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“On 25 June (see S/PV.8559), by a vote ofa majority of its members, the Security Council decided to establish a new special political mission in Haiti, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), to replace the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), whose mandate expires today, 15 October, after 15 years of a United Nations peacekeeping presence in Haiti. My delegation would like to pay tribute to Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime and the staff of MINUJUSTH, as well as the various United Nations entities in Haiti. The remarkable work that has been done, in collaboration with Haitian stakeholders, has made possible encouraging progress with regard to the rule of law, human rights and capacity-building for the Haitian National Police.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the participation of His Excellency Mr. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru, in today's debate on the situation in Haiti, and on behalf of cote d'Ivoire would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him warmly on his recent appointment as his country's chief diplomat. We also commend Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary- General for Peace Operations, for his excellent briefing.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“We therefore call on the leaders of that dissident group to remain committed to the peace process and to sustain the hope created by the various agreements that have been reached. We also urge all stakeholders to redouble their efforts in their respective commitments in order to give peace a chance. In conclusion, my delegation reaffirms its support to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for his actions aimed at restoring peace and stability in Colombia. In that same vein, we reiterate our call on the international community and, above all, to the Council to provide further support to the efforts of the Colombian parties in that legitimate pursuit.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“My delegation is concerned about the announcement made on 29 August by Luciano Marin Arango, also known as Ivan Marquez, former leader of the FARC- EP, on behalf of a group of dissidents of former FARC-EP combatants to return to arms. The effective implementation of that decision would undermine peace and reconciliation efforts in Colombia, deal a serious blow to any peace process and send a bad message a few weeks before the regional and municipal elections of 27 October. Cote d'Ivoire believes that, in a context of regional tensions, renewed fighting between the military forces of Colombia and a dissident group of former FARC-EP combatants would certainly aggravate an already worrying security situation.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“In addition, Cote d'Ivoire encourages the Government to redouble its efforts to undertake resolutely the appropriate political, socioeconomic, land and judicial reforms in order to guarantee lasting peace. If the process is to be successful, it will require the allocation of appropriate financial resources to the various structures involved in the implementation of the peace agreement, together with the proper coordination of actions. It is also crucial to ensure the dismantling of criminal group networks in the most vulnerable areas and to initiate investigations to determine the perpetrators of crimes, particularly the perpetrators of targeted killings.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“My delegation further commends the actions of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace with a view to focusing particular attention on the rights of victims and its excellent work with regard to the transition process in the territorial areas for training and reintegration. We also welcome the spirit of cooperation of the former Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) members. My country notes with concern that, despite significant progress, major difficulties remain with regard to the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. Those include the climate of insecurity, the lack of resources for the financing of projects and the inadequacy of the social measures aimed at reintegrating former FARC-EP combatants.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“In the context of the forthcoming local elections, my delegation welcomes the signing of the National Pact for Political Culture and Non-Violence during the Electoral Campaign, which reflects the commitment of the stakeholders to banning violence and holding peaceful debates during the electoral campaign. In order to ensure the success of the electoral process, Cote d'Ivoire urges the Government to strengthen security measures for all candidates. We also welcome the efforts that have been made by the Government and other parties, including the approval of productive projects, the launch and implementation of development programmes with a territorial focus and the reaffirmed determination and commitment of the Colombian authorities to reintegrating ex-combatants.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the participation oins Excellency Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, in this briefing to discuss the political situation in Colombia. His presence reflects the special attention that his Government is giving to that issue. We commend Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, for his comprehensive briefing. My country notes with satisfaction the progress made, with the support of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, whose mandate was renewed on 12 September at the request of the Colombian authorities, in the implementation of the "peace with legality" strategy since President Ivan Duque Marquez's took power one year ago.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“My country also urges all donors to honour their commitments, which is key to maintaining and stepping up humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons. In conclusion, C6te d'Ivoire welcomes the commitment of the international community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular the specialized United Nations agencies operating on the ground. We view the recent visit by the Secretary- General to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from 30 August to 1 September, as a sign of his willingness to reaffirm international support for the Congolese authorities and of his solidarity with, and support for, the victims of violence by armed groups and the populations living in the areas affected by the Ebola epidemic.”
