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Khazaee

lines on the record: 366
first: 2007-10-15
most recent: 2014-02-19
sittings or episodes: 34
sources: un-security-council

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“While morally wrong, the settlements are also illegal under international law, as they violate article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention and run contrary to the obligations of the Israeli regime. In that connection, the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the action taken by the Non-Aligned Movement to request Switzerland, in its capacity as depositary of the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, to convene, at the earliest opportunity, a conference of the high contracting parties to the Convention, for the purpose of upholding the obligations and responsibilities incumbent upon the high contracting parties in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. That is in accordance with recommendations contained in General Assembly resolutions 64/10 and 64/254.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Another source of extreme worry is the expansion of illegal settlements, which continues to take place on an unprecedented scale, with the number of housing units being built in the West Bank having grown to thousands during 2011 and the first quarter of 2012. The eventual construction of thousands of housing units will almost certainly change the geopolitical reality on the ground. In addition to the unabated expansion of settlements, Palestinian buildings and residences in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem are being demolished. Furthermore, the expansion of settlements has been accompanied by a systematic increase in settler violence against Palestinians and their property. The result of those activities is the continued suffering of the Palestinian people.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Security Council and the world community must pay heed to the escalation of tension and confrontation in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque, since that holy place, along with other Muslim and Christian holy sites in occupied Jerusalem and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory, continue to be subjected to threats, incitement and desecration by extremist settlers, as well as constant provocation by Zionist officials. That has led to escalating concern - not only among the Palestinian people but among Muslim people around the world - with respect to the potential for further crisis at that holy site.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“An extremely worrying development in that regard is the continuing illegal activity in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Qubbat Al-Sakhra, in occupied Jerusalem, in which Israeli occupying forces continue to storm the holy compound and to use force against hundreds of Palestinian worshippers, in particular during and after Friday prayer. According to reports, Israeli occupying forces utilize tear gas, throw grenades, deploy sound bombs and shoot rubber bullets at the worshippers, causing fear and panic among them.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Allow me, first, to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, as well as to thank you for having convened this open debate on the situation in the Middle East. It is with deep concern and growing frustration that we continue to endlessly address the situation in the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Regrettably, the illegal policies and the constant provocations and incitement by the Israeli regime and its extremist settlers against the Palestinian people, their land and their holy places continue to exacerbate tensions and raise religious sensitivities, risking further destabilization and tension on the ground.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Peace and stability cannot be achieved in the Middle East so long as the massive Israeli nuclear arsenals and war rhetoric deployed by the officials of that regime continue to threaten the region and beyond. Finally, I also wish to give a short reply to a reference made to my country in the statement of the Ambassador of France, who accused Iran of sending arms to Syria. We are surprised to hear that false and baseless allegation. This allegation is another attempt to whitewash the firm and verified report that France, in line with its hegemonic policies of the past, is arming illegal armed groups in Syria and is responsible for fuelling the conflict, the violations of human rights and the deaths of many civilians in Syria.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“However, what is urgent for the Council to consider and take action on is the unlawful possession of nuclear weapons by the most dangerous and biggest threat to the world - the Israeli regime - which has always remained the main and unique source of destabilization in the Middle East. Given its past history of aggression, war crimes and crimes against humanity, including ethnic cleansing, which it has committed over the past decades in the region, it is expected that the Council shall condemn the occupying regime for the possession of nuclear weapons, urge it to abandon such weapons, call on it to accede to the NPT without delay, and demand that it promptly place all its nuclear facilities under IAEA full-scope safeguards.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“As a State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Islamic Republic of Iran has on many occasions, including in this Chamber, declared loudly and clearly that nuclear weapons, being inhumane, have no place in our defence strategy. Furthermore, Iran's peaceful nuclear activities are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); many inspection teams have visited our installations, and another team from the IAEA will visit Iran at the end of this week. Furthermore, Iran has striven within the United Nations framework for the realization of the nuclear- weapon-free zone in the Middle East.