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Kawar

lines on the record: 459
first: 2014-08-21
most recent: 2016-05-11
sittings or episodes: 71
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“It will require us to seriously evaluate all our efforts to deal with the problem of terrorism, and in that regard, I commend the final paragraph of today's presidential statement (S/PRST/2016/6), which calls for establishing an international framework for dealing with that phenomenon and stresses our willingness to cooperate with the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and other relevant bodies.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“We also stress the importance of working with social-media companies and Internet service providers and of coordinating Government efforts in that regard, while ensuring full respect for human rights and the principles of international law. Terrorists are making effective use of those communication channels, which are also very important on the military and security fronts, particularly in the battle for cyberspace. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize how crucial this issue is.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Under that elevated concept of religion, Jordan has launched various initiatives in that area, starting with the 2004 Amman Message and ending with the 2010 World Interfaith Harmony Week, focused on the importance of education, particularly regarding different creeds and beliefs, and emphasizing the peaceful and diverse nature of Islam. We should also focus on young people and on protecting them from recruitment by terrorist organizations, ensuring that they have economic, political and social opportunities. Jordan has stressed the importance of the issue through its sponsorship of resolution 2250 (2015) on the relationship between young people and peace and security during its presidency of the Council in April 2015 and in the Amman Youth Declaration, adopted at the Global Forum on Youth, Peace and Security in August 2015.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Religious scholars of all faiths - and I would like to thank the President for hosting the important figure from Al Azhar Islamic Research Academy - have boldly faced up to this dangerous phenomenon and they should raise their voices against religious manipulation and the ideologies of the traitors of our age, ISIS, who hide behind Islam when Islam has nothing to do with what they preach. They use it to justify their barbarity and violence against civilians, manipulating Islam in their own interests. I would like to stress how important it is to ensure the verification of all those edicts by religious institutions and not to allow them a free hand to issue whatever edicts they desire.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“The continued political crises in many countries, in particular in our region, and the failure to reach peaceful settlements create a fertile ground for terrorists, exacerbate the problems and provide them with space to develop their agendas. Therefore, the restoration of peace and security to countries that undergoing political crises is the main tool to face up to this phenomenon. I would also like to stress that, although we firmly believe in the importance of military and security measures, we still stress the importance of strategies that address the intellectual and ideological dimensions. I would like to stress that facing up to this phenomenon cannot succeed through unilateral governmental efforts, but rather all stakeholders must cooperate effectively and particularly through the following means.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has always vigorously countered the ideologies and narratives of terrorism, in particular those of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). One and a half years ago (see A/69/PV.6), His Majesty recalled before the General Assembly the serious threat of religious manipulation and other practices by terrorist groups around the world, in particular through social media and secret partnerships involving religious figures and stressed the need to face up to this danger and to reach peaceful and just settlements to political crises.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Mrs. Kawar (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Sameh Shokry Selim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, for holding this important meeting on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism. I would also like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency. At a time when campaigns of manipulation and recruitment by terrorist groups continue unabated, I would also like to thank our three briefers and welcome the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/6 on the issue under consideration. We commend the Egyptian initiative in this regard.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“We must unite the international efforts to eradicate such groups, which exploit religion, and point out that their Takfiri views have nothing to do with the Muslim faith; on the contrary, they are targeting the Muslim faith. The activities of such terrorists not only hurt Islam, they represent an attack on all monotheistic religions and the humanist principles that hold human life sacred and privilege mind and logic. It is therefore essential that international efforts be concerted to confront such groups, in particular Da'esh. We need to strengthen young people's involvement in society, so that they can resist the influence of extremist thought and terrorism. That is what we have done through the adoption of resolution 2250 (2015), with regard to youth, peace and security.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Jordan proposed a comprehensive new approach at the conference for dealing with the humanitarian crisis of the Syrian refugees, focused on finding durable solutions based on international development. We call on the international community to support our appeal for the period from 2016 to 2018. While it is essential to fight terrorist groups, it is also crucial that we deal with the underlying causes of their activity. We have become victims and hostages to their activities in the region, which are preventing our countries from achieving their aspirations as they find themselves still living under the threat of terrorism.