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1. “On the social and humanitarian front, the continuing drought in Puntland and Somaliland, which has brought hundreds of thousands to the verge of starvation, is very worrying. We urge the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the affected regions in order to supply the population with drinking water, food and medicines. Russia has been regularly providing humanitarian assistance to the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali refugees in neighbouring countries through targeted contributions to the appropriate United Nations funds, with our total assistance exceeding $15 million for the period from 2011 to 2015.”

   2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source

2. “The military- political situation in the country demands that the African Union peacekeepers and Somali security forces step up their combat efforts against Al-Shabaab and that the United Nations expand its logistical and technical support in accordance with resolution 2245 (2015), which extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia. In our view, one of the Somali authorities' priorities at this stage is the process of building the State and federalization, and completing the formation of the Federal states is particularly high on that agenda. We cannot allow the remaining disagreements to have a negative impact on the country's electoral process.”

   2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source

3. “The security situation, however, continues to be worrisome. We are seeing an increase in the activity of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and trends that suggest changes in its tactics. According to international experts, the extremists have become more mobile and are focusing on carrying out their terrorist attacks where they can have the greatest international impact, coordinating their activities with various international accomplices. We have been obliged to recognize the fact that Al-Shabaab members have recently been attacking military bases as well as the so-called soft civilian targets. In that regard, we believe that it is essential to maintain military pressure on Somali extremists, and we urge the international community to continue its efforts to increase the capacity of the Somali army and the African Union Mission in Somalia.”

   2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source

4. “We welcome the participation in today's meeting of the President of Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and in general we share the views that he has expressed. We would like to thank Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, for his comprehensive briefing on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. We are grateful to the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, Mr. Tete Antonio, for his explanation of that pan-African organization's approaches to the settlement in Somalia. We were pleased to see that the Somali National Forum held on 12 April confirmed the planned parameters for the general elections scheduled for August and September and the unacceptability of failing to keep to the established timetable.”

   2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source

5. “Many countries in the region are actively establishing or reforming democratic institutions. Some of them are entering an important pre-election period. We welcome the mediation and good offices through the United Nations and regional organizations in helping to start national mechanisms for political dialogue in those countries. Having said that, there can be no doubt that any internal political conclusions will lead to long-term stability only if they are reached and adopted by the countries themselves. Imposing solutions in such affairs is unacceptable. As a member of the Group of Friends of the Great Lakes Region, Russia intends to assist further in the search for a peaceful process in the region.”

   2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

6. “We are also concerned by the state of affairs regarding repatriations from Uganda and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular of several hundred former combatants of the Mouvement du 23 mars. Despite active efforts through the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, this process has practically ground to a halt. The lack of practical results might lead to recidivism among the former militants from the Movement. The implementation of the Framework might be made easier by the consolidation of its governing structures. We welcome the measures being taken by the signatory countries to increase the effectiveness of the functioning of the regional monitoring mechanism, as well as the efforts by the Technical Support Committee.”

   2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

7. “However, armed groups remain active in the country and in the region as a whole, contributing to the prolongation of inter-ethnic conflict, the illegal proliferation of weapons and the worsening humanitarian situation. It is clear that there is no solution through the simple use of force. Comprehensive measures are needed to eradicate the root causes of the conflict, including via consolidating State power in the areas freed from rebels. At the same time, we call on country's Government and on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to quickly renew their full-scale joint operations to neutralize militias, and we welcome the January signing of an agreement on the resumption of cooperation in that area.”

   2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

8. “In that context, we cannot help but be concerned by the mutual accusations we have heard recently, including about the recruitment of militants from among refugees. We call on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and to take steps for de-escalation, including the utilization of the broadened joint monitoring mechanism, which is stipulated by the Framework. We are compelled to note that, three years after the signing of the Framework, its military component is still far from fully realized. We pay tribute to the efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which remains committed to the fight against militias and to stabilizing the situation.”

   2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

9. “We hope that it will give impetus to economic cooperation among the countries in the region and will facilitate the strengthening of peace and trust there. I take this opportunity to note the role of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes Region, Said Djinnit, in organizing that Conference. A cornerstone of stability in the Great Lakes region is the 2013 Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Russia advocates all signatories fulfilling all of their obligations, including respect for sovereignty, non-intervention in the internal affairs of one another's countries, and the consolidation of trust among the countries of the subregion.”

