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1. “We also remain confident that UNMISS will be able to implement its three-year strategic vision. However, that can be achieved only if the Mission is made to be fit for purpose, including through concrete support towards the implementation of the revitalized agreement. In conclusion, Kenya, the Niger, Tunisia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirm our commitment to continue accompanying the sisterly nation of South Sudan in its journey towards lasting peace, sustainable development, stability and prosperity.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

2. “The continued engagement and support of the international community, regional organizations and South Sudanese partners, in particular the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, are also crucial in carrying forward the common objective of helping South Sudan to close important gaps that conspire against its peace, sustainable development and stability. We also take this opportunity to commend and reiterate our support for UNMISS in its instrumental role in promoting South Sudan’s long-term stability and socioeconomic development. To be very clear, the Government holds the primary responsibility for protecting civilians. Nevertheless, we cannot overlook the significant and complementary role that UNMISS has played in the areas of protection and security.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

3. “As the country transitions to peace, accelerating and scaling-up the implementation of the revitalized agreement remains key, especially advancing decisively with regard to security and transitional justice arrangements. In the area of transitional justice, we are satisfied that the Cabinet approved the establishment of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan and believe that it is of the utmost importance to assist the country in implementing chapter V of the Agreement vis-à-vis truth, reconciliation and reparations. The establishment of truth-seeking mechanisms and providing reparations for victims will help to reconcile and unite the South Sudanese people.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

4. “South Sudan’s transition is at a very important stage, and it will benefit tremendously from the inclusion of those who remain on the periphery. The A3+1 therefore looks forward to the non-signatories resolving differences and joining the peace process. We also reiterate our full support for the meaningful work of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Community of Sant’Egidio to assist in that regard. Having recently commemorated its tenth anniversary of independence, South Sudan continues to demonstrate its commitment to achieving the aspirations of its people. Undoubtedly, structural problems linger, and challenges lie ahead.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

5. “Accordingly, we applaud the continuing efforts of the Government to tackle those underlying issues and the support provided by the international community. The aforementioned also leads us to repeat our call for full respect of international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and compliance with the status- of-forces agreement. We commend all humanitarian partners, agencies and their workers for their efforts in delivering assistance to those in need, and we urge the Government to ensure their protection so that they can conduct their work in a secure and safe environment. Similarly, we call for the consideration of the lifting of all sanctions and other unilateral coercive measures in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic to enable the Government to meet the people’s needs.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

6. “It remains necessary that security measures be strengthened and enhanced, specifically advancing transitional security arrangements, including the unification of the armed forces and the graduation of the Necessary Unified Forces, as well as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Thirdly, the security challenges cannot be delinked from the prevailing socioeconomic and humanitarian difficulties. The dire humanitarian situation has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the adverse effects of climate change, which have resulted in devastating flash floods that contributed to new mass displacements, waterborne diseases and increasing food insecurity. Those challenges underscore the deeply enmeshed root causes of South Sudan’s crises and the need for urgent, yet durable, responses and solutions.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

7. “We also commend the Government for the reconstitution and appointment of members of the State assemblies in various regions, as well as the Council of Ministers for the review and adoption of the Constitution-Making Process Bill 2020/2021. The adoption of the Bill is a first and significant step. We encourage the authorities to make headway in fully operationalizing the Transitional National Legislative Assembly in order to ensure that the permanent constitution-making process can move forward and that other critical legislations are enacted. Secondly, we are pleased that the permanent ceasefire continues to hold, but we note worrisome incidents of ethnic and intercommunal clashes in some parts of the country and tensions among factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Army in Opposition.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

8. “The A3+1 welcomes the ongoing progress in South Sudan and recognizes the existing challenges and opportunities, most of which are reflected in the Secretary-General’s most recent report (S/2021/1015). We also offer the following perspectives. First, the advances on the political front during the past three years following the signing of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan are promising. In that respect, we urge all relevant stakeholders to continue with the full implementation of the revitalized agreement and underscore the importance of the principle of inclusivity in representation in governance institutions, including the minimum 35 per cent quota for women’s participation, along with youth representation.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

9. “Today’s meeting takes place exactly one month following the visit by members of the Security Council to South Sudan. We extend our gratitude to all those who made the visit a success, especially the warm hospitality of the people and the Government of South Sudan, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy and his team, as well as the support of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Secretariat. Furthermore, we appreciate the opportunity to obtain first-hand experience of the situation on the ground and engage directly with relevant stakeholders, including His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, members of the reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of Ministers, UNMISS, diplomatic missions and civil society representatives, including women’s groups and religious leaders.”

