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1. “We regret to learn that, due to escalating hostilities against medical facilities, the situation has become so untenable that MSF was forced to withdraw from six hospitals in northern Yemen. That disturbing situation merits deeper, urgent concentration and response through concrete actions that go further than mere condemnation. To that end, the Secretary-General's recommendations should provide a guiding framework. As a first step, the Council should muster the will to implement recommendations on the need for a full, prompt, impartial, independent and effective investigation into attacks against health-care systems in situations of armed conflict.”

   2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source

2. “As an illustration, despite the 9 September ceasefire agreement reached by Russia and the United States, health-care providers and facilities in Syria continue to be targeted. In addition, the challenges faced by medical personnel seeking to treat victims are enormous and compounded as the attacks and fighting escalate. Just two days ago in Aleppo, a hospital was struck during an air assault on the area. More than a week ago, an Aleppo-bound 31-truck humanitarian convoy carrying medical supplies, among other things, was also attacked. Unfortunately, Syria is not the sole conflict where there is an abhorrent lack of respect for the principle of medical neutrality. As Ms. Liu clearly mentioned, the conflict in Yemen has also seen attacks against fully functioning hospitals as recently as mid-August.”

   2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source

3. “Documented evidence of attacks, deliberate or otherwise, on the wounded and the sick, medical personnel and health facilities across many ongoing conflict areas underscores the grim reality that international humanitarian law has been wilfully ignored and, in some cases flagrantly violated on multiple occasions by belligerent parties. Resolution 2286 (2016), as Ms. Liu noted, has failed to change anything on the ground. Therefore, the Council now has the obligation to evaluate and mainstream the Secretary-General's recommendations (see S/2016/722, annex) on measures to prevent acts of violence against the wounded and sick, as well as health-care personnel, in situations of armed conflict. We see today's meeting as an important small step towards realizing that commitment. That is an urgent and priority task for the Council.”

   2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source

4. “Ijoin others in thanking Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his participation in this important meeting, convened pursuant to resolution 2286 (2016), which Malaysia strongly supports. I also wish to join other sponsors of that resolution and Council members in expressing special thanks and appreciation for the participation of Mr. Peter Maurer and Ms. Joanne Liu, representing the esteemed organizations the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), respectively. Their briefings provided a harrowing glimpse into the daily struggles and increasing challenges and risks faced by health-care providers in situations of armed conflict. We pay our deepest respects and highest tribute to those health-care providers who risk their lives and selflessly devote themselves to this noble cause.”

   2016-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7779 (2016) · source

5. “I also echo the call by the Secretary-General for independent investigation and accountability on the various acts of atrocities against civilians that may constitute war crimes. In conclusion, Malaysia views favourably the initiative by France to create a credible and effective monitoring mechanism to oversee and report on the ceasefire and humanitarian access. Malaysia stands ready to engage constructively on that proposal. At this point, we must not give up hope. We must not despair. We need to urgently move beyond verbal condemnations or pronouncements and we need to come up with effective and concrete actions that would make a difference to thousands of Syrian lives on the ground.”

   2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

6. “The latest acts of aggression dash whatever benefit of the doubt we had accorded to the conflicting parties. It raises questions about the commitment and sincerity in upholding their obligations on the cessation of hostilities. Malaysia calls on the conflicting parties not to lose sight of peace and to use every window of opportunity to urgently recommit to the 9 September agreement, particularly to cease fighting. I reiterate our demand for the conflicting parties to respect international humanitarian law, including in providing unfettered humanitarian access and in protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, including children, relief or rescue personnel, schools and hospitals.”

   2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

7. “Alas, just when we thought that things could not possibly get any worse in Syria, we were gravely mistaken. We are again shocked by callous air strikes against civilians in Aleppo, carried out using incendiary weapons and bunker-buster bombs. Hundreds of people were killed or wounded, many of them children. Babies and children were trapped in the rubble and crushed to death. Nearly 2 million people are left desperately without access to running water as the city's main water pumping station was destroyed, placing children at the particular risk of water-borne diseases. Malaysia condemns the latest military escalation in Aleppo, which constitutes a flagrant breach of the agreed cessation of hostilities and seriously undermines the 9 September agreement.”

