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Hoxha

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first: 2014-02-19
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“In that context, we welcome the talks in Sana’a between Saudi Arabia, Oman and the Houthis and look forward to further positive steps. We appreciate the role of Saudi Arabia and Oman in the talks and call on the Houthis to engage in good faith for the common future of all Yemenis. An inclusive political settlement under the auspices of the United Nations, with the participation of women, young people and all factions of Yemeni society, is vital to sustaining peace in Yemen. The Security Council should maintain its unified support for Yemen in its efforts towards peace and national reconciliation. Nonetheless, we remain worried about the continuing armed clashes with the Houthis in Government-controlled areas.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“In such dire situations, where human lives are on the line, every step counts. Hard-won gains should be preserved in order to further build on positive outlooks. Flights to and from Sana’a airport have allowed thousands of people to travel. Activity at Al-Hudaydah port has enabled the entry of life-saving goods for everyone. The exchange of prisoners is a very welcome and important step forward, and we applaud the role of civil society in that respect. Such positive developments help to establish the much-needed confidence between the parties in order to move further ahead. We are happy to note that all the parties have come to accept that war is not the solution and that peace, however difficult, is the best alternative for all.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Deputy Director Mudawi for their briefings. This time last year we saw a glimmer of hope in the ocean of despair that Yemen had become in its eight- year war. From April to October, the truce would bring about a drastic reduction in the levels of violence, and above all for the first time in years would open a window of hope for a national ceasefire and the beginning of a political process — for prospects for a better future for all Yemenis. But regrettably, there was no ceasefire. Even the truce was not further renewed; the road to Taiz was not opened, as called for; and the fighting, in general, did not stop. But there is no denying that the desire for change was in the air. That true spirit prevailed and its positive dividends have continued.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9304 (2023) · source
“The dialogue and peace process have opened a new chapter, making the country a success story, thanks to its sustainable investment in a decent life with rights and dignity for all. (spoke in Spanish) In conclusion, Albania remains steadfast in its support for Colombia and the Colombian people in their efforts to build “total peace” and a shared future.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“We commend the work of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia with respect to rural reform as part of its expanded mandate, and we will support any proposal for expansion of its mandate to include a ceasefire verification role. Transitional justice plays a vital role in achieving peace, and we support the efforts of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace to address the conditions faced by individuals within its purview, including their security. All actors involved must play their part in this process in order to ensure accountability for crimes and justice for victims; it is the only secure path towards reconciliation. Colombia and Colombians have been through too much violence for too long.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“There is still much work to be done, particularly in improving security in conflict-affected areas through dialogue with justice, by advancing forward-looking strategies and through concrete life-changing actions to protect vulnerable communities and populations. All efforts must be made to prevent violence from standing in the way of peace. In this respect, Albania supports the proposed National Development Plan and the prioritization being given to comprehensive rural reform, a key component in this process. The steps taken so far in comprehensive rural reform and the progress made in the ethnic chapter demonstrate a true commitment to peace, and they deserve praise and support.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“The ongoing negotiations between the Government and the Ejército de Liberaciön Nacional, the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo and other armed groups are very encouraging signs of progress. The establishment of ceasefires is of great importance, and, if properly implemented, as we hope and urge for, that will not only reduce violence, but also contribute to, establish and consolidate trust, which is the first and most important element in reaching agreement on sustainable peace. As we all know, peace is never an easy or a straight path, and challenges can always rise on the way forward.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“We commend the Colombian Government for — and the presence of Foreign Minister Leyva Durán in the Council Chamber today is further testimony of — its strong anchoring in the agenda for total peace of its commitment to the agenda’s full implementation, leading to reconciliation, which is the right way — the only way — to ensure lasting peace in Colombia. The four-year extension of the mandate of the Commission for the Follow-Up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Peace Agreement is another testament to this commitment. Constructive dialogue continues to be paramount in advancing the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“The Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace and the positive developments during the last seven years are the result of the unwavering efforts of various stakeholders, the Government and former combatants, and represent the very peace dividend the Colombian people deserve. These years of building peace have shown that while conflict hits the most vulnerable hardest, peace, in contrast, benefits all. Therefore, making everyone a direct beneficiary of the peace process is the best guarantee for a long-lasting and irreversible peace for the future.