2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source
“The humanitarian situation, which has been exacerbated by the persistence ofthe Ebola epidemic in the eastern part ofthe Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, is also a matter of great concern for my delegation. The humanitarian crisis is compounded by the difficulties faced by humanitarian agencies in accessing people in need owing to the precarious security situation. Added to that is the low level of funding that has been secured to meet the amount required to finance the humanitarian response plan, which is estimated at $1.65 billion. In that regard, my country expresses its appreciation to the members of the response team, who are on the front line in combating the Ebola epidemic, and to the humanitarian workers for their exemplary work in particularly challenging security and health environments.”
2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source
“In that regard, my delegation commends the holding of the quadripartite presidential summit held in Luanda on 12 July among the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Uganda and Rwanda, the outcome of which underlines the importance of economic integration and enhanced cooperation on peace and security in regional efforts to combat armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My country also encourages the Congolese Government to redouble efforts to complete the process of disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration, as part of the implementation of its programme of action.”
2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source
“My country therefore urges international financial institutions, development assistance agencies and bilateral partners to provide further support for the Congolese Government in order to consolidate peace and stability. My delegation notes that, despite the efforts of the Congolese authorities, supported by MONUSCO, the security situation in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains a matter of concern. Activities involving the illicit exploitation of natural resources carried out by foreign and local armed groups unfortunately continue to destabilize the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri. Albeit the primary responsibility of the Congolese Government, the neutralization of those negative forces cannot be achieved without the involvement of all regional actors, in particular neighbouring countries.”
2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (C6te d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the holding of this meeting and commends Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), for her excellent briefing. Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the positive developments in the sociopolitical situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular with regard to the appointment of the Prime Minister, the formation of the new Government and the National Assembly's approval of the Government programme on 6 September. The programme represents a framework for concerted action that will enable the Government to undertake political, economic, social, defence and security reforms.”
2019-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8638 (2019) · source
“That is the essence of the commitment made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at its Extraordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on Terrorism in the ECOWAS Region, held on 14 September in Ouagadougou, where they pledged to pool their resources in the fight against terrorism through a priority action plan with a fund of $1 billion. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its ongoing support for the Malian authorities during this difficult phase of their country's history and encourages the international community, first and foremost the Security Council, to strengthen its support in order to help restore peace and stability in Mali.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire therefore calls for strong support from the international community commensurate with the immense humanitarian challenges in order to fund the intervention plan. Today's meeting takes place in a worrisome regional security context, marked not only by the exacerbation of intercommunity conflicts but also the growing terrorist threat and an increase in the number of attacks throughout the West African subregion. There is an increasing number of worrisome signs that require the Council to go further and be pragmatic in its support for the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel. That calls for a paradigm shift in the fight against terrorism, which must be considered at the subregional level, while building on the achievements of the G-5 Sahel.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“The continuing deterioration of the humanitarian situation, due mainly to attacks by extremist armed groups and terrorists, as well as community violence, is also worrisome. The number of internally displaced persons continues to increase and, regrettably, reflects the urgency of the humanitarian situation in affected areas. According to the most recent report of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, dated 12 September, the number increased from 84,300 to 168,500 between January and July. Approximately 3.9 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance today, as compared to 3.2 million in January, thereby increasing the budget for the intervention plan to $324 million.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“They include attacks on the Boulkessy and Mandoro military camps, on 1 and 2 October, which killed 25 Malian soldiers, as well as those carried out four days later in Aguelhok and Bandiagara, which left one dead and injured five among MINUSMA forces. Such attacks, similar to violence against civilians, compel the Security Council to continue strengthening the logistical and operational capacities of the Malian armed forces, in particularwhen collecting and analysing information. In that regard, my delegation welcomes MINUSMA's support in building the capacity of the Malian armed forces, in line with the Government's integrated security plan for the central regions and the restoration of State authority and basic social services in the centre of the country, which should help reduce violence and intercommunity tensions.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire therefore hopes that the new momentum created by the political dialogue will enable a continuation of the slow but encouraging progress in the areas of defence and security and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and in establishing the northern economic development zone. The security situation in northern and central Mali remains a source of serious concern, as illustrated by the recurrent attacks by terrorist groups against civilians and the use of community violence. Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its firm condemnation of the heinous and indiscriminate attacks on the Malian defence and security forces, MINUSMA, the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel) and international forces.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“National consultations must also give a prominent place to women, the primary victims of the unspeakable violence perpetrated by terrorist groups, so that their aspirations can be taken into account in the quest for lasting solutions to Mali's many challenges. Furthermore, my country believes that the success of the dialogue depends, above all, upon the willingness of Malian political actors to take ownership of the recovery process following the crisis. We also welcome the support of MINUSMA, which is an added value in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, borne out of the Algiers process.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“In the light of the findings and recommendations of the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Mali and the work of MINUSMA (S/2019/782), my delegation would like to make a few observations on the political, security and humanitarian issues. At the political level, my country welcomes the actions of the Malian authorities, in particular the launching, on 16 September, of the political dialogue, which should enable all the country's leading forces to make their voices heard on constitutional issues and political and institutional reforms. In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire calls on all stakeholders to prioritize the best interests of the nation in the political dialogue.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (Cote d'lvoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes today's briefing on developments in Mali in the light of the strategic priorities defined by resolution 2480 (2019). We commend Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), on his briefing and express our full support for his tireless efforts in implementing the MINUSMA mandate. My delegation also thanks Ambassador Singer Weisinger, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali, for his detailed briefing. We welcome the Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations to today's meeting and will pay close attention to his statement.”
