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Kelly Craft

lines on the record: 426
first: 2020-03-31
most recent: 2021-01-20
sittings or episodes: 61
sources: un-security-council

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“I thank you, Mr. President, for your efforts over the past several days to accommodate this important issue before the Security Council. We appreciate Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo’s insightful remarks. Through our engagement as a facilitator and observer of the negotiations on an agreement for the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam over the last several months, the United States understands and appreciates the importance of the Nile River to the histories and futures of Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan. We have seen first-hand how the Nile is deeply intertwined with the national identities of Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan and how its future is of paramount importance to the livelihoods and well-being of their peoples. I know first-hand that President Trump has prioritized the Renaissance Dam within our Cabinet.”
2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source
“We call on both sides to build on the momentum they created, with the Eid ceasefire and accelerated prisoner releases, to reduce violence, to continue to release prisoners, and to work pragmatically towards agreement on the modalities of negotiations. In closing, we recognize the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in supporting the Afghan people in creating an environment conducive to the intra-Afghan negotiations. The United States remains committed to ensuring that terrorist organizations are never again able to use Afghanistan to threaten the security of the United States or its allies, and we look forward to continuing our work with Special Representative Lyons to advance peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“We have contributed $20.6 million in COVID- 19-related assistance to Afghanistan for critical surveillance, treatment and prevention programming. While mindful of the fact that practical details will need to be worked out, we are closer to our goal of a post-conflict Afghanistan than ever before. We reiterate to the Afghan Government and the Taliban the importance and benefits of incorporating women’s rights and participation in all aspects of the peace process, as well as the participation of other underrepresented groups. This momentous opportunity should not be missed, and the Trump Administration will continue to do its part.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“On the same day, a suicide attack at a funeral in Nangarhar, claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Khorasan Province, killed at least 19 civilians and injured many more. We also condemn the attack this week on lawyers from the Office of the Attorney General and other team members working to facilitate prisoner releases, which killed five civilians. We cannot overlook these S/2020/597 awful incidents, but I also want to be clear: no party should allow spoilers to deter them from the path of peace. The United States also recognizes that COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on the lives of the Afghan people as the virus continues to spread across the country. The United States continues to build on its commitment to supporting Afghan health care and livelihoods.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Since the Eid ceasefire, violence has continued to climb, and innocent Afghans continue to bear the costs of this war, as witnessed by recent, devastating attacks. Left unchecked, this violence could disrupt the start of negotiations. The United States condemns all such attacks, most especially those specifically directed against civilians and civilian objects, which violate international humanitarian law. Recently, there have been shocking attacks against health-care workers and facilities. The United States condemns them and, furthermore, condemns threats to health-care workers and the brazen use of explosives in civilian-populated areas. The appalling 12 May attack on a Kabul hospital, which targeted its maternity ward, killed at least 24 civilians, most of whom were female patients. Among the dead were newborn babies.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Secondly, because the reduction of violence is paramount in creating the conditions necessary for intra-Afghan negotiations, we recognize the Taliban’s decision to observe a ceasefire during Eid, just as we recognize the Afghan Government’s decision to reciprocate and announce its own ceasefire. Thirdly, the Afghan Government has now released over 3,000 Taliban prisoners, and the Taliban has released more than 500 prisoners. These are important milestones in this confidence-building measure. Furthermore, it is significant that the Taliban publicly committed to join intra-Afghan negotiations within one week of the Afghan Government releasing 5,000 prisoners. Against this backdrop of positive developments, we must be candid about the serious challenges that remain.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Once they begin, we will have reached the international community’s long- stated goal of an inclusive, Afghan-led and Afghan-owned political process. Since we last discussed Afghanistan in the Council in March (see S/PV.8742), there have been three significant and positive developments in Afghanistan that offer hope for reaching this milestone. First, the United States welcomes the agreement reached between Afghan President Ghani and the leader of the High Council for Peace and National Reconciliation, Mr. Abdullah. As the two set aside their differences, the formation of an inclusive Government that can stabilize Afghanistan, advance the peace process and tackle the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic remains essential.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons; it is great to see her today. I also thank Director Waly and Chairperson Akbar for their informative briefings and their efforts to be here today. The United States remains fully committed to assisting Afghanistan achieve a political settlement to the conflict. Recent developments reflect the promise of peace and the critical challenges that must be overcome to end a conflict that claims Afghan lives every single day. The Afghan Government and the Taliban have taken important steps toward intra-Afghan negotiations that include the Afghan government, other Afghan leaders, including civil society and women’s groups, and the Taliban. These talks promise the best chance of a political road map to sustainable peace.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Whether it is condemning settlement activity or advancing any other common criticism, the repetitive rhetoric we see in these meetings only inflames tensions, antagonizes the parties and undercuts any chance of real lasting peace. The hard truth is not that there will never be a judicial resolution to the conflict; arguments about who is wrong as a matter of international law will not bring about peace. This is a complex political problem that can be solved only by negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. The United States, under the leadership of President Trump, is addressing this core issue by offering the beginning of a conversation — I reiterate: the beginning of a conversation. We remain open to speaking with anyone about how to bring the parties to the table, and we both urge and welcome any and all engagement.”