   2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

8. “I thank the President for having convened today's meeting to discuss, yet again, another numbing development. Mr. Staffan de Mistura's latest update provides a bleak picture on the challenges that we face in Syria. Just four days ago, we received a strong and clear message from the Secretary-General in this very Chamber, (see S/PV.7774) highlighting our collective failure on Syria. I recall that all Council members, and even the Syrian representative, expressed hope and support for the 9 September agreement between the United States and Russia. Everyone in the Chamber agreed that there is no military solution to the conflict. We are all in agreement on need to abide by the cessation of hostilities, adhere to international law, protect civilians and allow humanitarian deliveries.”

   2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source

9. “In terms of being constructive, allowing all Council members an equal opportunity and ample time to carefully review the provisions of the text would encourage our joint effort in facilitating implementation. Malaysia also underscores that it is the responsibility of all members of the international community to abide by the obligations outlined in the regime under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. On that basis, the pursuit of general and complete nuclear disarmament must remain, first and foremost, a shared and enduring commitment of all of us here.”

   2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

10. “We remain committed to working together in good faith and with strengthened resolve to facilitate the implementation of resolution 2310 (2016). While fully understanding that the text is a product of constructive negotiations, the fact remains that the challenge ahead lies in ensuring that there should be no precedent on referencing documents in Council resolutions that can be agreed to by only a handful of States. That is the basis for Malaysia's position of ensuring such a resolution secures the broadest support possible, and that the concerns of all members of the Council are taken on board in a balanced manner. Otherwise, this negates the authority and credibility of a resolution that is meant to provide guidance in our common pursuit of maintaining international peace and security.”

    2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

11. “As the CTBT contains no provisions that commit the nuclear-weapon States and States with nuclear- weapon capabilities to total nuclear disarmament, the call enshrined in the Treaty cannot be disregarded and needs to be further recognized. My delegation has some reservations that resolution 2310 (2016) does not sufficiently recognize that fact. While we support the spirit and intent of the commemoration of the CTBT resolution, the resolution is not a substitute for, nor should it be construed as, a sufficient effort by all CTBT signatory States, particularly the nuclear-weapon States. Therefore, it is crucial that States with nuclear-weapon capabilities undertake their responsibilities to ratify the Treaty. In that respect, we urge the annex 2 States to do so at the earliest possibility. Our responsibility is henceforth far from complete.”

    2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

12. “We wish to put on record that, while we need to see incrementally positive progress to ensure that the CTBT enters into force, we iterate that these measures do not have the same permanent and legally binding effect to end nuclear-weapon testing and all other nuclear explosions. My delegation notes with serious concern that the CTBT has yet to enter into force. As we celebrate two decades since the Treaty was opened for signature in 1996, we firmly believe that more could be done to facilitate the entry into force of the Treaty, including maintaining all existing moratoriums on nuclear- weapon-test explosions.”

    2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

13. “Today, the Security Council delivers on its commitment to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) on 24 September 1996. Malaysia wishes to convey its appreciation to delegations and contributors involved in negotiating the text for their constructive engagement and tremendous work in that regard. We remain hopeful that resolution 2310 (2016) is a positive move, from the standpoint of the Council, to encourage the early entry into force of the CTBT. In that context, Malaysia voted in favour of the resolution. It must also be emphasized that our commitment and that of the international community towards general and complete disarmament can be realized only through the entry into force of the Treaty.”

    2016-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7776 (2016) · source

14. “In conclusion, I reiterate Malaysia's call for the Council to use the various tools at its disposal to create the necessary conditions for peace and to influence the parties' behaviour in order to salvage the two-State solution. We stand ready to engage constructively with other Council members in that regard.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

15. “To maintain international attention on this issue, Malaysia, together with like-minded members of the Council, is planning to hold an Arria Formula meeting in October with a focus on the issue of settlements. Malaysia also welcomes the upcoming meeting of the Quartet in New York as a follow-up to the international ministerial conference held in Paris in June. We continue to support the French initiative, which complements the efforts of the Middle East Quartet. We look forward to concrete actions being taken by the relevant parties, backed by the international community, to recreate the much-needed political horizon for a two-State solution.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

