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Kambogo

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  1. “Another issue that contributes to the destabilization of our States is the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, which results from the armed conflicts in certain countries of the continent and fuels poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Such trade is one of the primary sources of funding for mercenaries, which we firmly condemn. Despite our firm commitment to combating that phenomenon, it must be recognized that without the sustained support of the international community, we will not be able to permanently contain those scourges. In conclusion, on behalf of the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, I would like to again congratulate Equatorial Guinea, as President ofthe Security Council, on the relevance of the theme of today's debate.”

    2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source

  2. “Only the mobilization earnest cooperation of our States can effectively combat such threats to peace and security. In that regard, Gabon, in its capacity as current Chair of the Economic Community of Central African States, will continue to work for the consolidation of peace and stability in the subregion. It is worth recalling that Central Africa has a remarkable institutional architecture capable of promoting the prevention and management of sources of instability and crises, in particular the Council for Peace and Security in Central Africa and the Central African Early Warning System. On behalf of the highest authorities of the Republic of Gabon, I must certainly take this opportunity to commend the work of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the ongoing support of the African Union.”

    2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source

  3. “The terms of reference for this debate as given to us by the President of the Security Council stress the impact of this heinous phenomenon of mercenaries not only on political stability, but also on the economic development of African States. That is why Gabon strictly respects all international legal instruments relating to the combat against mercenarism, and that is why we stress the importance of respecting the national sovereignty of each country. In that vein, we encourage all States of Central Africa to continue to strengthen their fraternal ties, friendship, good-neighbourly relations and cooperation while providing holistic, coordinated responses to the challenges posed by transnational threats such as mercenaries, terrorism and violent extremism.”

    2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source

  4. “Ali Bongo Ondimba, President and Head of State of the Gabonese Republic, for having brought before this important forum the issue of mercenaries, which represents a real source ofinsecurity and destabilization in Africa in general and in Central Africa in particular. The recent events in Equatorial Guinea remind us of the sad fact that Africa continues to fall victim to upheavals as a result of a phenomenon that we had believed to be a thing of the past and which, unfortunately, constitutes a genuine threat to peace and security in our countries. This high-level debate provides us with the opportunity to take an objective look at security issues in the subregion, which are a source of deep concern and are exacerbated by the presence of an increasing number of hostile, well-equipped armed groups.”

    2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source

  5. “Mr. Kambogo (Gabon) (spoke in French): It is a pleasure and an honour for Gabon to have been invited by Equatorial Guinea to take part in this very important meeting. I should like to begin by thanking the Secretary- General of the United Nations and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. I also thank the Dominican Republic and congratulate it on its term in January, and I welcome and congratulate the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire and Rwanda. Nor can I fail to thank all previous speakers for their excellent contributions to our discussion today. I am pleased to convey to the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the brotherly greetings and congratulations of Mr.”

    2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source