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“I have the distinct honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Kenya, the Niger, Tunisia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We thank Ms. Helen La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, and Ms. Chantal Hudicourt Ewald for their briefings. We also welcome the presence of the Acting Prime Minister of Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Claude Joseph, in today’s deliberations. The ever-deteriorating state of affairs in Haiti, as evident by the very grim report of the Secretary- General (S/2021/559), is extremely troubling. The political stalemate persists and the recent upsurge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases risks further exacerbating the already dire socioeconomic and humanitarian situation, while the temerity and power of gangs compound the security situation.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“We will miss Professor Luck’s engagement and his wisdom, but his legacy will undoubtedly live on. May he rest in eternal peace.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“Luck during his last briefing to this organ in May 2020 (see S/2020/418), in which he reminded the Council — and as the Chair stated earlier — that “the ultimate test will be how fully and faithfully those measures are implemented.” He went on to say: “As we have seen with different elements of the 507 process, putting agreed words into practice has not always been easy or quick. Some of the phrasing sounds ambiguous, imprecise or open to interpretation — in other words, diplomatic. The first responsibility for monitoring the results lies with the members of the Council, but external observers should not take their eye off the ball in this consolidation phase.” (S/2020/418, annex 3) In that context, I reiterate that we do welcome the written statements to be submitted by the wider membership.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“As such, the Council was able to creatively adapt its working methods to maintain — and in some cases enhance — that engagement. While we were not able to convene this open debate in the usual format, with the wider membership physically with us, the presidency’s willingness to facilitate the Security Council’s presence in the Chamber is indeed laudable. It is our hope that the next open debate on working methods will be convened with the Council and the wider membership assembled jointly in the Chamber to continue these important discussions. Until then, I look forward to reading the membership’s written interventions geared towards strengthening the working methods of the Security Council. I conclude by recalling the words of the late Professor Edward C.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“Ms. King: I am grateful for the opportunity to add a few comments. First, I would like to thank Ms. Sievers and Ms. Landgren for their insightful reflections, which will no doubt inspire our working methods deliberations within Committee. I also thank my colleagues for their critical observations during this debate. It is clear that we are all committed to the optimal functioning of the Security Council. It is worth repeating that the flagship open debate remains a critical opportunity for the Security Council to engage with the wider membership of the United Nations. Over the past year, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged the quality of that engagement. However, the Council’s resilience did not falter.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“The working methods remain the foundation upon which the Security Council effectively discharges its mandate. Despite formidable challenges, the process of improving our working methods and adapting them to reflect the current circumstances must not waver. I look forward to the proposals of the membership of the United Nations as we strive towards enhancing and maintaining the Council’s effectiveness, efficiency and transparency, as well as its preparedness and agility. I have no doubt that that is a collective endeavour to which we are all committed.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“The unforeseen COVID-19 challenges and constraints have given us much to consider for future extraordinary circumstances, such as the status of our VTCs, how to better facilitate the meaningful participation of the wider membership in VTCs, how to secure multilingualism during VTCs and produce comprehensive records of VTCs and how to undertake a procedural vote in cases where in-person meetings cannot take place. However, it has provided us with new and innovative ways to maintain our continuous functioning, including through the use of technology. I take this opportunity to recognize and emphasize the general position that modern technology can never replace interactive communication and the quality of engagement among Council members in person, including the valuable discussions that take place on the margins of normal Council meetings.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“The Security Council slowly made a much- welcomed gradual return to the Council Chamber, resuming in-person meetings in the Economic and Social Council Chamber under the German presidency in July 2020 and in the Security Council Chamber under the Russian presidency in October 2020. The Council has held a blend of VTCs and in-person meetings, with the latter having been the format for the majority of briefings and consultations in recent weeks. This month, the majority of the meetings are envisaged to take place in the Chamber. In that regard, this open debate is an opportunity for the Security Council to listen to the wider membership’s comments about the Council’s achievements and suggestions for the further enhancement of its working methods. The timing of this dialogue is apposite as we return to ordinary functioning.