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“It has experienced an influx of terrorist groups that seek to establish a presence in areas where States lack authority, including in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, north-eastern Nigeria, the Lake Chad basin, northern Mozambique, the Sahel and Somalia. Terrorist networks take advantage of the manifold social, economic, political circumstances and explore security and other vulnerabilities in order to spread their hateful activities and ideology. Two of the three most dynamic Da’esh networks are based in Africa. Boko Haram continues to destabilize the Sahel, a region that is home to the world’s fastest- growing and deadliest terrorist groups. Al-Shabaab maintains its presence and has spread its tentacles in the Great Lakes region, incessantly threatening the civilian population.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“I thank Ghana for convening this high-level meeting, and we welcome President Akufo-Addo to preside over it. I thank the Deputy Secretary-General and all the briefers for their valuable insights. Despite our ongoing best efforts, particularly in the course of the past two decades, we must face the troubling evidence that terrorism remains a serious threat to international peace and security. Terrorist violence and their extremist ideology continue to spread, with devastating consequences for civilians, women and children. In that respect, Africa has been particularly exposed to such consequences.”
2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source
“That is why sanctions are part of the necessary means that the international community is left with. They are the only means left. The international community expects them to be fully implemented. Let me conclude by reiterating our call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to comply with Security Council resolutions, stop its reckless provocations and put an end to its weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missile and nuclear programmes in a comprehensive, verifiable and irreversible manner. The return to meaningful dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward, and the Security Council should make that very clear to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“The world does not want, and neither does it need, a sleepy Council when a country threatens peace and security. The world does not need a muted Council that is unable to perform its core mandate. Member States and international public opinion do not want a Council that is self-paralysed, when it should be ready to take action and deliver on its mandate. It will serve only to embolden the Kim Jong Un regime to continue with its escalation and threats. That is why it is imperative that the Council send an unambiguous and strong message to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that it will never condone or reward its reckless behaviour. It cannot be done by hiding; it must be done by standing up for international law. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea regime does not want to listen to reason.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“We find deeply disturbing and distressing the steps taken by the regime and its leadership to escalate further and make preparations for another nuclear test, with unknown consequences. Those actions compromise the security of South Korean people, the Korean peninsula and the whole region. We cannot afford to allow such actions to continue and not hold the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea accountable for such blatant violations. The acceleration of escalation by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, its proliferation policies and nuclear threats should be countered by an immediate, unified and effective response by the Security Council. The failure to respond decisively is tantamount to dereliction of duty by the Council and will further erode its credibility and relevance.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“It is time to once again regret the fact that a draft resolution (S/2022/431) with a strong message to show the limits of rogue behaviour was vetoed — indeed, doubly vetoed. What was the response? It was more missiles, launches and risks. It continues to send the wrong message to the regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which it reads as permission to continue to break the law, with impunity. Albania condemns in the strongest terms the reckless and unlawful actions of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which pose a threat to its peaceful neighbours and to international peace and security. We call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to immediately cease such dangerous and intolerable escalation.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“They demonstrate that the totalitarian regime in Pyongyang is growing into a persistent threat to international peace and security in open defiance, disregard and contempt for international law, the Security Council and its resolutions. Each and every one of those launches represents flagrant and alarming violations of the relevant Security Council resolutions. The Security Council has a duty to take a unified and firm stance, as it has done before, against such persistent violations by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea if it wants to be relevant and remain credible. We have warned before that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will read the patience and the silence of the Council as a licence to do more of the same, and here we are lamentably.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Khiari for insightful briefing. It is clear for everyone, here and outside the Security Council, that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues undeterred in its path of blatant violations of Security Council resolutions and escalation of tensions in the peninsula and beyond. The 23 missiles launched in less than two hours on Wednesday were not just the largest deployment on a single day, but also a dramatic escalation and completely reckless behaviour by the Pyongyang regime. They are part of exactly 59 ballistic missiles launched by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in less than a year in a totally unlawful, unjustified, unprovoked and unprecedented manner.”
