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Ladeb

lines on the record: 530
first: 2020-02-06
most recent: 2023-10-24
sittings or episodes: 77
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“The success of the Joint Force will have a positive impact on peace and security not only locally but also at the regional and international levels.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“As for the short term, the international community must today assist the countries concerned in building their capacity to counter this threat through tangible measures in line with their needs. In that context, we recall the need of the Group of Five (G-5) for the Sahel to receive strong and effective United Nations and international support in order to foster its ability to counter shared challenges, including by promoting the Joint Force backed by the African Union. Such support would provide it with the necessary operational and logistical support, in line with the Secretary-General’s recommendations, with a view to enabling it to continue to play its important role in fighting terrorism and transnational organized crime.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Terrorist organizations are trying to exploit the situations in those regions by reorganizing their ranks and establishing regional affiliates that pledge allegiance to such organizations. At the same time, they also benefit from organized crime and trafficking in arms and persons to fund their operations. Tunisia reiterates the need for continued international cooperation to counter terrorism as well as violent extremism in all its forms and to redouble efforts aimed at eliminating the root causes that fuel it through an integrated approach that takes into consideration all its dimensions. Promoting human development and eradicating poverty, marginalization and exclusion, as well as ensuring the participation of youth and women, are important means of countering terrorism and violent extremism in the medium and long term.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed an evolution in the working methods of terrorist organizations and their ability to adapt and exploit crises and conflicts, the fragility of certain communities and marginalized groups and the weakness or absence of State authority in order to expand and implement their plans. They have also harnessed modern technologies and social media to promote their ideologies, recruit members and obtain financing. That has led to the exacerbation of the scourge of terrorism and the emergence of the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters on an unprecedented scale. The severity of the terrorist threat has also been increasing in Africa especially in conflict zones.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Twenty years have passed since the establishment of the international regime to counter terrorism through the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) and the various measures that followed it, as well as the creation of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which Tunisia has had the honour to chair during the past two years. Despite the significant achievements made in terms of bolstering legal frameworks and international cooperation mechanisms to combat that scourge, terrorism and violent extremism remain among the most serious threats to international peace and security.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Some regions of the world, especially those that have contributed least to such changes, are most affected, as is the case of the African continent, in particular the Sahel region. Their peoples face difficulties in withstanding and adapting to the impacts of climate change. From that point of view, when addressing the security repercussions of climate change, it is necessary to take into consideration the importance of the development dimension in strategies for maintaining peace and security, as well as the need to build the capacity of the peoples of those regions to adapt to the effects of climate change, thereby preventing them from slipping into spirals of violence and conflict.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Given the current climate change-related challenges that the world faces today, it is necessary to go beyond the context-based approach in addressing the situation and to work to include climate risks systematically in the Security Council’s exercise of its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security. We support the practical proposals contained in the draft resolution submitted for the Council’s consideration by Ireland and the Niger. We hope that it will be adopted unanimously, thereby sending a clear and strong message from the Security Council in that regard. Although climate change is a global phenomenon, the severity of its repercussions varies.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Tunisia has also often reiterated the importance of addressing those factors by strengthening multilateral action and adopting a holistic approach based on an integrated concept of collective security and innovative tools and mechanisms that are capable of dealing effectively with those common and cross-border challenges. That is one of the priorities that Tunisia will continue to monitor within the framework of various United Nations and other regional structures. There is no doubt that climate change represents one of the major factors that deepens fragility and threatens stability, sometimes leading to the outbreak of conflict. It fuels tensions and violence and contributes to protracted and complicated conflicts, especially on the African continent.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank His Excellency the Secretary- General for his valuable briefing. I also thank Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat and Mr. Mamman Nuhu for their briefings. We wish to express in the strongest terms Tunisia’s condemnation of the terrorist attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. We offer our sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people and the Government of Togo. Throughout our membership on the Security Council, Tunisia has paid special attention to the need to consider the deep and interrelated causes of conflicts and the various factors that fuel violence, prolong conflicts and threaten security and peace in the world.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to sincerely thank you, Mr. President, and the sisterly Republic of the Niger for convening today’s meeting to shed light once again on climate change and terrorism, which constitute two of the major threats to international peace and security and exacerbate existing problems, especially in conflict-afflicted regions. We commend your valuable briefing and the accurate evaluation of the issue, along with your practical proposals. We are aware of what the brotherly people of the Niger have faced and continue to face due to those two scourges. We appreciate the role that your country has always played in drawing the attention of the international community to the dangers that threaten security and stability in the Sahel region.