   2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

10. “It is an honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom, Ms. Saeed, Director of the Coordination Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and His Excellency Mr. Hai Anh Pham, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015), concerning South Sudan. for their detailed briefings. We welcome the presence of the representative of South Sudan. We also note that the Security Council has been receiving periodic written reports from the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, for which we are grateful.”

    2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source

11. “We appeal to stakeholders with influence to engage constructively with the parties to the conflict to encourage an end to the violence and a resumption of dialogue. To our counterparts in the Security Council, as we take our leave, we urge them to remain united on this file, with the well-being of the Yemeni people and the peace, security and prosperity of their nation and the region at the forefront of all discussions and actions. On that note, we reiterate our support for all efforts made in good faith to address the ongoing threat posed by the FSO SAFER oil tanker. In conclusion, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will continue to stand in solidarity with the Yemeni people as this organ works towards the discharge of its mandate, in line with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source

12. “Since our assumption of responsibilities on 1 January 2020, we have repeated our appeals monthly for the parties to commit to a sustained cessation of hostilities and the resumption of an inclusive political process that is Yemeni-led, Yemeni-owned and reflective of all groups within Yemeni society. Women cannot be excluded from the process, but must instead be afforded the opportunity to meaningfully participate in decision-making and in shaping the agendas and practices. While there exists diplomatic momentum within the international community for an end to the conflict, that momentum will not be translated into concrete action on the ground without the political will of the parties.”

    2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source

13. “To that end, we appeal to donors to disburse funds and increase pledges with a sense of urgency to ensure a sustained humanitarian operation, and we call on the parties to honour their obligations under international law to ensure and facilitate the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to those most in need. While we underscore the indispensable nature of humanitarian aid, we also note that that is merely a palliative response to the symptoms of the conflict, not a solution. Our ultimate goal is a durable end to the daily suffering of the people in Yemen, which can be achieved only through an inclusive political solution. This is the final statement that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will deliver on this file in the Security Council.”

    2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source

14. “The economy has been decimated and food insecurity has intensified, with many lacking the purchasing power to access basic food and essential services. The multifaceted nature of this conflict demands that a solution be equally multifaceted. In that regard, a political solution to the armed conflict must be pursued in parallel with a comprehensive plan to reinvigorate the economy. Those two factors, that is, the lack of a political solution and the decimated economy, are drivers of the conflict and are deeply connected to the catastrophic humanitarian situation. That has left millions in need of assistance, including nutrition, health care and critical Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All supplies.”

    2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source

15. “We thank our briefers for their presentations this morning. We welcome our colleague, the Permanent Representative of Yemen. It is unfortunate that we have to begin our remarks today with a statement of condemnation of the continued hostilities in Yemen, including the recent indiscriminate strikes that landed on an internally displaced persons camp in Ma’rib and the bombing in Hajjah, both of which resulted in loss of life. We echo the calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and for the parties to engage in political dialogue. For years, the conflict in Yemen has continued unabated, leading to consequences that will reverberate even after a political solution is achieved. Lives and livelihoods have been lost, critical infrastructure destroyed and the health-care system fractured.”

    2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source

16. “While I presented a number of other draft notes for consideration, including penholdership, and a note focused on the need for the Security Council to ensure, at all times, its ability to function continuously in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, these notes have not yet found consensus. However, there is appetite to engage on some of these issues, and we will continue to seek consensus during our remaining weeks on the Security Council. Before concluding, I would like to express my gratitude to the members of the 2140 Committee and the Informal Working Group for their engagement and productive cooperation on various issues over the past two years. I wish the incoming Chairs of these subsidiary bodies every success.”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

17. “Presidential note S/2021/645 was aimed at strengthening incoming members’ familiarity with the working methods of the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies and invited the Secretariat to take appropriate measures, including by keeping a register of training opportunities offered. Presidential note S/2021/646 underscored the role of those who coordinate the monthly activities of respective missions on the Council in securing implementation. Presidential note S/2021/647 recognized the important role played by the President of the Security Council in securing implementation and invited presidencies to consider preparing written monthly commitments. Finally, presidential note S/2021/648 was a declaration of the Security Council’s commitment to prioritizing multilingualism at all times.”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