2022-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9183 (2022) · source
“Building peace needs sustained efforts, and it is imperative that all of us do everything we can to never give up on trying to reach that goal.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Sixthly, ever-increasing climate vulnerability is an important consideration, as rightly mentioned by some speakers, including in particular President Robinson. The converging crises of conflict and climate change can be mutually reinforcing, with climate impacts potentially exacerbating the conflict cycle and violence weakening the governance structures and institutions needed to build climate resilience. It requires addressing the underlying causes of climate vulnerability, which in fragile States can overlap with such drivers of conflict as weak governance, inequality and poverty. Failing to see a link between climate change and security is sleepwalking towards the fire. A resilience-based approach can enrich peacebuilding strategies. It has also been shown to produce essential inputs for a national peacebuilding dialogue.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“This is what we, together with many other States around this table, are supporting and promoting as a member of the Security Council. In this context, I would like to mention a concrete example from the Western Balkans, where I come from: the Regional Youth Cooperation Office, which is headquartered in Tirana, Albania. Youth from the once-troubled region of the Western Balkans — from different countries, with different backgrounds and sometimes with different historical narratives — are now getting together, not only to meet, talk and exchange, but to work and implement projects and successfully promote reconciliation. And it works: often, where politicians stumble, youth, with their forward-looking spirit and energy, may see a breakthrough. Successful initiatives such as this may and should be replicated in other parts of the world.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Albania fully supports the sixth priority of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, on strategic communication, and believes that efforts to ensure unbiased information as a useful tool for peacebuilding will benefit therefrom. Fifthly, advancing inclusive political solutions, including the promotion of the women and peace and security and youth and peace and security agendas, is conducive to a smooth transition of a situation from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. A strong political dimension in United Nations missions can have positive impacts many times over on the future of a conflict in transformation. A special role should be attributed to women and youth as genuine promoters of peace by empowering them with strong political and social instruments for sustainable peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Showing understanding for the concerns of the people involved in conflict should be seen as an instrument for confidence-building, which is an earlier stage of peacebuilding. Fourthly, strategic communication and transparency of information are critical. Any distortion of information may prove detrimental to peacekeeping efforts, as we clearly see in some theatres, but also for building an enduring peace in any conflict. Unfortunately, we have seen the use of propaganda, hate speech, disinformation in past conflicts, and we continue to see them being used in current conflicts to pursue narrow-scope political or nationalist agendas. Let us also not forget the ever-evolving agility of non-State actors and other violent groups for terrorist actions and purposes.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we need to focus on what works rather than solely on divisive issues. That approach has proved an effective way of getting people together across the conflict divide. While interpretations and historical narratives may differ significantly and the root causes of conflicts may be contested and highly sensitive in post-war settings, interlocutors seem ready and willing to acknowledge their common strengths and assets as the basis for tackling divisive issues. Thirdly, there is no doubt that local ownership is crucial to the successful implementation of any effort to integrate sustainable processes of change into peace and development. Dialogue with all those interested parties, including local communities, is therefore key to success in peacebuilding actions.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“It also means dealing continually and successfully with the underlying roots of conflict such as climate change, food insecurity, inequality and fragile governance. Ensuring an environment that is conducive to peacebuilding requires work in all those areas. Let me mention some key aspects from our point of view. First, it is important to adopt a comprehensive approach, which means contributing to a sustainable peace and the provision of security, primarily — but not only — through promoting tools for conflict prevention. Prevention has been and remains the weakest and most frustrating point for the Council and the entire Organization. We need to do more for the integration of various dimensions, including on the political, security, development, rule of law, human rights and humanitarian fronts, in the core of United Nations missions.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“We thank you, Madam President, for organizing today’s debate and are grateful to the Secretary-General and the briefers for their thoughtful insights. United Nations peace operations play a key role in preserving peace and security, and ensuring that they have the resilience to cope with their manifold challenges is vital. That requires a continued, proactive and comprehensive approach towards conflicts and their changing nature, especially on the part of the Security Council. Building resilient peace means going beyond peace agreements. It requires working for reconciliation and ensuring social cohesion and development, as well as building strong institutions based on respect for human rights and the rule of law, two fundamental pillars for building open societies.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Russia must have felt well-served, since there were quite a lot today: 13 out 15 members did not vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“We therefore reiterate the need for the BWC and its mechanism to be fully used without any undue politicization, while supporting constructive and much-needed public health assistance and cooperation among Member States. For all those reasons, Albania abstained in the voting, and we welcome that all 10 non-permanent members are united with the same position on that issue. Finally, instead of misusing the Council and polluting its work with disinformation and fantasies, the Russian Federation must do the only right thing we have been calling for incessantly — to stop the war, get all of its occupying troops home and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Lastly, if I heard correctly, the representative of the Russian Federation said that those who would not support his delegation’s draft resolution are satellites.