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Jinga

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first: 2015-10-13
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“More security personnel have been trained to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence. The Romanian Ministry of Defence has adopted a national plan applicable until 2024, aimed at implementing the women and peace and security agenda. It promotes fair and balanced access for men and women, whether military or civilian personnel, to operational, executive and leadership posts at all hierarchical levels. The selection of candidates is a process evaluating professional skills, with no gender specification. A focal point on gender is appointed within all Romanian military units. As a result, we have women who have reached the rank of General, and there is an increased number of military female staff participating in international missions.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Consequently, at the end of an extensive intergovernmental process, a new concept - that of sustaining peace - was endorsed by the States Members of the United Nations and formalized by two identical resolutions adopted on 27 April 2016: Security Council resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262. Sustaining peace is understood both as a goal and as a process related to the prevention, stabilization and post-conflict construction and development. Evidence has shown the nexus between gender mainstreaming, sustaining peace and civic engagement. For example, seven out of 10 peace agreements signed in 2015 included gender-specific provisions. Women are now deployed in all areas of peacekeeping and special political missions as part of the missions' police, military and civilian personnel.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Data show that when women are included in peace processes, there is a 20 per cent increase in the probability of an agreement lasting at least two years and a 35 per cent increase in the probability of an agreement lasting at least 15 years. The building of peace is a continuous process that requires broad popular support and the participation of all layers of society. Every generation has to rediscover the value of peace and build on previous generations' achievements in preserving it. Peace is built every day by teachers in schools, by youth on sports fields and by employees in their workplaces. Resolution 1325 (2000) contributed to adapting the United Nations peacebuilding architecture to new challenges.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing today's open debate on women and peace and security, one year after the high-level review on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Romania aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. I would now like to make a few remarks in my national capacity. Let me also thank the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN-Women for their tireless efforts in promoting the role of women in peacebuilding and the gender dimension of conflict resolution. Last year, resolution 2242 (2015) recognized the need for greater integration of the agenda of resolution 1325 (2000) into the Council's work. In that regard, Romania welcomes the creation of the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Therefore, we believe that must continue to search for a constructive solution on Security Council reform, while fully respecting the Charter of the United Nations. At important moments, the Council has shown inspiration and flexibility. We have to rediscover those ingredients.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“We may have different views on this topic, but the reality is that, without identifying a common denominator to channel the debate on Council reform, dissatisfaction and even frustration among Member States could divert the process into a less positive direction, with the risk of affecting the credibility of the United Nations. We all need a strong Council that continues to play a decisive role in preserving peace and security around the globe. In 1946, when the United Nations was created, there were 50 founding countries, while today the Organization includes 193 Member States. In 1946, the world population was 2.5 billion; today we are 7.3 billion people on Earth. The Council's composition should reflect that new geopolitical and demographic reality.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Consolidating the Security Council's role in prevention by strengthening early-warning mechanisms - such as horizon-scanning briefings - briefings on threats and informal interactive dialogues can play an essential role in detecting emerging threats to peace and security. More interaction with regional organizations, troop- and police-contributing countries, Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and High Commissioners, the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice would also contribute to conflict prevention. Thirdly, discussions about the working methods must be placed within the broader context of Security Council reform.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Secondly, with regard to the use of working methods in conflict prevention, there is broad consensus on the need to enhance our efforts on prevention, given the recognition that, in conflicts like in medicine, preventing is more efficient and less expensive than healing. As the Security Council's activity is not only about ending conflicts, but also about avoiding future ones, it is important to connect the Council's work on peace and security to the development agenda, because, as we know, there is no peace without development and there is no development without lasting peace.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“In that respect, improvements have been made on the issue of communication with full membership - through open debates and briefings, wrap-up sessions, the announcement of various types of meetings in The Journal of the United Nations, the early circulation of draft resolutions and notifications about the Council's emergency meetings. Yet we need more time to hear from people on the ground, including through informal formats such as Arria Formula meetings, which provide a tool for the Council to get views beyond those of Member States. Greater transparency is also necessary in the functioning of the Security Council's subsidiary organs, which should be encouraged to further interact with the United Nations membership on topics related to peacekeeping, conflict prevention and sanctions.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“At the same time, the entire United Nations membership has conferred upon the Council the primary responsibility for preserving international peace and security. The Council acts on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations, and its decisions must be implemented by 193 countries. That is why the Council's working methods represent an issue that concerns the entire United Nations membership. Significant progress has been achieved in the past couple of years in adapting the methods of work to the new global realities, and the Council has proved to be both creative and flexible when a new tool for handling a particular situation was necessary. Although that positive evolution was driven by specific needs, and not by a thematic reform, I think that using ad hoc innovations in specific cases seems to be a realistic approach.