2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source
“Actually, I know we can S/2020/596 do better, and I think we owe it to future generations of Palestinians and Israelis to break this cycle and be the catalysts for change. We therefore again urge the Palestinian leadership to look closely at our Vision for Peace and engage us. As we have said before, our plan is not a “take it or leave it” proposition. It is not set in stone. It is an opening offer. It is the beginning of a conversation — not the end of one. All the diplomats lined up here today have presented, or will present, their passionate speeches, without however addressing the core issue here: the need for Palestinians and Israelis to work together.”
2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source
“I understand that many participants in today’s meeting have concerns with the issue of the potential extension of Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank. At the same time, we ask that that people with this concern also hold the Palestinian leadership accountable for acts for which it is responsible. It does not help anyone to only look backwards and point to what could have been. The Palestinian leadership has a responsibility to pursue the prosperity of its people. At the end of the day, is reverting to old talking points the best we can do as an international community? The United Nations television archives contain recordings of multiple gatherings like today’s. I think we can do better.”
2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source
“We believe that only bold thinking at this juncture — as laid out in the Vision for Peace — will ultimately be to the benefit of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. We understand that there are elements of our Vision for Peace that some believe should be adjusted, and, as we have clarified on many occasions, it has never been our intent to impose a solution. Again, I ask that the international community and the Palestinian leadership not dismiss our Vision for Peace out of hand and revert to past statements and arguments that have not led to real peace. I believe it is our collective responsibility, for both the people of Israel and the citizens of a future Palestinian State, to keep an open mind and be willing to break with existing paradigms in order to seek resolution to this conflict.”
2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source
“President Trump stated on 28 January that “[he] was saddened by the fate of the Palestinian people. They deserve a far better life. They deserve the chance to achieve their extraordinary potential.” It takes courageous Israeli leadership to make the tough decisions and compromises to reach a settlement. This is the path to peace we must support with respect and understanding in an effort to make this happen. Without dismissing the hard work put in by dedicated peacemakers over the years, I think we can all agree that past efforts have not brought the sides closer to peace. There have been countless dollars spent, international conferences and United Nations resolutions and statements on the issue, but there has been little real progress.”
2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source
“The United States cares deeply about the people of the region, and we believe that the status quo hurts both the Israelis and the Palestinians, and that no one benefits from the existing situation — a perpetual limbo of suffering, lost opportunities, reliance on foreign assistance and repeated cycles of violence, war and destruction. That is why our team has dedicated three years to finding a way forward from the past failed attempts to an alternative path towards peace and resolution of the conflict. President Trump’s Vision for Peace is a genuine effort at peacemaking. It is designed to lead the sides to a realistic two-State solution, offering a viable path to Palestinian statehood, in which Palestinians’ legitimate aspirations for independence and national dignity can be realized in a peace agreement with Israel.”
2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his opening remarks and Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. We appreciate all the hard work Mr. Mladenov and his team are putting in to address this continued conflict. I would also like to welcome the Ministers and the representative of the League of Arab States to our virtual discussion today. Peace between the Israelis and Palestinians is the primary reason we are gathered together today, and President Trump has dedicated much time and energy into developing the Vision for Peace.”