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Before concluding, I would like to react to the reference made this morning to my country by the representative of the Israeli regime. That representative has repeatedly diverted from the main debate in this Chamber - that is to say, the issue of Palestine - and has raised issues that have no relevance to the main debate at hand, obviously in an attempt to deflect attention from the long list of crimes and atrocities it has committed and continues to commit, such as occupation, aggression, militarism, State terrorism - including masterminding the assassination of innocent Iranian nuclear scientists - and crimes against humanity. Needless to say, my country is a leading nation in rejecting and opposing all kinds of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Council should condemn this new wave in the detention campaign against the members of the Legislative Council and demand that the Israeli regime immediately release all lawmakers who continue to be imprisoned or arbitrarily detained. The Israeli regime has continued its violations of the land, sea and air space of Lebanon and refuses to withdraw from the villages it occupies in Lebanon. The Golan Heights are still under occupation. In spite of the mounting international calls and efforts to end the Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian and other lands under its occupation, the Israeli regime continues to violate international law. These occupations and acts of aggression should stop immediately.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Palestinian people should be allowed to express their opinions freely regarding their own fate and future and the kind of State and Government they want to have through a referendum with the participation of all Palestinian people. There are disturbing reports on the worsening situation of Palestinian political prisoners and detainees illegally imprisoned and detained by the Israeli regime, in violation of international law, including international humanitarian law. Last week, a number of elected officials were arrested and detained by the Israeli regime, including Aziz Dweik, Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Regrettably, due to the lack of attention to the root causes of the crisis, the Middle East conflict has remained unsolved for more than six decades. There have been numerous reasons for such failure, which include the continued occupation of the Palestinian and other Arab occupied territories by the Israeli regime, as well as its persistent violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self- determination and, especially, the legitimate and inalienable right of the Palestinian refugees to return to their homeland. We believe that the only solution to the Palestinian issue and the establishment of peace is the restoration of the sovereignty right to Palestine and putting an end to occupation.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We condemn the continuation of the Israeli blockade imposed on Gaza by land, sea and air. We believe that it is an aggressive and savage action that breaches all international laws and norms, constitutes a crime against humanity and poses a serious threat to international peace and security, as well as regional stability. The blockade also constitutes a collective punishment that is unconditionally prohibited by the Fourth Geneva Convention, which deals with the rights and obligations of belligerent States. The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the settlement of the Palestinian crisis would be achievable only if the inalienable rights of the people of occupied Palestine are fully recognized, restored and maintained.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Obviously, a stable, economically flourishing and prosperous Middle East would create an ideal situation for each and every country in the region to move forward on the path of development and economic growth. Our continued commitment towards brotherly relations with our neighbours and regional partners in the areas of security and economic development is therefore a goal seriously pursued by my Government. Mischievous attempts are being made to sow discord and create divisions among the nations in the Middle East region. They have tried to divide peoples by fomenting sectarian, ethnical and religious differences. The fact is that the nations of the region, with their various ethnic and religious diversities, have lived together in harmony and coexistence for centuries.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for arranging this open debate on the situation on the Middle East and Palestine. We have started a new year, while popular uprisings and the aspiration of the people in the Middle East to democracy, the rule of law, independence and rejection of foreign domination, as well as their devotion to Islamic values, bear fruit. One of the prime objectives of our foreign policy is to strengthen the trust between the Islamic Republic of Iran and our neighbours and the countries in the region through active engagement, interaction and partnership. The countries of the Middle East share a common interest in the region's security and long-term stability, and each should play its role in promoting regional socio-economic development.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Obviously, the prospect of a stable and flourishing Afghanistan would be an ideal situation for its neighbours and the wider region, and in particular for the Islamic Republic of Iran. The continuing engagement between Afghanistan and its neighbours and regional partners in the areas of trade, economic development and infrastructure development must therefore be supported. In that connection, we should also emphasize the central role of the United Nations in coordinating international efforts in Afghanistan, which is of paramount importance and enjoys our full support.