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“I would like to express our appreciation for the work Japan has performed as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, particularly the measures to enhance the Security Council's efficiency, transparency and interactivity. The comprehensive presidential note S/2010/507 has contributed to making the work of the Security Council more effective and transparent. As preceding speakers have done, and as requested in the concept note (S/2016/585, annex) prepared for this open debate, I will streamline my intervention to cover three topics related to the working methods of the Security Council. First, with regard to transparency, the Security Council is responsible for its methods of work, and it is up to the Council to modify them.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Romania has endorsed the Kigali Principles, and that decision bears witness to the commitment of my country to global efforts to bring peace and security to countries affected by conflicts, while recognizing the primordial importance of the human dimension of protection.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Last month, the open debate of the Security Council on that topic showed the importance of enhanced cooperation on the part of the United Nations with the African Union (see S/PV.7694). This past Monday the Council focused on cooperation with the European Union (see S/PV.7705). Both organizations are strategic partners of the United Nations in peacekeeping efforts. In conclusion, the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations is extremely important for the reputation and credibility of the United Nations. Upholding the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians is essential. They should form the core of all peacekeeping mandates.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Romania supported the statement proposed by the United States of America on the protection of civilians, which reaffirms the importance of upholding international humanitarian law. At the same time, conflict prevention is crucial. It requires additional efforts to reach negotiated political solutions in order to ensure the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) and deal with the root causes of conflict. That also requires the strengthening of the preventive role of justice and early-warning mechanisms. Romania has always felt that the effective protection of civilians in armed conflicts was strengthened through cooperation with regional and subregional organizations.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Over the past 25 years, more than 10,000 Romanian Blue Helmets have contributed to peace and security everywhere in the world and have never been implicated in incidents reflecting non-respect for the local civilian populations, because we apply a zero-tolerance policy for all violations. The deliberate targeting of civilian schools and hospitals is increasingly common in conflicts. That must cease immediately. Humanitarian access remains a major challenge in many armed conflicts. The recently held first World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul was an opportunity to reaffirm our support for the principles of independence, neutrality and the impartiality of humanitarian action.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“There should be complementarity at the national and international levels with a View to providing personnel in peacekeeping operations with the necessary tools to detect early-warning indicators in cases involving mass atrocities. In that regard, the Secretary-General's Human Rights Up Front initiative is already part and parcel of the Organization's efforts along those lines. Romanians who participate in missions under the United Nations flag are given very strict training prior to deployment, including with regard to respect for civil and human rights, with particular attention to the protection of women and children.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Peacekeeping missions must play a key role through the support they provide to host States in carrying out the responsibility to protect. In that regard, it is absolutely key that United Nations personnel be trained and equipped to interact with local communities and civil-society organizations. Nothing is more detrimental to the legitimacy of peacekeeping missions and the re-establishment of confidence among local populations than Blue Helmets who abuse those whom they should protect. We think that mixed teams can be quite useful. Women in peacekeeping operations can facilitate contact with women and with the most vulnerable members of local communities. Training courses should be well grounded in respect for human rights.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Given the many ongoing conflicts in the world, we must reiterate that the responsibility to protect civilians in conflict situations devolves upon States. States must prosecute the perpetrators or those responsible for violations of international norms, in particular international humanitarian law. In situations where States do not have the will or capacity to fulfil their responsibilities, the international community is called upon to intervene. That is why Romania will join the French-Mexican initiative for limiting the use of the veto by the five permanent members of the Security Council in cases involving mass atrocities. We recently also supported the code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, proposed by the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Mr. Jinga (Romania) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for having convened today's high-level open debate on the protection of civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations. That is an extremely important topic that touches upon the responsibility of the United Nations in international security. Today, the protection of civilians is a major challenge because 93 per cent of victims of armed conflicts are civilians. That is a horrific figure. The need to find the best ways to ensure such protection has been addressed in several debates and backed by a series of reforms launched in 2015. Romania associates itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would, however, like to make some remarks in my national capacity.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The concept of sustaining peace, as defined in resolution 2286 (2016), which was adopted last month by the General Assembly (see resolution 70/262) and the Security Council, puts prevention at the heart of our work. We are therefore pleased that the African Peace and Security Architecture road map for 2016-2020 identifies the prevention of conflicts as a central priority. In conclusion, Romania believes that African solutions must be found to African crises. In this perspective, we encourage closer cooperation to ensure the harmonious implementation of the agenda 2063 adopted by the African Union's Assembly and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1).”