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“As to draft resolution S/2022/821, presented by the Russian Federation, it is our conviction that the claims presented by Russia remain unsubstantiated and uncorroborated. The Russian Federation has yet to provide credible evidence to justify its requests for an article VI investigation. As we have seen several times during this year, no credible report thus far — none whatsoever, including from the Office for Disarmament Affairs — has shown that foreign assistance by one or more countries to public health programmes in Ukraine runs contrary to article X of the BWC or poses any public health or security risks. The result of the voting showed clearly that Russia has still a long way to go and must provide convincing information to the Council, instead of sticking with its unconvincing claims.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“Just a few days ago, we had a thorough discussion on the substance of the matter (see S/PV.9171), the latest of a series of the same during the year. We made our position clear, and it has not changed. We take very seriously any and all issues related to threats of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, anywhere and at any time. They are prohibited by international law and must never be used by anyone, under any circumstance. In that respect, we remain convinced that the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is a key element in the international community’s efforts to address the proliferation of such weapons, as the Convention has established a strong norm against biological weapons.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9180 (2022) · source
“Due compensation for the victims of war is part of the healing process, and it must be pursued with dedication. As we know and as history has shown, forgotten crimes can be repeated. Let me conclude by welcoming the renewal of the mandate of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, not only as an important step for the maintenance of security and stability in and the integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as one State, but also as a clear sign of support for the Bosnian people and their efforts to build a future in unity.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“As I have stated several times in this Chamber, the people of the region are growing closer together, and that is the only prospect we must support. They should never have to choose between ethnic and national identities. This is why individuals, including politicians who work to intentionally impede the functionality of the State and incite hate among ethnicities, must be met with a strong response, including sanctions and other legal actions. In this context, we refute and condemn in the strongest terms the genocide denial and glorification of war criminals, wherever they occur, in Bosnia or elsewhere in the region, as it stands in the way of reconciliation efforts. Bosnia and Herzegovina must be supported in order to give the people the hope they need for their future.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“By doing so, he comes into open contradiction with efforts to join the European Union, a perspective that can only be based on a single united Bosnia. He must not be allowed to hijack or sacrifice the destiny of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If anyone is in doubt where Mr. Dodik gets such inspiration, there is no need to guess: before every election process, we need only check his flight destinations because those destinations are where he goes to get fresh instructions. The hard-won stability and security of the Western Balkans and the prospect of joining a European path would be seriously put into question, disrupted and endangered if we let Dodik breed ideas of republics or pop-up entities in whatever form or name that would make States that misfunction or dysfunction.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“We are deeply concerned by the repeatedly inflammatory and secessionist rhetoric of the leader of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, Milorad Dodik, challenging the fundamentals of the Dayton Agreement and calling into question the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As he pointed out himself on 29 August, he is continuing to wait for the right moment and the appropriate conditions to break the unity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, his own country. The international community should not take Mr. Dodik lightly; he will never miss an occasion to display his unending arsenal of controversy, from praising convicted war criminals, threatening Muslim neighbours, encouraging the dysfunction of his own State and serving a parallel agenda.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“The political agreement among the leaders at the high-level meeting in Brussels on 12 June must be implemented. The recommendation of the European Union Commission is a historic moment for the citizens of the country and another important milestone for European integration in the region. In this spirit, we see the summit of the Western Balkans leaders, to be held today and tomorrow in Germany, in the framework of the Berlin Process, as another moment to check the state of play of the reforms and commitments by all six Western Balkans States. In this context, we look forward to the next summit of the Western Balkans and the European Union, which will take place in Tirana, Albania, on 6 December. Despite progress and good news, serious challenges remain.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“We encourage all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to cooperate and set up Government bodies at all levels. On the longer-term prospects, we urge all the parties to remain fully engaged in the dialogue and enable the much-needed reform of the electoral law. The preservation of stability and the enhancement of cooperation and prosperity in the Western Balkans is essential for Albania. It is closely linked to the priority importance of European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations of all Western Balkans countries. We welcome the recommendation of the Commission of the European Union to grant candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The work on reforms must continue for the fulfilment of the 14 key priorities for the opening of accession negotiations.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the High Representative, Mr. Christian Schmidt, not present in the Chamber today, for his insightful report on the activity of his Office and the developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We fully support his mission as a key component for the stability and proper functioning of the country. The general elections at different levels were in focus during the reporting period. They were well organized overall, despite the increasing segmentation along ethnic lines and the corresponding divergent views on the future of the country. We commend the contribution of the High Representative for enacting a package of decisions enabling the financing of the general elections, ensuring thereby important integrity safeguards.”
