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Inchauste Jordan

lines on the record: 517
first: 2017-02-22
most recent: 2018-12-04
sittings or episodes: 83
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“In our View, the negative effects are likely to exacerbate matters if the parties cannot definitively condemn sectarian interests and contribute effectively to the mediation efforts and good offices of the relevant international, regional and subregional organizations. Bolivia firmly repudiates any action that could destabilize or jeopardize the ongoing dialogue and reconciliation process that has been established with the participation of all the parties concerned.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/110) presented by Mr. Modibo Toure, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), and the briefing by Ambassador Mauro Vieira of Brazil in his capacity as Chair of the Guinea- Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. There has been no significant progress or visible improvement in the situation in Guinea-Bissau, where the general instability seems almost impervious to change, thereby jeopardizing the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement, which is unquestionably the fundamental framework for a peaceful solution to the crisis and for achieving sustainable and lasting peace there.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate that all efforts by the Security Council and the Organization towards the elimination of terrorism must count on the maximum support from their members. Finally, I highlight the need for cooperation in order to bring those responsible for committing terrorist acts to justice so that they can be duly investigated, prosecuted and punished.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“We also must focus more on preventive security through ongoing risk management that, in addition to being based on actually countering terrorism, is also focused on deterrence. We must collectively strengthen our security while focusing on prevention. As the world becomes more and more interconnected owing to the increased flows of persons, capital, commerce and information, we are all the more vulnerable to attacks carried out by terrorists who use technology to spread fear in new ways. Given these changes in these practices, it is vital to engage in contingency planning and ensure that we protect infrastructure systems, which are critical components of our economic development.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“For that reason, we believe that it is key for us, inter alia, to work to prevent the risk of nuclear terrorism through the total elimination of nuclear weapons and increasing cooperation in the use ofnuclear energy for peaceful means, such as electricity generation and nuclear technology in medicine. We also must enhance cooperation in managing and guarding nuclear waste. We must also take the measures necessary to protect the sea, land and air transport sectors as well as deal with possible threats to sea and air transport through the implementation of appropriate security measures. We must also build public awareness on cyberthreats and their potential consequences.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“We believe that the adoption of resolution 2341 (2017) represented a comprehesnsive response to this global phenomenon. The resolution stresses the importance of each country identifying and developing strategies that enables it to eliminate the risks posed by terrorism to its critical infrastructure. It also urges States with the capacity to do so to provide the relevant assistance through technical assistance and the transfer of technology, within the framework of respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the political independence of States, in line with the Charter of the United Nations. Capacity-building to provide assistance in risk assessment, improving, monitoring and establishing measures for protection, and responding to threats should be a constant.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Today's global society is part of a complex worldwide network that relies on critical infrastructure, inter alia, and where citizens depend on institutions and basic services for their health, security, education and economic well-being. Some days ago we mentioned that today's terrorist scenarios are no longer local or regional but are now a global problem. This has required us to develop practices that on occasion have had grave consequences. For that reason, the international community must stand ready to strengthen its exchanges of information and build capacity and, more importantly, step up its international cooperation. The transnational nature of terrorism requires a coordinated response from all States and stakeholders in the international community.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to the Permanent Representative of Peru, Mr. Gustavo Meza- Cuadra, for the briefing he provided in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism. We wish him every success in his work in heading up the work of the Committee. We stress the importance of the holding of this briefing, which comes one year after the adoption of resolution 2341 (2017). Sharing our experience and knowledge is key when it comes to providing a high level of protection for critical infrastructure and to strengthening international efforts to increase resilience to terrorist attacks.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Bolivia would like to emphasize once again that there is no alternative to dialogue for resolving this crisis, and for that, the parties must commit all their efforts to implementing strategies conducive to negotiation, mediation, consultations and the exercise of good offices and refrain from resorting to rhetoric that may provoke confrontation or violence. We also reiterate that if we are to achieve a stable and sustainable solution to the issue, we must consider the root causes of the conflict. Lastly, my delegation wants to highlight the willingness and spirit of brotherhood that the Government and the people of Bangladesh have shown in dealing with this crisis. We call on regional organizations, and the international community in general, to continue their valuable collaboration on the efforts to resolve this sensitive situation.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We want to emphasize the efforts of Myanmar's ministerial committee to start work on implementing the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, and we encourage it to continue its best efforts to comply with them and produce concrete and lasting results. In that regard, we reiterate our call for the continuation and intensification of the investigations needed to identify those responsible for the serious violations of human rights committed against the Rohingya population and to bring them to justice to answer for their actions with no impunity, as was established in the Council's 6 November presidential statement (S/PRST/2017/22).”