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“In addition, Romania has invested in predeployment training in United Nations missions. In terms of the training school for Romanian gendarmes, we have developed for more than 10 years international advanced courses to train police and gendarmerie in French. The course also provides training for French speakers from the African continent. In recognizing the paramount importance that the humanitarian dimension occupies in the United Nations efforts, Romania aligns itself with the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians in peacekeeping operations. In this joint effort, conflict prevention must play a key role in our response to crises.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“Following the request of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Romania has affirmed its willingness to increase the number ofmilitary observers and officers it provides and has increased the military capacity it provides to the United Nations Missions in Mali and the Central African Republic, which was announced at the Summit on peacekeeping operations, which took place last September. I am pleased to inform the Council that the Romanian authorities are ready to deploy an additional 17 officers to three peacekeeping missions in Africa: the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in Liberia and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and a formed police unit of 140 gendarmes has been made operational and added to the United Nations forces.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“Over the course of 25 years of continuous participation in peacekeeping operations, Romania has deployed more than 10,000 troops under the United Nations flag. At present, Romania is participating in 10 peacekeeping operations and more than 90 per cent of its forces are deployed in African countries. Furthermore, Romania is the first country among European troop- and police-contributing countries in United Nations missions. Our contribution will increase in 2016 in terms of the capacity of our military and police personnel.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“Africa also hosts more peacekeeping or peace support operations than any other continent. It is therefore rightly important to enhance cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union and to develop partnerships between the two organizations in many areas. Indeed, the African Union (AU) has become a major player and has assumed its leadership role in peacekeeping and security on the continent, requiring ongoing efforts to institutionalize the cooperation mechanisms between the United Nations and the AU in all areas related to peace and security in Africa. In that regard, deeper political, operational and financial cooperation is necessary, including through ongoing exchange of information and experience. Romania is actively engaged in efforts to stabilize countries in Africa affected by conflict.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“That impressive number reminds us once again of our shared responsibility to act in favour of peace and security throughout the world so that their ultimate sacrifice will not have been in vain . A few months ago, we marked the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1631 (2005), the first on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. As a sponsor of that document, Romania is pleased to note that the initiative proved to be far-sighted, because partnerships with regional organizations have been found to be very useful in promoting peace and security by all the evaluation processes carried out by the United Nations. No other region of the world takes up so much of the Security Council's work as Africa. More than 60 per cent of the Council's activities are related to African issues.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“Mr. Jinga (Romania) (spoke in French): I thank the Egyptian presidency for organizing this open debate on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. I also welcome the adoption this morning of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/8. Romania fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I shall deliver a statement in my national capacity. At the outset, allow me to express my sincere condolences to the families of the five Blue Helmets from Chad who lost their lives in a terrorist attack on the same day that we were paying tribute at United Nations Headquarters to the 129 peacekeeping troops who were killed in 2015.”
2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source
“The United Nations is uniquely positioned to advance this effort. It provides the necessary forum for building a universal coalition and ensures global legitimacy for the long- term response to terrorism. United Nations conventions already provide a legal framework for many of the steps that must be taken to eradicate terrorism. The review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy this June will be another step forward. Romania firmly supports this process.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“If the international community wants to defeat ISIL than it has to work against the group as a whole, notjust against the most visible part. Equally important, terrorism and violent extremism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. We must not allow terrorists to exploit the refugee situation and manipulate and polarize public opinion against migrants who are themselves fleeing from territories occupied by terrorists in order to save their lives. Last but not least, the legal definition of terrorist acts continues to remain a major matter of concern, affecting international cooperation in hunting down perpetrators and bring them to justice. Taking inspiration from Montesquieu, we should put the rule of law first because the rule of law is the foundation of all elements of society.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Plans of action to fight terrorism have to improve measures to counter ISIL propaganda on the Internet, the trafficking of illegal firearms and the financing of terrorism and violent extremism, including, for instance, controlling the online virtual currency trade platforms, and the effective cooperation among financial intelligence units. Positive engagement of young people, better education, teaching respect for human rights, diversity and gender equality, employment facilitation to counter poverty and social marginalization all have to be part of our strategy. Fighting ISIL must also include targeting its affiliates, which are franchises and supporters in a larger space than the area controlled by Da'esh itself, because they enable ISIL to expand its reach.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Counter-terrorism must be part of our response. Network analysis, cutting financing, deradicalization and special- operations strikes are all necessary. But terrorism cannot be tackled by security or military measures alone. Speaking last Friday in Geneva and here this morning, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated the need to focus more on the root causes of terrorism, saying that when one has to counter terrorism, it is too late, and that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other radical groups are now spreading like a cancer around the world. Therefore, in fighting terrorism both a long-term vision and a short- term response unnecessary. We need a broader integrated strategy that considers the full range of activities including humanitarian assistance.