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“We hope that the outcome of the Bonn Conference will help to develop measures aimed at addressing common challenges on political and security issues, lead to concrete steps to eliminate extremism, militancy and terrorism, and pave the way for increased economic prosperity for Afghanistan with the active participation of all the neighbouring and regional countries in the infrastructural and developmental projects in line with the wishes of Afghan people and Government. Any initiatives elaborated in the Bonn Conference should strengthen the trust between Afghanistan and its neighbours through active engagement, interaction and partnerships. The neighbouring countries of Afghanistan share critical interests in Afghanistan's security and long- term stability and have a role to play in promoting Afghanistan's socio-economic development.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“We are now in the preparatory phase for an upcoming trilateral summit in Islamabad between the heads of State of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. The Deputy Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the three countries met in Tehran on 16 October. We hope that the improved political atmosphere will permit the continuation of that initiative. Earlier this month we held the Bonn Conference. The Conference was an opportunity for neighbouring countries and international partners to exchange views on how to move ahead in creating a stable and prosperous Afghan-led process.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“For example, with respect to railroads, we will soon witness the completion of a railway network in the region that will connect the landlocked Central Asian countries and Afghanistan to the Persian Gulf. By integrating Afghanistan to the railway system in Central Asia, Afghan economic integration in the region will be eased to a great degree. In the trilateral summit meeting held in Tehran in June, the Presidents of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan agreed to join forces in combating militancy. All sides stressed their commitment to efforts aimed at eliminating extremism, militancy and terrorism. In that respect, a number of projects have already been finished and some new agreements reached. We look forward to more agreements on bilateral, trilateral and multilateral bases.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“We again urge the international community to continue to strengthen and expedite its efforts to create the conditions conducive to the sustainable repatriation of refugees and their full rehabilitation and reintegration in their homeland. On regional cooperation, we have continued our talks with Afghan authorities on a bilateral, trilateral and regional basis to further strengthen our cooperation, particularly in relation to increasing our coordination on security matters, counter-narcotic efforts, illegal immigration and the completion of developmental projects, including the construction of roads and railways. Fortunately, we have been able to establish a good record.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“We look forward to the international conference planned for the spring of 2012, which is to be held with the participation of Iran and Afghanistan and aimed at exploring a comprehensive long-term strategy for resolving the issue of refuges. We hope that that conference will lead to concrete and substantive outcomes that can offer real solutions. We have hosted an average of about 3 million Afghan nationals over the past three decades. At present, more than 1 million Afghan refugees are registered in Iran, while a greater number of unregistered Afghans are also living in our country. For all these years, Afghan nationals have continued to enjoy Iran's educational and welfare facilities, among other things, as well as to benefit from the same subsidies that Iranian nationals receive.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Moreover, narcotic drugs, as the financial source of terrorism in Afghanistan, have served as another breeding ground for terrorists, extremists and illegal groups who attempt to destabilize the Afghan Government. On 28 November, Iran's Minister of the Interior took part in the ministerial meeting of the counter- narcotic Triangular Initiative held in Kabul. Since its launch in 2007, that Initiative has promoted information exchange and intelligence-led operations targeting the major transnational networks, while building confidence. The drug control operations coordinated by the joint planning within that framework have resulted in the seizure of several tons of illicit drugs and the arrest of many drug traffickers. Yet another issue is the long-standing problem of Afghan refugees.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The prolonged presence of foreign military forces in whatever form and under whatever justifications therefore will not bring about peace and stability in Afghanistan, but rather it will provide a breeding ground for terrorists and extremist groups to continue their operations. The other issue is the continuation and increase in the cultivation of narcotic drugs, which is still the most serious challenge not only for Afghanistan but also for those along the drug trafficking routes and the countries of destination. That menace has hindered the country's advance towards development and has put at risk the social cohesion of Afghanistan, along with that of its neighbours.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“That same concern has been expressed by an official of neighbouring Pakistan in relation to the high number of civilian casualties owing to drone operations in Pakistan's northern areas. It is because of those concerns that we maintain the strong belief that long-term international engagement should not lead to long-term presence and the establishment of permanent military bases or military presence in Afghanistan. We all know that foreign forces entered Afghanistan in the name of countering terrorism and establishing peace and security. A decade has passed. According to many official reports, there has been an increase in the degree of insecurity as compared to the situation last year.