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Jamal Fares Alrowaiei

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2020-05-15

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2021-10-19

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1. “The Kingdom of Bahrain supports the Saudi Arabia initiative for a ceasefire in Yemen so that a political solution to the Yemeni crisis can be reached in accordance with the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the all-inclusive National Dialogue Conference and Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2216 (2015), and so that an end can be brought to the suffering of the Yemeni people. In conclusion, the great challenges facing the Middle East region compel us to maintain our faith in the need for concerted multilateral action while respecting the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, so that the region may enjoy peace, stability and prosperity.”

   2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source

2. “We strongly condemn such terrorist attacks and repeated violations, as well as the militias’ insistence on threatening maritime navigation and undermining regional security and stability. The Kingdom of Bahrain supports all measures being taken by the fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to preserve its territorial integrity and protect its citizens and residents and stresses the need for the international community to condemn those heinous hostile acts, which are intended to harm civilians and civilian objects.”

   2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source

3. “In that context, the Kingdom of Bahrain emphasizes the importance of action by the international community to bring about a fair and comprehensive resolution of the Palestinian question that fulfils the aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent State with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with the principle of a two-State solution, internationally recognized resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, so as to safeguard the right of the Palestinian people to live in a safe, stable and prosperous homeland. Houthi terrorist militias continue to attack civilians and civilian infrastructure in the fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, systematically and deliberately launching ballistic missiles and drones in clear violation of international humanitarian law.”

   2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source

4. “As a result, focused and concerted efforts are required to achieve security, stability, peace and prosperity in the region by adhering to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which provide for non- interference in the internal affairs of States, commitment to good-neighbourliness, mutual respect and the peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as the strengthening of international cooperation. The path to peace is a strategic approach and option for the Kingdom of Bahrain to bring lasting and comprehensive peace to the region and establish a culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence for the good of the peoples of the region and the world.”

   2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source

5. “At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya for holding today’s important open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would also like to thank the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his valuable briefing. The Middle East remains in a state of instability and insecurity. The people of a number of its States are experiencing difficulties as a result of ongoing wars, crises and conflicts that have taken lives, displaced millions and destroyed cities, villages and infrastructure.”

   2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source

6. “Each member State has appointed a liaison officer to exchange cybersecurity information, including information on threats and best practices. The Kingdom of Bahrain ratified the Arab Convention on Combating Information Technology Offences in 2017. In conclusion, the Kingdom of Bahrain affirms its support for international cybersecurity cooperation, with a view to meeting the aspirations of the world’s peoples and achieving progress, prosperity and growth in implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.”

   2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source

7. “The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority tries to strengthen public-private sector cooperation to ensure readiness to face cybersecurity threats. Bahrain has also taken care to develop legislation and legal frameworks for information security to protect individuals and institutions. Such legislation includes Act No. 30 (2018) concerning the protection of personal data and Act No. 16 (2014) concerning the protection of information and State documents and Act No. 60 (2014) concerning information technology crimes. At the regional level, Bahrain is actively involved in the work of the Standing Committee on Cybersecurity of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). It proposed the creation of an electronic platform for the exchange of information and data on cybersecurity among member States.”

   2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source

8. “It took part in the work of the open-ended working group on developments in the field of ICT in the context of international security, which completed its work in 2021. Bahrain looks forward to active participation in the newly established working group. As part of the great attention it devotes to cybersecurity in the light of the digital transformation and quantum leap in ICT, Bahrain has worked to build a clear and comprehensive governance system to protect cyberspace through the National Cybersecurity Centre of the Ministry of Interior, which deals with cybersecurity in various sectors in the Kingdom, and also through the Information and e-Government Authority, which protects information security in the Government data network of the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

   2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source

9. “The Security Council has addressed it indirectly at several meetings on the maintenance of international peace and security, as well as in Arria formula meetings. The General Assembly also has established a number of mechanisms, including the open-ended working group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) (2021–2025). That Group was established in 2020 to consider threats posed by the use of ICT in the context of international security, the formulation of a cyberspace code of conduct for States, the application of international law to the use of ICT, confidence-building measures and capacity-building. In keep with its belief in the importance of protecting cyberspace from attacks and ensuring the interests of States and peoples, Bahrain has supported the establishment of such mechanisms.”

   2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source

10. “Technological and digital transformation and the emergence of modern technologies are helping to achieve progress, prosperity and development for all humanity. Their importance has been amplified by reliance on remote work, education and service delivery across all sectors during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Notwithstanding the many benefits of technological development, it also carries numerous risks. That is especially the case in the absence of an articulated system for protecting information security and cyberspace, as we are seeing with various cyberattacks that target States’ basic infrastructures and threaten vital sectors, institutions or individuals. The United Nations has devoted great attention to this issue.”