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“To ensure our effective, efficient and transparent functioning, during both ordinary and extraordinary circumstances, we must continue to implement all provisions contained within the note by the President of the Security Council S/2017/507 and all subsequently adopted notes. Allow me to recall the remarks of Professor Edward Luck during last year’s open debate, where he noted that the ultimate test was how fully and faithfully measures were implemented. It is also worth noting that the Informal Working Group is considering the practice and procedure concerning the circulation of communications for the consideration of the Security Council in order to promote transparency and strengthen its efficiency.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“Under the standing agenda item “Implementation of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2017/507): Reflections from past presidencies and proposals for future action”, presidencies have been given the opportunity to reflect on the working methods of the Security Council during their respective months, assessing some of the best practices, challenges and areas for further movement. That agenda item facilitates reflection on the Security Council’s working methods, as well as on presidential note S/2017/507, which contains many useful provisions that are sometimes overlooked.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“In that context, the United Nations membership considered interim practices introduced during the pandemic that could be adopted during the ordinary functioning of the Council to enhance its effectiveness. This year, the open debate is being held under the appropriate theme “Agility and innovation: lessons for the future from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”. That theme may be regarded as a sequel to last year’s open debate, as it aims to reflect on how far we have come and urges us to think ahead. To that end, the Informal Working Group remains a critical framework, within which we can assess and improve our working methods. Accordingly, the Working Group has continued to meet virtually approximately every five weeks.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“The extraordinary circumstances under which we operated for the majority of the past year demonstrated a need for the Security Council to remain agile and responsive to all situations that might disrupt its functioning. The open debate on working methods in 2020 (see S/2020/418) was held on the theme “Ensuring transparency, efficiency and effectiveness”. While we emphasized the significance of those elements, the concept of agility was introduced as equally critical to the work of the Council. Contained within the statements and submissions summarized in the subsequent analytical summary were a number of proposals and views related to the issue of the Council’s working methods.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“Over one year since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, the Security Council continues to convene uninterruptedly, both in person and via video-teleconference (VTC), to negotiate and adopt resolutions, ensuring the timely renewal of mandates, and to maintain its engagement with other United Nations organs as well as with the wider United Nations membership, particularly through the monthly briefing on the programme of work and wrap-up sessions, and has incorporated multilingualism in its open video- teleconferences. Notwithstanding the existence of some outstanding issues, the Security Council has been able to ensure its continuous functioning, in a manner that strives to secure transparency, efficiency and effectiveness.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“The Security Council was forced to contemplate and adopt a new mode of operation to ensure its continuous functioning, in line with the Charter of the United Nations. Through a series of letters, beginning with the Chinese presidency in March 2020 (S/2020/253), which has been built upon by successive presidencies, the Security Council adapted its working methods to the circumstances in order to maintain its effective functioning.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“Ms. King: I welcome this opportunity to brief the Security Council as Chair of the Informal Working Group of Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Before I proceed, however, I also would like to pay tribute to Professor Edward Luck and Ambassador Kenzo Oshima of Japan, both of whom contributed extensively to the working methods of the Security Council and are no longer with us. Over one year ago, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in a number of acute disruptions to the Security Council’s sturdy mode of operation. While the centrality of the Council’s mandate remained unchanged, our ability to discharge that mandate was challenged. Not only were we unable to convene in person, but our ability to interact with the wider United Nations membership was challenged.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“Griffiths for his dedication to this file and to the people of Yemen. His will leave big shoes to fill, for he has poured his heart and soul into finding a solution. We will miss him, and we wish him well in his next assignment. We also thank Mr. Lowcock for his unwavering efforts, dedication and service and wish him all the best as he moves on. I wish them both profound peace.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“We must continue to exert pressure on the parties, both bilaterally and multilaterally, until there is an adequate resolution. The potential impact of a spill or explosion is far too grave for us to relent. In conclusion, we commend the diplomatic engagement and the commitment displayed by the international community and various humanitarian organizations to the people of Yemen. I have no doubt that this commitment, coupled with political will from the parties, will result in a political solution that limits the multigenerational impact of the conflict and results in a stable, peaceful and prosperous Yemen. As Mr. Lowcock so aptly concluded earlier, war has solved nothing. It is indeed time to give peace a chance. I cannot cede the floor before conveying our heartfelt gratitude to Mr.