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“In relation to another drone-like operation, organized and led by United States military bases in Afghanistan, I would like to refer to a recent case where a well-trained and equipped American national spy agent and a member of the United States military intelligence forces was identified while leaving the United States base in Bagram, Afghanistan, and entering Iran. This person was on a covert operation. His malicious mission was, fortunately, disrupted by our intelligence. Those are clear examples that the United States uses its bases in Afghanistan for spying purposes as well. In analysing the situation on the ground and the discussion on longer-term international engagement in Afghanistan, the concerns of the neighbouring countries should be seriously taken into account.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“It goes without saying, that violating Iranian territorial air space contravenes the basic purpose of the United Nations, that is, to maintain international peace and security and develop friendly relations among nations. Of course, it is not the first time that such a malicious incident has occurred, but I hope it will be the last time. I have already expressed our strong objection by sending a letter to Their Excellencies the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the President and members of the Security Council (S/2011/764). The various aspects of that issue remain under consideration by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“That American unmanned spy plane, dubbed the "Beast of Kandahar", flew 250 kilometres deep into Iranian territory, up to a region near the city of Tabas, and was then brought down by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This act of blatant military air aggression was unprovoked and in contravention of all universally accepted, existing international norms relating to sovereignty and the inviolability of the airspace of sovereign countries. I wonder why this type of airplane, which appears to be only in the possession of United States military intelligence and used mainly to collect intelligence for spying purposes, should have crossed into Iranian airspace in violation of established international law?”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Jawed Ludin, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan and other statements presented today touched on key points regarding the situation in Afghanistan, UNAMA's mandate and the prospects of international engagement following the International Conference on Afghanistan that was held recently in Bonn. I therefore wish to take a few minutes to succinctly touch upon some important developments in Afghanistan, from the Iranian perspective. We have always warned about the negative consequences of the presence of foreign forces in Afghanistan and the concerns of Afghanistan's neighbouring countries about the real intentions behind such presence. I want to refer, here, to the case of the drone which took off from a United States base in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and violated Iran's airspace.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Council this month. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2011/772*) and extend my warm greetings to our good colleague, Mr. De Mistura, whose mission in Afghanistan will come to an end in the near future. Mr. De Mistura's dedication to strengthening peace and stability in Afghanistan is praiseworthy. I would also like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Jan Kubis on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and wish him all success in his new assignment. The briefings by Mr. De Mistura and by Mr.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The Security Council's failure to adequately improve its working methods and decision-making processes has brought about a situation in which we witness a decline in international public opinion's trust in that important organ. Undoubtedly, impartiality, transparency and fairness are the key premises on which the Security Council should base its approach in discharging its Charter-mandated responsibilities. Every effort should be made to render the Council more democratic, representative and accountable. My delegation stands ready to contribute to the achievement of those goals.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In order to increase the transparency of its work, achieve a balanced approach in its interaction with non-members and improve the efficiency of its working methods, the Council should seriously address those shortcomings and take into consideration the relevant provisions of the Charter, as well as the resolutions that clarify its relationship with the General Assembly and other organs of the United Nations. In fact, the Security Council's increasing encroachment on the prerogatives of other main organs of the United Nations, particularly the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council and their subsidiary bodies, as well as such technical bodies as the International Atomic Energy Agency, is also of particular concern to Member States.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Thirdly, the quick and unnecessary resort to Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter and the threat or use of sanctions in cases where no action is even necessary are other disturbing facts that have undermined the credibility and legitimacy of the Council's decisions. Fourthly, the Security Council sanctions regime needs to be reviewed. Sanctions should be imposed only in strict conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter and should avoid exceeding the Council's authority or acting in breach of the principles of international law.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Secondly, despite the requirements set forth in the Council's own decisions on its working methods, including those contained in document S/2010/507, which, for instance, call for consultation by the Council with the broader United Nations membership, in particular interested Member States, including countries directly involved or specifically affected, when drafting, inter alia, resolutions, presidential statements and press statements, in many cases, however, the general membership, even the countries concerned, are kept totally uninformed of the negotiations on resolutions or statements directly affecting them, nor are their views even sought on the Council's outcome documents. That is also the case for non-permanent members, which are frequently faced with secretive negotiations among a few permanent members on important issues.