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“The numbers and flows of refugees from Syria to its neighbours and to Europe continue to increase and are living proof of the enormous humanitarian tragedy in Syria, which threatens to blow up the entire region. Jordan will continue to take the high moral and humanitarian ground and to fulfil its duty to Syria's refugees. The heavy burden we have taken on is exhausting our limited resources. It is therefore essential that the international community abide by its commitments, live up to its responsibilities and provide us with assistance in accordance with its pledges at the London conference in February, so as to enable Jordan and the other countries hosting refugees to cope with their growing burden.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We must redouble our efforts to support the United Nations and to ensure the success of the current negotiations on a political agreement based on the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2254 (2015). Jordan reiterates its support for the efforts of Mr. Staffan de Mistura and the International Syria Support Group. We hope the negotiations will enable the parties to achieve a political transition and assure the establishment of a constitution and secure governance that can help to restore security and stability to Syria and enable its refugees to return and begin a new era in their country's history.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Any regional or international initiative to resolve the conflict will remain mere empty words if we do not demonstrate the political will and international commitment needed to move forward. We continue to await a serious display of commitment and engagement to peace on the part of Israel, and we demand that Israel end its activities in the occupied territory. This is not just a demand by the Palestinians; it is an international demand with the goal of saving a people who are being deprived of their basic rights to dignity and security. I turn now to the crisis in Syria, which has caused unspeakable destruction and displaced millions of people.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Al-Haram Al-Sharif have a very particular significance for His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, owing to the historical custodianship of Jordan, which is the guarantor of the Muslim and Christian holy sites and has spared no effort to defend them against the Israeli authorities' unilateral and illegal acts of aggression towards the Holy City. As it has always done, Jordan will firmly oppose all who try to violate the holy sites. Under its custodianship, Jordan will continue to explore every possibility for taking diplomatic and legal steps to end Israel's violations and acts of aggression. We consider its actions to be null and void, particularly because they are carried out by an occupying Power that by its very nature cannot be held accountable for its acts.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We therefore reaffirm the need for serious efforts to pursue negotiations on a two-State solution within defined parameters, including a specific timetable for arriving at an agreement on an independent Palestinian State, within the June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the relevant international initiatives and the Arab Peace Initiative. This should also aim to guarantee the supreme vital interests of Jordan, which are linked to all the aspects ofa definitive solution.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Israel's daily illegal violations - its demolitions of homes, forced expulsions and displacements of residents and attempts to change the status quo, first and foremost through methodical colonial expansion - are outrageous. We condemn them and urge the Council to live up to its responsibility and to take steps immediately to end the colonization in the West Bank and Jerusalem, which is a violation of international law. Israel's actions on the ground run counter to its declarations and stated positions and hinder every effort to re-launch the Palestinian-Israeli negotiations.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Have we failed to ensure lasting stability? Jordan made major efforts during its membership of the Security Council to try to arrive at realistic solutions to the conflicts in the Middle East. We have often voiced our vision in that regard, emphasizing that the main issue is still the question of Palestine and the lack ofajust and lasting solution to it, which continues to undermine previous efforts to resolve the problem of the Middle East. We cannot ignore the inherent link between a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and peace in the region. We need a comprehensive approach to its various aspects and a genuine effort on the part of the international community to reach a lasting solution that will prevent violence and extremism from exploiting this vacuum and expanding the crisis to the entire region and the rest of the world.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Mrs. Kawar (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Security Council this month, as well as to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. I would also like to offer our deep condolences to the Government and the people of Japan and to the families of the earthquake victims there. Our region is dealing with many political and intellectual challenges and a very complex reality. Words are simply inadequate to express the fear and suffering that the peoples of the region are enduring, whether in the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Yemen or other countries. The increasing gravity of the conflicts is forcing us to ask whether the international community's intervention, through the resolutions and international instruments adopted at the United Nations, is enough.