2019-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8636 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism as an appropriate framework for providing concerted responses to challenges related to the maintenance of international peace and security. In that regard, we reiterate our call for solidarity on the part of the international community, as well as for strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in their efforts to preserve or restore peace and stability.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“That cooperation has helped to strengthen national and regional capacities in terms of conflict resilience, anchoring democracy, good governance and creating environments conducive to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. My delegation is of the view that the prevention of conflicts by building stable and resilient societies must necessarily take into account the indispensable contribution of civil-society organizations, women and young people. Women and young people should therefore be mobilized and their energy and creativity put to the best possible use by involving them more fully in negotiations and political processes aimed at ending crises, as well as in peacebuilding activities such as national reconciliation, social cohesion, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, and security sector reform.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“That is why African Union representatives and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) take part in meetings of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, ministerial meetings and summits of Heads of State and Government, the main decision-making bodies on regional peace and security issues. My country commends the exemplary cooperation between ECOWAS and UNOWAS, whose effectiveness was fully borne out in the prevention and management of crises in their successive interventions in Guinea- Bissau, Mali, Burkina Faso and the Gambia.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“That is the case with the partnership between the United Nations and the AU, which among other things enables a shared understanding of the root causes of conflicts and joint visits, as we saw recently in the Central African Republic and Libya. Such concerted preventive diplomacy efforts facilitate support for political processes aimed at resolving crises and peacebuilding in countries emerging from conflict. Cote d'Ivoire is pleased to see the expansion of that cooperative dynamic in conflict prevention to African subregional organizations.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Overall, despite the many challenges they face, including disparities and weak cooperation among central, regional and national systems and the gap between early warning and rapid response, the early-warning systems of the African Union and subregional organizations have made significant progress. They are now essential links in conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms in Africa and therefore deserve support. My country believes that in order to be effective, conflict-prevention and -resolution efforts must be part of a collective and coordinated approach that enables the United Nations, the African Union and subregional organizations to align their initiatives.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Its interaction with the early-warning and rapid-response systems of the regional economic communities enables it to identify the signs and underlying structural causes of conflicts and develop more effective preventive responses. In the same spirit of anticipation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set up the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network, also known as ECOWARN, which, in synergy with its expanded implementation by States members, has enabled it to carry out numerous preventive diplomacy efforts in recent years. Alerts that are signalled during the run-up to elections, or at times when internal political tensions threaten to become open conflicts, enable mediation efforts and good-offices missions to be directed at the political actors and civil-society organizations in the countries concerned.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“The new types of threats to peace and security in Africa require a coordinated response from several actors, including the United Nations, the African Union (AU), subregional organizations and civil society. The efforts of those actors in the context of a preventive approach will be effective only if they are based on identifying the early signs of conflict through various sociopolitical, economic, climate and environmental indicators. It is on the basis of that condition that they can prevent crises from occurring, or, where they have already occurred, provide effective and sustainable responses. By placing the Continental Early Warning System at the core of the African Peace and Security Architecture, the African Union is demonstrating its willingness to increase its capacity to anticipate and prevent conflicts.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“The signing on 19 April 2017 of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework institutionalized more predictable, systematic and strategic cooperation between the two organizations. It enables both institutions to intervene rapidly, coherently and decisively in order to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts on the continent. My statement will focus on three areas - the importance of early-warning and rapid-response mechanisms as tools for anticipating and preventing conflicts; the need to support the efforts of regional and subregional organizations in the areas of mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding; and the importance of an inclusive approach to integrating civil society, women and young people in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the convening of today's debate on the importance of preventive diplomacy in conflict prevention and resolution, which is fully in line with the priorities set in the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security. We commend Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and today's briefers for their presentations, which among other things have informed the Council on the quality of the cooperation between the two institutions. My delegation also welcomes the participation of representatives of civil society in our debate and the relevance of their briefings.