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, for his continued work and for his update on the developments in the country. I thank Ambassador Šimonović for his thoughts and recommendations as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. I also thank Mr. Londoño Echeverri for his insights. His participation is beyond symbolic, as it represents the true nature and the depth of the commitment to peace in Colombia. There is no denying that Colombia and its people have faced colossal challenges on their path to peace. Yet despite the immense difficulties, peace has prevailed. Colombia has shown convincingly that where there is a will, there is a way.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“We express our full solidarity with Ukraine and the admirable resilience of its people, who deserve no less than to live in freedom, in their country, by their choosing and in their territory within their internationally recognized borders.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“That desire seems to have vanished in Russia since, with their action, they are not working for disarmament but, to the contrary, they are contributing to proliferation, which contradicts its role as a permanent member of the Security Council. We reiterate our firm condemnation of the ongoing war, which is wrong, unjust and unjustifiable. We reiterate our call for the war to stop immediately. But until then, our collective efforts to deal with the consequences of this aggression must continue. Our determination to help Ukraine defend itself must not weaken And we must stay firm in our resolve to hold to account those who commit crimes and threaten the world with nuclear weapons.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“It brings back the mentality of the Cold War through nuclear blackmail. It is as wrong as the unlawful illegal transfer of the Iranian killing drones or the illegal transfer of weapons from North Korea. Be they tactical or strategic, nuclear weapons are all deadly weapons of mass destruction that should never be used. Let us remind ourselves of the declaration by the leaders of the five nuclear-weapon States not too long ago, in January 2022, which states that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. The same declaration also underlines the shared desire “to work with all States to create a security environment more conducive to progress on disarmament with the ultimate goal of a world without nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all”.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“After all, the terrifying prospect of nuclear war easily and understandably overshadows the painful reality of thousands of body bags returning home, of mothers crying for their missing sons, of soldiers complaining on social media about the unfit conditions they find themselves in, or of the voices of reason, who end up in prison, like the 13-year-old girl Maria, who finds herself in forced child care, separated from her father, who was convicted to two years in prison for an innocent drawing of his child. As we all know, threatening with fears of nuclear conflict, which is precisely what Russia is doing, undermines the basis and principles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the nuclear disarmament architecture and the international security system as a whole.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“Threatening an apocalypse, as the Kremlin is so fond of doing, is always dangerous and unsettling. But yielding the nuclear threat seems to have become the Russian joker every time they are stalled on the ground. Failing to have anything worth announcing in terms of success and to fuel their nationalist flame-throwers, picking up on the nuclear threat looks like the painkiller at hand.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“It will be for the citizens of Belarus to evaluate if that reversal in the Russian nuclear policy will make them more secure or just turn their country into a nuclear hostage, becoming more and more a Russian appendix. Sviatlana Tsihanuskaya, the winner of the last elections and leader of the democratic forces of Belarus, has qualified it as an act against the will of the people, one that undermines the sovereignty of Belarus. But beyond what this may mean for the sovereignty and the future of Belarus, this constitutes another unnecessary and unjustified instance of irresponsible behaviour meant to instil fear, primarily among the European public. The justification provided by Belarus that it needs such weapons to protect itself against NATO is just laughable.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“It has shown that it does not respect the Charter of the United Nations and that international law is optional — only if it suits its ambitions. Most egregious, among many other examples, is the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. But since February 2022, Russia has violated countless pieces of international law and Security Council resolutions and continues to disregard a direct call by the International Court of Justice to halt its invasion of Ukraine. It is now undermining the nuclear disarmament architecture and the international security system in general. Belarus, which has already served in full complicity as a base for Russian troops during the attack on Ukraine, is now preparing to receive Russian tactical nuclear weapons on its territory.