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Secondly, discussions must account for, and sufficiently reflect, the plurality of voices that exist within Yemen. Thirdly the process must be Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned. An absence of political will would render all efforts to achieve peace futile. Ms. Al Naggar underscored that Yemen is at a breaking point. She also emphasized that the Yemeni people feel abandoned by the international community. We must be mindful of that. We therefore echo Mr. Griffith’s assessment that time is not on Yemen’s side. Before concluding, we turn our attention to the issue of the FSO SAFER oil tanker. Our appeals for concrete progress on that issue and for the parties and relevant stakeholders to avoid its politicization must not become mere platitudes.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“We must also pay close attention to the plight of the migrants and refugees living in Yemen or using it as a transit point. While the humanitarian situation needs our attention, another issue is the economy. The decreased purchasing power of Yemeni households makes basic goods and services inaccessible to many. We echo Under-Secretary-General Lowcock’s appeals for support to the economy and call for a lifting of restrictions on civilian commercial imports. The only way to achieve durable peace in Yemen is to resume political negotiations. For that to be successful, certain prerequisites are needed. First, the political process must be inclusive of all groups within Yemen, including women and civil society organizations, who play a critical role in local mediation and peacebuilding.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“It is therefore critical that the parties honour their obligations under international humanitarian law, which demands the rapid and unimpeded passage of impartial humanitarian relief for civilians in need. In a country where malnutrition rates among women and children remain the highest in the world, humanitarian assistance is the difference between life and death. To that end, while we welcome the improved operating environment, the increase in funding for the humanitarian response plan and the World Food Programme’s announcement to resume monthly distributions to approximately 6 million people in areas with the highest rates of food insecurity, the situation remains so dire that we must collectively redouble our efforts.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Those continued attacks, which constitute a violation of international law, have denied more than 2 million children access to education. We strongly urge the parties to work with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to establish an action plan to end and prevent the grave violations of children’s rights. The recent announcement by the Saudi Arabia- led coalition to end attacks is a much-welcomed initiative, which is necessary to create an environment conducive to the peace process. Without a nationwide ceasefire and a resumption of political talks, civilians in Yemen will continue to carry the burden of that conflict.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“We also thank Martin Griffiths and Mark Lowcock for their briefings. We very much welcome the insightful remarks of Ms. Najiba Al Naggar. Her activism is indispensable to achieving lasting peace in Yemen. The conflict in Yemen is a multidimensional and toxic mix of continued fighting, a catastrophic humanitarian situation and economic collapse, all existing simultaneously against the backdrop of the coronavirus disease pandemic. We condemn the unabated fighting that has resulted in May being one of the deadliest months for civilians in the conflict for 2021. Also unacceptable is the impact of the fighting on the region, as recently exemplified by the drone attack against a school in the region of Asir, Saudi Arabia.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Non-compliance with the obligations encapsulated in the statute of the Mechanism and Security Council resolutions is unacceptable and serves to undermine the administration of justice and the rule of law. Remembrance of the horrific events of the past is an important tool to prevent recurrence. As such, all forms of genocide denial and the glorification of convicted war criminals must be met with condemnation by the international community. They hinder national reconciliation and promote dangerous ideologies that disregard the suffering of victims. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines unequivocally denounces these indefensible actions. In closing, we urge Member States to engage constructively with the Mechanism in the pursuit of accountability for mass atrocity crimes and the strengthening of the rules-based international system.”
2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source
“Further, the enforcement of judgments will not be guaranteed, and above all victims will be denied justice. The arrest of Félicien Kabuga last May is a testament to effective legal cooperation, which is critical to the successful tracking, apprehension and prosecution of the remaining fugitives of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. International cooperation also remains necessary to resolve the matter of those individuals who have been acquitted and released and are presently residing in Arusha, Tanzania. We commend the Registrar’s efforts in this regard, and it is our hope that a that a durable solution to this protracted matter will soon be found. We have taken note of the President’s 11 May referral of Serbia to the Security Council.”
2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source
“We recognize the laudable efforts to ensure the rights and well-being of persons in detention during this time, including through regular inspections by organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the facilitation of COVID-19 vaccinations. Persons in detention must be treated humanely and with dignity. The fulfilment of the Mechanism’s mandate is undoubtedly dependent on international cooperation, without which, the Security Council’s vision of a small, temporary and efficient structure, whose functions and size will diminish over time, cannot be achieved. Where there exists a lack of political will to cooperate with the Mechanism, the search for missing persons, whose families still do not know their fate, and the tracking and apprehension of fugitives will be severely impeded.”
