work and will help to consolidate security and stability in the region. We therefore call upon Afghanistan's neighbouring States to support Afghanistan and to continue their cooperation with that country, in particular in terms of security, and to work to revitalizejoint cooperation, especially with regard to combating drugs.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Despite the clear progress that has been achieved, the human rights system needs a progressive reform strategy that addresses many aspects and covers all areas, in particular those sectors of the population that have been targeted and weakened. That strategy must be accompanied by national programmes that aim to raise citizens' awareness of their rights and the laws in force. In that regard, we call upon the Afghan authorities to work to ensure accountability for all those who perpetrate crimes against human rights, in line with international law.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“With the deteriorating security situation on the ground and the increase in terrorist activities that have claimed a large number of Afghan civilian victims, it is important to strengthen the capacities of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and to offer all international assistance available. These needs must be met during this important phase in order to enhance the resilience of the ANSF, broaden their effective control of the national territory and combat terrorism. In tandem with the security-building process under way, one element of critical importance to the country's stability is support for the Afghan political reconciliation process among all stakeholders. We call upon those stakeholders to make greater progress in order to overcome the existing obstacles and launch negotiations as soon as possible.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“It is important, however, to maintain the achievements made to date and to build on them in the coming period through the implementation of reform programmes previously announced by the Afghan authorities. That process must be intensified, as such reforms have a significant impact on daily life in Afghanistan. We therefore urge the Afghan political class to support the implementation of the Government's reform programmes. The upcoming parliamentary elections will be the cornerstone of the country's political future and stability. We urge the Afghan authorities to continue their sound preparatory work for the elections and to hold them as soon as possible on the basis of the internationally accepted criteria of transparency and democracy.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I too wish to thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their briefings. We also thank the representative of Afghanistan for his statement and wish him every success in his new appointment. The relative improvement that we have seen in a number of areas in Afghanistan - including governance and the fight against corruption - and the efforts being made by the authorities to ensure security throughout the country are positive steps in the right direction for the development of the country.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Jordan will respond in writing to the accusations made by the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic this morning.”
2015-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7524 (2015) · source
“We also call upon the international community to allow Kosovo to join all international organizations and all agencies of the United Nations as an independent, sovereign country. That would allow the country to build a brighter future and pursue the path of political maturity, economic growht and social development, and put it in a better position to achieve lasting peace. In conclusion, we would like to express our gratitude to UNMIK and all its staff for their considerable and commendable efforts and positive contributions to ensuring peace and security. We also commend the Head of Mission and his team for their professional attitude and dedication to achieve UNMIK's goals.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Europe in particular has a special role, as it has the necessary capacity and diplomatic tools required to ensure that an agreement is reached between the various officials and countries in the Balkans. Given the well-known history of conflict in the region, perhaps the parties can learn from the model of the broader continent, where differences have been put aside. We welcome the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement between the European Union and Serbia, which is a key step towards stability, as well as for the stability of Kosovo - should such an agreement be signed with that country as well, setting on a pather towards joining the European Union. Jordan, which has recognized Kosovo as an independent, sovereign State, calls upon the international community to follow in our steps and do likewise.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“All countries of the region have a common political interest in ensuring peace and stability while building on historical ties. We are aware that there have been obstacles in the way that have prevented such friendly ties at the broader regional level. However, making progress in that regard is the only way to break the cycle of violence and conflict. There is therefore a need for support to Kosovo and Serbia from their neighbours in order to open a new chapter in their history, one that paves the way towards development and prosperity in future. It is essential that we establish a development and security partnership for the Balkan region in order to guarantee integration and peace. That can be achieved only with the support of the international community and of the broader region.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“We must ensure that it increases and that those who do return can fully reintegrate into society. We welcome the progress achieved by both Kosovo and Serbia as they seek to continue dialogue at all levels. We call upon them to redouble their efforts to ensure that relations between both countries can be strengthened and to expand the space for political consulation and dialogue between the two countries so that progress can be made on points of common interest. The goal should be to ensure that relations between Kosovo and Serbia can be normalized. We also call on both sides to ensure that the bilateral agreements reached thus far can be fully implemented. We also believe that the support of the countries of the broader Balkan region is essential in order to ensure better peace and security in the region and a whole.