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As is correctly noted in the concept paper, contained in the annex to document S/201l/726, the lack of improvement in the three interlinked and key areas of transparency, interaction with non-members and efficiency in the working methods of the Security Council continues to be the principle theme suggested for discussion with the aim of identifying ways of improving all those aspects. I wish to build on those shortcomings through further elaboration and a few practical suggestions, as follows. First, according to Article 24 of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council should act on behalf of all Member States, but, in reality, Council decisions not only reflect the wishes and the views of the general membership less and less, but, in many cases, do not even represent the genuine opinion of its own membership.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“One of the major concerns we have is the excessive reliance on the unlawful use of force or the threat of such use by powerful members of the Security Council in order to advance their interests through outdated practices, thereby continuing to endanger international peace and security and undermine the fundamental principles of the United Nations and international law. The discussion of the reform of the Security Council and its working methods would well provide a platform for Member States to review and to renew their commitments to the lofty principles of the Charter and the main organs of the United Nations that are supposed to promote peaceful international relations among States.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran attaches great importance to reforming the working methods of the Security Council with a view to strengthening the Council's role in promoting the purposes and principles of the United Nations, particularly the maintenance of international peace and security and the peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as developing friendly relations among nations and upholding the rule of law in the international relations among States by taking into account the interests of the general membership of the United Nations.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. President, I wish to express to you my gratitude for convening this important meeting and for the concept paper distributed earlier to facilitate the implementation of the note contained in document S/2010/507 on the working methods of the Security Council. While associating my delegation with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt, who spoke on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, let me share and emphasize the following points as well.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Israeli regime has clearly defied the demand of the overwhelming majority of United Nations Member States that have, time and again, called on that regime to renounce nuclear weapons and to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Regrettably, the inaction of the relevant United Nations organs in dealing with such Israeli policies and practices has emboldened that dangerous regime. Indeed, peace and stability cannot be achieved in the Middle East, where the massive Israeli nuclear arsenal continues to threaten the region and beyond.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“With more than 6,000 years of history and civilization, the Iranian nation has never engaged and will not engage in such a despicable attempt. Such an operation, if true in nature, could only be planned and carried out by such a regime, whose short history is full of assassinations of its opponents, even high- ranking officials of other States. So I do not even tax the patience of the members of the Council to delve into it and to respond to such baseless allegations made by the representative of such a criminal regime. On the nuclear issue, I should say that the Israeli regime's clandestine development and unlawful possession of hundreds of nuclear warheads and a nuclear weapons arsenal are the only and single threat to regional and international peace and security.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is no wonder that, by levelling baseless allegations with regard to terrorism and Iran's nuclear programme, the Zionist regime has preposterously attempted, once again, to misuse the main debate at this Chamber and to deflect attention from its long and dark catalogue of crimes and atrocities, such as occupation, aggression, militarism, State terrorism and crimes against humanity, as reflected in the Goldstone report (A/HRC/ 12/48) and the report on the Marmara incident. On the ridiculous accusation of the so-called plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador in Washington, it is very clear to us that that story has been ineptly fabricated to implicate Iran. That is a pre-planned scenario, supported by the Israeli regime, on the assumption that at the end it is its main beneficiary.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The people in Syria realize that the key to their independence and dignity is to keep their ranks united and to remain steadfast in their resistance and struggle against Israeli occupation and aggression. On Lebanon, the Israeli regime has continued its violations of the land, sea and air space of Lebanon and refuses to withdraw from Lebanese occupied villages. Such occupations and acts of aggression should stop immediately. Before concluding, I would like to react to the allegations against my country in the statement delivered this morning by the representative of the Israeli regime.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The international community cannot continue to stand idly by as the Israeli regime continues to colonize the Palestinian territory, allowing its illegal settlers to rampage unbridled and to incrementally continue its violations of international law, thereby upholding its record of war crimes, acts of State terrorism and systematic human rights violations. With regard to the situation in Syria, my delegation wishes to emphasize that, taking into account the multi-ethnic Syrian society and the exceptional geopolitical situation of Syria, any foreign intervention in the domestic affairs of Syria and fomenting divisions and sectarian differences among the people would jeopardize peace and stability in the whole region.