18. “The agenda included a standing item entitled “Implementation of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2017/507): Reflections from past presidencies and proposals for future action”, which allowed recent presidencies to reflect on working methods during their respective months, including their efforts towards securing the implementation of said note and subsequently adopted notes. It was also intended as an opportunity to explore the overlooked provisions of presidential note S/2017/507 and other presidential notes so that we could better utilize them, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Security Council. In July 2021, following weeks of negotiations, the Informal Working Group adopted four presidential notes.”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

19. “At this juncture, allow me to extend my appreciation to the Security Council Affairs Division for its continued support and assistance over the past two years. The joint retreat held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in January 2020, with Kuwait as Chair, provided the guiding framework for my chairpersonship — action-oriented implementation. To that end, my focus in the Informal Working Group has been to explore concrete ways to secure implementation of presidential note 507 and subsequently adopted notes. In 2021, 11 of 12 presidencies prepared those commitments. Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Working Group held 13 formal meetings and maintained its focus on implementation.”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

20. “The visit to the region would have been an opportunity to raise awareness of the purpose and scope of the sanctions measures concerning Yemen and would have allowed for the Committee to receive first-hand information on the implementation and impact of the sanctions measures concerning Yemen. Although the terms of reference were circulated and considered by the Committee, we were unable to undertake the trip as a result of the ongoing restrictions related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in some of the countries we planned to visit. Nevertheless, I believe that the incoming Chair should consider taking up that initiative in future, when the situation allows. I also had the privilege of chairing the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, another top priority of mine.”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

21. “The Committee also updated its guidelines to reflect resolutions 2511 (2020) and 2564 (2021). That process was completed in October, and the guidelines have since been published on the Committee’s website. Additionally, the Committee added four individuals to the sanctions list — one listed via resolution 2564 (2021) for various acts, involving sexual violence, and three added to the list for the first time, pursuant to a decision taken within the Committee. This year, following a request for support made by the Panel of Experts, I proposed the possibility of the Chair’s visit to the region. My proposal was made on the basis that engagement with stakeholders on the ground would be conducive to the work of the Committee, notably in support of the Panel of Experts.”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

22. “In that regard, the Committee agreed on follow-up action in relation to a total of 11 of the recommendations emanating from the various reports by the Panel of Experts. The Committee also convened informal informals to receive a briefing by Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, and will meet on 17 December to receive, for the first time, an oral briefing from Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, pursuant to a recommendation contained within the Panel of Experts’ midterm update to the Committee. Under my chairpersonship, the Committee considered three communications invoking the exemption provision for humanitarian or other purposes, as set out in resolution 2511 (2020).”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

23. “For the past two years, I have had the privilege to chair the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), and I welcome this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the Committee’s activities during this period. Before I proceed, allow me to extend my gratitude to the Security Council Affairs Division, which has consistently supported me, as Chair, as well as the entire Committee. I also express my appreciation to the Panel of Experts, with whom we have had seamless cooperation. Over the past two years, the Committee met eight times, both via videoconference and in person, to receive briefings from the Panel of Experts following the submission of their respective midterm updates and final reports and to consider their recommendations.”

    2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source

24. “The thematic draft resolution that has been put forward within the Council can also bolster a comprehensive approach on those multidimensional challenges. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a sponsor of the draft resolution and encourages all States to stand in solidarity with those affected by climate-related security risks today and in the future if we do not drastically change our trajectory. We also take this opportunity to express our support for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, which is critical in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel. It has become abundantly clear that the challenges of terrorism, climate change, underdevelopment and insecurity can be solved only through fresh ideas, innovative solutions and modern developmental narratives that tell a different story than the one that we lament today.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source

25. “Practical, people-centred and climate-sensitive solutions should be developed and extensively delivered in line with the needs, priorities and developmental imperatives of States concerned. All stakeholders, including powerful States, should conduct their affairs in accordance with the guiding principles of international law. And major and historical emitters must take ambitious action to set and meet climate targets, including our target of not exceeding a temperature rise of more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which is already upon us. Developed countries must also significantly scale up support for adaptation and mitigation. We also encourage further efforts by all Member States to meaningfully advance climate action through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source