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“We reiterate that it is necessary to address constructively and comprehensively all obstacles and challenges that are blocking progress in the OPCW’s investigations into using toxic chemical as weapons in Syria. In conclusion, we emphasize once again that the efforts by the OPCW and the effectiveness of the ban on chemical weapons, in general, as well as the efforts by the Syrian Government, can be strongly supported by the coordinated efforts, constructive cooperation and consensual solutions of the Security Council and the international community at large, in order to monitor the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) and the CWC, with a view to eliminating the chemical weapons threat, closing the Syrian chemical dossier and ending the crisis.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“We urge for the definitive settlement of pending issues so that Syria can fulfil its contractual obligations. We also urge the OPCW to heed the concerns of the Syrian Government in its capacity as a sovereign State and a State party to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), leading to optimal solutions. It is obvious that that cannot occur without the resumption of direct dialogue, joint cooperation and coordination. We hope that forthcoming circumstances will allow for overcoming the obstacles imposed by the pandemic that have hindered the OPCW missions and teams in Syria so that they can resume their activities fully on Syrian territory, pursuant to their mandate.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“We took note of the most recent report of the Director-General of the OPCW (see S/2021/989) pursuant to resolution 2118 (2013). We deplore the fact that the Syrian chemical weapons dossier is still at a stalemate and that there is no sign of the desired progress. These circumstances make it necessary for technical dialogue to resume between the Syrian Government and the Technical Secretariat, and for the Declaration Assessment Team to resume its mission in Syria in the context of an agreement between the two parties. In that regard, we hope to see a meeting between the OPCW Director-General and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria as soon as possible in order to discuss the way forward through a constructive and transparent dialogue based on mutual trust.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Mrs. Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing. I welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey in today’s meeting. Tunisia reiterates its steadfast condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, in any circumstances and for any motives and justifications. It is necessary to hold the perpetrators of such atrocity crimes accountable. In that connection, we once again express our support for the mandate of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), whose duty is to independently and impartially investigate and verify issues, including in the Syrian Arab Republic. The OPCW provides a forum for consultation and cooperation among States on related matters.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm the importance of settling the issue of Palestinian refugees. In the interests of reaching a final settlement, Tunisia will continue to support the efforts and role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“Finally, we stress the need to enhance the contribution of migration to sustainable development by facilitating movement through safe and orderly channels. Thirdly, we must effectively address migration and refugee crises in accordance with human rights standards and the Charter of the United Nations. In the context of addressing migration and asylum, we stress the need to strike a balance between the imperatives of protecting their sovereignty of States and the security of their peoples, on the one hand, and the need to provide relief and respect human rights, on the other. It is also necessary to more closely monitor the trends, developments and indicators of these migration waves in the light of the growing terrorist threat and organized crime activities.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“It is therefore necessary to enhance development and solidarity among States and peoples in order to help address the root causes of crises and prevent human suffering, particularly on the basis of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and the Global Compact on Refugees. That will require the international community to provide sustainable support to developing and least developed host countries through partnerships oriented towards sustainable development, thus contributing to building the capacities of refugee-hosting communities and institutions to recover from crises and contain their long-term spillover effects.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“In that context, Tunisia has spared no effort in supporting the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Libya and addressing the repercussions of the situation. In 2011, my country took in approximately 1 million refugees and migrants who left Libya. We continue to take all preparation and response measures within the national emergency plan, in partnership with United Nations agencies and civil society organizations. Secondly, we must strengthen the development and solidarity dimension when addressing human mobility crises. The causes and consequences of migration and displacement remain a humanitarian and development issue. Through migration and displacement, people seek a better life and the enjoyment of their human rights and dignity.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“That must be done through a coherent and holistic approach based on the close link between peace, security and sustainable development and on the meaningful interaction between the various United Nations organs and agencies, on the basis of the principles and mechanisms of solidarity and international cooperation and shared but differentiated responsibility. In that context, I would like to share the following priorities: First, the traditional focus on the ongoing management of protracted forced displacement crises, based on short-term, limited humanitarian solutions must be replaced by an approach that addresses root causes and finds proactive and lasting solutions to them. That will require the Security Council to focus more on ending conflicts as a key priority through an effective effort supported by consensus among its members.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“The ongoing crises are becoming increasingly complex and global due to transboundary phenomena and threats such as pandemics, climate change and terrorism, against a backdrop of conflict, occupation, transition and fragility. All these have boosted the waves of human movement and their social, humanitarian and security repercussions. Due to the worsening humanitarian situation of refugees and displaced persons, these crises call — more than ever — for the mobilization and intensified efforts of the international community as a whole, particularly the Security Council. In that connection, finding solutions to end violence and conflict, protect lives and provide protection and assistance to those in need is a top priority.