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“It is therefore important to oppose terrorism Within the framework of an international partnership with the Government of National Accord and legal institutions based on the Skhirat Agreement. Finally, we would like to reaffirm the importance of the sovereignty of Libya, as well as its independence, security, and territorial integrity and unity. We wish to underscore the importance of having the Security Council continue to back the brotherly nation of Libya for a better future in dignity, freedom, stability and security.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“The international community should provide it with the support and assistance necessary to manage current affairs and meet challenges until the creation of a Government of National Accord. We hope that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General will take into account those concerns. Jordan, in keeping with the resolution, urges the Presidency Council in Libya to create the Government of National Accord within 30 days and to develop security measures to ensure its stability throughout Libya. The forces of extremism and terrorism, in particular Daesh and other evil-doers, have taken advantage of the internal fighting and the deterioration of the situation to occupy significant strategic areas.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“We hope that the Agreement will mark an important step forward in restoring security and stability in Libya and in achieving the aspirations of the brotherly Libyan people to the reconstruction of the State and the maintenance of its unity. We cherish the hope that the Agreement will improve the humanitarian situation in Libya and help to achieve economic development. In that respect, Jordan reaffirms the importance of international support for the Government of National Accord in all fields, as clearly stipulated in the resolution and the declaration adopted in Rome on 13 December, in accordance with the priorities and requests of the Libyans. The international community must ensure that there is no political vacuum in Libya. We would also like to reaffirm the importance of the current Government.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Mrs. Kawar (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Jordan welcomes the signing, on 17 December in Skhirat, by most representatives of the various political parties and tribal clans of Libya of the Libyan Political Agreement, sponsored by the United Nations. The Agreement is aimed at forming a Government of National Accord. Jordan pays tribute to the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya; the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Mr. Martin Kobler; and the brotherly Kingdom of Morocco and the neighbouring countries that hosted and backed the Libyan political dialogue. Jordan voted in favour of of resolution 2259 (2015), which was submitted by the United Kingdom, because we are convinced of the importance of providing international assistance for the Political Agreement and the future Government of National Accord.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Unfortunately, the Arab world has been a consistent presence within the Council for the wrong reasons. However, we have always tried to represent our part of the world with a great deal of passion and dedication. I wish to thank you, Madam President, for all that you have done and for your support. I also wish to thank all of my colleagues, the Permanent Representatives sitting around the table, those who are leaving as well as those who are staying - in particular those who are staying permanently, as we will be coming to see you throughout the year. In the name of Jordan, I thank you very much.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“The current comprehensive review of the status ofthe implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is an important step, as it provides us with an opportunity to gather a great deal of data and information that will assist in the capacity-building of countries and the improved implementation of the resolution. We support that process and look forward to cooperating with the Committee next year. We also plan to support its efforts to include the academic community and representatives of other bodies. (spoke in English) I will not say this is the last Council meeting for Jordan, because perhaps there will be a vote. Neither will I say that I tried to be a forceful representative for the Arab world, because all here have heard me clearly without my having to speak more loudly.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“The workshop was an excellent example of cooperation among countries in terms of capacity-building and mutual assistance, and also provided additional proof of Jordan's commitment to the implementation of the resolution and its support for the Committee. We hope that the role of the Committee in assisting countries will be strengthened over the coming years. There is also a need to step up cooperation with regional organizations. Such organizations need to be encouraged to provide assistance to Member States. Some countries do not have the means to implement the resolution owing to security challenges or a lack of resources.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“During its tenure as a member of the Security Council, working in close cooperation with the Group of Experts, Jordan submitted its third national report on the implementation of the resolution. We very much welcome the information provided by Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi regarding implementation. I would also like to mention the regional workshop that took place in Amman, which was organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and brought together 17 countries, donor representatives and 11 international and regional organizations. The workshop provided an opportunity to exchange of views, determine priorities and identify the difficulties and solutions encountered in implementing the resolution.