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“It is essential to deliver on that in order to ensure that perpetrators do not enjoy impunity. Meeting internal and security and political challenges in Kosovo will require the support of the international community, which must guarantee peace and stability in the country as well as in the countries of the region. We therefore express our support for the ongoing efforts to ensure that there is further agreement and better relations among all ethnic and other minorities in Kosovo. We must continue the economic and political reform programme, as well as to deliver on the development programme. We would like to emphasize the need to resolve issues relating to cadastres, border demarcation and missing persons, including also facilitating the return of the displaced. Such returns have dropped off considerably over the past few months.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“We would like to express our satisfaction with the progress being made on more than one front, in particular with regard to the amendments adopted by the Kosovo Assembly to pave the way for the establishment for a specialist court on war crimes - an issue towards which the European Union Task Force has been working in order to establish accountability. We welcome that step to ensure the rule of law in the nation. We call for all steps to be taken to protect religious minorities in Kosovo, including their property and goods, as well as steps to preserve the cultural heritage and religious sites in Kosovo. We call upon the Kosovo authorities to bring to justice all those who have perpetrated abuses against minorities or threatened the cultural heritage.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I too wish to thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his in-depth briefing and for all his efforts over the past few years. We wish him every success in his future endeavours. I welcome Mr. Ivica Daeie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Mr. Hashim Thaci, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, and thank them both for their statements. Jordan attaches great importance to the significant progress that has been made by the Government of Kosovo to honour its commitment to delivering stability and advancing towards regional integration.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“The United Nations has a pivotal role to play in supporting SSR in post-conflict situations and in States undergoing political transition by focusing on host countries' national requirements and by fulfilling their needs. We should encourage support for the security sector through such means as the provision of training, financial and technical support and cooperation with regional organizations.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“The Council can be more effective in bringing about security sector reform by drafting peacekeeping mandates clearly and giving priority to SSR in the peacekeeping operations that require that essential element, thereby ensuring that host countries can clearly interpret their mandates and that United Nations entities are able to effectively implement the SSR provisions. The Council will also be better able to address non-traditional challenges by focusing the counter-terrorism committees' work so that they specifically target efforts to build new and more modern States in countries emerging from conflict. It should also ensure the establishment of an environment conducive to ensuring the success of SSR by giving particular attention to arms embargoes and exceptions to them that can ensure support for national security institutions.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“We therefore call for concerted and integrated efforts on the part of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Political Affairs (DPA), so that the DPKO can benefit from DPA's evaluations of the political platforms and positions of all the parties in each situation. We call for SSR to be included in the plans and proposals of the Mediation Support Unit. We hope that the heads and chiefs of United Nations special political missions and the Special Envoys of the Secretary-General will take note of and consider those plans with the aim of achieving successful security sector reform. We also believe that SSR units should be supported so that they can provide advice and in order to increase the levels of cooperation and coordination with regional and subregional organizations.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“The way for the Security Council to engage genuinely with the issue of security sector reform in post-conflict situations is by establishing transparent cooperation among itself, the troop contributors to peacekeeping operations, the Secretariat and host countries, particularly during the consultations on drafting and renewing the mandates of peacekeeping operations and special political missions. We cannot overlook the political nature of SSR, especially in countries recovering from conflict. We should recognize that it can be used as an integral part of the wider political process and as an element in mediation plans aimed at launching a national dialogue and helping to achieve a political solution in many of the cases on the Council's agenda.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“It is important for national authorities to be kept informed and to provide for populations' needs and aspirations. However, we stress the new challenges confronting SSR, especially given the increasing complexity and the increase in the number of peacekeeping mandates. I wish to thank the delegation of Nigeria for its useful concept note (S/2015/6l4, annex), which indicates clearly some ofthe challenges we must consider in order achieve our primary goal of creating sustainable and efficient security structures that are accountable and take into consideration the rule of law, international human rights law and international standards.