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi for his briefing, and I welcome the participation of Her Excellency Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway, in today’s meeting. Tunisia’s views on refugees, asylum, migration and humanitarian work are based on its adherence to noble humanitarian principles and values and on its commitment to the relevant international humanitarian instrument, as well as on its experience as a destination and transit country and our specific combination of Arab, African and Mediterranean identities. The African continent, the Arab region and the Mediterranean are crisis hotspots. Moreover, their countries and peoples bear the brunt of those crises by hosting an increasing number of displaced people and refugees.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, Tunisia reiterates its commitment to the aspirations of the Libyan people as they move beyond this period of transition and towards reconstruction, with the help of the United Nations and regional and international organizations. We are certain that the wisdom of our brothers and sisters in Libya will support national interests, movement out of this transition phase and allow the national deadline to be maintained so that Libya can re-establish its stability as well as its place among nations.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“With our mandate on the Security Council coming to an end, we would like to highlight the commitment of all Council members to supporting efforts for security and stability in Libya and to safeguarding peace and stability in the region. We also welcome the attitude and positive approach that has been taken on the Libyan dossier, as Tunisia shares a common fate with Libya in terms of security, stability and development. We are certain that unity within the Council on Libya, in particular on the various aspects of the Libyan dossier, will help to drive progress towards a holistic political settlement and national reconciliation in Libya.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“We therefore renew our call to all the parties to respect the full implementation of the provisions of the ceasefire agreement as agreed on 23 October 2020, in particular on speeding up the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libya. Measures must be taken for a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process to promote stability in Libya and protect any neighbouring countries from security repercussions. In that regard, Tunisia welcomes the efforts of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission. We also welcome efforts by the United Nations via UNSMIL and hope those efforts will be reinforced by the deployment of the first group of United Nations ceasefire monitors. We stress the importance of respect by all parties of the arms embargo imposed on Libya.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Tunisia calls on the international community to redouble efforts during this crucial period to promote a political settlement in Libya, support Libyans so that they can meet their challenges and help Libya overcome various shortcomings and create conditions that are conducive to successful elections. In that regard, we welcome the Libya Stabilization Conference held in Tripoli as well as the Paris International Conference for Libya. The role of neighbouring countries is crucial. Tunisia reiterates the importance that all the parties respect Libya’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and refrain from any interference in its domestic affairs.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“That is how the country has managed in the past two years to move from conflict and military escalation to a peaceful political process that is led and monitored by Libyans themselves, guaranteeing that the Libyan people can achieve their aspirations of democracy and stable institutions, within a framework of freedom, transparency and equality. The participation of women is crucial. Today we are one month from the Libyan elections, which are scheduled for 24 December, and we very much hope to see the people of Libya build a new era for their country. In that regard, Tunisia welcomes the exceptional efforts made to allow the parliamentary and presidential elections to be held on time, according to the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum road map and pursuant to resolution 2570 (2021).”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): We thank the Special Envoy for Libya for his briefing. We commend the role of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), which is supporting Libya on the path to a political solution. We reiterate Tunisia’s commitment to continue to provide help and support to UNSMIL and its mandate. We also thank the Ambassador of India, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, for his briefing on the Committee’s activities. Furthermore, we thank Ms. Lamees Bensaad for her briefing, and we welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya, Mr. Taher Elsonni, in today’s meeting. Libya has promoted its national interests and has upheld dialogue and consensus.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Tunisia reiterates its support for the people of Iraq and urges the international community to do the same in order to ensure that the country strengthens its national sovereignty and security.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“It is taking a holistic approach to achieving a developed, prosperous economy. We hope that these efforts will continue. With regard to relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Government, reconciliation efforts are praiseworthy, and parties are called upon to tackle pending issues, thereby paving the way for peaceful relations that would benefit the country. With regard to the issue of missing Kuwaitis, we welcome the progress made in identifying 19 missing persons this month thanks to cooperation between the two Governments and the assistance of the tripartite and bilateral subcommittees, the International Committee of the Red Cross and UNAMI. We hope that this cooperation will continue until this issue is concluded once and for all.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“Tunisia welcomes the efforts by the Iraqi security forces to target terrorist groups that seek to undermine the security, stability and development of Iraq. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Al-Kadhimi. We therefore underscore Iraq’s important role of Iraq in strengthening regional security and in using the peaceful settlement of differences to settle various regional disputes. We urge respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Iraq in line with the United Nations Charter and relevant international instruments. Accordingly, Iraq must not be the theatre for regional conflicts. The Iraqi Government has conducted economic reforms and undertaken brave measures to combat corruption and poor management.