2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source
“The Mechanism’s activities related to witness support and protection, the monitoring of cases referred to national jurisdictions, the preservation of archives and the provision of multifaceted assistance to Member States remain relevant. For this reason, we reaffirm our unwavering support for its important work. We continue to applaud the Mechanism for its commitment to ensuring operational continuity, notwithstanding the various challenges resulting from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We note that three judgments are expected to be delivered in June, one having been received just this morning. This is indeed a notable accomplishment, and it certainly speaks to the tireless efforts of everyone involved in the work of the Mechanism.”
2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source
“I too would like to thank Judge Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their comprehensive briefings. I also recognize the presence of the President of Serbia and our colleagues, the Permanent Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Rwanda. At the outset, we express our condolences on the passing of Judge Kam of Burkina Faso. His passing is a tragic loss to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. We welcome the announcement of the nomination of his replacement and have full confidence that the Mechanism’s mandate will continue to be effectively fulfilled. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals continues to be an essential pillar of the international criminal justice system, and its critical role in the fight against impunity cannot be overstated.”
2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source
“The international community needs to find a way to help the Israelis and the Palestinians return to negotiations on the two-State solution. The absence of a political dialogue runs the serious risk of further deterioration in security conditions in the future.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Our absolute priority today is to restore calm and immediately halt the suffering of Palestinian civilians on the ground, particularly in Gaza. The international community must take a closer look at the far-reaching human suffering and dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. In that connection, we call for the opening of all crossings into Gaza and urge the international community to provide rapid humanitarian aid and respond to the UNRWA flash appeal for $38 million to address the most pressing humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza. We must do all we can to alleviate their suffering. Furthermore, the 14-year blockade draining life from Gaza must be lifted as an imperative. In conclusion, we reiterate that the two-State solution remains the only way to achieve lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“It is our hope that the parties will exercise maximum restraint and ensure that the ceasefire represents a full and complete end to the violence. Moreover, we welcome the Council’s adoption last week of press statement SC/14527 on the ceasefire. That outcome reflects the extent of the Council’s determination to alleviate the human suffering in Gaza despite the political obstacles that have hampered the Council’s ability to act decisively to prevent the crisis. We condemn the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which resulted in the wounding of dozens of worshippers and the arrest of six Palestinians. We repeat the call for the status quo at holy sites to be upheld and respected. Israeli aggression, in particular the attacks and storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremist settlers, must end immediately.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Saint Vincent and the Grenadines follows with great concern and consternation the spike in violence in Gaza since 10 May, leading to more than 250 deaths; more than 1,900 wounded, the majority of whom are civilians, including women, children and the elderly; and more than 75,000 displaced persons. That has all been compounded by the destruction of civilian infrastructure — houses, schools and hospitals. As we mourn the loss of life among Palestinians and Israelis alike, we welcome the announcement of an unconditional ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered under Egyptian auspices. We also commend the countries of the region, including Qatar, the United Nations, the Middle East Quartet and others for their mediation efforts.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and mediation efforts. I also thank the Commissioner- General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Mr. Lazzarini, for his briefing. We have taken note of his four recommendations. We greatly appreciate the enlightened perspective of Mr. Khalidi of Columbia University. We also thank the representatives of the State of Palestine and the State of Israel for their statements. All briefings were essentially about loss and despair and an urgent call for new thinking and a changed approach. The briefings come at a particularly acute time for the consideration of the situation in the Middle East, especially in Gaza, where oppression and settler colonialism continue.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, we will hear a briefing by Ambassador José Singer Weisinger, Special Envoy of the Dominican Republic to the Security Council, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Singer Weisinger.”