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We have taken note of the agreements signed between the Governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh in November of last year and this January aimed at launching the process for the Rohingya refugees' return, as well as the coordination that both countries have begun on exchanging the information and documentation needed to achieve that goal. However, in our view it will be essential to ensure the establishment of conditions that will enable the refugees to make a voluntary, informed, dignified, safe and permanent return to their places of origin, and to make quite sure that there is no replication of the conditions that would make their return one of isolation and confinement in areas where they do not belong.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, in order to prevent the further worsening of conditions, it is crucial that wide and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance be guaranteed to all the towns where internally displaced persons are found, and we therefore call upon the relevant parties, in particular the Government of Myanmar, to fulfil their obligations. In that regard, we want to emphasize the initial willingness that the Government of Myanmar has shown to work with the various United Nations agencies, and we urge it to continue to greatly expand its coordination efforts.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“This increase in the number of displaced persons and refugees implies a more serious challenge, in the light of the precariousness to which these people must be exposed, given that refugee camps in Bangladesh are at the mercy of such potential climatic events as floods or landslide that have the potential to worsen the already complex humanitarian situation. In addition, the outbreak of diphtheria in refugee camps in the town of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh continues to be a matter of concern, as the World Health Organization has reported more than 5,000 clinically recorded cases and 37 deaths from the disease as of 3 February this year.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We are struck by the fact that, according to the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees dated 9 February 2018, the number of refugees has increased from 640,000 to 688,000 people, which means that, since the last time the Security Council considered the situation, in December last year (see S/2017/8133), 48,000 people were forced to flee to Bangladesh as a result of the absence of conditions that would guarantee their security and stability in Myanmar.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Mr. Miroslav Jenca, Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs, for their briefings on the situation in the Rakhine state of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Despite some positive developments on the ground, we reiterate our deep concern about the continuing effects generated by the violence perpetrated in August 2017 against several minority ethnic groups in Rakhine state, in particular against the Muslim ethnic group, the Rohingyas.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We echo the concerns expressed by the international community about the mandate of the truth and reconciliation commission to be established by the Kosovo authorities. We believe that it should be inclusive and meet the minimum standards that it needs to function. Finally, we call on the international community to contribute to the trust fund created by the Secretary- General to carry out community assistance projects to benefit the communities of the Roma, Egyptian and Ashkali minorities.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“We encourage it to continue working to build trust between the parties, use its good offices to mitigate tensions, employ peaceful means to seek consensus solutions and promote political dialogue and respect for human rights, with a view to safeguarding peace as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. We commend its continuing work through its joint efforts with the municipal authorities and representatives of the province of Kosovo to protect the rights of communities, promote intercommunal reconciliation and inter-ethnic cooperation, facilitate the return of internally displaced persons, highlight the importance of gender equality and provide certification services.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Its implementation is key to ensuring the security and human rights of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija and essential to achieving a peaceful long- term settlement. We hope that the next report will note progress in this area. We appreciate the efforts of the European Union and the mediation of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy with a view to advancing the implementation of the existing agreements. In that regard, we call on the parties to set start dates for a round of technical dialogue. We believe that these rounds of negotiations are ideal for building mutual trust between the parties. We also note the efforts of the parties to finalize the implementation of the agreement on the judiciary in northern Kosovo. Bolivia appreciates the work that UNMIK has done in accordance with its mandate.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“We trust that the authorities and international agencies on the ground will work quickly to apprehend those responsible. We call on political leaders to cooperate and avoid escalating tensions. Bolivia believes it important to ensure that the parties honour the commitments made in the negotiations sponsored by the European Union. In that connection, we urge them to work for a peaceful solution through dialogue and in line with the obligation to negotiate in accordance with international law. In that regard, Bolivia has called on the parties on several occasions to comply with the provisions of the Brussels Agreement, reached more than four years ago. Unfortunately, the establishment of an association/ community of Serb-majority municipalities has yet to take place.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Any attempt to turn the Kosovo security forces into an armed force would therefore run counter to resolution 1244 (1999), which provides for the establishment ofa force based on a Council mandate. Bolivia is also concerned about the attempt to pass a law revoking the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. We believe that the rule of law and its impartial application is Vital to combating impunity. Those responsible for the commission of war crimes must answer for their actions, regardless of who they are or where they come from. We stress that the victims deserve justice. We also condemn the assassination of the political leader Oliver Ivanovic'. We want to highlight the words of Mr. Tanin when he said that this act raises concerns about the possibility of a new wave of political instability.