16. “That is truly provocative, senseless and reflects nothing more than a feeble attempt to defend the indefensible * an incorrigible attitude to stay the destructive course of harvesting Palestinian despair and misery. Clearly, doing nothing is not an option for the Security Council as the organ entrusted to maintain international peace and security. We must take urgent, effective actions to halt and reverse illegal settlement activities, which are fuelling radicalization owing to widespread frustrations and anger among occupied Palestinians. We must discourage Israel from wallowing in their repressive policies. We must not allow our plea to fall deaf cars. We must have the courage to nurse our bleeding conscience.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

17. “In another incident, a Palestinian father had to demolish a room for his three small children to avoid exorbitant demolition fines issued by the Israeli municipality after spending 12 years in a failed attempt to fight the demolition order in Israeli court. Such examples are part of a brutal and systematic attempt by Israel to break the spirit of the Palestinians and make their lives in occupied East Jerusalem unbearable, so that they will eventually leave. We agree with the Secretary-General that it is disturbing that any opposition to Israeli settlement expansion to protect the legitimate rights of Palestinians is now labelled by the Israeli leadership as ethnic cleansing.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

18. “Settlement expansion occurs against a backdrop of severe restrictions on the national growth and development of Palestinian communities. We are all aware of the near-impossible prospect of obtaining permits from Israeli authorities to enable Palestinian families to expand their homes to accommodate the natural growth in Area C of the occupied West Bank. Many Palestinians have had to resort to building homes without permits, only later to face Israeli demolition orders and costly fines. Unable to pay the unjust fines, which could amount to tens of thousands of dollars, many have been forced to demolish their homes. We saw one such case just last week. As a Palestinian who had to destroy his home in East Jerusalem stated, "The first hammer blow feels like you are hitting yourself. It is not easy to demolish your dream".”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

19. “Even young Palestinian girls have not bee spared from settlers' violence, as they have been harassed and beaten by Israeli settlers. In most cases, there is no recourse to justice. In the case of one Palestinian family, which owns olive orchards and agricultural lands in the occupied West Bank, the members were prevented from working their land located in close proximity to an illegal Israeli settlement. Their trees and land were damaged and poisoned by the settlers. Despite complaints submitted to the Israel police 86 times, no action has been taken to hold the settlers to account or provide redress. Settler violence can no longer be treated as isolated incidents. It is clear that the settlers are becoming emboldened as a direct result of the Israeli Government's policy on settlement expansion and the impunity allowed them.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

20. “For far too long, such activities have persisted with impunity as we continue to restrain our response to mere verbal disapproval without any effective measures to halt the illegal activities. The expansion of settlement activities and the legalization of outposts are accompanied by increasing demolitions of Palestinian homes and structures, the confiscation of Palestinian lands and increasing settler violence. In 2015, on average, four cases of settler violence against Palestinian civilians were reported per week. In one recent incident, Israeli settlers unleashed dogs to attack a Palestinian man, while, in another, Israeli settlers pumped sewage onto land belonging to Palestinian farmers, consequently damaging Palestinian-owned trees.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

21. “In particular, we wish to highlight the expansion of settlement activities, which constitutes the biggest threat to peace and the two-State solution. Over the years, we have heard repeated warnings from the Secretary-General and his Special Coordinator, Mr. Mladenov, about the expansion of settlement activities, which threatens to bury the two-State solution. Over the past few months alone, hundreds of Israeli settlements have continued to expand despite their undeniably illegal nature under international law, clear recommendations of the Quartet report (S/2016/595, annex) and widespread condemnations on the part of the international community. In addition, we also see attempts by the Israeli authorities to retroactively legalize outposts in another systematic attempt to change the realities on the ground.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

22. “On behalf of my delegation, I warmly welcome you, Sir, to the Security Council and thank you for presiding over this meeting. Malaysia appreciates New Zealand's tireless efforts to propel the Council to take urgent action on the Palestinian question. We share your View, Sir, on the crucial role of the Council in creating the necessary conditions for peace and pushing the parties to restart the dialogue process in order to salvage the two-State solution. My delegation is also grateful to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his presence and briefing today. My delegation decided to take the floor today in view of the worsening situation in the occupied Palestinian territory and the ongoing apathy in the Council to address the situation.”