   2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

10. “Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Sir, we welcome you as President of the Security Council, and we hope that your personal participation in today's meeting and Angola's active role in the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, will contribute to intensification of this organ's activities in the search for answers to the region's challenges. The activities of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region are complemented by the active efforts ofthe international community to settle conflicts and to normalize the situation in the region. This constructive involvement is demonstrated by, among other things, the Secretary-General's recent visit to the subregion and by the successful Great Lakes Private Sector Investment Conference.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

11. “That achievement will enable the people of Haiti to overcome, once and for all, the difficult legacy left by that natural disaster, while enabling resources to be directed to other development projects. In October, we are looking forward to carefully studying the outcome of the strategic review and the recommendations of the Secretary-General with regard to the future of the United Nations presence in the country. We are convinced that the key role of continuing the successful development of the State and concluding the drawn-out electoral process falls on the shoulders of the country's national authorities.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

12. “We believe that those difficulties are not of an extraordinary nature. If there is enough political will, that issue can be fully resolved, as well as the issues of the food shortages and drought. We are concerned by the unstable situation that has resulted from cholera. The number of those afflicted periodically decreases, only to increase later. An important role in that problem should be played by specialized United Nations agencies, international organizations and donors. Where possible, Port-au- Prince should make more significant efforts to inform the population about the disease and how to avoid contracting it. We were pleased to learn that, in the coming months, the remaining 7,000 families that fell victim to the devastating earthquake of 2010 will move into permanent homes.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

13. “A well-qualified and properly equipped police force is absolutely crucial for the State to be able to develop successfully. The latest report of the Secretary-General notes a slight decrease in the size ofthe Haitian National Police. We hope that the reasons for the departure of qualified members of the police force will be analysed and eliminated. MINUSTAH's police contingent could assist the Haitians in that matter, although it is undergoing its own difficulties with regard to providing the necessary personnel. We believe that reaching the target of 15,000 national police, set by Port-au-Prince, by the end of the year is still possible. The economy in Haiti remains fragile. The country is not demonstrating sufficient economic growth, and the national currency has fallen in value.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

14. “We hope that that compromise will help to ensure institutional continuity, while avoiding a vacuum in the executive branch and moving toward a constructive completion of the electoral process. The electoral marathon for the legislative authorities has been successfully concluded. The fiftieth anniversary session of the Haitian National Assembly assumed its functions in January. The country thereby demonstrated its ability to overcome significant domestic political differences and solve the most difficult problems. We hope that Haiti's political forces will be able to muster the necessary will and restraint in order to successfully elect a President within the established time frame. Numerous difficult economic and other domestic problems also remain on the table.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

15. “Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for presenting the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/225) and for her substantive briefing on the situation in the country. We are carefully monitoring the development of the political situation in Haiti, where the electoral campaign has once again encountered serious setbacks. As a result of the worsening inter-party standoff, it proved impossible to elect a new Head of State within the time frame laid out in the Constitution. Nonetheless, we welcome the adoption by Port-au-Prince of a political solution that enabled the National Assembly to elect an interim President, Jocelerme Privert, for a transitional 120-day period.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

16. “For many years these problems have been discussed in various bodies of the General Assembly - for example, the Secretary- General submits his relevant reports to the General Assembly. We strongly support the continuation of this established practice, which has proven to be effective. We would like to underscore that we are concerned by the fact that the sponsors of the resolution ignored the logical and wise amendments that were proposed by Egypt and were backed by troop-contributing countries (TCCs). This is a case in which the view of the troop- contributing countries must be heard and must be included in the work on Security Council resolutions. We believe it is wrong to pit the Council up against the General Assembly and, even worse, against TCCs.”

