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Laassel

lines on the record: 337
first: 2013-10-18
most recent: 2017-08-29
sittings or episodes: 40
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“The principles of the Charter must be achieved through the adoption of a comprehensive and multidimensional approach that focuses onthe rule of law in all aspects of international relations. That approach must be based on respect for human rights, democracy, electoral processes and democratic transitions, the rule of law and institutions of governance, which are all key elements established by the United Nations. Finally, domestic law, which allows States to comply with their international obligations, must not take precedence over international law. The international community is called on to continue to adapt its approach and method. To that end, the United Nations must put human beings and their well-being at the centre of its action. United Nations action in the areas of humanitarian rights and human rights must be depoliticized.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Moreover, in its tireless efforts to address the crises in our continent and elsewhere, the Kingdom of Morocco has been committed since 1960 to United Nations efforts to maintain international peace and security, including by participating in peacekeeping operations in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cote d'Ivoire and Mali, as well as in operations of the NATO and the European Union mandated by the Security Council. Moreover, during its three terms as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, the last in 2012 and 2013, the Kingdom of Morocco has continued to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter. Lastly, in the coming weeks the Kingdom of Morocco will host the Arab Summit, which we hope will be an opportunity to overcome the challenges facing the Arab world.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The Kingdom fully supports efforts to promote reconciliation and dispute settlement, as evidenced by the mediation efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in resolving the crisis in the Mano River region, our assistance to our Malian brothers in overcoming their crisis, and our support for our Libyan brothers to help them get back on their feet. At the request of the Secretary-General, a year ago His Majesty the King offered the Kingdom of Morocco as host to the inter-Libyan talks under the auspices of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya. Those talks culminated with the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement in Skhirat on 17 December, and we welcome the formation of the National Reconciliation Government in Libya.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Leaving behind the traditional patterns of conflict management and investing more in conflict prevention and technical assistance in the areas of development and promotion of human rights, the United Nations has been able to adapt to new global security challenges that are increasingly complex and cross-border. The Kingdom of Morocco supports the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly those relating to the peaceful settlement of disputes, as outlined in Chapter VI, and strongly supports the ongoing role of the United Nations as a universal Organization responsible for resolving and deciding on matters relating to peacekeeping and international security, the promotion of human rights and sustainable development.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/ 1), the Millennium Development Goals and the United Nations Development Programme are all elements that have brought the Organization closer to its Member States and help them set up sustainable development structures for their populations. Peace and security, addressed in one-third of the Charter's Articles, has undergone significant changes, particularly in the approach used. Indeed, the United Nations, which had focused initially on decolonization issues in the 1950s and 1960s, has in recent decades become a body that promotes political solutions, mediation and dialogue for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, thereby working to maintain and consolidate peace.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The United Nations later developed a robust legal framework comprised of 18 conventions, covenants and protocols and over 30 declarations, covering the entire spectrum of rights and vulnerable groups. The United Nations has also set up a complete and comprehensive system of mechanisms to promote and protect human rights. The development dimension reflected in six Articles of the Charter was also at the centre of United Nations action, on the basis of the principle that there is no peace without development and no development without peace.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Although the Charter of the United Nations has laid the foundation for a new global system, over the years the United Nations has adapted to the challenges facing the international community. Thus, each of the three pillars ofthe United Nations - peace and security, development and human rights - developed gradually to meet the needs of the international environment. Human rights, which are featured in six Articles of the Charter, were the first main concern of an international community anxious not to relive the suffering of two world wars. That is why, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was the first instrument to be adopted by the United Nations.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“At this painful time for the peacekeeping family, which includes Morocco, I offer my deepest condolences to the Secretary-General and to the families of the victims, and wish the injured a speedy recovery. On 26 June 1945, the founders, eager to save succeeding generations from the scrouge of war, signed the Charter of the United Nations in San Francisco. The objective of that historic founding document is to maintain international peace and security, ensure development and promote human rights. Thus, the principles and purposes of the Charter were carefully developed to prevent a recurrence of past tragedies, restore dignity to humankind and establish the principle of equality among the States Members of the United Nations.