    2016-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7772 (2016) · source

23. “We look forward to the upcoming Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, which will present opportunities for partners to complement and assist the country's reconstruction and development efforts. While we agree that substantial progress has been made in Afghanistan over the past 15 years, significant challenges persist and threaten to reverse these hard- won gains. During this critical period, we call on all parties to demonstrate a spirit of cooperation towards achieving national unity and lasting stability. I conclude by reaffirming our full support for the commitment of the Government of Afghanistan and for the important role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the authorities towards achieving last peace and stability in Afghanistan.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

24. “Alongside ongoing cooperation with regional partners and the international community, including through the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process, we believe that Afghanistan's WTO membership will open doors and boost prospects for further economic activities that will further improve the socioeconomic well-being of its people. The commitment and efforts of the Afghanistan Government to improve governance and the economic reform process, including through the implementation of the Self-Reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework for 2017-2018 and the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework, are important steps towards ensuring the country's long-term economic sustainability. This must be supported by the international community.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

25. “Additionally, the issuance of directives to security forces, prohibiting the use of schools for military purposes, the opening of six new child protection units in police recruitment centres, the release of children from adult detention facilities, and steps taken to ensure the rights of children held on national security charges are all positive developments that will contribute to the country's long-term peace and stability. It is our hope that the implementation of those and other related measures will result in tangible and positive improvements in the security situation in Afghanistan. The promotion of social and economic development is essential to the long-term stability of Afghanistan. In that context, we commend and welcome Afghanistan's accession as a full member to the World Trade Organization (WTO).”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

26. “We also deplore and condemn the deliberate targeting of education and health facilities, resulting in the loss of lives, especially those of children. The Taliban and other perpetrators responsible for causing such a massive scale of death and destruction must be held to account. We reiterate our call on all parties to undertake the measures necessary to uphold their obligation to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all children in the country. On a related note, Malaysia looks forward to the finalization of the Government's national policy on civilian casualty mitigation.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

27. “The midyear protection of civilians report submitted by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which recorded 5,166 civilian casualties between January and June, clearly underscores the gravity of the situation. That figure marked the highest number of civilian casualties recorded by midyear reports since 2009. With respect to that unacceptably high figure, we are highly concerned at the significant increase in the casualty figures for children, which recorded 388 killed and more than 1,000 injured, marking an incrase of 18 per cent from the previous cycle in 2015. The widespread use of children in combat, particularly by the Taliban, is abominable and must be strongly condemned by the Council.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

28. “The various local peace initiatives, particularly the adoption of resolutions by representatives of provisional Governments and civil society on 20 July, committing themselves towards working towards peace in their districts, are other encouraging developments. The incremental progress achieved in implementing the reform agenda thus far is a step in the right direction and should be further encouraged and supported by the United Nations and the international community. The highly volatile security situation within Afghanistan, particularly the persistence of high-level Taliban offensive operations, causing the destabilization of many district centres, continues to be troubling.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

29. “Special Representative Yamamoto's briefing and the report (S/2016/768) of the Secretary-General both clearly depict the persistent challenges in Afghanistan, especially on the security front. Despite that, we are encouraged that Afghanistan continues to show resilience in addressing the challenges and in making steady progress towards restoring peace and the rule of law. In that regard, we welcome the progress made by the Government in filling key executive posts, and the inclusive manner in which that task was undertaken. The Government's commitment and ongoing efforts to hold parliamentary and district-level elections are also commendable.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

30. “I join other Council members in thanking you, Mr. Minister, for convening this timely discussion on Afghanistan. Yourparticipation at this meeting, Sir, underlines New Zealand's deep and abiding commitment to Afghanistan and its people. I also wish to congratulate Mr. Yamamoto on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as well as to thank him for his briefing. I would also like to thank Ambassador Saikal of Afghanistan for his comprehensive statement. In the interests oftime, I intend to focus my remarks on three key areas, namely, political and security issues; the protection of civilians, particularly children; and Afghanistan's socioeconomic development.”