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her remarks. Russia’s latest provocative announcement of its intention to transfer tactical nuclear weapons to another country, Belarus, would be troubling news at any time. But given the war of aggression it is relentlessly pursuing in Ukraine, it translates into a clear and irresponsible threat. After placing nuclear weapons on war alert in February 2022, engaging in deterrent exercises in October 2022 and the suspension of obligations under the New START Treaty last February, the latest statement is unfortunately coherent with the current irresponsible policy of Russia in its persistent stubborn course to continue threatening its neighbours and further endanger regional and global security. Stating that Russia does not respect agreements and commitments has become just an understatement.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“Albania supports MONUSCO’s work and appreciates the efforts and sacrifices of the Blue Helmets, who are operating in a complex and dangerous environment. In that spirit, the re-evaluation of the joint transition plan for MONUSCO, in close cooperation with the Congolese authorities, must be carried out expeditiously. However, it must also be realistic, in order to ensure that when the time comes, the drawdown of the Mission can take place in a responsible and orderly manner.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“During the Council’s visit, it was striking to note the widening gap between the expectations of the authorities and the people with regard to MONUSCO and its actual mandate. The tensions and hate speech must cease. They simply make it more difficult for the Mission to fully discharge its main mandate, which is to protect civilians. There can be no doubt that the only reason for the presence of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is to help the people and protect civilians. However, there should also be no doubt that the primary responsibility for security falls on the country itself and its institutions. We hope to see the East African Community regional force further strengthened and becoming fully operational so that it can help the Congolese forces establish State authority in North Kivu.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“Any deterioration in an already volatile situation could trigger massive escalation, with dire consequences that could threaten Governments and populations across the Great Lakes region, contributing to further insecurity, refugee movements and the multiplication and growth of non-State military groups. Needless to say, such an eventuality would undermine gains made by the Government and further increase the sacrifices made by the Congolese. (spoke in French) The electoral process under way is crucial to the country’s future. It must exhibit transparency, credibility and inclusivity, conditions that are prerequisites for the holding of free and democratic elections, so that the institutions that emerge reflect the aspirations of the Congolese people and all segments of society, including women and young people.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“To that end, it is crucial for the States of the region to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stop providing any support for the M-23 or other armed groups and halt the illegal exploitation of the country’s natural resources. The national wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo belongs to the Congolese. It should improve their lives and build their future, not end up in the bloody hands of militias and their supporters. The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo also represents a tangible regional threat. The alarmingly increasing tensions between it and Rwanda must be addressed through existing conflict-resolution mechanisms and dialogue, based on goodwill. War is never the solution and should not be the choice in any case.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“All Congolese and foreign armed groups must unconditionally lay down their arms and participate in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme. The progress made in implementing the Programme in South Kivu and Ituri is encouraging. Appropriate funding and a community-based approach in support of reintegration are essential tools that will encourage more fighters to join it. We unequivocally condemn the actions of the M-23, which is mainly responsible for the renewed tragedy in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We urge it to adhere to the ceasefire, in line with the decisions of the Luanda mini-summit of 23 November, and withdraw from all areas it currently controls, not just some of them.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“It is unfortunate that the much-needed progress in many areas, including economic development and preparations for elections, has been overshadowed by the sound of the guns. Albania is horrified by the deadly violence inflicted on the civilian population by armed groups, mainly the Allied Democratic Forces, the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo, the Zaire, the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda and the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23). We saw the consequences of the tragedy in the eyes of the hundreds of thousands of people who have been displaced, living in disheartening conditions and often deprived of humanitarian assistance. War, conflict and hostilities with terrible consequences for civilians and local populations have lasted for far too long in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Keita for her briefing, efforts and leadership of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). We also thank her for the excellent atmosphere during the Council’s visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As was mentioned by other colleagues, this month the Security Council had the opportunity to see at first- hand the deep scars of the prolonged conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the deadliest in the world, and the persistent dire humanitarian costs in a country blessed by nature but devastated by human- made suffering.