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Mr. Laassel (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, let me thank Venezuela for having convened today's debate and on its choice of the theme "Respect for the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations as a key element for the maintenance of international peace and security". I take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing on the topic this morning. I also take this opportunity to condemn in the strongest terms terrorism in all its forms. Last Friday, the Kidal camp of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali was the target of indiscriminate terrorism that claimed the lives of six peacekeepers and wounded approximately 30 others.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“We hope that the ideas and proposals put forth during this debate will be implemented concretely in order to improve the protection of civilians on the ground. We must pursue our collective mobilization in order to initiate changes that are awaited by millions of people in conflict situations around the world.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Morocco firmly supports the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy and has taken specific measures in that area. Morocco systematically sends national investigators to its deployed troops, so as to deal with any situation that might arise with the greatest diligence and firmness. Once again, improved cooperation with the Secretariat is necessary, especially in the area of sharing information. All of those elements should be taken into account during the upcoming review of the matter during the meetings of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate Morocco's firm commitment to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which is an imperative, be it in the context of troops committed to serve under the United Nations flag or in the form of programmes to strengthen the capacity of States.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“In order to make it possible for troops to fulfil their missions successfully, the Council needs to take into account the realities on the ground and provide United Nations forces with adequate means. The Secretariat should also strengthen its cooperation with troop contributors and involve them more in the planning phases. Those elements attest to the importance of revised and strengthened triangular cooperation, aimed at identifying possible obstacles and at enabling deployed troops to fulfil their mandate successfully. Such discussions could be held in the context of informal Security Council working groups on the protection of civilians and working groups on peacekeeping. The conduct of Blue Helmets responsible for the protection of civilians should be irreproachable.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Moroccan troops, which have been deployed for over 60 years in peacekeeping operations, have always considered the protection of civilians to be a key part of their mission. That aspect is duly taken into account during the predeployment stages of training Moroccan contingents to serve under the United Nations flag. A specific example is the offensive undertaken around Bria, Central African Republic, which made it possible to restore State authority throughout the region, ensure the protection of civilians and even allow for the return of many displaced persons. Troop-contributing countries have a responsibility to protect civilians, but that responsibility is shared with both the Security Council and the Secretariat.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“The seminar on the protection of civilians that was organized in November 2015 by the delegations of Uruguay and Australia made it possible for us to develop our thinking with a view to underscoring the importance of political solutions to conflict and to reconciling that with the imperative of the protection of civilians. Indeed, one of the main instruments available to the Security Council for ensuring the protection of civilians in armed conflict is peacekeeping operations, an area that is rightly currently being reviewed. Morocco fully subscribes to the recommendations of the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peacekeeping Operations (see S/2015/446), especially with regard to the chapters on troop-contributing countries.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Bringing humanitarian assistance to those who need it should remain a priority of the international community, because the lives of thousands of vulnerable people are at stake. With the unprecedented number of displaced persons fleeing conflict, the international community must redouble its efforts to bring the necessary assistance to those people. That is why my delegation believes that the World Humanitarian Summit, to be held in Istanbul in May 2016, will be a crucial meeting that will make it possible for the international community to rethink humanitarian assistance and find new ways and means to improve its response to crises and make humanitarian assistance more effective and efficient. Humanitarian assistance cannot be effective without free and unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations to people affected by conflict.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“It is unacceptable that hospitals and schools are targeted indiscriminately and that weapons are used indiscriminately in densely populated zones, hitting not only the combatants but also civilian populations. We believe that the fight against impunity should be at the centre of our debate. It is also unacceptable that journalists and humanitarian workers are deliberately targeted. International humanitarian law is too often swept aside, despite repeated appeals by the Security Council. Similarly, we reiterate the imperative of respecting the principles ofthe equality, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. Humanitarian assistance is an important element in the protection of civilians during armed conflict.