    2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source

11. “In conclusion, the Kingdom of Bahrain underlines the need for the international community to continue to make progress in protecting children in armed conflict by strengthening action frameworks designed to ensure effective implementation of international resolutions and international law, confidence-building measures, and the resumption of political negotiations, in order to achieve peace and stability in conflict zones and ensure that all children enjoy the right to life, health and education without fear of killing, recruitment, abduction or other forms of violation of rights.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

12. “In his latest report, the Secretary-General welcomes the continuing cooperation between the Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen and Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, within the framework of monitoring implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed with the United Nations to strengthen the protection of children affected by armed conflict in Yemen and its associated action plan.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

13. “The Kingdom of Bahrain believes in the importance of basing the protection of children in armed conflict on compliance with international law. As such, international instruments have a major role to play in preventing and ending the grave violations committed against children. Anxious to do all it can to protect children, the Kingdom of Bahrain has acceded to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1992) and the two optional protocols to the Convention, on the involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (2004).”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

14. “The report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on children and armed conflict ( A/75/873- S/2021/437) draws attention to the grave violations committed against children in situations of armed conflict. Furthermore, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the existing vulnerability of such children by hindering access to education and health and social services, causing cutbacks in child protection activities and reducing the number of safe spaces. Moreover, the social and economic effects of the pandemic have left children affected by armed conflict vulnerable to grave violations, including recruitment, exploitation, abduction and sexual violence. In this regard, the Kingdom of Bahrain supports the heartfelt appeal of the Secretary - General of the United Nations for an immediate global ceasefire.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

15. “The year 2021 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the creation of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict by the General Assembly, pursuant to its resolution 51/77, reflecting the international community’s awareness of the plight of children in situations of armed conflict. Efforts aimed at strengthening protection for children affected by armed conflict and promoting international cooperation to put an end to the grave violations committed against them have acquired greater importance today than at any time previously in view of the rise in conflict and violence around the world, including atrocities committed by militias and terrorist organizations in blatant disregard of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

16. “At the outset, I should like to welcome President Kersti Kaljulaid of the Republic of Estonia as chair and to thank the delegation of Estonia for convening this important session on children and armed conflict in view of the continuing vulnerability of children to grave violations caused by the escalation in armed conflict and clashes and the serious humanitarian crises left in their wake, which have been aggravated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. I should also like to thank His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Her Excellency Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), as well as all the speakers for their valuable briefings.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

17. “It is a subject that concerns all those Member States that seek to ensure that the Council operates as efficiently as possible and that its working methods keep pace with ongoing change. These sessions provide an opportunity to review progress achieved, study lines of development and listen to different views and opinions on ways of dealing with change.”

    2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source

18. “We should also like to point out that, while Member States are expected to implement the numerous recommendations of the Security Council’s subsidiary bodies, as well as being required to implement Security Council resolutions, it is of the utmost importance that the chairs of subsidiary bodies, including the chairs of the sanctions committees, give regular briefings on their activities to all Member States, when required, taking care to publish the times of these sessions in timely fashion. Furthermore, the experience of working virtually could be used to increase interaction between Security Council bodies and committees and United Nations Member States. In conclusion, Mr President, we look forward to continuing to hold regular meetings on developing the Council’s working methods.”

    2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source

19. “The experience the Council has gained during the pandemic could help enrich consultations by making them more substantive and interactive, as well as by increasing the participation of non-Member States in Council business, when required, in accordance with articles 31 and 32 of the Charter. In this regard, we should like to point out that virtual meetings have allowed high-level and expert participation from around the world to take place. The Council might consider developing virtual participation in the future.”

    2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source

20. “These have contributed to the adoption of numerous important resolutions relating to the working methods of the Council, designed to promote efficiency and t ransparency and develop ways of addressing important issues, the most significant being note S/2017/507 (revised). Furthermore, I must not forget to express our appreciation for the constructive efforts of the State of Kuwait, the former chair, in this regard. The pandemic has demonstrated that the international community as a whole, and not least the Security Council, needs to formulate clear working methods that take into account all circumstances, particularly those where it is not possible to meet in person. The innovative working methods adopted by the Council have revealed a number of opportunities that could form the basis for future meetings.”