2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source
“Finally, as Haiti responds to the pandemic and to the underlying drivers of instability, it is essential to strengthen the rule of law and end the scourge of corruption. We are listening to Mr. Létang and we are reinforcing his concerns and supporting the citizens of Haiti. And I must say to President Moïse and to all of Haiti’s political leaders: It is time to set aside their differences and to come together to build the strong institutions that will deliver a more prosperous and secure future for all Haitians.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“We note the gains made by the Haitian National Police (HNP) as it continues its efforts aimed at addressing community and gang violence and at reducing kidnappings. The HNP’s General Inspectorate has acted positively to improve human rights accountability, a welcome step towards increased transparency. However, as we have previously noted, the continuing failure to provide the HNP with required resources places its hard-won gains at risk. Once again, this is a time for action, not just talk. We must also express our concern regarding the lack of accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses, including in La Saline and Bel Air. Steps must be taken to avoid reinforcing an environment of impunity.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“We note with concern the spread of COVID-19 within the country’s overcrowded prisons, and call on the Haitian Government to fully follow through on its 27 March decision to release pretrial detainees accused of minor crimes and medically vulnerable prisoners nearing completion of their sentences. This is a time for action, not for talk. It is equally important that the Government continue its work on needed political, economic and social reforms. President Moïse’s 18 May speech stressing his commitment to holding elections is a positive step, and we encourage the Haitian Government and all political actors to reach a political accord and find a way forward, in the interests, above all, of the Haitian people.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime and Mr. Jacques Létang for shedding light on the situation in Haiti. As we all know, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has placed significant stress on Haiti’s already fragile health-care system. Reports of attacks on COVID-19 patients, and on the medical facilities treating them, are deeply concerning, as fear and distrust will only worsen the situation. In this challenging time, the United States stands with Haiti. To date, we have committed over $16 million in assistance to support Haitian efforts aimed at fighting COVID-19. Because the peak for COVID-19 infections in Haiti has yet to come, it is essential that all Haitians work together to limit the spread of the virus.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“So, I would like to know, as a Council member and as the United States, what can we do — what can I do — to advance those aims? Finally, once again, I want to thank UNHCR front-line workers for being out front to try and mitigate this virus.S/2020/560”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“Along with those responses, we must continue to be vigilant and ensure that contingency plans are in place to support and protect the most vulnerable amongst us. Before I conclude, I would like to ask High Commissioner Grandi a question. As we all seek to continue supporting principled humanitarian action from this platform, we wish to enhance international cooperation, galvanize support for more equitable and predictable burden- and responsibility-sharing and ensure principled, safe, voluntary, dignified and informed refugee returns. And I will say that again, because it is so important that we all speak to the refugees and let them know that we, as a Council, will be ensuring principled, safe, voluntary, dignified and informed refugee returns.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“We appreciate how it has adapted its approaches through new initiatives that promote self-reliance and interim solutions, as well as how it has established new or expanded modes of assistance. UNHCR has pursued serious and comprehensive reform efforts over the past few years, and we expect that its internal transformation processes will indeed result in a more agile, accountable and innovative organization. UNHCR’s work in response to coronavirus disease is helping to mitigate the spread of the virus among forcibly displaced persons, who remain at great risk while living closely in densely populated areas with poor sanitation and poor health care. While the peak of the coronavirus may still be weeks or months away in many regions, we have seen rapid and determined responses to flatten the curve in very challenging circumstances.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“So, to all those aid workers, including all of those in the High Commissioner’s team, I want to express our sincere gratitude for being the front line. UNHCR’s task of addressing multiple global crises, from Syria to Venezuela, Burma to South Sudan, while also responding to a global pandemic, is daunting. However, we are confident that, with sufficient burden-sharing by donors, refugee- hosting countries and the private sector, UNHCR can tackle that challenge. UNHCR is a key partner whose work complements United States humanitarian policy and assistance around the world. The United States Government is the largest single donor to UNHCR, providing nearly $1.7 billion in funding in fiscal year 2019. We support UNHCR’s efforts to ensure that it is fit for purpose and as effective and efficient as possible.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“I thank High Commissioner Grandi for his briefing today. The United States commends the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its efforts to assist and empower millions of refugees and internally displaced and stateless people around the globe. Especially in times like these, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the thousands of aid workers in the field who are not only staying and delivering assistance to the most vulnerable, but are doing so at a very real risk to their own health and safety. I think it is very important that we reiterate in every statement we make our appreciation for those aid workers and the fact that they are risking their lives — and many times their families — in order to help others.