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“These elections enabled the Iraqi people to exercise their constitutional right to make their voices heard. It is crucial that all parties respect the will expressed by the men and women of Iraq in order to strengthen and preserve democracy and ensure that Iraq finds its stability and security once again and as well as its economic well-being. At a time when we are commending the smooth running of the elections, we hope that the next step of this process will be carried out pursuant to the country’s laws and Constitution. We would call upon all parties to show restraint and form a new Government that meets the needs and aspirations of the Iraqi people and establishes the rule of law and the principle of citizenship.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for her briefing. I would also like to thank Ms. Kabashi for her statement. I am delighted that the Iraqi Ambassador is participating in this meeting. My delegation commends the people and the Government of Iraq for the successful convening of early legislative elections on 10 October. Those were commended by all observers, despite the difficulties encountered. We also commend the role of the Independent High Electoral Commission and UNAMI throughout these historic and credible elections, which were conducted in a climate of integrity and transparency. We also commend the participation of women which went above and beyond the 25 per cent quota initially set.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“To conclude, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, unity, political independence and territorial integrity of Somalia, as well as our support for all efforts to secure its peace, political stability and socioeconomic progress.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 also shares the view that there is a need to thoroughly address the financing challenges of any African Union engagement in Somalia post- 2021 through the provision of adequate, sustainable and predictable financing, including access to United Nations assessed contributions. The A3+1 reiterates its deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Somalia, with an estimated 7 million people at crisis-level food insecurity due to the combined effect of conflict, environmental crises, including droughts, floods and locusts, and the coronavirus disease pandemic. We call for unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need. We also reiterate our call on all international partners to scale up funding for humanitarian response plans for Somalia.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source
“The communiqué endorsed the report of the AU- led independent assessment on the African Union’s engagement in and with Somalia post-2021 and its option 1, namely, to establish an AU-United Nations multidimensional stabilization mission in Somalia, deployed under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, which would ensure predictable and sustainable multi-year financing for the future mission through United Nations assessed contributions. The A3+1 underlines the importance of taking due consideration of the needs, priorities and views of the host country in defining the nature and objective of any future mission in Somalia and encourages all the relevant parties to further engage constructively in order to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our call for continued international support for the Government of Somalia in its fight against Al-Shabaab and other groups active in the country, as well as to enable it to take full security responsibility, in line with the Somali transition plan. We pay tribute to the role played in that regard by AMISOM during the past years. We also take note of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council communiqué adopted on 7 October, circulated in the Security Council as document S/2021/922.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source
“We also reiterate our support for one person/one vote elections and encourage the continuation of efforts to achieve that objective during the next election cycle. The A3+1 remains concerned by the major threat to peace, security and stability in Somalia posed by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, which is responsible for the majority of attacks in the country and whose terrorist and other activities have a destabilizing impact on State-building in Somalia. In particular, we strongly condemn the numerous suicide attacks that they perpetrated in Mogadishu in the past three months, and we express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the Government and the people of Somalia.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 welcomes the completion last Saturday of the Upper House elections, with all 54 seats selected, as well as the start of the House of the People elections. We again underline the importance of completing the electoral process, including the election of the President of Somalia, in a timely manner to realize the legitimate aspirations of the people of Somalia for security, stability, democracy, good governance and development. We once more reiterate that a prolonged delay in completing the electoral process could divert resources and attention away from critical national priorities. While we regret the missed target of 30 per cent women elected to the Upper House, we note that 26 per cent of persons elected in that phase were indeed women. We hope that the upcoming elections for the House of the People will bridge the existing gap.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source
“I have the 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 Mr. James Swan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, Mr. Francisco Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia, and Ms. Asha Siyad, Executive Director of the Somali Women’s Leadership Initiative, for their briefings. We would also like to recognize and welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Somalia at this meeting.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8907 (2021) · source
“Every day, many lives are lost, and people are suffering from the ravages of wars and conflicts. That includes women and children. That is the price we pay for our inability to prevent. We are therefore firmly convinced that the use of preventive diplomacy is not an option, but rather an urgent need. We hope that today’s meeting will be a decisive turning point towards better coordinating the efforts of the various United Nations organs in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“We therefore reiterate that enhancing cooperation, partnerships and integration with regional organizations is critical in order to enable them to intervene first and as soon as possible in order for them to use their tools to promote a peaceful settlement and uphold international peace and security. That is a crucial component of effective preventive diplomacy. We are convinced that wars and conflicts are not inevitable. Instead, we must work to prevent their occurrence or exacerbation. Instead of rushing to attend to emergencies, we could take early preventive action so that emerging threats do not spiral out of control. Despite progress in this area, preventive diplomacy still faces challenges, particularly the absence of political resolve among some parties to conflict, as well as the difficulty of imposing solutions.