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“In such cases, the international community has a responsibility to support these countries by building their capacity and providing the necessary means to shoulder their responsibilities for protecting populations on their soil. It is in this context that Morocco is redoubling its efforts to cooperate with countries in or emerging from conflict, including with respect to security sector reform and strengthening the rule of law. We must also commit ourselves firmly to promoting the implementation of and compliance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, international law, especially human rights law, and the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“However, it is clear that despite these advances, the fate of civilian populations, especially women and children, continues to deteriorate, with an ongoing increase in the number of victims, displaced persons and refugees. The damning figures of the past decade have never been higher, at least since the Second World War, and forecasts for the coming decades are hardly promising. The past year was particularly marked by this scourge. Morocco strongly condemns all indiscriminate attacks affecting civilian populations, and calls on parties to conflict to honour their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. While the protection of civilians lies primarily with States, it is clear that in times of conflict, the capacity of these States may be inadequate or non-existent.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“My delegation aligns itself with the statement by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The ongoing attention and involvement of the Council, supported not only by the entire United Nations membership but also by non-governmental organizations and civil society, have led to significant normative progress the protection of civilians. As noted in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2015/453) on the issue, numerous resolutions and presidential statements, the updating of aides memoire and the establishment of mandates tailored to the needs of women and children in situations of armed conflict have promoted the creation of a robust legal framework.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Mr. Laassel (Morocco) (spoke in French): I would like first to congratulate you, Sir, on your country's accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January, and to thank your delegation for organizing this open debate on an issue that concerns all of us - the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I take this opportunity to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing, taking stock of the current state of the protection of civilians and highlighting the challenges facing the international community in this regard. Finally, I thank the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the representative of Oxfam for their briefings and especially for all the efforts of the members of their organizations, often undertaken at the risk of their lives.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the need for an integrated and consistent approach to achieve the high goals of the United Nations with regard to peace and security, development and human rights, all of which place the human being at the centre of its concerns.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Venezuela has links with drug trafficking networks that threaten the regional security and territorial integrity of another neighbouring State, which has appeared on the front pages of the international press. It is paradoxical that a country that represents a threat to its enemies can talk about peace and security. It would have the moral legitimacy to do so if it were to respect good neighbourliness, an inalienable right set out in the Charter. It is important that the General Assembly be careful in the election of members to the Security Council by taking into account their contribution to international peace and security, as stipulated by Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“During the past 10 months alone, Personal Envoy Christopher Ross has been to the region five times. Morocco assures the Special Envoy that it remains fully comitted to that process. Peace and security are threatened by other factors - expansionism, threats to neighbours due to links with illegal traffickers and massive violations of human rights. Venezuela is threatening the security of its neighbours and is trying to absorb a neighbouring State Member of the United Nations just because that small country has discovered oil reserves. Venezuela persecutes the nationals of neighbouring States by violating the rules of good neighbourliness and the principle of respect for territorial integrity, which is at the cornerstone of the Organization.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Given the existence of its country offices, UNDP is the best agency to brief the members of the Security Council on such issues. In his statement this morning, the representative of Venezuela drew an unacceptable parallel between the Palestinian question and that of the Moroccan Sahara. We must remind that delegation that the question of the Sahara is not one of decolonization, but of achieving Morocco's territorial integrity. The Security Council took up the issue pursuant to Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, which pertains to the peaceful settlement of disputes. The question of the Sahara - perhaps Venezuela is unaware - is the subject of a political process led under the auspices of the Secretary-General and facilitated by his Personal Envoy to achieve a mutually acceptable political solution.