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“The Al-Assad regime has a choice to make, but so does the Council. And I want to say today that we cannot choose, through inaction or gridlock, to starve civilians, deny them shelter and allow COVID-19 to spread as tactics for reaching a political solution. We cannot turn a blind eye, as Ms. Ghazi said. Supporting the continuation of United Nations cross-border access to as many people as possible, regardless of who controls the territory, is just as important as supporting Special Envoy Pedersen’s efforts to achieve a political end to the conflict.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“Our job, above all others, is to uphold the highest humanitarian ideals and do the most good for the vulnerable people around the world. As the political process remains in its early stages, we must ensure humanitarian aid flows to the Syrian people based on their needs. That means humanitarian aid must not be used as a bargaining chip; millions of people depend on United Nations assistance across all parts of Syria. Therefore, every member of the Council must ensure that every Syrian in need of aid is reached by cross-border and cross-line assistance through the most direct routes. For the millions of women, men and children in north-east and north-west Syria, the United Nations-authorized cross-border points of Bab Al-Hawa, Bab Al-Salam and Al-Yarubiyah are the most direct routes.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“The Al-Assad regime has a clear choice to make — pursue the political path established in resolution 2254 (2015) or leave the United States with no other choice but to continue withholding reconstruction funding and imposing sanctions against the regime and its financial backers. I want to focus with a few words on 10 July — 23 days away — when the Council will deliberate on the mandate renewal of the humanitarian cross-border mechanism, as set out in resolution 2504 (2020), and its impact on the United Nations-led political process. The simple truth is that there will be no end to the humanitarian crisis in Syria until there is a political solution. We cannot use the mandate renewal negotiations to shape the political realities on the ground.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“Our aim is to deprive the Al-Assad regime of the revenue and support it has used to commit the large-scale atrocities and human rights violations that prevent a political resolution and severely diminish the prospects for peace. The mandatory sanctions provided for in the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 are aimed at deterring bad actors who continue to aid and finance the Al-Assad regime’s atrocities against the Syrian people while simply enriching themselves and their families. The Caesar legislation contains strong provisions to ensure that humanitarian assistance is not in any way impacted by the legislation. It also outlines requirements for the suspension of the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, including ending all brazen attacks towards its people and holding all perpetrators accountable.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“The United States is resolute in its commitment to reaching a political solution to the Syrian conflict. We will continue to reject any attempt by the Al-Assad regime and its allies to use military force, obstruction or disinformation to bypass United Nations efforts to restore peace in Syria. The recent violations of the Idlib ceasefire remind us of just how fragile the political process is and, consequently, how important it is to deny the Al-Assad regime and its allies a military victory in its nearly decade-long war against the Syrian people. To that end, tomorrow the Trump Administration will take decisive steps to prevent the Al-Assad regime from securing a military victory and to steer the regime and its allies back toward Special Envoy Pedersen and the United Nations- led political process.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“We call for an immediate end to air strikes by the regime and Russia, and we urge Damascus and Moscow to recommit to an enduring verifiable nationwide ceasefire. Maintaining the ceasefire in north-west Syria is absolutely vital for the achievement of a political solution to this conflict, and it is essential for the work of the Special Envoy and the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). Once again, we reiterate our call for the United Nations to be at the centre of efforts aimed at formalizing the Idlib ceasefire under United Nations auspices, in accordance with Special Envoy Pedersen’s call for a nationwide ceasefire. This call is in line with the demands for a nationwide ceasefire as set forth in resolution 2254 (2015) and for the Special Envoy to monitor the lines of contact to ensure that the ceasefire be upheld.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“Equally important is progress on the Constitutional Committee, whose stakeholders have agreed on the agenda but have not met in recent months because of the unwillingness of the Chair representing the regime to convene virtually. We welcome Special Envoy Pedersen’s announcement of the agreement of the opposition and the regime to convene the Constitutional Committee in August. Last week, Syrian and Russian air strikes in Idlib and north-western Hama caused the largest disruption of the Idlib ceasefire agreement since it was established by Turkey and Russia on 5 March. The United States condemns these acts of violence by Syria and Russia, as well as provocations by terrorist groups on the ground, in violation of the ceasefire.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“I thank the President of the Security Council for convening today’s meeting and for his briefing. I also thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his briefing and Ms. Noura Ghazi Safadi for reminding us that we must not turn a blind eye to the existence of non-violent activists in Syria. I would express my sincere gratitude for her informative comments on a topic that is very dear to me. The United States reiterates its call for the Al-Assad regime to immediately release the thousands of civilians being arbitrarily held in detention centres where, as we have noted before, crowded and inhumane conditions significantly increase the risk of a rapid spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“The Council has voiced its unanimous support for the full return of operations on the Bravo side, as well as the need for the resumption of inspections in the Bravo area of limitation. What is UNDOF’s plan for the resumption of inspections in the Bravo area of limitation?”