    2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source

21. “The issue of the development of the Security Council’s working methods is of the utmost importance, given that the Council is the principal world body concerned with the maintenance of international peace and security, requiring it to play a concrete role in all circumstances and at all times. In this context, we appreciate the efforts of successive presidencies since the outbreak of the pandemic crisis, which have enabled the Council to continue to carry out its responsibilities in innovative ways, particularly with regard to remote voting, which has helped a number of resolutions vital to the maintenance of international peace and security get adopted. We also commend the efforts of former chairs of the Informal Working Group.”

    2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source

22. “It is my pleasure to thank the delegation of the Republic of Estonia, president of the Security Council for the month of June 2021, and the delegation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which is serving as chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, for convening this important session to consider how future working methods might be developed to enable the Council to continue working in the optimum manner under all conditions and emergencies, more than a year after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. I should also like to thank Ambassador Inga Rhonda King, Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, as well as the briefers for their valuable inputs.”

    2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source

23. “Lastly, Bahrain wishes to emphasize once again that we must set aside our disputes, foster solidarity and cooperation, and work together to confront the current challenges and strengthen global preparedness to prevent the recurrence of such threats. Bahrain is committed to working with the international community to realize the sustainable development goals with a focus on health security.”

    2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

24. “It established a committee chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Minister of the Interior of Bahrain, to coordinate decision-making across the range of Government stakeholders. National working groups responsible for combating the spread of the virus met daily. The BeAware Bahrain application was introduced to facilitate contact tracing and gather data regarding the virus, polymerase chain reaction tests and vaccinations. Bahrain has authorized the emergency use of four vaccines. These are provided free of charge as part of the national vaccination programme, which covers citizens and residents alike.”

    2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

25. “We are convinced that international cooperation and collective action are essential to defeat the virus. Accordingly, under the leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Bahrain has from the outset strengthened cooperation with international stakeholders, particularly the World Health Organization, to confront the pandemic. Bahrain has thus been an effective participant in international efforts to combat the virus. It has also contributed to international efforts to develop a safe vaccine through volunteer participation in stage-3 clinical trials for one of the vaccines. At the national level, Bahrain acted swiftly to contain the virus and address its effects. Three full weeks before its first confirmed case, Bahrain began putting in place the infrastructure necessary to tackle a global crisis of such magnitude.”

    2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

26. “At the same time, however, the pandemic has highlighted the need for international solidarity and co-ordination. The world and, in particular, the Middle East region, still face numerous challenges and threats. Armed conflicts are weakening the infrastructure, including health care facilities, and exacerbating the suffering of civilian populations in the affected countries. Conditions on the ground make it difficult to deliver medical assistance to the people who need it. Bahrain therefore reiterates its support for the Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire. In order to tackle the pandemic, States and international organizations must focus their efforts on providing medical assistance to those who need it, particularly in conflict zones.”

    2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

27. “I thank the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom for convening this important meeting, which is taking place against the backdrop of ongoing disputes and conflicts around the world, despite the exceptional circumstances associated with the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. I am also grateful to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, Dominic Raab, for chairing the meeting and to Secretary-General António Guterres, the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund, Henrietta Fore, and the other speakers for their valuable statements. Hands-on efforts have led to the development of COVID-19 vaccines in record time, making it possible to work towards a gradual return to normal life around the world.”

    2021-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/157 (2021) · source

28. “In conclusion, the complex, intertwined challenges facing the Middle East oblige us to act collectively while respecting the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations — the most important of which is non- intervention in the domestic affairs of States — honouring our commitment to good neighbourliness and mutual respect and resolving crises peacefully so that the region can enjoy peace and stability.”

    2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source

29. “The Houthi militias, supported by Iran, continue to commit cowardly acts of terrorism against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We strongly condemn these repeated terrorist attacks, and Bahrain stands with Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to preserve its national security. At the political level, we appreciate the sincere Saudi efforts that contributed to the implementation by the Yemeni parties, represented by the legitimate Government and the Southern Transitional Council, of the Riyadh agreement, which is essential to strengthening and unifying Yemeni efforts to confront these terrorist militias and achieve the aspirations of the Yemeni people.”

    2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source

30. “Therefore, in accordance with its consistent policy of promoting a culture of peace, coexistence, tolerance, understanding, acceptance of others and respect for neighbouring countries, the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a declaration of peace with Israel, followed by memorandums of understanding between the two countries in a number of areas. In those memorandums, fruitful bilateral cooperation is established and opportunities are provided to consolidate efforts to bring about just and comprehensive peace in the region and build regional confidence, in order to make progress towards resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-State solution, pursuant to the resolutions of the agreed-upon international terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative.”