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Such organizations have increasing military and financial means, and they control huge territories in some countries, which makes the danger of their having access to weapons of mass destruction, whether biological or nuclear, very real. Accordingly, we need to make every possible effort to ensure that terrrorist groups do not have access to such arms or the means to produce them. That is an enormous responsibility for all countries; accordingly, all countries should comply with resolution 1540 (2004), which is the cornerstone of the non-proliferation regime. Jordan has made tangible progress in terms of implementing the resolution. We have adopted legislation and taken measures to control exports with a view to preventing the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their delivery systems.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Mrs. Kawar (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I would like to thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), the Permanent Representative of Spain, for his very comprehensive briefing. We appreciate the unfailing efforts of Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi and his team in leading the Committee, which has accomplished a great deal. The Committee has been extremely active of late, which coincides with the comprehensive review that is currently under way. There has been an increase in terrorist activities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and elsewhere. Terrorist organizations have access to complex planning and implementation mechanisms. It is their goal to kill as many civilians and bring about as much destruction as possible. That is just the beginning; we expect the worst.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“If that does happen, Yemen will become a fertile breeding ground for terrorists to extend their control and grip and to project the shadow of terrorism throughout the region, becoming a much greater threat than they already are, including for GCC countries. As we have seen throughout the world, terrorists have irrefutably demonstrated that what is happening in our region will not remain contained there, but will impact the entire world.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Its people look to the Council to bring them hope and an end to the tragedy, which has led to the suffering of children, women, men and the elderly in Yemen. It is also extremely important to listen to the concerns of the country and to ensure that the GCC is part of the solution, because Yemen has made it very clear that the deterioration of the security situation in that country is a serious threat to the region in general, including the members of the GCC. They therefore need to be part of any solution, and we need to keep an eye on any repercussions resulting from potential political insecurity in the broader region and any potential spillover, should the situation in Yemen deteriorate further.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Thanks to the humanitarian pause, some aid has have been delivered to other affected cities and regions, which makes it very clear, once again, that a political solution lies in the framework of the GCC Initiative, the outcomes of National Dialogue and resolution 2216 (2015). This might be the last statement made by my country before the Security Council on the subject of Yemen. As a parting appeal, we therefore call on all members of the Security Council and the entire international community to work together in shouldering our responsibilities to the people of Yemen and implement all possible measures aimed at helping the Yemenis achieve progress on the path to peace and stability in their country and among themselves, because our brotherly country of Yemen and its people are known for their generosity and wisdom.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“We therefore call on the international community to urgently respond by exercising pressure on the Houthis and their partners so as to open the roads and infrastructure for the delivery of aid to that city and to ensure that no humanitarian aid is diverted. During negotiations, we noticed the failure to reach an agreement on enabling humanitarian aid to reach Taiz, and we need to urgently remedy that. Despite the violations of the humanitarian pause, there is nonetheless grounds for hope because the information gathered by the security forces indicate that, despite the violations, it has been possible to improve the humanitarian situation.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“We need to identify the root causes of the escalation ofthe humanitarian crisis in Yemen, owing in part to the fragility and weakness of the country and its institutions. We are aware that the relevant resolutions of the Security Council - particularly resolutions 2201 (2015) and 2216 (2015) - are not being properly implemented because of that weakness. I would like to draw particular attention to the humanitarian situation in the city of Taiz, which is suffering the worst form of collective punishment by being besieged. Because of the humanitarian blockade, no aid is getting through, putting the city's population of 400,000 at risk of their lives.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Such violations are not limited to Yemen alone; we have seen similar violations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the launching of ballistic missiles. That is a serious and alarming development and a clear act of provocation. Nonetheless, the Yemeni Government has maintained its commitment to respecting the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, while the coalition forces have expressed their commitment to the truce and have held back from responding to provocation. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is a further source of concern. We have always called attention to the inextricable link between the humanitarian situation and a political settlement, which go hand in hand with the restoration of the legitimacy of the duly elected Government of Yemen. Those three elements go together.