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I want to reiterate that it is through continued collective action — by building trust and resilience, ensuring sustainable development and the rule of law, protecting human rights and acting in an inclusive and gender-sensitive manner — that we will be able to successfully fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations wherever it occurs, making terrorists and their ideology less appealing to vulnerable people and those in need. Albania supports the eighth review of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and looks forward to meaningful discussions in that process. We must build on the best and most successful examples and lessons learned to find new and effective solutions to eradicate terrorism everywhere.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“It cannot be conducted at the expense of basic rights, because that will be counterproductive and ultimately self-defeating. Thirdly, we need a multilateral counter-terrorism strategy that is fit for the digital age. Our fight against terrorism must involve new methods and technologies applied in cyberspace, where cyberattacks can produce equally devastating consequences in the real world, as has been demonstrated more than once.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“It is necessary to deal with the grievances and multiple deprivations that allow people to fall prey in large numbers to the hateful and violent ideology of terrorism. We should heed the Secretary-General’s call in his New Agenda for Peace, which recognizes the root causes of terrorism and a structured, comprehensive strategy to address them. Secondly, we should always keep in mind the mobile nature of terrorist organizations. Even when they are perceived as eliminated in one place, they will pop up in another, more vulnerable environment, such as neighbouring countries or regions, which explains why only a small percentage of terrorist groups have ever been suppressed through military force alone. In the same vein, the fight against terrorism must follow the law in all circumstances.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“Yet the pervasive nature of terrorism and its changing tactics call for stronger regulations and a normative framework to maintain and consolidate gains and to preserve shared norms and universal values against the worst of enemies. In order to fight terrorism effectively, we need an inclusive, multilateral and principled approach. Let me highlight three key aspects. First, prevention must be at the heart of our collective efforts in the fight against terrorism. The use of force to eradicate terrorism is unavoidable, but it can never be enough on its own, and it cannot be the only tool. Ideology cannot be countered by weapons alone, however powerful and effective the use of force may appear to be.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“It requires responding to people’s needs, including by eliminating poverty and ensuring basic services, which help to dislodge terrorists’ local foothold. It requires responding to legitimate grievances, as well as investing in and protecting values based on rights for all, including national minorities. It needs transnational cooperation through transparent and coordinated strategies, not by relying on merchants of death who pretend to protect life in Africa while destroying it with impunity. We note with appreciation that over the past two decades the United Nations has expanded and deepened its engagement in counter-terrorism.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“Only a robust, comprehensive and inclusive approach based on the rule of law will help not only to fight terrorism but to provide a clear alternative to terrorist networks and their treacherous appeal. Experience has shown that in fighting terrorism there are no quick fixes with patchy solutions. The deployment of private military companies and other mercenaries is therefore not the solution. Most often they create adverse effects and become part of the problem themselves. Fighting lawlessness with more lawlessness is a misconception and will only make matters worse. The fact is that in order to successfully fight terrorism, we have to deal with the root causes. That requires good and responsive governance. It requires laws and the rule of law and professional and independent justice.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“Wherever terrorism has left its deadly footprint, it has put the brakes on development and prosperity, with destabilizing effects that ripple through many areas across the continent and beyond. While terrorism is currently wreaking havoc in Africa, that does not mean that it is exclusively an African problem. What we are dealing with is a global problem that requires continued global attention and a global response that is coordinated and cooperative. We applaud the great resilience that Governments across the African continent have shown in dealing with terrible forms of terrorism, including coordinated and systematic attacks, with devastating consequences for local communities. We support the initiatives taken by the African Union and believe that coordination and cooperation remain vital.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank the Mozambican presidency for bringing this matter to the Council’s attention and you, Sir, for presiding over this meeting. I thank the Secretary-General and President Assoumani for their important remarks. Despite undeniable successes and continued and sustained efforts, terrorism remains an acute threat to international peace and security. In particular, reports of terrorist activities increasing and spreading across the African continent are a matter of deep concern. In 2022 alone, sub-Saharan Africa counted for more than 48 per cent of deaths caused by terrorism worldwide, while the Sahel has become home to the world’s fastest growing and deadliest terrorist groups. Boko Haram alone has displaced more than 3.4 million civilians across the region.”