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“Thanks to efforts made by Nigeria, the Security Council adopted resolution 2151 (2014), the first resolution devoted solely to SSR. As we meet today to consider the implementation of the resolution, we stress the importance of the Security Council's consideration of SSR in a complementary manner and in conjunction with debates regarding peacebuilding processes. We have already set out our position on SSR in terms ofpeacebuilding and peacekeeping. We have also emphasized that United Nations engagement should always be based on certain basic principles, namely, that host countries have the primary responsibility for providing security; the need to respect national ownership; and their sovereign right to determine their own national priorities.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hmoud (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank all the briefers: Mr. Titov, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions; Ms. Nikamitsu, Assistant Secretary- General and Assistant Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme; and Ms. Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. I also thank Nigeria for convening today's meeting. The previous debate by the Security Council on security sector reform (SSR) (see S/PV.7161) made it abundantly clear that that concept is important in post-conflict situations, including its contribution to establishing a modern State that is committed to the rule of law, good governance and the avoidance of relapse into conflict.”
2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source
“Secondly, regional organizations that face security challenges are part of the global security structure, which now relies on the efforts of those organizations, as well as of international organizations. While regions are the source of many security threats, they are also capable of providing solutions to threats that could have extremely dangerous regional and international repercussions if left unchecked. I would also like to underscore the fact that bridging the gaps between the regional organizations and the United Nations would increase the chances of success in dealing with world crises at a time when those organizations require the necessary support to complement the United Nations role in international peace and security. That makes the link between regional and world security a complementary and interdependent relationship.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we would like to suggest reconsideration of a permanent mechanism of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, which would hold regular meetings with a view to promoting cooperation among such organizations and to expand the scope of dialogue and exchanges on lessons learned, including achieving consensus on dealing with different international peace and security issues. We hope that the Security Council and the Secretariat will look into a way of discussing and launching such a mechanism. In conclusion, I would like to stress the importance of the role of regional organizations for two main reasons. First, at the regional level, cooperation between the countries of a given region that are members of the same organizations would positively influence peace in the entire region.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“The United Nations should lead regional and international coordination with subregional and civil society organizations alike. That places great responsibility on the United Nations to set up the necessary partnerships and play a greater role in providing the necessary means to regional organizations so that they can adequately and promptly respond to security threats and to adapt in the best way possible to the various changes and geopolitical transformations.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“On the other hand, many regional organizations continue to lack certain important strategic and executive capabilities necessary to facing security threats, in particular terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organized crime. They need to be given adequate tools and means to carry out preventive diplomacy and provide early warning, so as to prevent and settle conflicts in a timely way. In that regard, the United Nations can play a very important role in supporting regional organizations, which are indispensable in facing many conflict situations. We would like to stress the importance of the role of the Organization and of using the Charter of the United Nations to respond to international security threats.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“Such cooperation has proved useful, in particular in the cases in the Lake Chad Basin and Benin, as well as in addressing terrorist groups associated with Boko Haram. Utilizing multinational forces and good military coordination also play an important role in facing the threats posed by that and other terrorist groups. Regional organizations have comparative advantages in their own geographic regions, as well as strong networks with extensive knowledge of their respective regions. Geographical proximity also makes those organizations more responsive to the needs of their regions, as well as more active as partners in determining the causes and solutions to the various crises.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“The European Union, too, plays an extremely effective role in mediation and in responding to crises in various geographical regions, including the Middle East and the African continent. The African Union also faces grave security threats on the African continent. Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, especially when it comes to peacekeeping operations, has contributed greatly to maintaining international peace and security, alleviating the burden on the United Nations and implementing resolutions of the Security Council. In that context, I should like to emphasize the importance of subregional cooperation in facing terrorist threats, which are pervasive in certain regions.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source