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“We would also like to reiterate the importance of pursuing negotiations, and we call on all parties to participate seriously and in good faith in the discussions because we are firmly convinced that the solution to the Yemeni crisis is a political one involving the re-establishment of the legitimacy embodied by President Hadi Mansour and by the control of the Government over all areas of Yemen, including all of its governorates. Jordan profoundly regrets and unequivocally and robustly condemns all violations of the humanitarian pause agreed by President Hadi Mansour. There have been many reported violations of that pause, particularly in the Taiz and Marib governorates. I prefer not to go into detail concerning those violations, but I would draw everyone's attention to the fact that they have been duly documented in report S/2015/582.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Negotiations have allowed us at least to begin to overcome the deadlock that has characterized the political situation in Yemen for some years now. Those who were engaged in the negotiations in Geneva agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire monitoring committee and a humanitarian mechanism. We therefore underscore the importance of such negotiations, even if they are but a beginning. They took place at a timely moment, and the initial results have been fruitful. Similarly, we are looking forward to the next cycle of negotiations, which are scheduled to begin on 14 January 2016, and we underscore the importance of the framework for the negotiations, which is provided by resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Initiative and the outcomes of the Yemeni National Dialogue.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“The declaration by President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi Mansour of a seven-day ceasefire, parallel to the negotiations in Switzerland, was a welcome step. We also welcome the fact that he has extended the ceasefire. That is proof of the Yemeni Government's genuine commitment to finding a negotiated political and peaceful settlement, which they favour over any other solution. The Government's tireless support for the cessation ofhostilities following the ceasefire is due to their belief that it can further successful negotiations in Switzerland. The negotiations in Switzerland mark a decisive turning point in the current political crisis in Yemen. Even ifit is only a beginning, we look forward to a more definitive cessation of hostilities.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Mrs. Kawar (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): First and foremost, I wish to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed; Mr. Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings today. I would also like to thank the United Nations staff in Yemen, who work around the clock to deliver assistance despite the serious security risks in the country. The direct talks among the parties to the conflict in Yemen, held recently in Geneva, provide a source of relief. Jordan supports the positive development at the political level and the inclusion of the Houthis in an attempt to implement resolution 2216 (2015).”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“The co-authors of today's resolution - Jordan, New Zealand and Spain - thank all members of the Council for their cooperation, consensus and partnership, which have enabled us to adopt the resolution unanimously. We are very grateful to all for their cooperation, in particular over the past two years in which we have been members of the Council, and underscore once again the importance for the Council to work tirelessly to ensure that humanitarian assistance continues to reach Syria, particularly given the millions who are in dire need of it. In conclusion, against the backdrop of resolution 2254 (2015), the first and second Geneva communiques and the Vienna statements, we stress the importance of reaching a political settlement to the problem in Syria.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7595 (2015) · source
“Throughout this year, we have worked very closely with the aforementioned partners, as well as with Spain and New Zealand in recent weeks, and consulted with all Council members, concerned countries and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to enable the United Nations and its partners to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syria, which we hope to do in the early weeks of next year. Today's adoption of resolution 2258 (2015), authored by Jordan, New Zealand and Spain, will allow the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mission to operate for at least another year so as to ensure that humanitarian assistance, including medical aid, reaches those who most need it in remote and besieged areas. Regrettably, in the past terrorist groups have hindered the delivery of such assistance.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7595 (2015) · source
“Mrs. Kawar (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): In our work on the Security Council, we have attached high importance to the humanitarian situation in Syria because we firmly believe that we must alleviate the humanitarian suffering there. The region must also avoid the serious fall-out from the crisis. We worked very closely with our partners in the Security Council, as well as with Luxembourg and Australia, in order to submit resolutions 2139 (2014) and 2165 (2014), both of which are based on the reports of the Secretary-General focused on making humanitarian assistance - including the food and medicines critical to millions of Syrians - accessible to Syria across its borders with Turkey and Lebanon.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7595 (2015) · source