2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source
“Any attempts to discredit and/or politicize the ongoing investigation process, including by deliberately accusing other States based on prejudices, assumptions or convenience or reliance on unverified press elements that are artificially put together are wrong and unhelpful. They do not have our support because such efforts impede the path towards the conclusion of the issue. Protecting civilian infrastructure is a legal obligation for all States, anytime and everywhere. It is not a menu from which to choose. In that regard, Russia’s credibility in the case — while it intentionally, methodically and relentlessly destroys the vital civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, with deadly consequences — is at the very least dubious and at the most cynical. That is why Albania abstained in the voting on draft resolution S/2023/212.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“In the Security Council meeting on the issue held in February (see S/PV.9266) and during the follow-up consultations, we clearly expressed our deep concern regarding the act of sabotage on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the exclusive economic zones of Denmark and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. Such acts are unacceptable. We fully support the investigations by the national authorities of Denmark, Germany and Sweden, which were promptly launched and are ongoing. We are grateful for their work to date and look forward to a comprehensive, objective and impartial investigation. We support United Nations investigative efforts, whenever they are mandated. However, at the moment we see no added value in initiating a parallel international investigation.”
2023-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9295 (2023) · source
“Although the regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has not offered much in this regard, we still call on it to withdraw in a full, transparent, comprehensive and irreversible way from their weapons-of-mass- destruction, nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes and engage in a meaningful process of dialogue and diplomacy. The Security Council can help in this regard, by standing united, speaking with one strong voice and sending a clear message: enough is enough. But, in this case, enough is way too much. Any other attitude is a disservice to the Council, its role, peace and security on the peninsula and global security.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“Last Friday, the United States and Albania requested that an Arria Formula meeting be convened on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. And it was deeply distressing that the only news we heard coming out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is about a military regime that is sacrificing its people with starvation, poverty, a lack of health services, slavery, violence, forced labour, enforced disappearances and extreme measures of deprivation. The people want food, while the regime is giving them more weapons, by spending insane amounts of money on its unlawful activities of weapons-of-mass-destruction, nuclear and ballistic- missile programmes. We strongly believe in diplomacy and dialogue. This is our raison d’être in the Security Council.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“We strongly believe that the Security Council should stand up and collectively condemn the regime’s violations of its resolutions and of the safeguards agreements under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The regime must be told in very clear terms that its continued efforts to threaten peace and security on the Korean peninsula and within the global community will not be tolerated. If that is not done, there is no reason for the regime to change course, as it says publicly. Albania therefore supports action and supports a Council product, and we stand ready to engage in whatever is most appropriate, including the presidential statement proposed by our United States colleague. We should stop sleepwalking on this critical issue and not wait for a catastrophe to wake us up.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“Its mandate is not to remain indifferent and its duty is not to remain silent. This is an acute matter of responsibility, as it is a serious matter of credibility. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea cannot continue violating Security Council resolutions and the sanction’s regime with impunity, as it is doing, while pursuing its weapons of mass destruction and nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes, threatening its neighbours and the world. Silencing the Council on this crucial issue means giving Kim Jong Un licence to do more of the same, and that is exactly what he is doing. We do not see winners there. There are none, apart from the regime and its reckless and dangerous policy.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“We are in a situation in which the regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has made its choice. It is resolved to continue to defy the international community, disrespect international law and show contempt for the Security Council’s decisions. The real question here and outside this Chamber, and out there in public opinion, is what the Security Council is going to do. In our view, it must stand up, and in a united voice, make it clear to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that such a course of action is dangerous and unsustainable. It must use its authority and tools to prevent further dangerous escalations, which, if unaddressed, could lead to disastrous consequences for the region and the global community. There is one thing that we are absolutely certain about. The Security Council cannot remain idle.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing and his clear recommendations to the Security Council. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea remains defiant and determined to continue with the same escalatory policy of provocations that we saw last year. The new missile launches are another blatant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, and that irrational behaviour is unfortunate, deplorable and unacceptable. The reckless launches are a direct threat to maritime and aviation security, as we just heard from the Assistant Secretary-General, and such provocative actions endanger global peace and security. They put people’s lives at risk and are increasing instability and insecurity on the entire Korean peninsula.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9287 (2023) · source