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“We hope that the discussions aimed at remedying the problem will have meaningful results for a lasting solution to the challenges in combating migrant smuggling and violations of the arms embargo. Lastly, it is crucial that we work to find a lasting solution to the crisis in Libya with the full support of the African Union, which has a comparative advantage with regard to this issue.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“My country welcomes the tangible drop in migrant flows and persons coming from Libya since July 2017, a trend linked to the sanctions imposed on the people involved in migrant smuggling, as well as the effective implementation of resolution 2240 (2015), authorizing inspections of vessels. It is important to continue to implement those measures. While we welcome the adoption of resolution 2491 (2019), my country reiterates its concern about the lack of naval assets of the European Union's operation SOPHIA and the resulting consequences for its ability to carry out its mission. Limiting SOPHIA's role to aerial surveillance enormously reduces its ability to monitor vessels off the coast of Libya.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the adoption of resolution 2491 (2019), renewing for an additional 12 months the authorization for Member States to inspect vessels on the high seas coming from Libya in order to combat the proliferation of migrant smuggling and human trafficking off the coast of Libya, and the concomitant risk to human life. We are grateful to the United Kingdom, as penholder, for its efforts, and we commend the spirit of compromise that prevailed during the negotiations and resulted in our unanimous adoption of today's resolution. It comes at the right time, given the tragedy we are seeing off the Libyan coast as migrants attempt to flee inhumane living conditions in detention centres.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“It therefore urges the countries of the region that are signatories to the agreement to strengthen their cooperation in various sectors of common interest in order to collectively meet the ongoing security, health and humanitarian challenges facing the region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Concerning the health sector, my country remains alarmed by the spread of the Ebola virus, which, despite the stepped-up efforts of the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the international community, remains a threat to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the broader region. In that respect, we call for ongoing support from all stakeholders to tackle this disease and strengthen preventive measures throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo and well as on the borders with neighbouring countries. In conclusion, C6te d'Ivoire would recall that the Addis Ababa agreement represents the cornerstone of lasting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Great Lakes region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“However, this headway must not cause us to lose sight of the security, humanitarian and health-care challenges facing the Great Lakes region, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On the security front, my delegation remains concerned by the continued activities of armed groups, which are destabilizing the provinces of the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and forcing the civilian population to flee to safer areas, thus exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the country. We call on the countries of the region and international partners to further support the initiatives of the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo aimed at neutralizing negative forces and stabilizing that part of the country.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Regarding the Central African Republic, my delegation welcomes the formation of an inclusive Government and of the progressive restoration of State authority in the interior of the country following the signing on 6 February of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. We call upon all signatories to that agreement to respect their commitments by fully implementing all the provisions of the agreement in order to bring about stability and the strengthening of peace in the country. These positive signs lead us to hope that the effective implementation of the Addis Ababa Framework agreement by all stakeholders will make a significant contribution to the restoration of peace and stability as well as to development in the countries of the region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, my country welcomes also the setting up of national institutions in the wake of the most recent elections, specifically the Parliament, as well as the appointment of the Prime Minister and the formation of the new Government. It urges the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue along this path through the implementation of the Government programme that was adopted on 6 September by the Parliament in order to meet the pressing needs of the population. Concerning Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire takes note of the advanced state of the preparations under way for the 2020 elections and encourages all Burundian stakeholders to re-engage in a political dialogue and to pool their efforts in order to ensure the holding in 2020 of inclusive, credible and peaceful elections.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation is grateful for the holding of this briefing and congratulates Mr. Huang Xia, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region, for his outstanding briefing on the implementation of Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the progress made in the implementation of political processes in certain countries of the Great Lakes region, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and the Central African Republic.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation urgently calls on the international community, in particular the Security Council, to support the African Union Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative, which is a manifestation of the will of its States members to work to achieve peace, security and development in Africa.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“This outstanding cooperation is contributing to strengthening national capacities in combating arms trafficking and promoting the regular exchange of experiences and good practices. In this regard, it has enabled member States to make significant progress in the area of controlling, marking and securing stockpiles of weapons and ammunition. Cote d'Ivoire takes this opportunity to advocate pursuing the multifaceted support of the African Union and international partners for strengthening the capacities of regional organizations so as to increase their effectiveness in combating arms proliferation, awareness-raising and community disarmament, together with civil society organizations.