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Recent terrorist attacks, which have killed hundreds of people in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Lebanon, Mali, Burkina Faso, C6te d'Ivoire, Belgium, Turkey, Pakistan and other parts of the world, remind us that no country or region is immune from their impact. Since the start of the war and violence in Syria, Iraq and Libya, we have been confronted with the phenomenon of foreign fighters. They also pose a serious threat to security when they return to their home countries. The effect is multiplied by an aggressive social media campaign for equipment and logistical connections. Even though some countries have integrated measures into their counter-terrorist responses to monitor the spread ofviolent extremism via the Internet, preventing use of the Internet for terrorist purpose remains a major challenge for most States.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening this timely debate following the presentation of Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, and less than a week after the Geneva conference on the same topic. Romania aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union (EU). I would like to underline that my country is an active contributor to the EU's counterterrorism policies. I will now make a few remarks in my national capacity. More than half of the Security Council resolutions adopted over the past year focused on this topic. And yet, terrorists still continue to spread fear in many parts of the world. Terrorism is a constant and diffuse threat to humankind.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at the launch of his report for the coming World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, "We need to restore trust in our global order and show those millions left behind in conflicts, in chronic need and in constant fear, the solidarity they deserve and expect from us." I believe we can do that only through peace and stability. It requires good governance, opportunities for young people and fighting violent extremism. Those are the main challenges to a sustainable peacebuilding architecture.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“As a Security Council member in 2005, Romania promoted resolution 1631 (2005), on cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. We think that much added value will come from further developing partnerships with regional organizations as an important tool for building trust in conflict prevention and in post-conflict reconstruction. In that respect, we also think that increased Security Council engagement with regional organizations, consistent with Chapter VIII ofthe Charter ofthe United Nations, will bring a more focused and integrated perspective to peacebuilding.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Building peace requires an integrated and cross- cutting approach, because its multidimensional nature poses challenges of coherence. We believe, therefore, that increased involvement on the part of the Security Council in preventive actions could help generate strategic planning for peacebuilding. Romania has invested in preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and mediation. Ever since we became an official development assistance donor country in 2007, we have devoted resources, including at the United Nations level, to capacity- building for public institutions, election assistance, public order, the campaign against corruption, youth and education.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“As last week we paid our respect to the late former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, let me quote from his 1996 An Agenda for Democratization, which emphasizes the links between peace, development and democracy: "Without democratic institutions to channel popular pressures for development and reform, popular unrest and instability will result. The reality is that no State can long have the potential to pursue a successful and sustainable development strategy, if its citizens are prohibited from participating actively and substantially in its political processes and economic, social and cultural development." (para. 25) The reviews of peacebuilding and peace operations, the report on mediation, the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism and his Human Rights Up Front initiative are part of that same vision.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Solving crises is costly, both financially and in terms of human resources, and quite often the relapse of countries into conflict is almost predictable. More than ever, peacebuilding is intrinsically linked to conflict-prevention. Preventing conflict is considerably less expensive than responding to it after the fact. It is also less divisive in the international community, including in the Security Council, than finding solutions after the outbreak of crisis. The United Nations has at its disposal an impressive array of tools to build peace. We see them in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1), in particular in Sustainable Development Goal 16, on peace, justice and strong institutions.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Today, its role is once again being dramatically tested by the multiplication of threats posed to international peace and security. In less than 10 years, the number of major civil wars has almost tripled. More than 1.5 billion people live in countries affected by violent conflicts. The nature of conflicts has changed as well. We are witnessing the volatility of borders, the disintegration of States, trafficking in natural resources that finance terrorist groups and appalling violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. In many cases, the lack of solid institutions and fair and transparent governance, and the presence of corruption and the mismanagement of public funds, which cost the global economy $2.6 trillion, have made States vulnerable to terrorism and violent extremist groups.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank Venezuela for initiating this open debate on the review of the peacebuilding architecture. This is a timely opportunity to discuss how to build peace in a challenging global context. With conflicts dramatically increasing in number and changing in nature, there is an urgency to develop a more fit-for-purpose United Nations response. Romania associates itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like now to make a few remarks from my national perspective. Former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold once said that the United Nations was created not to lead humankind to heaven, but to save humanity from hell. Indeed, the United Nations has saved millions of lives from wars, poverty, diseases and starvation.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Just two months ago, we commemorated the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1631 (2005), the first resolution of the Security Council on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. As the author of that document, Romania is pleased to note in the Secretary-General's most recent report that we have made significant progress in that area in recent years.