“Until then, we will continue to stand with Ukraine and its people in their just struggle to repel aggression and restore their territory, independence and sovereignty.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“The Black Sea Grain Initiative — a lifeline for dozens of countries around the world — should be extended not with fixed deadlines but indefinitely, because, as Under-Secretary-General Griffiths clearly explained, the needs of hundreds of millions of people for their daily food depend on it. Every day of the war is making the world a more and more dangerous place, without any reason and by one man’s choice. It will therefore never be too late for Russia to come to its senses, cease all hostilities and unconditionally, completely and immediately withdraw all its forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Russia can earn its respect back not by committing more crimes but by returning to peace.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“It is an order that has ensured that when there are transgressions there are consequences, such as the arrest warrants issued today by the International Criminal Court. The man who started this war of choice — the man who is responsible for its continuation and all the terrible consequences — is now wanted by international justice. That is a first victory for accountability. It is a first wakeup call — for all who are fighting an unjust and illegal war in Ukraine — that the impunity that has emboldened the perpetrators during these long months of war has lasted far too long. What happens in Ukraine today will concern all of us tomorrow. That is why supporting Ukraine goes beyond mere solidarity with people in need. It is an urgent call for a world in peril.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“The current rules-based world order is the one that emerged from the ashes of the Second World War, one in which powerful autocratic regimes would no longer be free to devour their neighbours, one in which more democracies than ever have been able to flourish, and one in which free markets and open trade have lifted more people out of poverty than at any other time in the history of the world. It is that order that gave us almost 80 years without wars of aggression capable of destabilizing the whole world, wars such as the one that is happening now in Ukraine. It is an order that is based on international law and rules that are imposed by no one and agreed to by free nations.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“The Russian authorities have committed a wide range of violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in various regions of Ukraine, many of which amount to war crimes. Everything in the horrifying book of crimes is there: attacks on civilians and energy-related infrastructure, wilful killings, unlawful confinement, torture, rape and other sexual violence, as well as the unlawful transfer and deportation of children. Those facts show the depth of depravity of the aggression — a total disregard for civilians and the sanctity of human life. The Ukrainian war poses one fundamental question for all of us: what kind of world do we want to live in?”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“They constitute crimes. For months, we have heard here that Russia does not attack civilians. But the reality — the hard and painful reality — is completely different. More than 20,000 civilians have been killed or wounded; 14 million people have been uprooted from their homes; 18 million people require humanitarian assistance and protection; and approximately 40 per cent of Ukrainians are unable to afford or access enough food. For months, we have heard here that Russia does not commit crimes. The hard reality, which we know and have denounced here, is now confirmed by the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, an independent and impartial expert body.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“Let me thank Under- Secretary-General Griffiths for his update and for his tireless efforts. After 13 months of the continued “marry me or I will kill you” approach of Russia in Ukraine, there is little doubt that this war is a turning point in modern history. It continues to challenge European security. It has brought back nuclear sabre-rattling, and it has disrupted the global economy, leaving energy and food crises in its wake. But it has also been a moment of awakening, reminding everyone that, for as long as there are authoritarians around, peace should never be taken for granted. While the reality on the ground has revealed the limits of this modern madness, persistent waves of deadly missile strikes across Ukraine — the Russian death signature — continue to destroy civilian infrastructure, with no end in sight.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“That very same world court issued another opinion in March last year, and we know why. Need I remind our Russian colleagues that Kosovo’s international recognition is well established, including among many around this table, while the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk peoples’ republics are territories annexed by force and exist only in Russia’s plans and dreams? Finally, I do not need to remind our Russian colleagues that Kosovo and Serbia come here together and negotiate to find mutually agreed solutions to common problems, not with bombs and war but with words and dialogue. That is another big difference.”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source
“I will be very brief. I regret having to take the floor again, but after hearing what the Russian delegation had to say, I want to set the record straight, because this is very important. Comparing two realities that have absolutely nothing in common is an entirely artificial exercise. The Republic of Kosovo and the prefabricated so- called Donetsk republic, a territory of Ukraine that has been illegally annexed by Russia, have absolutely nothing in common. Regrettably, it is not the first time we have heard such comparisons, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Need I remind our Russian colleagues that the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion stating that the Kosovo declaration of independence, adopted in 2008, did not violate international law?”
2023-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9286 (2023) · source