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his informative briefing. We also thank Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Ms. Vlora Citaku for their statements. The latest report (S/2018/76) on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) reveals problems that arise from the historical baggage of a still-latent conflict. Resolution 1244 (1999) therefore continues to be fully applicable and the supervision of the international community to be necessary. In that understanding, Bolivia once again calls for compliance with the resolution, including full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the Republic of Serbia.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we urge the international community to continue working in close coordination with the United Nations and the African Union in the interests of consolidating peace, stability and security in Somalia through inclusive dialogue and the implementation of effective security mechanisms that will enable it once and for all to eliminate threats to the peace process and above all to the entire Somali people.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“We appreciate UNSOM's coordination with the United Nations Development Programme in implementing support programmes for protecting the Victims of sexual violence and establishing preventive measures. At the same time, the risk of famine is having serious consequences for the most vulnerable sectors of the population. In that regard, Bolivia condemns anyone who obstructs humanitarian aid and demands that the parties permit and facilitate the people's full and speedy access to supplies.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“The attacks have once again demonstrated the impact of this terrorist group and the importance of coming up with measures to counter its threats, especially in Mogadishu, where attacks such as the one that occurred on 14 October of last year have resulted in the loss of hundreds of innocent lives and great material damage due to the use of improvised explosive devices, car bombs and large-calibre weapons. We are also concerned about the continued precarious humanitarian situation. The abduction, recruitment and indoctrination of child soldiers persist, as does sexual violence against women and girls, especially those who have suffered forced displacement.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“The Security Council and the United Nations must continue helping to strengthen its capacity so that Somalia's security forces can take on full responsibility for the maintenance of security in their country as soon as possible. We are very concerned about the threat that Al-Shabaab continues to pose in Somalia, constantly endangering the process of political stabilization and increasing tensions in the subregion through its deadly and complex attacks on innocent civilians, the Somali security forces and AMISOM.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we want to emphasize UNSOM's important role in supporting the National Security Council, which we consider crucial to improving capacities in the areas of demobilization, reintegration and disarmament, as well as the handling of arms, maritime security and strengthening the country's police forces. Bolivia fully supports the efforts of the African Union to implement all initiatives for mediation, preventive diplomacy and dialogue aimed at arriving at peaceful and sustainable solutions to conflicts. In that regard, we would like to highlight the work ofAMISOM and its personnel, some of whom have sacrificed their lives in fulfilling their mandate.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“With regard to Somalia's socioeconomic transformation, we believe that in order to ensure lasting and sustainable peace and make the Somali State less fragile, it is essential not only to reform the security sector but also to work to restructure its foreign debt, since in the post-conflict phase there can be no sustainable peace without development and there will be no development at all if the debt issue is not resolved. With regard to security-sector reform, Somali ownership is essential, based on a relationship of trust, consensus and inclusivity on the part of both the Federal Government and the federal states.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“We believe that the support and assistance efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the United Nation Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia must be conducted with a high degree of transparency as well as greater and better coordination and information exchanges. In that regard, the road map for political stabilization in Somalia is crucial, consisting principally of formalizing the statute of the federal member states, implementing the security strategy, and building resilience and promoting socioeconomic change, which requires the Somali Government to define its priorities within the framework of its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Francisco Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, for their detailed and informative briefings today. We would first like to commend the joint work being done by the United Nations and the African Union in Somalia. Their deployment of civilian, military and police personnel in peacebuilding efforts - rebuilding the State, strengthening the rule oflaw, reforming the security sector and other essential objectives - is crucial to the quest for stability and security in the subregion.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“Finally, Bolivia is convinced that any internal conflict of any State around the world must be resolved in the framework of that country's own practices and in line with its own sovereign principles, without any external interference.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“We are convinced that, as history has proved time and again, unilateral action and policies of interventionism and regime change can only ever lead to devastating humanitarian, social and economic consequences, the repercussions of which we are still seeing today, in some cases in the context of issues that are before the Security Council. On this occasion, we would echo the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, which has time and again reiterated its commitment to respecting the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of States; upholding the sovereign equality of States and the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of States; the peaceful solution of disputes; and abstaining from the use or threat of use of force.