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“We also stress the importance of holding regular meetings with a view to generating practical recommendations on this matter. Preventive diplomacy remains one of the best ways of maintaining international peace and security. It is not only the best option from a political and moral standpoint but is also the least costly option for the United Nations and the international community. Given the complexities in the international situation today, we believe that preventive diplomacy must also include regional organizations, which constantly demonstrate their effectiveness and their central role of crisis management in their respective regions thanks to their knowledge of the specificities of the situation on the ground.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Economic indicators are declining, with weak State institutions and governance, as well as corruption, terrorism, violent extremism, organized transnational crimes, human rights abuses, climate change and the spread of pandemics. Challenges arising from those situations are diverse and multifaceted. They require a broader view of the concept of international peace and security, instead of a focus on preventing differences. We must look at all actions to prevent certain situations from occurring, spreading and transforming into conflict. That must be done through the collaborative efforts of the principal organs of the United Nations. We welcome today’s debate, but we would like to underscore the importance of preventive diplomacy, which includes action to contain conflicts and prevent them from spreading.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Article 8 of the Charter confers upon regional organizations the prerogative of peacefully settling local disputes before submitting them to the Security Council. The Charter requests the Economic and Social Council to provide information to the Security Council and to assist it if it so requests. It also entrusts the Secretary-General with an important responsibility, namely, to alert the Security Council to any issue that might threaten international peace and security. We attach great importance to the role of the principal organs of the United Nations, each in their specific area of remit, in maintaining international peace and security through effective collective measures. The causes of crises and conflicts vary — from poverty and unemployment to marginalization and exclusion.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Preventive diplomacy is based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, in particular the principle of the maintenance of international peace and security. Article 1 stipulates that the United Nations must “take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace”. If the Charter confers the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security to the Security Council, the Charter also attributes to the General Assembly several prerogatives in this area, including those of discussing all matters linked to international peace and security and drawing the attention of the Security Council to situations that might endanger international peace and security.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Mr. Ladeb (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): First and foremost, I would like to thank the Secretary- General, the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Economic and Social Council and the President of the International Court of Justice, for their useful briefings. I would not wish to fail to thank Mexico for having chosen the topic of today’s meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for the Security Council and the other principal organs of the United Nations to take stock of their contribution and their cooperation to promote international peace and security, in particular through preventive diplomacy, and to find ways of achieving complementarity in their efforts and of perfecting their coordination for better action in preventing, managing and finding solutions to conflicts.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“In that context, we recall the high-level debate convened by Tunisia during its presidency of the Security Council in January on the challenges of maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts (see S/2021/24). In that regard, we reiterate Tunisia’s firm commitment to continuing its active contribution in the service of international peace and security.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“It has led to a global recession and exhausted resources of Governments and societies, pushing millions into poverty and hampering the right to health and education. It has also worsened marginalization and exclusion of vulnerable and weak communities. If unaddressed, such effects will undermine our gains in several areas, threatening international peace and security in the long term. In conclusion, we express our support for the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda and his call to increase efforts to break the cycle of poverty, exclusion discrimination and conflict while avoiding the compounded impact of sustained emergencies, which drain resources of many countries worldwide, especially in the African continent.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“We also emphasize the need to promote monitoring and early-warning plans and mechanisms to prevent crises and address their causes by strengthening coordination among United Nations missions and Resident Coordinators, as well as Governments and civil society. The coronavirus disease pandemic has exacerbated the global situation, with its effects at various levels. It has contributed to widening gaps among and within States. We therefore reiterate the need to intensify international cooperation and human solidarity in order to mitigate such effects. The recovery stage must include all peoples and States without exception, in particular developing and least developed countries. The pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on human rights, equality and development across the world.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“Realizing justice for all and combating exclusion and inequality are necessary empowering factors for the attainment of more stable and sustained societies. Reports indicate the proliferation of crises and conflicts in many regions of the world, in particular in the Middle East and the African continent. Humanitarian needs have reached their highest level since the Second World War. The number of people threatened by famine has increased, and extreme poverty has expanded. Those factors all lead to marginalization, inequality and deprivation. We therefore reiterate the need to step up cooperation so as to resolve existing conflicts and address all their security, social and humanitarian repercussions.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source