    2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source

17. “This is fraught with the risk of undermining the effectiveness of actions undertaken to fight this evil and could also have an impact on the standing of the international Organization. It could also become a time bomb for the peacekeeping work of the United Nations. Russia hopes that the Secretary-General will use the authority he possesses pursuant to this resolution to ensure that there is transparent and objective investigation of existing cases and the punishment of the guilty in all cases, without exception, regardless of the country of nationality of the perpetrator. We view the adoption by the Security Council of the resolution today as an exception to the rule. We continue to believe that the issue of the discipline of peacekeepers is not related to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source

18. “However, we believe it is important to underscore once again that we cannot accept attempts to exclude national peacekeeping contingents enjoying the Security Council's mandate from responsibility for the commission of sexual exploitation and abuse. This is all the more true as recently there has been a significant number of cases that clearly point to the fact that such crimes were committed byjust such contingents of foreign missions. At a time when the majority of United Nations contingents that are focused on in this resolution are represented by countries ofAsia and Africa, it seems the military personnel of Western countries would like to enjoy immunity from prosecution for such actions.”

    2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source

19. “Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Russia backed the adoption of resolution 2272 (2016), on sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping operations. We approached with understanding the initiative of the United States and other States' delegations to send a signal through the Security Council regarding the unacceptability of such actions. We decisively condemn such crimes and deem it necessary to strengthen peacekeepers' responsibility for sexual exploitation and abuse. During the course of intensive negotiations, we were able to craft a text that expanded preventive measures and the fight against this phenomenon, not only to the United Nations but also other missions deployed with Security Council consent.”

    2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source

20. “In that regard, we see no grounds for mentorship of Member States by the Secretariat. Among its ranks, there can also be people who are equally guilty. At the same time, unfortunately, there remains the question of what to do with foreign contingents that have Security Council mandates to conduct operations to facilitate the resolution of conflict situations with the expectation that the operations will be carried out in good faith. We believe that cases of sexual exploitation and abuse by such forces should be thoroughly investigated by contributing countries and those found guilty must be brought to justice. There can be no impunity here. Otherwise, the Security Council will sooner or later have to consider the issue ofwithdrawing such authority from them.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

21. “While in no way do we minimize the seriousness of the sexual exploitation and abuse that we are discussing today, we would like to note that the collective responsibility for such actions proposed by the Secretary-General and a number of States raises questions. From our point of view, the focus should be on efforts made in good faith to find specific perpetrators, determine their guilt and have them stand trial. A separate important task is taking steps to prevent such crimes and ensuring appropriate training and vetting of military and civilian personnel deployed in peacekeeping operations. The main burden there in cases related to troops and police is borne by troop- contributing countries. In the case ofcivilian personnel, the responsibility lies with the Secretariat.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

22. “Although we continue to believe that issues of peacekeeping discipline are not related to the maintenance of international peace and security, the Russian delegation showed great understanding from the very beginning for the United States initiative to strengthen the message of the unacceptability of sexual abuse by United Nations contingents under the aegis of the Security Council. At the same time, the draft resolution that has been circulated is far from ideal. It proposes a selective approach by excluding from the proposed measures both United Nations civilian personnel and non-United Nations personnel. At the same time, as a result of ongoing negotiations in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping on that very topic, it would simply be wrong to set the Council against the General Assembly.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

23. “Very often, with active participation by the General Assembly, the practice of preliminary training and induction courses for staff has been introduced, which is implemented by States together with peacekeeping operations and special political missions. Those measures are already yielding tangible results. We believe that the involvement of all Member States in the process of establishing measures will determine the effectiveness of their implementation in practice. The key role lies with the troop-contributing countries of United Nations peacekeeping operations, which possess comprehensive information on the reasons we are unable to reduce and eliminate those shameful statistics.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

24. “We categorically reject the provision of any privileges to those forces over the staff of United Nations missions. There must be a single set of standards for all in combating that evil. Problems related to discipline in United Nations operations on the ground are not new. For many years, it has been discussed in the General Assembly in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and in the Fifth and Sixth Committees. Preventive and proactive measures are also included in resolutions regularly adopted by the General Assembly, under the heading of "Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on missions".”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

25. “Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing on issues of discipline and behaviour in peacekeeping operations. We attach great importance to the work on the problem of the commission of violations, including sexual abuse by members of United Nations peacekeeping contingents, as well as United Nations staff members. We believe that the United Nations and its Member States must take all possible measures to prevent and fully put an end to such actions. No less disturbing is the information regarding the flagrant cases of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by foreign non-United Nations troops deployed in conflict regions with the consent of the Security Council. Those contingents, like the Blue Helmets, should bring peace and security to those States.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