    2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source

31. “Finally, on 29 August, the Committee received a notification under the assets freeze measure, pursuant to paragraph 19 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011), to which it did not object.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7769 (2016) · source

32. “The Committee received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Libya to the United Nations on 15 July, informing the Committee about the focal point pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 2278 (2016). On 28 July, the Committee acknowledged that information and invited the focal point to brief the Committee on the elements set out in that paragraph. On 18 August, the Committee received an implementation report pursuant to paragraph 25 of resolution 1970 (2011) from the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations. On 23 August, the Committee approved a request for the extension of a travel ban exemption for an additional six months. In that connection, let me note that both the implementation report and information on the granted travel ban exemption can be found on the website of the Committee.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7769 (2016) · source

33. “On 7 July, the Committee received a letter from the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on Libya, conveying its contribution to the report requested by resolution 2292 (2016), on the threat posed to Libya and neighbouring countries, including off the coast of Libya, by foreign terrorist fighters. The report reflecting the Panel's input has since been published as document S/2016/627. The Committee received another letter from the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on 14 July, proposing updates to the Committee's implementation assistance notice number 3. In the light of the adoption of resolution 2292 (2016), the Committee subsequently, on 18 August, updated that notice, which relates to the reporting of detections of attempted or actual violations of the arms embargo and the disposal of embargoed material.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7769 (2016) · source

34. “In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) of Security Council resolution 1970 (2011), of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to the same resolution. The report covers the period from 7 June to 14 September 2016. The Committee dealt with a number of issues during the reporting period Via the silence procedure, which I will enumerate in chronological order. On 15 June, the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs submitted to the Committee a notification under the arms embargo pursuant to paragraph 13 (b) ofresolution 2009 (2011), in relation to which the Committee did not take a negative decision.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7769 (2016) · source

35. “We also pay tribute to the guarantors, Cuba and Norway, as well as the accompanying countries of the peace process, Chile and Venezuela, for the positive role, which they have played in the peace process. In closing, we are hopeful that lasting peace and stability are within reach. We must working towards ensuring that the hopes and dreams of a Colombia free from conflict become a reality. We wish the people of Colombia well in this journey towards shared prosperity for all Colombians.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

36. “In that regard, we stress the importance of coordination between all relevant United Nations presences and mechanisms in Colombia in ensuring that children affected by the armed conflict receive the attention, protection and assistance that they need. We reiterate our firm support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Jean Arnault, and the United Nations mission in Colombia, as they carry out their mandate within the monitoring and verification mechanism. The good will and cooperation of member States of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in contributing observers to the mission is fully recognized and deeply appreciated.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

37. “Those shared aims must continue to guide the work of all parties in the implementation of the peace accords, including the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants. We wish to commend in particular the Government of Colombia and FARC-EP for their commitment to the protections and rights of children during the peace process, exemplified by the Agreement signed on 15 May between the two sides to separate and reintegrate children associated with FARC-EP. We are heartened by the release of the first group of children associated with FARC-EP on 10 September to the relevant child- protection actors and look forward to further progress in implementing the Agreement.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

38. “Malaysia is pleased to have co-sponsored and voted in favour of resolution 2307 (2106), which was adopted unanimously today, and endorses the recommendations of the Secretary- General concerning the size, operational aspects and mandate of the United Nations mission in Columbia, as contained his report (S/2016/729). We take this opportunity to congratulate the Government of Columbia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) on reaching a final peace accord, which will close a chapter on halfa century of armed conflict. The success of the peace process is the culmination of the political will, courage and leadership of both sides in finding solutions aimed at a peaceful and prosperous Colombia, bolstered by the unwavering support of the international community.”

    2016-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7768 (2016) · source

39. “We could not have done it alone without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and of the representatives of the secretariat, includinig all the relevant Conference Officers and interpreters. As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of New Zealand good luck in the month of September. The meeting rose at 4.25 pm.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

40. “We sincerely hope that the spirit of flexibility, compromise and goodwill that is a hallmark of the Council and its members will continue to prevail. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. Before adjourning the meeting, as this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of August, I would like again to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Malaysia to the members of the Council, especially my colleagues the Permanent Representatives and their respective staffs, as well as to the secretariat of the Council, for all the support they have given us. It has been a busy month indeed, and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