    2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source

31. “The Ula Declaration also represents an important step towards promoting regional stability and achieving Gulf integration, which will contribute to the establishment of security and stability in the Middle East. On the basis of the wise vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain emphasizes the importance of encouraging the international community to develop a comprehensive vision to address the security, political, economic and health challenges, which begins with the establishment of peace, security and stability.”

    2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source

32. “The Kingdom of Bahrain therefore reiterates its support for the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire and emphasizes the importance of settling conflicts and disputes through constructive dialogue and by peaceful means, in accordance with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, in a way that helps to eradicate the causes of tension in the region. The Arab Gulf region has witnessed an important development, namely, the outcome of the Summit of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, held in Saudi Arabia, which reflected the determination of the countries of the Council to promote collective measures and address the challenges that could hinder Gulf action, in order to achieve the aspirations of the peoples of the Gulf.”

    2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source

33. “The Middle East faces many challenges and threats, with the continuation of armed conflicts in various countries in the region and foreign intervention in the affairs of a number of them, resulting in the weakening or even collapse of State institutions and the creation of fertile ground for the emergence of terrorist groups that continue to threaten the security of the region and the stability of its peoples. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has also contributed to people’s suffering. In most countries in the region, the health sector is in decline as a result of years of conflict, and medical assistance is difficult to provide to those in need because of conditions on the ground.”

    2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source

34. “At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tunisia for holding today’s important open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I also congratulate Tor Wennesland on assuming the position of United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and wish him success in performing all his tasks. My sincere thanks go to his predecessor, Nickolay Mladenov, for his valuable efforts throughout his time in the role.”

    2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source

35. “Given the serious threat posed by Iranian large-scale arms transfers in the region, it has become necessary for the Security Council to extend the arms embargo on Iran. The embargo is an important tool to counter the proliferation of weapons by Iran, promote regional stability and hold Iran responsible for its actions. In conclusion, the common threat faced by the world today makes it all the more pressing to consolidate peace and stability and confront threats thereto. We must therefore prevail in putting an end to practices that exacerbate the suffering of civilians around the world in order to achieve international peace and security and guarantee a more prosperous future for all the world’s peoples.”

    2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source

36. “In the report, it was stated that that country was directly responsible for the terrorist attacks carried out last year against two Aramco facilities in Abqaiq governorate and Khurays in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and for launching cruise missiles and drones at Abha International Airport. Bahrain also strongly condemns the Iranian-backed Houthi militias for recently preparing two remotely operated booby-trapped vessels to carry out attacks and terrorist operations in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and the southern Red Sea. Those actions show that the Houthis clearly persist in threatening the safety of maritime traffic and are seriously undermining the security and stability of the region.”

    2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source

37. “Bahrain supports the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate global ceasefire to reinforce diplomatic action in conflict zones in order to facilitate the delivery of medical and humanitarian assistance to the places that are most vulnerable to the coronavirus disease pandemic. The fight against the pandemic has become a shared battle. Implementing the ceasefire has proven considerably difficult, amid conflicts that have been escalating for years and a prevailing climate of mistrust between the parties. Nevertheless, there remains an urgent need to reinforce diplomatic attempts to address these challenges and find ways to promote measures to consolidate international peace and security. Bahrain welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), concerning Iran (S/2020/531).”

    2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source

38. “I would like to make it clear that Israeli plans to annex Palestinian territory in the West Bank and impose Israeli sovereignty over it and over the illegal settlements established on the territory of the State of Palestine occupied since 1967, in particular the annexation of the Palestinian valley and Area C in the West Bank, pose a serious threat to international peace and security. Such a flagrant violation of international resolutions undermines the prospects of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. As the Palestinian question is one of the oldest issues on the agenda of the Security Council, today the international community must build on decades of United Nations efforts to find a peaceful, comprehensive, just and lasting solution.”

    2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source

39. “Bahrain reaffirms its long-standing position on the Palestinian question and its support for all efforts aimed at reaching a just, comprehensive and lasting solution that will enable the Palestinian people to exercise its legitimate rights like any other people and to establish an independent State of Palestine within the borders of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the principle of a two-State solution and on the basis of the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant internationally recognized resolutions.”

    2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source

40. “At the outset, I would like to thank the delegation of Germany for holding this important meeting to discuss issues related to the Middle East. I also wish to commend your delegation, Mr. President, on its skilful steering of the work of the Security Council during the month of July. I also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for his valuable briefing.”