26. “First of all, that pertains to introducing new sanctions measures and personal restrictions against the leaders of the opposing sides. We in principle oppose a situation where, instead of serious political and diplomatic efforts, someone tries to use Security Council sanctions. It is no accident that the January communique of Peace and Security Council of the African Union is silent on the issue of restrictive measures against South Sudan. We note with satisfaction that reason once again prevailed this time among the members of the Security Council. We hope that members will adhere to the same healthy approach in the work on future draft resolutions on sanctions against South Sudan.”

    2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7639 (2016) · source

27. “Currently on the agenda is the implementation of the measures agreed by the parties last week, including practical steps to ensure security in the capital. That would open up opportunities for the formation of the transitional Government of national unity. We welcome the efforts of international partners, in particular the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, to promote the peace process. However, the main responsibility for normalizing the situation lies in the South Sudanese themselves. They now need time and support. Pressure, on the other hand, especially more sanctions pressure, could complicate the resolution of the conflict and harden the positions of the parties. We need to be very sensitive at this stage in resolving the conflict - the Council in particular.”

    2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7639 (2016) · source

28. “Mr. IliicheV (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Russia supported resolution 2271 (2016), which extends for a month and a half the existing Security Council sanctions on South Sudan. On the one hand, the technical nature of the resolution reflects the lack of unity in the Council on maintaining or expanding the current the sanctions regime. On the other, it illustrates the extreme importance and the sensitivity of the present moment in resolving the armed conflict in Southern Sudan. We note that significant progress has been made in that regard, including the overall decrease in the intensity of the fighting, the launch of the mechanisms provided for in last year's peace agreement, the continuing withdrawal of Government troops from the capital and the appointment of armed opposition leader Riek Machar as first Vice-President.”

    2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7639 (2016) · source

29. “Right now, however, I would like to take this opportunity to wish the incoming Angolan presidency every success in carrying out its important functions.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

30. “In our View, in the light of new facts regarding the use by terrorists of poisonous substances in Syria and Iraq and evidence of the free movement of such chemicals in the region, the importance of the mechanism will increase and the geographical scope of its mechanism will broaden. In conclusion, we would like to wish the Venezuelan presidency a successful completion of its work this month. In a couple ofhours, we will meet to discuss a draft resolution that is crucial to a settlement in Syria on the adoption of a joint statement by the co-Chairs of the International Syria Support Group on the cessation of hostilities. On Monday, we will discuss cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

31. “The situation continues to be difficult, but we did bring this month to a close with promising progress in that area, which became possible, including because of Russia's efforts. On two occasions at the Security Council, our delegation raised the issue of the continuing violations of Syrian sovereignty by Turkey, which are fraught with the risk of an escalation ofthat conflict. We hope that that signal will be received and understood by those to whom it is addressed and by those who sponsor them. The publication of the first report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism to investigate the use of chemical weapons was another important moment.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

32. “The new trend, if it is exploited responsibly, will make it possible to hope for an early resumption of inter-Syrian negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations, as they were forced to come to an artificial pause at the beginning of the month because of the unwillingness on the part of the Syrian opposition to take part in constructive talks. We hope that the grave blunder that such groups were allowed to make by putting forward preconditions will not be repeated. Close attention was paid to the humanitarian situation prevailing for a number of years because of the conflict and the terrorist movements that have struck that country. We firmly repeat that humanitarian issues must be considered in a comprehensive way without unnecessary politicization, which does not help the Syrians who are suffering.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

33. “The document that was adopted did not include extremely important wording, including as proposed by the Russian delegation, to condemn violations of the arms embargo by illegal armed groups, the recruitment of child soldiers by rebels and attacks on peacekeepers, or an appeal for the complete, as opposed to a selective, implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. We hope that this negative experience will be taken into account when we vote on other draft resolutions in the Security Council. At the centre of global politics and the Council's work programme in February was the situation in the Middle East, and first and foremost in Syria. It is not surprising given the number of significant agreements that were reached this month, and we worked intensively with the Council keeping its finger on the pulse.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