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Such illegal actions by Israeli settlers occur in full view of the occupying forces, who take no ll-56143 action to hold those settlers accountable for their crimes and continue to offer them impunity and protection while they carry out such crimes. These examples constitute further confirmation of the dire situation that prevails in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, which requires the international community's urgent attention. The Israeli regime must be held responsible for its illegal and provocative acts.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In addition to concerns about the deteriorating situation of Palestinian prisoners, we are disturbed by reports in recent weeks confirming the escalation of acts of violence and terrorism against Palestinian civilians and their properties in the occupied Palestinian territory perpetrated by illegal Israeli settlers, many of whom are armed. The burning of the Qusra mosque, the desecration of mosques in the Palestinian villages, the uprooting of trees, burning agricultural land and the constant harassment and humiliation of Palestinians, including children, on a daily basis are but a few examples of such a brutality by settlers.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Last week's release of a noteworthy number of Palestinian prisoners brought a wave of joy to the occupied territories and among freedom-loving people of the world. Yet, there are disturbing reports on the worsening situation of Palestinian political prisoners and detainees being illegally imprisoned and detained by the Israeli regime, in violation of international law, including international humanitarian law. Hence, we should not forget that the conditions of the more than 6,000 Palestinian civilians, including at least 280 children and 38 women, as well as 22 elected officials, who continue to be imprisoned or arbitrarily detained by the Israeli regime. We hope that the efforts to secure the release of those prisoners would continue.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“For the past six decades, the Palestinian people have lived under the most severe pressure and atrocities of the Israeli regime. All negotiations with the occupying regime have so far proved futile, while the continued inaction of the Security Council has made the regime more audacious in pursuing its inhuman policies. In past decades, the veto power was used at least 46 times to defeat draft resolutions condemning Israel. The question is how to consolidate our efforts in order to secure the inalienable and inherent rights of the Palestinians, including their right of return, and to ensure the establishment of an independent and viable State in all the Palestinian territories and that the membership of Palestine, as a full-fledged State, is realized.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Allow me at the beginning to express my gratitude to you, Madame President, for having convened this important meeting at a time of significant developments in the Middle East and the Muslim world. Popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa demonstrate a pressing need for change. The aspiration of peoples to democracy, the rule of law and independence, as well as their affection for Islamic values, cannot simply be overruled. We believe that addressing the legitimate demands of the people through a peaceful political process and away from foreign interventions is the only way out of crisis and to avoid violence. The Palestinian bid to become a full member of the United Nations will soon come up for decision.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We are confident that the people and Government of Afghanistan, who have undergone so many hardships and much suffering in past decades, will soon surmount the challenges and difficulties and move ahead towards a prosperous, peaceful and stable Afghanistan. We wish them the best, especially at the beginning of Nowruz, the historical New Year celebration, in the coming days.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“We call again on those who bear the responsibility for combating narcotic drugs on behalf of the international community to take more concrete steps to curb this threat as soon as possible. Sixthly, we have continued our dialogue with the Afghan authorities on bilateral cooperation, particularly in relation to increasing cooperation on security matters, counter-narcotics efforts, illegal immigrants, migrant workers and the completion of development projects, including road and railway building. A number of agreements were reached at last week's visit by Iran's Minister of the Interior to Afghanistan, and we look forward to more agreements at the bilateral and trilateral summits of the Presidents of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, and the trilateral meeting with Tajikistan during next week's visit to Iran for the celebration of Nowruz.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Obviously, a stable and flourishing Afghanistan would be the ideal situation for its neighbours and the wider region. The continuing engagement between Afghanistan and its neighbours and regional partners in the areas of trade and economic and infrastructure development must be supported. Fifthly, the narcotic drugs problem is still one of the most serious challenges that Afghanistan and the transit countries are facing. We should all take seriously the warning issued in January by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime that rising opium prices may encourage farmers to plant more opium poppies. The traffic in narcotics has also served as a breeding ground for terrorists, extremists and illegal groups attempting to destabilize the Afghan 1 1-26621 Government.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source