“Last but not least, I would like to pay tribute to MONUSCO, its work and all its efforts on the ground. Allow me, in the name of my country, to thank my Jordanian compatriot Armed Forces serving therein for their unwavering commitment towards establishing peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and their sacrifices in fulfilling mission goals, particularly during very challenging circumstances.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“I also wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Panel of Experts on Liberia and the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as their previous and current members, for the diligent work accomplished in contributing to compliance with the sanctions regime. Those Groups of Experts are tasked with investigating complex issues in difficult political and security environments, often at great personal cost. The 1521 and 1533 Committees have endeavoured over the past two years to offer all possible assistance to support the Panel's and Group's work, including during my visit to the Great Lakes region in May, and took into serious consideration the findings and the recommendations made by the Panel and the Group on the most effective ways to implement the sanctions regime.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“There should be no perception among Member States, particularly those in the Great Lakes region, that the importance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions regime is waning and that the Council is less concerned about the climate of impunity, particularly in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. I hope that my visit to the Great Lakes region was a signal that, on the contrary, we are looking closely at the sanctions regime, and I trust that the incoming Chair will undertake another visit to the region to follow through and undertake pledges in addition to engaging those States and their assistance needs. In closing, I would like to conclude by expressing my profound appreciation to the members of the Committees I presided over for their collegiality and spirit of cooperation.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“To reinforce the continued credibility of the sanctions regime in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region, my discussions with the regional States affirmed the need for more sanctions designations, particularly for predatory actors who abuse civilians and traffic natural resources. No individual has been designated by the Committee since December 2012, and I have made efforts in that regard to encourage members of the Committee to revisit the confidential annexes that have been submitted by the Group of Experts in tandem with its final reports and to submit to the Committee the names of individuals and entities for possible sanctioning.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“Going forward, it may be useful to put more creative thought into how Member States can be encouraged to cooperate with the sanctions committees and the expert panels; otherwise, the credibility of the Security Council and its sanctions resolutions, adopted under Chapter VII as mandatory measures, will continue to be called into question. Along these lines, given that the same sanctions regime has now been in place for such a long period of time, it may be an appropriate time for some stocktaking. I alluded to this need for reflection during my statement to the Council on 14 July (see S/PV.7484), following my visit to the Great Lakes region in May.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“We just discussed this matter in the Committee earlier this week in connection with letters that I sent on 8 May to the delegations of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania as regards the findings and recommendations of the 2014 report of the Group of Experts. In two cases, pursuant to an initiative of the President of the Security Council, the President and I held j oint bilateral consultations with the Member States concerned with a view to underlining the importance of the Committee's requests for information. Yet the fact remains that none of the Member States concerned has responded to my letters of 8 May, some of which encouraged the Governments of those States to undertake investigations in connection with the Group's findings and recommendations.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“Indeed, as part of the 12 meetings convened in the 2014- 2015 period, the Committee heard briefings from a number of external partners, including the Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, MONUSCO, the United Nations Mine Action Service and the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The Committee also sent over 80 letters to Member States during the course of 2014 and 2015, sharing and/ or requesting information. In some cases, Member States were forthcoming with information; in many others, however, States failed to respond to the Chair's letters despite repeated follow-ups by the Chair.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“While such issues might be addressed through a reiteration of the relevant paragraph of resolution 1807 (2008) in the next Council resolution on Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions, it is clear that the Committee will need to continue its close collaboration with the country's authorities to underline that the sanctions regime is in place to protect the Democratic Republic of the Congo, rather than to hinder it. During my tenure as Chair of the 1533 Committee, I also sought out opportunities for the Committee to benefit from the insights of other partners.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“Earlier this week, for example, members of the Committee heard the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo echo what the Minister of the Interior told me in a meeting during my visit to Kinshasa in May, namely, that even though the embargo as of the adoption of resolution 1807 (2008) in March 2008 no longer applied to the Government, the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities were of the view that the embargo still affected their ability to procure the weapons they need in a timely manner.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source
“In addition to my travel to the region, the 1533 Committee held two formal meetings in 2015 to exchange views with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and with States of the region on the implementation of the sanctions regime, and in particular on the reports of the Group ofExperts. That exchange ofviews has helped the Committee to gain a more in-depth perspective on the relevant issues.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7586 (2015) · source