26. “We will overcome these challenges only through comprehensive development plans and strategies that reinforce sovereignty, rebuild public trust, restore social contracts and adorn all nations and peoples with peace and prosperity. In pursuit of such noble aims, we cannot be divided in purpose and separated by narrow national interest. Neither can we rely on militaristic means or a narrow economic calculus. They will prove both elusive and illusory. The only solution is for the international community to work together in unity and solidarity to deliver on existing agreements, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Developed countries and the international financial institutions ought to scale up overseas development assistance and capacity-building initiatives.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source

27. “Indeed, in fragile contexts, poverty, unemployment, hunger, food insecurity, socioeconomic and political marginalization and other social ills intertwine to create fertile breeding ground for terrorism and organized crime. And as those conflict drivers are further compounded by climate change, the most vulnerable among us often become trapped in painful cycles of insecurity and underdevelopment. These woes of insecurity and underdevelopment cannot be solved in isolation of each another. We must avoid short-term planning and superficial approaches that merely circumvent, and fail to address, the root causes of conflict and insecurity.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source

28. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, allow me to convey at the outset our deepest appreciation to the Republic of the Niger for convening today’s discussion. I also thank our briefers. Amid the ebbs and flows of these tumultuous times, as the social and economic costs of the coronavirus disease multiply, as more lives and livelihoods are disrupted globally by climate change and as the consequences of terrorism escalate in terms of the global security implications and the political repercussions that ensue, urgent multilateral action is clearly needed. It is no coincidence that the countries most affected by underdevelopment, oftentimes preceded by colonization, are also the most subjected to the security risks of climate change and terrorism.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source

29. “But, if we work collectively through sincere political commitments and with a steadfast resolve, a better future awaits all countries and peoples and, in particular, those most exposed to the perils of our time.”

    2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source

30. “And the return and reintegration of displaced persons should always be conducted in a safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable manner. In conclusion, it is essential that social, economic and environmental justice serve as the primary edicts in all efforts to maintain international peace and security. Only through a comprehensive and synergistic approach can we achieve the lasting peace and security that we all deserve. We join the High Commissioner’s plea for concerted efforts to be made for a reversal of international failure and the paralysis caused by conflicting political aims within the international community. To be sure, our global struggles are colossal in both scope and magnitude.”

    2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source

31. “Vulnerable persons, groups and nations must feature as the key contributors and beneficiaries of international development efforts. In all circumstances, the interests of, and implications for, stateless persons, refugees and internally displaced people should be fully considered. So too should the rights and perspectives of indigenous societies, ethnic and religious minorities, women and girls and other marginalized groups be extensively examined and safeguarded. When addressing any crisis, the bedrock principles of international law, in particular the sovereign authority of States, ought to guide our response. Humanitarian operations must be tethered to precepts of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.”

    2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source

32. “It is no coincidence that the challenges of today bear disproportionately on the most vulnerable. Indeed, the countries that suffer the worst effects of conflict also experience striking levels of acute hunger, mass human displacement, recurring public health emergencies and social and economic disruptions of the most debilitating kind. As rampant climate change, increased biodiversity loss and widespread environmental degradation add further strain to those already complex and often insurmountable situations, we must work together to advance practical, people-centred and climate-sensitive solutions to our peace and security, development and humanitarian challenges. It is imperative that all development plans, policies and programmes be centred around the fundamental tenets of inclusivity and equality.”

    2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source

33. “Greater political will and wide-ranging multilateral engagements are needed now, more than ever, in order to assist conflict-affected and fragile States to cultivate peace processes, strengthen the rule of law, rebuild public trust, enhance institutional capacities and advance reconciliation processes within communities and at the national level. In that connection, the High Commissioner underscored that UNHCR cannot replace the necessary political will of the international community. Furthermore, all international stakeholders, particularly developed countries and international financial institutions, should accelerate their efforts to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. That must be done promptly and in line with the needs, priorities and aspirations of the countries concerned.”