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“We categorically reject the undisguised attempts by some delegations to push for meetings on issues that do not pose a threat to international peace and security, which in the long term risks the Security Council being instrumentalized for political ends. It must be crystal-clear to the international community that the situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran is not an issue that belongs on the agenda of the Security Council, and we are concerned at attempts to force its inclusion in the Security Council agenda as part of the broader Middle East agenda item. The position ofthe Plurinational State ofBolivia was made abundantly clear by President Evo Morales, who condemned in the strongest possible terms any threat to intervene or interfere in internal affairs of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, given that this is the first open meeting of the Security Council, I should like, on behalf of the delegation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, to once again congratulate the Kazakhstan delegation on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month and to assure it of our support. The Bolivian delegation believes that the holding of this meeting is not a welcome initiative, because, as has been the case in the past, we are witnessing a blatant attempt by some Missions to bring to the attention of the Security Council issues that do not fall within the purview of this body.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“That is essential to reduce the risk of miscalculations or misunderstandings and to reduce tensions in the region. We therefore underscore the need to keep open the possible channels of communication established since Under-Secretary General Jeffrey Feltman's visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In addition, the good offices of the Secretary-General may be key to facilitating a dialogue that leads to a peaceful solution of the conflict.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate our support for the Russian-Chinese proposal and its respective road map, which includes the Chinese initiative of simultaneous suspensions. which we believe to be currently the only concrete proposal to resolve the conflict and that will allow for a simultaneous cessation of both the launching of ballistic missiles and nuclear tests and the execution of unilateral or joint military exercises on the Korean peninsula. We therefore call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to abandon its nuclear programme and ballistic missiles in a complete, verifiable and irreversible way and to comply with the provisions of the Security Council resolutions. To conclude, it is important to emphasize that we are at a stage where we must initiate a dialogue without conditions in order to build mutual trust.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“We are also concerned about the repercussions for workers outside the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, who are expected to be deported, as well as the possible non-observance of the human rights of migrant workers. Bolivia once again condemns the implementation of unilateral sanctions, since they constitute a flagrant violation of international law by being illegal measures that extend the jurisdiction and national legislation of one State over another, violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. We also believe that sanctions should not be an end in themselves. In the current situation, they should serve to bring the parties involved to the negotiating table.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia voted in favour of resolution 2397 (2017) because of its pacifist beliefs. We do not believe in war as a means of solving the global problems facing the international community. We therefore call for any military solution to be ruled out. Bolivia also voted in favour of the resolution because we believe that the unity and consensus of the Security Council on this issue is fundamental to a peaceful solution and because we welcome the fact that the resolution includes the support of and request for the resumption of the six-party talks. However, we regret that there was not more time to discuss the text. We therefore express our concern about the possible repercussions and humanitarian consequences that the sanctions may have on the civilian population.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“We therefore again remind the parties involved in the conflict that they must permit unconditional access for humanitarian assistance and guarantee and safeguard the security and physical well-being of humanitarian workers, particularly those in besieged and hard-to-reach areas. Finally, we would reiterate that the only alternative to resolving this conflict is through an inclusive political process of dialogue and consultation, led by and for the Syrian people, which would make it possible to bring about a peaceful solution among the parties involved. We reiterate that such political transition process must always safeguard the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and independence of Syria, through all peaceful means provided for under the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8142 (2017) · source
“We also highlight the efforts made to bring about stability, promote trust between the parties involved and to improve the humanitarian situation in conflict zones. We welcome the efforts undertaken to date in the various rounds of the Astana process, which has now become an important forum for establishing the de-escalation zones and, therefore, as we reiterate, important in reducing violence and bringing about stability. We once again express our great gratitude for the work of the staff of various humanitarian agencies, and we demand that international humanitarian law be respected as humanitarian workers carry out their very hazardous work on the ground.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8142 (2017) · source
“Fundamentally, however, such actions violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and hinder the implementation of the road map set out in resolution 2254 (2015). We reiterate that it is imperative that we pool our efforts in order to bring about the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) in its four aspects. We stress the need for greater reconciliation among the parties to the Geneva process, wherein the participation of the Cairo and Moscow platforms are essential to bring about a political solution. In that regard, we would highlight those agreements that make it possible to reduce violence, respect the ceasefire and create conditions that help guarantee the secure and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8142 (2017) · source