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“We welcome UNMISS engagement in facilitating freedom of movement for civilians in areas of conflict, but we remain concerned about the impact of reduced patrolling. How has the confirmation of COVID-19 S/2020/514 cases at some of the protection-of-civilian sites affected his operations, and how is he communicating the dangers of COVID-19 to internally displaced persons? Finally, with respect to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), we appreciate the continued work of Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Maureen O’Brien during this pandemic. We also express our full support for the Secretary-General’s appointment of Major General Ishwar Hamal as Head of Mission and Force Commander, and we look forward to his arrival at the mission.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“We continue to encourage Member States to pledge more highly specialized units, as well as the necessary enablers, such as helicopters, medical capabilities, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets. We believe it is important that troop-contributing countries clearly convey any caveats prior to deployment and to commit to full operational transparency. In the wake of attacks on peacekeepers, what actions is the MINUSMA Force Commander taking to ensure the safety and security of the peacekeepers? Turning to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), we welcome the Force Commander’s work to increase the UNMISS force presence through the hub and spoke strategy, which has increased field-level engagement and presence in identified hotspots.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“As General dos Santos Cruz noted in his report, accountability contributes to the safety and security of peacekeepers. We support resolution 2518 (2020) and underline the importance of the safety and security of peacekeepers. The resolution highlights the strong correlation between the safety and security of peacekeepers and a culture of performance and accountability. With regard to MINUSMA, we appreciate the tireless efforts we have seen to prioritize troop performance and hold poor performers accountable. We also commend the Force Commander’s drive to maximize his troop-contributing countries' (TCCs) capabilities through the development of the MINUSMA force adaptation plan. The success of this plan is dependent on getting the right TCCs for the job, and the recent force generation conference is a positive step in this direction.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“Force Commanders have re-prioritized mandate implementation while dealing with movement restrictions on troops. But even in the face of these challenges, we fully expect accountability for the performance of both uniformed and civilian personnel. We continue to champion resolution 2436 (2018), which calls for clear, objective performance standards for all United Nations peacekeeping personnel, measures to address underperformance and incentives and recognition for outstanding performance. We look forward to its full implementation and are eager to learn more about the ways Force Commanders hold their troops accountable for performance. An accountability mechanism applicable to uniformed and civilian personnel, and in line with an integrated performance policy framework, will be crucial.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“I thank the Force Commanders for their briefings and their service. I would like to offer my condolences to the families of the two peacekeepers from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) who died of the corona virus last week. The United States greatly appreciates the sacrifice of all United Nations peacekeeping personnel continuing to maintain peace and security amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and we commend all the Force Commanders for their leadership during this crisis. The pandemic has challenged United Nations peacekeeping missions in new and unforeseen ways, including through suspended troop rotations, restrictions on the movement of personnel and equipment, the need for quarantine and isolation facilities and access issues in countries such as South Sudan.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“Due to these many examples, and many more, the United States affirms unequivocally the EU’s importance as a partner in the maintenance of peace and security around the world. We look forward to furthering our collaboration in the months and years to come.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“We welcome the EU and Spain co-hosting a donor conference on 26 May to bridge the humanitarian gap for Venezuelan refugees and migrants across the region. Our efforts have sought to increase international and public support for a peaceful, political resolution and financial pressure against the illegitimate Maduro regime. More recently, they have focused on increasing momentum around a framework offering an equitable path to a transitional Government and free and fair presidential elections. Maduro has already stated that the 2020 parliamentary elections are not a priority during the COVID-19 crisis, but we must prevent all efforts by him to stonewall this legitimate democratic process.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“The EU and its member States play an active role in building capacity in the Sahel and in supporting important initiatives to strengthen international coordination. We welcome the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, which provided over $5 billion in development and humanitarian assistance to 26 African countries to address the sources of instability, forced displacement and irregular migration. As Venezuela faces increasingly dire conditions, the illegitimate Maduro regime is destroying the country’s economy, obstructing humanitarian assistance and repressing democratic actors, including journalists and medical professionals attempting to provide accurate information on COVID-19. United States-EU coordination in support of democracy there is more vital than ever.