    2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source

34. “The socioeconomic dislocations triggered by armed conflict, exacerbated by the coronavirus disease pandemic and further magnified by the climate crisis demand urgent, focused and well-coordinated international action. The High Commissioner has underscored that loudly and clearly, but it bears repeating. Vulnerable people from Haiti, across the Sahel and the Lake Chad basin, through the Central African region to the Horn of Africa and in Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan, among other places, require a renewed multilateralism that, first and foremost, provides urgent humanitarian assistance and critical life-saving support; secondly, reinforces sovereignty and restores social contracts; and thirdly, comprehensively addresses the root causes of conflict and insecurity wherever they persist.”

    2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source

35. “Saint Vincent and the Grenadines commends the Republic of the Niger for convening this discussion, and we thank High Commissioner Filippo Grandi for his sobering briefing. I also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway, who joined us earlier today. During this most challenging moment, experienced globally though unevenly by all countries and peoples, the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provides hope and encouragement to us all. Efforts to shelter and protect the most vulnerable — particularly stateless persons, refugees and internally displaced people — are critical to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source

36. “In our efforts to help bring about the desired lasting solution to this conflict, we must intensify our engagement and commitment to assisting Palestinians and Israelis in reaching the two-State solution.”

    2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source

37. “To that end, we call on the international community to increase its financial support to United Nations agencies to help strengthen the Palestinian Authority’s ability to assume its responsibility in the recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Moreover, every effort should be made to encourage the fulfilment of assistance pledges made at the international conference on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East held in Brussels on 16 November. Let me conclude by once again emphasizing that the only option for a comprehensive and just peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is adhering to the long- established and agreed parameters for a two-State solution.”

    2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source

38. “Similarly, the problem of settler violence against Palestinians remains a long-standing concern. We call on the Israeli authorities to fulfil their obligations under international law to maintain public order in the occupied territory. Palestinians must be protected from settler violence, and the perpetrators must be held to account for their actions. The fragile situation in Gaza, following the 11- day siege in May, requires an urgent international and cross-cutting approach, including addressing the impact of climate change on crop yields and the quality of life. The pace of Gaza’s reconstruction needs to be accelerated. Unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza is critical in order to address the basic needs of the Palestinian population and ensure stability.”

    2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source

39. “Instead, illegal occupiers have continued to thwart the will of the international community. It is critical that the countries of the region, the United Nations, the Middle East Quartet and other international parties redouble efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement and stand in solidarity with, and uphold the rights of, the Palestinian people. Yet again, we reiterate the call by President Abbas for an international peace conference, with the participation of all stakeholders in the Middle East peace process. We remain deeply concerned about the Israeli authorities’ aggression against the Palestinian people, especially as they continue to demolish buildings, plan to build more settlements in the West Bank and aggressively distribute house demolition notices.”

    2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source

40. “I thank both briefers for their presentations earlier this morning. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines joined the international community yesterday, 29 November, to observe the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and focused attention on the fact that the prospect of the State of Palestine, living in peace with its neighbour, Israel, is increasingly elusive. That is not for want of clear, unambiguous resolutions and international law in favour of the two-State solution, but rather the failure to ensure the implementation of those edicts. For too long, the Palestinian people have been denied the right to self-determination without external interference, the right to national independence and sovereignty and the right to return to their homes and property, from which they were displaced.”

    2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source

41. “Libyans have endured and suffered enough, and through their own resolve and willingness, have decided they need peace and stability. Like all independent and sovereign nations, they deserve to live in peace. They deserve a future that offers prosperity. In that regard, we underscore the plea made by Ms. Bensaad earlier today. Let us continue to accompany and support Libya during this important stage and beyond, to ensure our brotherly country returns to its rightful path of peace, stability and sustainable development.”

    2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source

42. “Once more, we endorse the Secretary-General’s assertion that Libya remains an unsafe port for the disembarkation of migrants and refugees and repeat our call for their full protection and safety, especially those in detention centres. We also agree with him that States need to revisit policies that support interception at sea and the return of refugees and migrants to Libya. Over the past decade, we have witnessed the painful experience of our Libyan brothers and sisters, who have paid the high and awful price of external intervention and the scourge of war. From the lessons of history, we know that peace and prosperity are indivisible, and reconciliation is necessary for rebuilding processes. In that vein, we are satisfied with the commitment of the African Union in support of the Libyan national reconciliation process.”