“However, we must make progress in taking specific decisions that will help to resolve the conflict in Syria and enable its population to regain peace and return to their homes. Among other efforts to that end, those made by the Government and the people of Syria in their fight against Da'esh are fundamental. It is also important to take all the necessary measures in order to avoid in the short-term the reconstitution or emergence of new terrorist groups, but that in the medium- and long-term also make it possible to rebuild Syria. In that regard, we believe that any unilateral military action is totally illegal and contravenes the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8142 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we are grateful to Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy ofthe Secretary-General for Syria, and to Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for their respective briefings. We express our solidarity with them in the tasks entrusted to them. The situation on the ground has changed. It has been possible to establish four de-escalation zones, and with it a reduction in violence that has made it possible to regain control of various cities and areas that were once hard to reach. We believe that the most recent meetings held in various formats help to continue the cessation of violence.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8142 (2017) · source
“Some proposals made during the negotiation process were not reflected in the final text, such as regarding the transparency of the monitoring mechanism, the management of information and control over those non-governmental organizations involved in humanitarian operations, including beneficiary reports, distribution sites and all other aspects of their work. That is why today Bolivia abstained in the voting.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we should like to highlight the work carried out by the penholders, whose substantial efforts resulted in a text that all members could support. Nevertheless, Bolivia abstained in the voting due to changes in the situation on the ground. As a result of the Astana agreements, it was possible to establish four de-escalation zones, reduce violence on the ground and thereby provide better humanitarian assistance to certain areas. However, we believe that the text does not fully reflect the changes on the ground.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source
“We once again wish to recall that it was the United Nations that established the special international status for the city of Jerusalem and that the Security Council decreed that any measure that alters the geographical, demographic or historical character of the city of Jerusalem is null and void and has no effect. Bolivia continues to believe that the sole long- term alternative for settling the conflict is the two- State solution, whereby ultimately a free, sovereign and independent Palestinian State will be established within the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, pursuant to the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we once again call on the Government ofthe United States ofAmerica to reconsider its decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move its diplomatic representation to that city, since that would only undermine any possibility of dialogue between the parties and make it even more difficult to reach a long-term peaceful solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. Moreover, that same decision is a clear violation of resolution 478 (1980), which refers to, inter alia, the withdrawal by Member States of their diplomatic missions from Jerusalem.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source
“Mr. Inchauste Jordan (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia voted in favour of draft resolution S/2017/1060, submitted today by the delegation of Egypt, because the draft resolution reaffirms that the final status of the city of Jerusalem should be resolved through negotiations and that any decision or act that seeks to change the status or the demographic composition of Jerusalem does not have any legal effect. Such actions should be null and void and should be revoked in line with the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. Furthermore, we reiterate that it is essential to reverse the negative trends on the ground, which are jeopardizing the two-State solution, and to strengthen the regional and international efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source
“Bolivia remains convinced that the two-State solution continues to be the only long-term alternative for a solution to the conflict - where at last there is a free, sovereign and independent Palestinian State within the pre-1967 international borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital and in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and of the General Assembly.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8138 (2017) · source
“We wish to recall that it was the Organization that established the special international status for the city of Jerusalem, under the administrative authority of the United Nations. Similarly, it was the Security Council that reiterated that all measures that altered the geographical, demographic and historical character of the city of Jerusalem are null and void and should have no effect. We express our firm commitment to all international efforts that lead to a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In that regard, we support initiatives such as the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and others that constitute guarantees for a just and lasting peace so that both peoples can live within secure and recognized borders.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8138 (2017) · source
“We must point out that those actions constitute a manifest violation of human rights, including the rights to adequate housing, water, sanitation, health and education. My delegation wishes to refer to General Assembly resolution 181 (II), adopted in 1947, as part III, in reference to the special regime of the city of Jerusalem, provides that the City of Jerusalem shall be established as a corpus separatum under a special international regime. Recent events, especially since 6 December, when the Government of the United States of America unilaterally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, are in clear violation of the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. The decision has led only to an escalation of violence in the region.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8138 (2017) · source