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“All of those reforms are necessary, of course, and we must continue to support countries that are at risk in those areas. Nevertheless, we need to broaden our range of action. We need to implement the holistic vision we are all calling for. Among the means to succeed, we should make certain adjustments in the way in which we cooperate, whether we are talking about cooperation between Member States and the Secretariat or between different United Nations departments and agencies. For example, as a way to provide members of the Security Council further information on the challenges of development, the Council could consider including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in these discussions, or even the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“To that end, we need to come up with a vision and to find solutions in the short term so that we can work together for a sustainable peace. The root causes of conflict and instability are well known, and they are often the same from country to country - exclusion, political and economic marginalization, unequal access to justice, the absence of effective mechanisms to promote and protect human rights, corruption, transnational crime and illegal trafficking, especially in light weapons. Those are just a few examples. On the other hand, the establishment of inclusive political and economic systems, the promotion of the rule of law and the strengthening of State institutions are often cited as effective solutions to attacking those underlying causes.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Therefore, a holistic approach to addressing issues of peace and security, development and human rights is all the more necessary, given that we live in a world that is becoming increasingly globalized, and characterized by interdependence among States and societies, which influence each other in the political, economic, security and other spheres. The current situation serves to illustrate that the traditional forms of cooperation need to be reviewed. We hope that this debate will allow us to enter into a wide-ranging consideration of ways to improve that. We have responsibility as Members of the United Nations to ensure that the links among the main organs of the United Nations established by the Charter are effective and functional.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank the United Kingdom for having organized this open debate in the Security Council on this item of great relevance, on a cross-cutting subject that is extremely important to the international community as a whole. I thank you, Mr. President, for the clear and precise concept note (S/2015/845, annex), which underlines current challenges and calls for a renewed vision of the nexus between peace, security and development. Security and stability are the pillars of development, without which our countries cannot improve their social situations or carry out their development initiatives.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Mr. Laassel (Morocco) (spoke in French): May I begin by discharging a sad duty and expressing the full support and solidarity of the Moroccan people with France in connection with the barbaric acts that took place, as well as our deepest condolences. We express our sympathy and support to the families of the victims and to the people of Lebanon, Russia and Turkey, who have also been struck by heinous terrorist acts. We offer our deep condolences to them and to all countries affected by the scourge of terrorism. We condemn in the strongest possible terms all of these horrific acts, which require us to take decisions that are up to the challenges that we are all facing.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“When that occurs, we will have helped the people of Libya to give form to their deepest desire since they achieved their independence.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, the Moroccan city of Al-Jadida hosted a conference with the United Nations on foreign terrorist fighters. We have also adopted a security strategy and modernized and updated our legal framework as a part of our national human development initiative. Morocco has always been involved in peace-loving efforts. We have been part of many United Nations peacekeeping operations all over the world, especially in Africa. We have supported all constructive approaches to lifting countries out of crisis. His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sponsored peaceful solutions in many regions, especially in the Mano River Basin. Morocco has also hosted many dialogue sessions among Libyan parties. We hope that an agreement will be adopted and signed soon.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Terrorism cannot be attributed to any religion, ethnic group, nation, culture or civilization. It is a criminal act. Since the attacks of 11 September 2001, Morocco has participated in international efforts to fight terrorism. We have cooperated with various United Nations agencies in devising strategies to fight terrorism. In particular, we have tried to promote the implementation of resolution 2178 (2014), on foreign terrorist fighters, and resolution 2199 (2015), on the financing ofterrorism. We have also been actively involved in the Global Counterterrorism Forum, which last September adopted the Hague- Marrakech Memorandum on Good Practices for a More Effective Response to the Foreign Terrorist Fighters Phenomenon. Together with the Netherlands, we co-chair a working group on foreign terrorist fighters.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“These fighters are being attracted by many means: their poverty is being exploited, and the Internet, particularly social networks, is being used to tempt them. In that context, if youth finds itself before closed doors, if political and economic setbacks are all they know, if there is no governance, if there is despair and deprivation, increasing numbers of them will be tempted to ride the waves of clandestine migration. They will be exploited by the mafias specializing in human trafficking. This tragedy unfolding before us, including the drowning of people, demands that we quickly find a solution. We must find a way to provide people with decent livelihoods so that they do not turn into massive armies of terrorists. My delegation condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“They have enslaved women, carried out rape, kidnapped children and the elderly, and committed massacres that are tantamount to war crimes of and a blatant violation of international law, human rights law and international humanitarian law. They have also destroyed places of worship - mosques and churches, principally - and have oppressed many minorities, even going so far as to destroy their heritage. These terrorist groups are also stalking conflict areas in order to be drawn into the fighting and thereby attract more youth to these hot spots. According to United Nations reports, there are more than 25,000 foreign terrorist fighters from at least 100 States, especially in Syria and Iraq.