2022-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9179 (2022) · source
“We call on Russia to reconsider its decision, go back to do its part with regard to inspections, renew the deal later this month, honour its commitment and enable food to reach those who need it. It must also do better, end its war of choice and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In conclusion, we encourage and fully support the United Nations in its efforts to resolve the situation through talks and dialogue and help avoid a recurrence of an artificial global food crisis.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“Inflation is already unusually high, and the situation can only get worse, in particular with the imminent arrival of winter in many parts of the world. Our question is: On what basis can a few people in the Kremlin decide who should eat and who should not and dictate to developing countries — and perhaps not only developing countries — in Africa and Asia whether they can have something on their table and whether they can feed their children? The reasons given for the suspension, which were linked to allegations of drone attacks, have nothing to do with the shipments, as we heard. Let us not forget that Russia is illegally occupying Ukrainian waters in the Black Sea. No one has the right to weaponize food, no one has the right to play with hunger and no one has the right to play starvation games.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“As we know, the mechanism has worked seamlessly. It should therefore be reactivated and maintained. There was, and is, no reason to suspend it. Russia’s decision to suspend it, excluding itself from yet another of its international commitments, throws us back in time, and we do not need to be reminded of its consequences. They are already being felt. As a result, markets will become nervous and distressed. Prices will spike again. The needy will suffer, and the hungry will have to wait. Suspending the deal is a statement telling the world that, while there is plenty of food and all the means exist to make it available, someone has decided to oblige families around the world to pay more for food or risk going hungry.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Griffiths and Ms. Grynspan for their detailed information. Over the past nine months, since Russia decided to go against reason and against everything in common we have built together, there has been only a single piece of good news — the Black Sea Grain Initiative. It was welcomed worldwide, and the active role played by the United Nations and Türkiye was duly appreciated. It was widely seen as a moment of diplomacy — a beacon of hope in an ocean of despair. Since then, exports have brought much-needed relief everywhere. The world understood what stood between it and food on the table, and that was the war in Ukraine. Arrangements were needed and arrangements were made, and they have prevented some 100 million people from falling into food insecurity, hunger and poverty.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9176 (2022) · source
“According to a poll conducted by Chatham House in March, some weeks after the start of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the public at large was clearly against the involvement of Belarus in the aggression and the deployment of Russian troops on the territory of Belarus. Let me conclude by reiterating a note of caution regarding the latest move of Russia and Belarus — the creation of a new joint force — which has been set up in an opaque fog. We want to believe that it is not another move preparing another act or operation from Belarus, which would expand the war and make Belarus a direct aggressor State.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“From the very start of the war in February, Russian tanks crossed Belarus’ southern border towards Kyiv, and Russia regularly launches missiles from Belarusian territory. Those actions qualify as an act of aggression under article 3 (f) of the annex to General Assembly resolution 3314 (XXIX), on the definition of aggression, namely, “[t]he action of a State in allowing its territory, which it has placed at the disposal of another State, to be used by that other State for perpetrating an act of aggression against a third State”. That is the definition we agreed to. Such actions run contrary to international law and also go against the will of the Belarussian people themselves.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“Belarus even invited foreign troops from countries with extensive experience in suppressing opposition to successfully crack down on those protests, reducing public space and limiting the freedom of expression. Just last week, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, Anaïs Marin, reported to the Third Committee on the erosion of the rights to participation, opinion and expression, intimidation in workplaces, independent trade union movement dismantlement and other human rights infringements. At several of its meetings, the Security Council condemned the complicity of Belarus in Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. There is abundant and mounting evidence that Belarus has been and remains heavily involved in the war in Ukraine.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“The 1971 Montreal Convention in particular is crystal clear in its prohibition of “unlawfully and intentionally … communicat[ing] information which [a person] knows to be false, thereby endangering the safety of an aircraft in flight”, as well as of attempting to communicate or assisting the communication of such information. Belarus has intentionally committed an act of unlawful interference. Those actions of Belarus need to be seen in the light of its well-documented domestic policy of violations of human rights and its foreign policy in violation of international law. During the mass protests against the manipulation of the parliamentary elections in 2020, we saw massive repression against the people, the opposition, civil society, independent media and every voice critical of the Government.