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“In 2015, we participated in 10 out of 18 peacekeeping missions under the United Nations flag, as well as in four missions of the Department of Safety and Security. We intend to make further contributions this year. Our men and women who go on mission under the United Nations flag, and under the flags of the European Union and NATO, receive strict instructions during the three months before their departure, including with regard to respect for civilians and human rights, with particular focus on the protection of women and children. Romania has always maintained that the effective protection of civilians in armed conflicts is increased through the engagement of and cooperation with regional and subregional organizations.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“It is the Security Council's duty to call on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to enforce the protection of civilians. Romania believes that the fight against impunity is a fundamental instrument for the protection of civilians. That is why we call on all States that have not yet done so to ratify the Rome Statute and cooperate with the ICC. It is also a sine qua non condition to preventing genocide and atrocities. Romania has been participating in peacekeeping missions since 1991, and Romanian military and police forces have never been involved in events related to a lack of respect for the local civilian population. That is because we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any abuse.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“That Goal has an important impact on the sectoral aspects of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The many ongoing conflicts force us to stress once again that the responsibility for protecting civilians in times of war lies with the States, and that it is up to States to prosecute those who commit violations of international norms, including those of international humanitarian law. That obligation applies equally to all parties to conflict. We categorically condemn any attack against civilians and call on all Governments and warring factions to protect their populations and to encourage the peaceful settlement of conflicts. In situations where States have neither the will or the ability to exercise their responsibilities, the international community must immediately become involved.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“The latter is based on the relevant observations and recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations. I also thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross for the very pertinent, albeit grim, briefings they presented today. As this is the first time that the Security Council is discussing this subject after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1), I would like to express the satisfaction of Romania, as an active promoter of the Agenda, at the inclusion of Goal 16, on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access tojustice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Mr. Jinga (Romania) (spoke in French): Romania associates itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union. I would like to make some remarks in my national capacity. Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, an issue that is central to the Security Council's responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Protecting the civilian population in armed conflicts is today a major challenge. The two emergency meetings of the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria last week demonstrate this. We find the reports of the Secretary-General of June (S/2015/453) and September 2015 (S/2015/682) very helpful to our debate.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Given the multitude of challenges to the international order, we believe that a strong and effective United Nations, placed at the heart of the multilateral system, is the appropriate forum for addressing those challenges.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Therefore, the Security Council's mission of maintaining international peace and security should be based on an integrated approach of conflict management, preventive action and institution-building, coordination among different actors, reinforced partnerships with regional organizations and strong national ownership. As we can see from the current situation, ungoverned spaces and post-conflict societies can generate security threats not only for neighbouring countries, but also for the international community as a whole. This is also one of the main findings of Romania's national security strategy and of the European Union (EU) common security strategy, and we fully support the European Union statement made earlier. Finally, the 2030 Agenda demonstrates that where there is a will, there is a way.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“By including SDG 16, the 2030 Agenda recognizes that global sustainable development is not possible without progress in the realms of good governance, inclusion, sustainable peace and security. The report of the Secretary-General on overall policy matters pertaining to special political missions (A/70/400), dated 30 September, shows that the global peace and security landscape has continued to deteriorate in 2015 and that the number of major wars has tripled since 2008. It calls for an urgent global effort not only to respond to the proliferating number of crises, but also to prevent them from emerging. Prevention is first and foremost the responsibility of member States.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“As a global Agenda that all States Members of the United Nations have signed at the highest level, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be inspiring calls to action. Although some countries were reluctant to recognize the fact that poor governance fuels civil conflict and hinders development, the period from 2001 to 2015 proved that fragile States, characterized by weak governance, have had the greatest difficulty in achieving the MDGs. I am proud to say that Romania, together with Mexico and the Republic of Korea, has established the Group of Friends on Governance for Sustainable Development, as a flexible and informal space to discuss issues related to good governance and foster cooperation between multiple actors.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Poverty does not cause terrorism, but it can fuel resentments that terrorists then exploit, which is why sustainable development must be part of efforts to counter violent extremism. Development is, indeed, the thread that runs through the 2030 Agenda, and the rise to prominence of the strong interconnection between the three dimensions of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental - is a significant change compared with the previous MDGs. As we have already learned, there can be no development without peace and no peace without development, and there can be none of the aforementioned without respect for human rights. These are the three pillars ofthe United Nations: if one ofthem is weak, the whole structure will be weak. Balance is key.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source