    2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source

43. “The need to prioritize the unification of Libya’s institutions is central, and we note with satisfaction the ongoing work on the economic and financial tracks, including the international financial audit of the Central Bank of Libya. Those efforts should serve to unite Libya’s Central Bank, while also ensuring that important mechanisms be established to address socioeconomic and humanitarian challenges and delivering basic services to the Libyan people. We therefore take this opportunity to reiterate the importance of preserving Libya’s natural resources for the sole benefit of Libyans. Equally, we encourage greater efforts to address human rights challenges, especially the challenges facing groups made most vulnerable, including refugees and migrants, internally displaced persons, youth, women and girls.”

    2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source

44. “The importance of the action plan cannot be overstated given the repeated calls by the Security Council for mercenaries and foreign fighters to depart Libya in a supervised and orderly manner. We therefore hail the recent 5+5 JMC meeting held in Egypt, with the participation of Chad, the Niger and the Sudan, on establishing an effective communication and coordination mechanism to support the implementation of the action plan. We also underscore the need for the strict implementation of the arms embargo. The quickening pace of the on-rushing global challenges, including the coronavirus disease pandemic, have made it pellucidly clear that Libya’s many-sided challenges need to be addressed effectively and through durable parallel solutions.”

    2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source

45. “We commend the technical preparatory work of the High National Elections Commission to facilitate a smooth electoral process and wish to implore the relevant Libyan authorities to ensure that all the necessary arrangements on the electoral legal framework will be concluded for Libyans to exercise their franchise. Elections remain a first and significant step towards Libya’s democratic transition and ought to be conducted in a safe environment. That brings me to my next point — the security situation. Approximately one year following the signing of the ceasefire agreement, the progress in its implementation is minimal. We welcome the ongoing efforts of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) and applaud the agreement reached on the action plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters from the country.”

    2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source

46. “We welcome Libya’s impressive achievements in recent months leading towards these important elections, including last month’s Libya Stabilization Conference. The constructive efforts of the United Nations, in particular the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, and those of the African Union, the League of Arab States, the European Union and other international partners in accompanying Libya’s political process remain crucial. Accordingly, we welcome the recent declaration of the International Conference for Libya, which was held in Paris. The international community must continue to support Libya, within the parameters of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

    2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source

47. “I also thank Mr. Ján Kubiš, Special Envoy for Libya, and Ms. Lamees Bensaad for their comprehensive briefings, as well as Mr. T. S. Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India, for the forty-second report of the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Taher Elsonni, to this meeting. Libya is at an important historic juncture. Exactly one month from today, Libyans are expected to hold their inaugural parliamentary and presidential elections, which we hope will be conducted in an inclusive, free, fair and credible manner, with the full participation of women.”

    2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source

48. “Preventive diplomacy and proactive political engagements, underpinned by the guiding principles of international law, must remain the centrepiece of this multi-stakeholder approach. In conclusion, let us keep the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic fresh in our minds — that collective political action, steeped in the virtues of unity and solidarity, remains the surest pathway to address our current struggles and future afflictions. Let us collaborate more closely to cultivate lasting peace and prosperity to be enjoyed by the entire global community. Finally, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defence of the Charter of the United Nations.”

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49. “The bridging, advisory and convening roles of the Peacebuilding Commission, the functional commissions and policy platforms of the Economic and Social Council, the mediatory and technical capacities of the International Court of Justice on matters pertaining to the rule of law and the popular consensus and agenda-setting powers of the General Assembly ought to be leveraged more often. That much and more should be done with the full support of the wider international community, including regional and subregional organizations and the international financial institutions in order to help deliver on existing agreements, in particular the Sustainable Development Goals.”

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50. “But as we wade further into the uncharted waters of the twenty-first century, with protracted conflicts that spur large-scale humanitarian crises, disruptive technologies that sever our social fabric and a climate catastrophe that envelops many vulnerable countries and peoples with great uncertainty, a more refined and collaborative multilateralism is clearly needed. The Security Council must continue its leading role in the maintenance of international peace and security. At the same time, more creative and innovative approaches should be brought to bear to address existing implementation gaps, which range from conflict prevention to post-conflict peacebuilding and across the spectrum of thematic questions concerning women and youth, climate change and environmental degradation and other fundamental challenges of sustainable development.”

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