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco will continue to be true in its support for the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights, the foremost of which are the creation of an independent State with East Jerusalem as its capital on the basis of the June 1967 borders, in the context of a two-State solution by which it would live side by side in peace and harmony with Israel. All prospects before us are at an impasse. Crises are unfolding before our eyes, especially in Syria, but also in Yemen and Libya. This situation fuels terrorism, which continues to spread in the Middle East. Since June 2014, Daesh has occupied many regions in Iraq, Syria and Libya. Boko Haram is prevailing in West Africa, as is Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb. These organizations are fragmenting States and are now controlling parts of them.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Following Israel's acts ofaggression, the Committee was convened without delay under the auspices of His Majesty, who has also met with Mr. Mahmoud Abbas to consider the grave situation. Through the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ministerial Contact Group on defending the cause of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif, which defends the Palestinian cause, we met on 26 September on the margins of the seventieth session of the General Assembly. At that meeting, we adopted a declaration that condemns the Israeli Violations, which constitute an unprecedented provocation of the sensitivities of hundreds of millions of Muslim worshippers in the world and which could lead to additional interreligious and sectarian conflict. Such Violations undermine all efforts to reach a two- State solution and only serve to increase extremism.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Israel is committing grave violations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and carrying out incursions against, and abuse of, worshippers in blatant violation of the sensitivities of millions of Muslims and in defiance of many international conventions and agreements. Israel is also trying to undermine the status quo of Al-Quds Al-Sharif. The Kingdom of Morocco is playing a role in these issues through His Majesty Mohammed VI at the head of the Al-Quds Committee, which supports the Jerusalemites and upholds the Palestinian cause. We will continue to support our Palestinian brothers in creating their independent State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. We urge that Israel withdraw from all the Palestinian occupied territories to the 1967 borders.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We are meeting at a time when the international community is celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, which emphasizes the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States and the importance of finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts. The current conflicts spreading across the world and the absence of peaceful solutions via dialogue and consensus pursuant to the Charter have contributed to igniting conflicts among brothers who had previously lived in harmony and peace and served the interests of their nation and their prosperity. We cannot talk about maintaining peace and security without discussing the question of Palestine. In that regard, we are concerned at the escalation that Israel has opted for in dealing with Al-Quds, especially since 13 September 2015.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Mr. Laassel (Morocco) (spoke in English): I would like to start by presenting the apologies of our Permanent Representative, who is currently receiving His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, who will address the General Assembly in a few minutes. (spoke in Arabic) I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for presiding over this meeting and for convening members to consider this very important subject. All of us are trying to maintain peace and security and settle conflicts in a peaceful manner and counter all forms of extremism. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his enlightening briefing. We appreciate the great efforts he has made to raise awareness about the need to maintain peace and security and to counter extremism.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Finally, despite the growing proliferation of threats and challenges to international peace and security, which could justify closer cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations with a view to improving the international collective security system, the central role of the Security Council in matters of international peace and security remains unchanged, as defined in the United Nations Charter.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“That is the case with the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which seeks to operationalize as soon as possible the Multinational Joint Task Force to take on the Boko Haram terrorist group, which continues to rage in the subregion. In the Central African Republic, the efforts of the Economic Community of Central African States to ensure a peaceful political transition through its support for the holding of credible and transparent legislative and presidential elections have been admirable. At this point, we note that while subregional African organizations have worked actively to settle conflicts in Africa, they face huge obstacles, such as the absence of lasting and flexible financial support, as well as a lack of military expertise and equipment and appropriate civilian competence.