2020-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8777 (2020) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2552 (2020). I now give the floor to those members of the Council wishing to make statements following the voting.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2020/1106, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8776 (2020) · source
“The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2551 (2020). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8775 (2020) · source
“In favour: Belgium, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8775 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2020/1100, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2020/949, which contains a letter dated 28 September 2020 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia addressed to the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8775 (2020) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2550 (2020). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8774 (2020) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2020/1098, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2020-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8774 (2020) · source
“Xue Hanqin have been elected members of the International Court of Justice for a term of office of nine years, beginning on 6 February 2021. I should like to congratulate them and wish them every success in the high office to which they have been elected. On behalf of the Council, I would like to thank the tellers for their assistance in the conduct of the elections. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“I should like to inform the members of the Council that I just received from the President of the General Assembly the following letter: “I have the honour to inform that, at the 24th resumed plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing five members of the International Court of Justice for a term of office beginning on 6 February 2021, Mr. Yuji Iwasawa (Japan), Mr. Georg Nolte (Germany), Ms. Julia Sebutinde (Uganda), Mr. Peter Tomka (Slovakia) and Ms. Xue Hanqin (China) obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly.” As both the Security Council and the General Assembly have agreed on the same candidates, the jurists Mr. Yuji Iwasawa, Mr. Georg Nolte, Ms. Julia Sebutinde, Mr. Peter Tomka and Ms.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Number of abstentions: 0 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias2 Mr. Yuji Iwasawa15 Mr. Georg Nolte14 Ms. Julia Sebutinde10 Ms. Maja Seršić2 Mr. Peter Tomka13 Mr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja6 Ms. Xue Hanqin13 The following candidates received the required majority of votes in the Security Council: Mr. Yuji Iwasawa, Mr. Georg Nolte, Ms. Julia Sebutinde, Mr. Peter Tomka and Ms. Xue Hanqin. I have communicated the result of the voting to the President of the General Assembly in writing.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“I have now been informed that the ballot papers have been collected in the General Assembly. The counting of the ballots in the Security Council will now begin. The tellers will now count the ballots. As per practice, there will be two independent countings of the ballots, one by each teller. I should like to remind Council members that, in accordance with established practice, I shall wait for the General Assembly to complete its count before I announce the results of the voting in the Security Council. The Council will remain in session. * * *”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“I wish to inform members that the voting in the Security Council was conclusive, but it was inconclusive in the General Assembly. The Council will therefore suspend the meeting and wait for the balloting process in the General Assembly to be completed. As soon as I receive from the President of the General Assembly the names of the five candidates who received the required majority, I will announce the full results of the voting in the Council and the General Assembly. The meeting was suspended at 5.05 p.m. and resumed at 12.45 p.m. on Thursday, 12 November.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“All the ballot papers have been collected. As I mentioned earlier, I will now suspend the meeting so that the ballots can be counted. I should like to remind Council members that, in accordance with the established practice, the ballots will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have also been collected. It is my intention to resume this meeting, simultaneously with the meeting in the General Assembly, as soon as the ballots have been counted and the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council can simultaneously announce the results. The announcement of the results will be webcast. Those members who wish to hear the results in person may return to the Chamber. The meeting was suspended at 3.30 and resumed at 5 p.m.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“I am informed that the General Assembly is now ready to proceed with the voting process. Each delegation has received a ballot paper. Members of the Council should place an “X” in the boxes next to the names of the five candidates for whom they wish to vote. I take it that all the members of the Council have now filled in the ballot paper. I now will read out the name of each member of the Council. Representatives are requested not to leave their seats to cast their ballots until the President has read out the name of the member concerned. The representative of the relevant member will proceed to the ballot box. Once the representative has cast the ballot in the ballot box, he or she will directly return to his or her seat at the Council table. * * *”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“May I take it that the Council is now ready to proceed with the election of five members of the International Court of Justice? It was so decided. * * *”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“Therefore, the Security Council will suspend its meeting as soon as the casting of ballots has been completed so that members can leave the Council Chamber. The Council will now proceed to draw lots to select two delegations to serve as tellers. The delegations of China and Germany will not be considered to serve as a teller because candidates of their nationalities have been nominated. The names of the delegations of France and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have been drawn. I request each of them to appoint one of their members to serve as teller. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Servat (France) and Ms. Gonsalves (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ) acted as tellers.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source
“In that regard, I would like to refer to paragraph 17 of the annex, which states that, “[a]fter the members of the General Assembly and the members of the Security Council have cast their ballots, the President of the General Assembly will announce the suspension of the plenary meeting and the President of the Security Council will announce the suspension of the meeting simultaneously.” However, in view of the fact that the casting of ballots will be completed in the Security Council much earlier than in the General Assembly, the advice received from a medical point of view is that it would not be advisable for the members of the Security Council to remain in the Security Council Chamber until the General Assembly has completed the casting of ballots.”
2020-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8773 (2020) · source