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Accordingly, the Cote d'Ivoire has established a national legal framework linked to the Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Their Ammunition and Other Related Materials ofthe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Arms Trade Treaty. At the operational level, combating the proliferation and illicit trafficking of SALW has been carried out in parallel with the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, which, it should be stressed, has focused on the reintegration of former combatants. With regard to the implementation of the Convention on SALW and the Arms Trade Treaty, I am pleased to welcome and cite as an example the cooperation among the National Commissions to Combat the Proliferation and Illegal Movement of Small Arms and Light Weapons of the ECOWAS member States.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“These two scourges are the primary causes of violent extremism and radicalization of young people, which is the segment of the population most vulnerable to the entreaties of transnational criminal networks and armed groups. It is therefore necessary to invest more in the education and training sectors and to provide the necessary conditions for private entrepreneurship to thrive and the creation of decent jobs. While it is undeniable that the joint efforts of the international community are crucial to silencing the arms in Africa, it should also be recognized that States have the primary responsibility for implementing national arms control strategies.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“The establishment of the Youth Parliament represents one such case, which not only provides a framework for democratic expression and active participation in governmental policy to promote national reconciliation and social cohesion, but also promotes the formation of a civic conscience committed to achieving peace and lasting stability. Represented throughout the country by a network of partner associations, the Parliament is a genuine bridge connecting young people and the different strata of Ivorian society. Furthermore, my delegation believes that our shared ambition to silence the arms must be based on an unwavering fight against insecurity and unemployment.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“In other words, it is all about harnessing the potential of young people and encouraging them to invest their energy and creativity in conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities by ramping up their involvement in efforts to combat the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW), as well as in the political processes involving solutions to crises and peacebuilding. As part of its strategy for resolving crises, Cote d'Ivoire has placed particular emphasis on associative-sector tools to better channel the contribution of young people into social cohesion and peacebuilding activities.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Data relating to the ongoing conflicts on the African continent, as well as the numerous studies on new forms of crime in our States, teach us that, despite the enormous potential that young people represent, they continue to be unsuccessful in making a significant contribution to peacebuilding, owing to many political and social obstacles. In view of these considerations, the African Union has expressed its determination through the road map of the African Peace and Security Architecture for the period 2016 to 2020 to promote youth-empowerment policies in order to increase their contributions to peace processes, national reconstruction and post-conflict development.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ipo (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation joins those who spoke before me in addressing to you, Sir, its heartfelt congratulations and wishing you every success on the occasion of this first debate in October, devoted to the role of young people in the promotion of peace and security in Africa, which marks the beginning of the South African presidency of the Security Council. My delegation also commends the Russian Federation on the excellent work accomplished over the past month, and all the briefers for their excellent briefings and the relevance of their recommendations.”
2019-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8629 (2019) · source
“We reaffirm our full support for the actions and initiatives of the Special Envoy taken with a view to achieving a peaceful and lasting settlement of the Syrian crisis in keeping with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the unilateral truce decreed by the Russian Federation and Government forces in Idlib province on 31 August. We fervently hope that the parties to the conflict will take more confidence-building measures, including the release ofprisoners. In addition, Cote d'lvoire urges the belligerents to respect the ceasefire in order to allow for, among other things, the delivery of humanitarian aid to people in distress. My country also calls on them to respect human rights law and international humanitarian law, in particular by refraining from any attacks on health and education infrastructure. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire once again welcomes the commitment of Syrian actors to form a credible, balanced and inclusive Constitutional Committee, which is an encouraging step in the right direction.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source
“We also very much hope that the meeting scheduled for 30 October in Geneva, under the auspices of the United Nations, will enable the effective establishment of the Constitutional Committee in order to inject new momentum into the political process to resolve the crisis in Syria. As vital as the Constitutional Committee is, it remains but a link in the chain of requirements that will determine the return of lasting peace and stability in Syria. It is essential that current efforts towards a political solution to the Syrian conflict benefit from a calm environment, achieved through an immediate and lasting cessation ofhostilities, which will allow for better management of the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2019-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8628 (2019) · source