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“We suspected then, and we now know, that the bomb threat was inexistent, the alarm false and the entire operation staged — a premeditated breach of global aviation rules and a State-sponsored hijacking. By doing that, Belarus violated international law, which is cause for great concern. It acted in violation of the treaties on international civil aviation, namely, the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation and the 1971 Montreal Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation. Belarus is a party to both instruments and has an obligation to respect them.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“The individuals worked with air traffic control staff at Minsk National Airport to convey a false bomb threat to the flight in order to cause its diversion there, and they were subsequently involved in falsifying reports to conceal their actions. As the ICAO report states, “[N]either a bomb nor evidence of its existence was found during pre-departure screening in Athens, Greece, and, after various searches of the aircraft in Belarus and Lithuania, it is considered that the bomb threat was deliberately false.” Furthermore, Minsk was not the closest airport for an urgent landing in such a distressful situation. According to company executives, flights in that area would normally be diverted to Poland or the Baltic States, but the pilot was given no option but to land in Minsk, and Minsk alone.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“We thank all the States that contributed with a significant amount of specific information, leading to objective assessments. It is also worth mentioning that several States initiated investigation processes regarding that case. We are deeply concerned by the findings of the report in relation to the responsibility, the role and the implication of the Belarusian authorities regarding the deviation of the aeroplane with the only purpose of arresting a dissident journalist. There is clear evidence that four individuals, Government officials of Belarus, were critical participants in diverting the flight to Minsk National Airport with a false bomb threat.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, for his detailed and clear briefing. On 26 May 2021, the Security Council discussed an unusual act: a Ryanair passenger plane was forced to land by the Belarus authorities in order to arrest Belarusian dissident journalist Roman Protasevich and his partner. Members of the Council called on the International Civil Aviation Organization to investigate that incident. We welcome the report of the ICAO Fact-Finding Investigation Team and the resolution adopted at the forty-first session of the ICAO Assembly, entitled “Infraction of the Convention on International Civil Aviation by the Republic of Belarus”.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by deploring the sharp rise of hate speech and other forms of incitement of violence, in particular one of the most despicable forms of it — antisemitism. We must stand up. We would be making a terrible mistake if we were to allow antisemitism to become trivial. I end by reiterating what Albanian Prime Minister Rama said in his recent visit to the Middle East: “Antisemitism is a cause for everyone, not just for Israel and for Jewish people. This is why being against antisemitism is not about keeping the flag of Israel, but holding the flag of humanity”.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“The repressive regime will not be able to kill all those women who are just asking to live their lives with dignity, and the many more who support them. If anything, history teaches us that, despite everything, freedom ends by wining, and Iran will never be an exception. While the regime is immured in the past and obscurantism, its population, the Iranian people, in particular youth and women, are already in the future. Coming from a country where multi-religious harmony is an institution, I cannot avoid reiterating the importance of maintaining the peaceful coexistence of all religions and their worshippers. In that regard, we reiterate our call for upholding the status quo of the holy sites and praise Jordan’s special role in this respect.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“We condemn in the strongest terms the destabilizing role that Iran plays in the region and beyond. Iranian money and support continue to fuel violence through proxies in the region. Now, as we know, in a clear breach of resolution 2231 (2015), illegally transferred Iranian drones are killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. And when Iran does not send killer drones, they resort to massive cyberattacks against critical infrastructure in peaceful nations. We condemn in the strongest terms the particularly repressive actions of the Iranian regime against its own people. It is not the first time. Every time Iranians ask for more freedom and rights, they are met with brutal repression. But this time, the genie it out of the bottle.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“The maritime agreement between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the United States, is a clear example of diplomacy delivering results. Diplomacy keeps the guns away. With diplomacy and dialogue, there are always only winners, no losers. Therefore, nothing will ever replace dialogue as the best means to achieve stability and prosperity across the region. While we support dialogue, understanding and every step that leads to an improved situation in the region, we must make sure not to tolerate transgressive behaviours. The indiscriminate launching of rockets by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other terrorist groups into Israel are unacceptable and should be firmly condemned by all. But we must also expose and condemn those who help them in such behaviours.