34. “The authors of the resolution abused their position and tried unceremoniously to impose their national priorities on the text, attempting to restrict entire sectors of that country's economy. By hiding behind good intentions to establish peace in Darfur and arbitrarily interpreting the recommendations of the sanctions experts, the authors have tried to put pressure on Khartoum, depriving it of its main source of income. However, they fully ignored the views of other delegations on this matter. Such a tactic undermines the unity in the Security Council. As a result, we had to have a particularly technical extension of the sanctions resolution, putting to a vote last year's text.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

35. “For example, for the second time we have not been able to agree on a press statement on the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. Despite the fact that, generally, there is no doubt in anyone's mind regarding the importance of United Nations cooperation with regional organizations, on several occasions some delegations have refused to recognize the cooperation of the Regional Centre with organizations that are making a genuine contribution to peace and stability in the region. The Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are clear examples of the double standards we regrettably encounter in the Security Council. The discussion on extending sanctions in Darfur cannot be deemed productive either.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

36. “Discussions on the principles ofthe Charter are directly related to all issues discussed within these walls and, on the basis of the Charter, we must agree on the ways in which we will implement joint risk management in the context of ever- more difficult international relations. Without respect for the founding principles, this will not be successful. It was a particularly difficult time with regard to many issues in the Security Council this month. To a large extent, that was related to the challenging tasks we faced and the difficult political nature of the issues we have been considering. However, we would like to point out some issues in which compromise was not reached because of the unwillingness of many delegations to sacrifice their narrow national ambitions for the sake of the common good.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

37. “At a time when a clear understanding of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and its inviolable nature are often lacking, we consider it necessary to clearly reconfirm our common commitment to such provisions, to which there is no alternative. We cannot close our eyes to what is taking place today as a result of the flagrant interference in the internal affairs of many States, through supporting illegal regime change or the violent implanting of alien cultural or social norms. The Council is aware of such examples, and we dwelt on this subject in detail during the meeting on 15 February.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

38. “Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to you, Sir, and the Venezuelan delegation for the skilful and effective way in which you have fulfilled presidential functions in February. This month was extremely busy because of the heavy work programme proposed by the presidency and because of events developing quickly around the world. The Security Council must still hold some key meetings. Therefore, today's wrap-up session can only be interim in nature. We would like to point out in particular the meeting (see S/PV.7621) presided over by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Ms. Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez.”

    2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source

39. “While many initiatives developed outside the United Nations merit our attention in general, they cannot be automatically considered to be already approved and officially adopted by the Organization, and that definitely applies to the so-called New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, launched in line with the policies of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In conclusion, would like to emphasize that the issue of adapting the United Nations peacebuilding architecture to modern realities requires a responsible, balanced and in-depth discussion. It is vital that we achieve the kind of result that will help to build peace rather than create new risks.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

40. “Each year, Russia provides the Fund with $2 million, with a total contribution of $12 million. It would be useful to take a closer look at all existing possibilities for raising funds, but the idea of moving the PBF to the regular budget is contradictory. That step would not only create an additional load for payers in a difficult economic context, but would also strip the Fund of its chief advantage, which is effectiveness and flexibility in chanelling funds to meet the urgent needs of States calling for assistance. On the whole, we would like to see PBC interaction with international financial institutions be bolstered.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

41. “We expect that the work conducted by the Group of Experts will, in the final stage, be carried forward by Member States through specific steps to increase the Commission's effectiveness, while preserving its mandate in accordance with General Assembly resolution 60/180 and Council resolution 1645 (2005). We also note the role of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), which is an important mechanism for urgent financing that brings in long-term resources for aid in rebuilding and development. We have constantly advocated the country principle in the distribution of the PBF's funds. It is important that the work of the Fund be buoyed by relevant financial resources. Member States need to take a look at the possibility of more actively and voluntarily providing assistance.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

42. “With regard to the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) - a singular, intergovernmental advisory body-plays a key role. We support its efforts to increase the effectiveness and coordination of international assistance to countries that have requested such assistance or to those countries that are placed on its agenda by the Security Council. We believe that the PBC will continue to increase the quality of its advisory assistance to the Security Council regarding countries within the remit of both bodies.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