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“It is important that the international community send a strong, unified message that North Korea should halt provocations, return to negotiations with the United States and abide by its obligations under Security Council resolutions. In Africa, the EU has played a key role in counter-terrorism, conflict prevention, security assistance and peacebuilding. We are especially grateful for the significant financial support the EU provides for peace and security initiatives in Africa. Through its African Peace Facility, the EU has provided significant support for African-led security initiatives, including sending troop stipends for the African Union Mission in Somalia and reimbursements to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali for its support of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“All United Nations Member States must comply with the arms embargo, including by ceasing all support for Libyan factions and withdrawing all mercenary personnel. Bringing stability to Libya will require a sustained effort by the United Nations and steadfast support from the United States and the EU. We value the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI and its contributions to implementing the arms embargo. The United States commends the EU for its support of efforts to apply diplomatic and economic pressure to the North Korean regime to bring about the final, fully verified denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“We note the EU’s continued leadership in providing for the most vulnerable, and we welcome the EU hosting a fourth pledging conference on Syria on 30 June. The United States appreciates the significant contributions of the EU to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, which has been extraordinarily successful in maintaining the hard-fought gains against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria. We look forward to continued cooperation to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS. We are also grateful for the EU’s close cooperation in Iraq. Much like the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, the EU Advisory Mission provides vital training to Iraqi security institutions. In Libya, a United Nations-facilitated political solution is the only path to long-term stability. External actors must stop fuelling the conflict.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“The EU is a critical ally in maintaining the position that there should be no reconstruction assistance flowing to the Al-Assad regime or diplomatic normalization with the regime until the violence ends and there is irreversible progress on resolution 2254 (2015). We appreciate the EU’s efforts to closely coordinate our policies and synchronize further steps commensurate with the political process. We are also grateful to the EU for its humanitarian assistance and support for stabilization programmes in north-east Syria. We must work together to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those who need it the most through the most efficient and effective channels. The Council must renew resolution 2504 (2020) at the earliest possible date, in the light of both the humanitarian and the COVID-19 crises.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“United Nations Member States must remain firmly committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United States looks forward to continued cooperation with the EU on holding the Iranian regime to account for the full range of its malign activities. We are committed to maintaining restrictions on Iran’s ability to buy and sell conventional weapons and to seeking to establish a new sanctions regime to take effect following the expiration of the existing arms restrictions this October. We strongly urge the Council’s support. Cooperation between the United States and the EU on Syria is essential to finding a political solution, in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“The strength of the relationship between the United States and the EU is demonstrated by our cooperation on Ukraine. Ukraine is at an important point in its history, striving to strengthen its democratic institutions, enact needed reforms and deepen its Euro-Atlantic integration, while defending itself against Russian aggression and malign cyberactivity. United States-EU cooperation is critical to countering a Russian disinformation campaign designed to normalize Moscow’s continued occupation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and aggression in eastern Ukraine. The Trump Administration appreciates the EU’s cooperation on joint sanctions actions against Russia. We share the EU’s conviction that we must continue to impose costs on Russia until Ukraine has regained full control of all its territory.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“I thank European Union (EU) High Representative Borrell for his remarks and for joining us today. As the world grapples with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, increased cooperation between the United Nations and the EU takes on a heightened importance to ensure effective joint approaches to the current pandemic and other crises we face. Whether it is coordination between the United Nations and the EU in Europe, the Middle East, Africa or Asia, the United States is deeply appreciative of the EU’s efforts to promote peace, security and human rights in its own neighbourhood and around the world. The United States welcomes expanded cooperation between the United Nations and the EU, and we are hopeful that the strong, invaluable transatlantic relationship between the United States and the EU provides a useful model to follow.”
2020-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/489 (2020) · source
“The Security Council cannot accept attacks on children, infrastructure and civilians as normal. Especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are compelled to demonstrate the political will to promote implementation of protection frameworks and pursue accountability for violations of international law. The United States will continue to seek mechanisms to better protect civilians from barbaric acts — the acts that the United Nations was created to prevent.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“While we know that COVID-19 has restricted movement and troop rotations, it is important that peace operations continue to fulfil their protection of civilian mandates while ensuring the safety, security and health of all United Nations personnel. The United States believes that efforts to protect civilians and build peace cannot be achieved without the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. Peace is more durable when women are at the table for peace talks. Additionally, increasing women’s meaningful participation in peacekeeping improves operational effectiveness and a mission’s ability to fulfil protection of civilian mandates. Today’s video-teleconference is an opportunity to discuss how, collectively, we can better protect civilians in conflict.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source