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“In addition to its contribution to maintaining the stability and unity of countries in the region, as was the case in Mali and Burkina Faso, or through the deployment oftroops or the election of observers, as in Nigeria and Togo, ECOWAS continues to expand the scope of its interventions to cover areas as varied as they are complex, as reflected by its contribution to the recent successes made in the struggle against the terror group Boko Haram, or its participation in eradicating the Ebola virus in Liberia and the disease's overall regression in Guinea and Sierra Leone. Other subregional organizations stand out for their capacities to mobilize to combat the destabilizing effects of terrorism and the degradation of the humanitarian situation in their respective subregions.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“In Africa, which faces serious security, humanitarian and socioeconomic challenges, subregional organizations are best placed in terms of geographic proximity, political and cultural knowledge of local situations, and common experience in order to act most effectively for peace and security. To that end, we welcome the scale and diversity that are increasingly a hallmark of the role played by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its subregion.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Over the years and with the experience that they have gained, the subregional organizations have demonstrated their ability to make a key contribution to international peace and security with their enhanced knowledge of the sensibilities of their subregion and social cultural aspects that can add value to the peaceful conflict settlement. Regional and subregional organizations have profound knowledge, original ideas and solid local networks in place. These elements are essential to mediation and planning for peacekeeping operations and to helping countries to establish lasting peace. Some of these organizations even have a proven capacity for rapid reaction to crises by drawing on a whole set of instruments in the short or long term in the fields of development, humanitarian assistance, security or politics.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Those goals must be achieved through the adoption of a comprehensive multidimensional approach based on the rule of law in all aspects of international relations, especially through respect for the United Nations Charter, the peaceful dispute settlement, respect for the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of States, and non-interference in their internal affairs. While the main role falls with the United Nations in this field, close cooperation based on effective communication and coordination between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations can be a major asset in our collective efforts to maintain international peace and security.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Morocco therefore confirms the principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations regarding the peaceful dispute settlement as set out in Chapter VI, and firmly supports the ongoing role played by the United Nations as the universal Organization responsible for resolving and ruling on issues pertaining to the maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion of human rights and sustainable development. Similarly, Morocco reiterates its commitment to multilateralism that respects the rules and principles of international law within the framework of the United Nations with a view to creating an international society that is based on equality and legality, enjoys peace and security, and respects human rights and sustainable development.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“That means that all action undertaken must respect the provisions set forth in resolutions and be consistent with the mandates of the Security Council, and that the Council should be fully informed of activities undertaken or planned by these agreements or regional entities in maintaining international peace and security. The Kingdom of Morocco sets great store by bolstering multilateralism and the expansion and enhancement of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional institutions in line with the Charter and pursuant to the parameters established by Security Council resolutions.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The authors ofthe Charter ofSan Francisco assigned the primary role for the maintenance of international peace and security on the United Nations, but they also called for cooperation between the Organization and regional and subregional organizations. The strengthening of partnerships to meet global challenges to peace and security, in particular the peaceful dispute settlement and the resolution of multiform crises that threaten to destabilize entire regions and affect millions of people, complements the efforts made in recent years by regional and subregional organizations, provided that the measures taken by these organizations are consistent with the goals and principles of the United Nations Charter.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Mr. Laassel (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset I wish to thank Nigeria for its initiative in organizing a public debate on the relevant topic of regional organizations and contemporary challenges of global security. Currently the international community faces an unimaginable number of challenges to international peace and security through an unprecedented exacerbation of terrorism, intra-State conflicts and threats to peace posed by climate change, pandemics and poverty. Terrorist groups, including Daesh, Boko Haram, Al-Qaida and their affiliates, control vast territories. Meeting those challenges requires the united efforts and cooperation on all sides, which highlights the relevance of the topic of today's debate.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“I must also pay tribute to the tireless efforts of Mr. Gaye and his team, who work assiduously for the return of peace and stability in the Central African Republic. Finally, I would like to reiterate the full readiness of the configuration to continue working closely with MINUSCA, the different parts of the Secretariat, the transitional authorities and all national and international partners of the Central African Republic in order to get the country on the road to peace and stability, for the benefit of all Central Africans.”
2015-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7500 (2015) · source