43. “At the same time, societies themselves play a key role in creating lasting peace, as they can and must do their utmost to assist the peace process, shoulder responsibility and more fully realize their constructive potential. That is why inclusive national processes and a single vision within countries based on shared responsibility for lasting peace are of critical importance. We recognize the productive role of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts, as well as the importance of their equitable participation in that process. However, we believe that excessive focus on the gender issue is counterproductive, as there is no direct link with the root causes of conflict - and eradicating such root causes is the main task.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

44. “We fully agree that the primary responsibility for defining priorities and implementing strategies is borne by States themselves and that corresponding international efforts should be focused, first of all, on capacity-building in affected countries. That assistance should be provided to States upon request, in line with their action plans and based on the national sovereignty and independence of States. We are sure that the principle of national responsibility is the linchpin in peacebuilding efforts. In current crises, which are often domestic, national Governments continue to bear the primary responsibility for their people's security.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

45. “Seventy years ago, the task was enshrined in Chapter I of the Charter of the United Nations, and the Organization subsequently took additional decisions on that important sphere of activity, which strengthened the basis for international efforts in that area. We think it is necessary to draw on the expertise and know-how we have garnered over time. Furthermore, the report of the Group of Experts calls on States to look into the concept of sustaining peace, which concerns reconciliation and building a common vision of a society that only national stakeholders can undertake. The United Nations and international entities can support and facilitate the process, but not lead it.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

46. “Peacebuilding systems are one of the most important instruments of the United Nations for effectively resolving conflicts, stabilizing post-conflict situations and preventing new outbreaks of disastrous crises. We welcome the contribution made to the process by the report of the Advisory Group of Experts (see S/2015/490). The document offers a basis on which Member States can take informed decisions. Currently, there are ongoing discussions at the inter-State level regarding which of the constructive recommendations could be implemented in practice. The report stresses the need for peacebuilding efforts at all stages of the conflict cycle. Without a doubt, preventing the resumption of conflict takes up much of the international agenda.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

47. “Mr.Iliichev(RussianFederation) (spokeinRussian): I would like to thank you, Sir, for having convened today's meeting. This is a timely exchange ofviews that we hope will help us find a common denominator during the current talks on a draft resolution in the General Assembly and in Security Council on the reform of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. We carefully listened to the briefings by the current and outgoing Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission - the Permanent Representatives of Sweden and Kenya - as well as by Mr. Gert Rosenthal, Chair of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

48. “We have seen the effectiveness ofa partial lifting of the embargo in the provision of arms to the Somali armed forces. The restrictions with respect to Eritrea reveal a totally different picture. We are pleased to note that the Monitoring Group has found no evidence that the Eritrean Government is supporting the Al-Shabaab armed group. No convincing data have yet been provided to indicate that country is conducting subversive activities. In that regard, we think attempts to increase pressure on Asmara are counterproductive. Once again, we call upon the Monitoring Group to use only verified information in its reports.”

    2016-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7626 (2016) · source

49. “and adapting the activities of UNSOS to the task of increasing of the effectiveness of its operations. In the future, we must increase the provision of equipment and technical support in line with Security Council decisions. In that context, we welcome the adoption of a law on combating money laundering and terrorist financing by the country's Parliament on 26 December 2015. We call for a strengthening of the sanctions regime with respect to Somalia, including strict adherence to the arms and charcoal embargo, as well as monitoring of the coastal waters of Somalia and assistance from AMISOM. in that area, in line with resolution 2244 (2015). We think that the embargo on arms and charcoal from Somalia are key instruments for preventing the fuelling of extremist forces in the country.”

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50. “Those factors, together with the potentially negative consequences of the conflict in Yemen, demonstrate the need to continue the military pressure on the Islamists, based on the efforts of Somali authorities, to stabilize the liberated areas and establish Viable local governance there. It seems that there is a need for further international support for African peacekeepers and the Somali National Army, including along the lines of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), as well as in line with the coordination and advisory role played by the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM. We look forward to the successful implementation of the obligations set out in resolution 2245 (2015), which expanded the mandate of UNSOS. We support the idea of strengthening the police contingent of AMISOM.”

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