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“We are firm in our support for all genuine initiatives that put parties on the right track towards the fulfilment of the aspirations of the Israelis to live free of terror and in security, and of the Palestinians to live in their own State. In that respect, reconciliation and unity among Palestinian factions in clear support of the two-State solution, through peace and negotiations, not violence, may help move forward on the path to provide for an equal measure of peace, prosperity and rights for both nations and for a just and lasting outcome. Violence breeds further violence, which leads to a dead-end. We have seen that many times. The endless deadly cycle must be broken, and we can stop violence through negotiations, dialogue and diplomacy, as well as through and with a perspective.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“Without hope, we are condemned to watch the spiral of violence move the Israelis and the Palestinians further apart and make it even harder to build trust and work for peace and coexistence among both peoples. We call on both sides to step back from taking unilateral actions that exacerbate tension and commit themselves to de-escalation. Ensuring rights for everyone and the protection of civilians must be a priority in all circumstances. The commitment of the leadership of Israel and Palestine to work towards a two-State solution is very encouraging. We reiterate our support for the two-States solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic and viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition, with Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his account of most recent developments on the ground. We remain deeply worried about the deterioration of security in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The escalation of tensions and outbursts of violence causing destruction and victims, especially among innocent civilians, always brings pain and desperation, which is just the opposite of what people need and what we expect. Violence and its consequences remain one of the serious threats to the prospect of peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. That is why it is paramount to support every effort, avoid any further escalation and help restore a political horizon for peace talks to create the conditions for just and sustainable peace. A political horizon is a requisite for hope.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174 (2022) · source
“It often is used as a cover for something else, and we do not want to believe that this is a pretext for further escalation and the possible use of chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine by Russia. That should never happen, and we hope it will not happen. It is the Russian war that is deadly and that is causing victims, and it is this war that must stop. That is what we should be discussing and deciding upon here.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“The scientific research and projects mentioned therein are within the prerogatives of article X, one of the pillars of the Convention, devoted to international biological cooperation for peaceful purposes. Therefore, the allegations made and the conclusions drawn are neither convincing nor credible and, in our view, do not constitute any breach by the United States and Ukraine of their obligations under the BWC. We have heard again today a lot of accusations, including about different pathogens and deadly mosquitoes. I wonder how those mosquitoes would be able to distinguish between Russians and Ukrainians. The use of disinformation and misinformation, in particular by States or those affiliated to them, is never candid. It always has a purpose.”
2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9171 (2022) · source
“Article V of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) provides all member States with a mechanism for dialogue and consultation to clarify issues related to the application of the Convention. It was convened in August, and it was inconclusive; that should be the proper process in any circumstance, instead of disseminating false and messy information that does not meet any scientific parametres or criteria, and making baseless accusations against member States. We cannot be thrown into and stay in the propaganda courtyard just because Russia has decided to talk and listen to itself and misuse the Council, exporting a distorted reality. Documents presented by Russia do not present any tangible evidence to demonstrate any violation of the BWC in Ukraine.”
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“When the Council is not being blocked, paralysed or held hostage, it is simply misused and drained. Have we not we enough of such endless smokescreens to divert attention from real issues, from the terrible debacle on the ground, with the sole aim of feeding the domestic and international opinion with parole, parole? Throughout this year, on every occasion we have listened carefully to the Russian claims, which to date, as confirmed once more today by Mr. Ebo, remain unfounded, unverified, unsubstantiated and uncorroborated. As we have said many times here on this issue and other related issues, the only way to verify claims is to make use of the mechanisms we have. We have a Convention; we have mechanisms; we have established procedures; we have rules. What more do we need?”
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