41. “Finally, Malaysia is also honoured and deeply privileged to have been twice entrusted with facilitating the appointment process for the next Secretary-General this month. We continue to believe that the appointment process could benefit from greater transparency. After all, we are in the process of selecting an individual who will lead the United Nations at a time when it is beset by significant challenges that require strength and tenacity of will to overcome. As such, our decision as a Council must not depart from the expectations of the full range of partners and stakeholders, namely, the international community at large. I wish to conclude by expressing once again, on behalf of the Malaysian delegation, our deepest appreciation to all Council members for the support and constructive cooperation rendered to us throughout the month.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

42. “That important role and mandate must continue to command the Council's undivided support. The high-level open debate (see S/PV.7758) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) was another initiative that Malaysia undertook this month. The debate was convened primarily to support the ongoing comprehensive review of the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), led by Spain. At the same time, the debate also sought to highlight the importance of continued international focus on the threat posed by the possible proliferation of WMDs and related materials and technologies to non-State actors and violent extremist groups. We believe that the debate successfully highlighted the linkages between ongoing conflicts and the possible risk of the proliferation of WMD material and technologies.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

43. “We strongly condemn the attack against premises that are inviolable under international law. Malaysia strongly believes that there remains much scope for the Council to improve its record and practices with regard to conflict prevention. To that end, the initiative of improving the Council's situational awareness, spearheaded by New Zealand, is important and should benefit from thorough and positive consideration by all Council members. Malaysia is also pleased to have convened the Council's annual open debate (see S/PV.7753) on children and armed conflict this month. We continue to believe that the mechanism on children and armed conflict remains one of the most effective instruments at Council's disposal to advocate for the protection of children in situations of armed conflict around the world.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

44. “Finally, a press statement was adopted that expressed the Council's collective concern about developments in the Korean peninsula. Beyond those outcomes, significant discussions were held on a range of other issues and situations. As mentioned by earlier speakers, the Council's early action to support the peace process in Colombia is noteworthy. In that regard, we look forward to working closely with other Council members to ensure that the gains made can be consolidated through the United Nations coordinated support and facilitation, with the assistance of the guarantor and accompanying countries, including fellow Council member Venezuela. I also wish to express my delegation's deepest sympathy and condolences to the Chinese delegation on the suicide car-bomb attack against the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek yesterday.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

45. “For the record, the Council adopted a total of nine products throughout August. Two of them were key resolutions, namely, resolution 2304 (2016), on South Sudan, and resolution 2305 (2016), on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, which we adopted yesterday. We also adopted an important presidential statement (S/PRST/2016/13) in support of the ongoing political and election processes in Somalia. Five press statements were adopted. Two of them expressed the Council's strong condemnation of terrorist attacks in Turkey and in Kabul. Other situations on which the Council pronounced itself included denouncing the killings of civilians in North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and on the Sudan and South Sudan, particularly our support for the African Union High-level Implementation Panel road map agreement.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

46. “As a final word on working methods, my delegation would strongly encourage Japan, in its capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions, and in the context of the upcoming comprehensive review of note 507, to thoroughly consider the need for the Council to better manage the expectations of the wider membership, especially with regard to transparency in the Council's work. From the vantage point afforded by the President's seat, I am pleased to note that, despite the expectation that August would be somewhat less eventful, that was hardly the case. That is by no means to suggest that we had expected or anticipated the many situations that broke out or flared up. Rather, the programme of work that we adopted provided sufficient flexibility to accommodate a range ofissues.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

47. “Malaysia continues to believe that formal wrap-ups such as these provide an excellent opportunity for the Council's self- reflection in an open and transparent manner. While acknowledging that interactivity, especially with non-Council members, is an issue, we continue to believe that alternating between formal and informal, or Toledo-style wrap-ups, as has been the practice for most of the year, at least provides a good mix and balances the need for accountability and interactivity.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

48. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malaysia. I wish to thank my colleagues for the many kind words extended to me and my delegation. We are truly appreciative of the support extended and for the constructiveness demonstrated by all Security Council members throughout the month of August, during which Malaysia had the honour and privilege to preside over the Council. I also wish to thank all delegations for participating in the wrap-up session today. The joint statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the three African members of the Council -Angola, Egypt and Senegal - highlighted the flexibility of this meeting's format, as envisioned in the note by the President S/2010/507.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

49. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Security Council.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source

50. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at10.30 am.”

    2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7765 (2016) · source