    2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source

41. “In that regard, effective regional cooperation, a principle enshrined in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, is an essential element of multilateralism, which cannot succeed if there are fundamental differences between States and global bodies. Regional cooperation is therefore vital and can play a key role in overcoming common challenges. Multilateralism and interdependence at the regional level also constitute important aspects of cooperation in these conditions. In conclusion, Bahrain affirms its support for the efforts to contain and end the COVID-19 pandemic in order to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and maintain international peace and security for the well-being and prosperity of the world’s peoples.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

42. “This, in turn, may spark armed conflicts in some areas and cause existing conflicts to intensify, compounding human suffering and threatening international peace and security. In that regard, I wish to refer to the Secretary-General’s plan to address the devastating social and economic repercussions of COVID-19. Although the COVID-19 pandemic presents a challenge, it also provides a good opportunity, not only because it has demonstrated the value of cooperation and solidarity but also because it has highlighted the extent to which countries are interconnected and rely on one another. This underscores the importance of cooperation and collective action at all levels and of coordinating the international response under the auspices of the relevant international organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

43. “Moreover, the large numbers of refugees and displaced persons in camps, most of whom are women and children, increase the likelihood of outbreaks of the virus due to the difficulty of enforcing distancing protocols. The suffering of those groups is also exacerbated by the difficulties that the pandemic may pose in terms of humanitarian access. In that connection, Bahrain supported the Secretary-General’s sincere call for an immediate global ceasefire and for redoubled international efforts to combat and eradicate COVID-19. It should also be noted that the pandemic will have adverse medium- and long- term effects, as its socioeconomic consequences may exacerbate the root causes of instability.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

44. “Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil, Commissioner for Social Affairs of the African Union, for their briefings. The unprecedented scope of the impact that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had on the world threatens international peace and security, as the Security Council affirmed in its resolution 2532 (2020), adopted unanimously yesterday. The COVID-19 pandemic was the direct cause of a global emergency that has killed more than half a million people worldwide. In particular, the pandemic has had an impact on conflict-affected countries, where conditions on the ground, violence and instability undermine efforts to contain and end the pandemic, as the health-care sector in most of those countries has been devastated by years of conflict.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

45. “First, I would like to thank the delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany, President of the Security Council for the month of July, for convening this important meeting at a time when the world is facing one of its worst global health crises. The crisis, in turn, poses a threat to international peace and security and has an impact on the least developed countries and the most vulnerable groups, especially those affected by conflicts around the world. We welcome His Excellency Mr. Heiko Mass, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, presiding over the meeting. I also wish to thank His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Ms.”

    2020-07-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/663 (2020) · source

46. “The Kingdom of Bahrain affirms its commitment to working with the international community to make progress on protecting children in conflict situations and strengthening frameworks for the effective implementation of international resolutions and international law through confidence-building measures and the resumption of political negotiations for peace and stability in conflict zones so that all children can enjoy their rights to life, health and education without fear of being killed, recruited, abducted or subject to any other kind of violation. The Kingdom of Bahrain also stresses the importance of supporting and activating surveillance and accountability tools against violators of children’s rights around the world in order to uphold the principles of security and justice.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

47. “The decision of the Secretary-General to remove the coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen from the list, annexed to his report on children and armed conflict (S/2020/525), of parties that have not put in place adequate measures to improve the protection of children during the reporting period clearly points to the coalition’s unwavering commitment to protecting all civilians in armed conflict, especially children, and the preventive and protective measures the coalition has taken to promote the protection of children in Yemen.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

48. “A ceasefire would allow humanitarian workers to reach the populations most vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. In April, in response to the call of the Secretary-General, the coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen announced a comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen to deal with the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak and stand by the brotherly Yemeni people. That step was welcomed by the Secretary-General.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

49. “These anniversaries have assumed added significance as the COVID-19 pandemic affects education and the movement of humanitarian supplies, posing a grave danger to children in general and children in armed conflict in particular. Bahrain therefore welcomes the call of the Secretary-General for a global ceasefire, and supports the joint statement issued by a group of Member States, expressing deep concern at the continuation of hostilities in various corners of the world, particularly in the midst of the global health crisis, which is taking a severe toll on the most vulnerable, especially women and children. Bahrain also underscores the importance of diplomatic efforts to save lives and mitigate the social and economic devastation.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

50. “This meeting is being convened on the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), which strongly condemns the recruitment and use of child soldiers by parties to armed conflict and requests the Secretary-General to establish a monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict. It also marks the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, which was ratified by the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2004, and stresses that States parties shall take all feasible measures to ensure that members of their armed forces who have not attained the age of 18 years do not take a direct part in hostilities.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source