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1. “We also take note of the internal dialogue underaken by the President of Serbia on the matter and look forward to its development. We urge both Belgrade and Pristina to do their utmost to revitalize the dialgoue, starting with the implementation of the agreements already concluded. I recall in particular the issues pertaining to the establishment of the association/community of Serb-majority municipalities, which we will continue to follow closely. We welcome the conduct of the June election in Kosovo, which took place without major incidents and in line with international standards, as assessed by the European Union election observation mission. We regret the incidents that occurred in certain Serb- majority municipalities during the election campaign.”

   2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

2. “The outcomes of the summit held in Trieste on 12 July under the Italian presidency of the Berlin process attest to the priority we attach to keeping the European perspective in focus and to encourage Western Balkan countries to consistently deliver on their own reform agendas in order to bolster regional cooperation as a conclusive, complimentary step towards their European integration. We firmly believe that the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina is an essential element of that picture and a landmark building block of durable stability and prosperity for the entire region. Against that backdropt, we welcome the meeting between President Vucic' and President Thaci held on 3 July under the auspices of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Federica Mogherini, who has our full support.”

   2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

3. “I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Tanin, for his briefing, as well as the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, and Ambassador Vlora Citaku. Italy's investment in the stabilization of the Western Balkans has been renewed. Our commitment to supporting those countries along the path they have chosen towards the European Union (EU) remains unwavering.”

   2017-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8025 (2017) · source

4. “Resolution 2359 (2017) marked a new stage in the process of increasing the effectiveness of the interaction between the United Nations and African regional and subregional organizations in peacekeeping. We believe that the concept of African ownership continues to be a crucial element in this and we stand ready to pursue a dialogue with the other members of the Council on the subject of United Nations support to the G-5 Sahel joint force.”

   2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

5. “In our view, the Security Council should work to relaunch it and include the G-5 Sahel in that effort, since their goals and those of the Strategy are identical - governance, security, resilience and development. Thirdly, we think it is important to consider the G-5 Sahel joint force's financing. Their work deserves the Council's full support, because they align perfectly with the United Nations effort already under way through MINUSMA. The European Union has already shown its willingness to support the G-5 Sahel countries, and in our view the United Nations should support African countries' operations on both the financial and political fronts.”

   2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

6. “I think it is vital to ensure that the G-5 Sahel joint force is harmonized both with existing regional initiatives such as MINUSMA and with international stakeholders in the Sahel such as, for instance, the European Union, which has been involved in the region for many years. In that regard, we urge the G-5 Sahel countries to engage fully in deepening their dialogue with the African Union. Secondly, we need a political strategy for tackling the region's problems. In that regard, I believe that conceptually, the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel will continue to be a very useful tool, even if its implementation has been lacking so far.”

   2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

7. “Their efforts have also been acknowledged by the Security Council, which supported the joint force's establishment through its adoption of resolution 2359 (2017) and has encouraged the international community to back it as well. Italy will continue its support both bilaterally and within the framework of its action through the European Union and the Council. I would like to focus on three aspects that we consider priorities for cooperation with the G-5 Sahel, and especially ones that we in New York are in a position to pursue further. First, I would like to emphasize the issue of coordinating our cooperation.”

   2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

8. “In the Mediterranean, Italy is witness daily to the effects ofinstability in the Sahel in its continuing efforts to combat the threats of terrorism, illegal trafficking in human beings and the criminal networks that manage them. Destroying these criminal organizations and stabilizing the region as a whole are top priorities for Italy. In that context, we believe firmly that close cooperation with the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) is crucial if we are to deal effectively with the issue, which is why Italy has ramped up its initiatives in the region. My country warmly welcomed the G-5 Sahel countries' decision to establish a joint force with the help of the African Union. We are pleased that we can count on them as partners in our shared concerns.”

   2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

9. “Mr. Lambertini (Italy) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Wane for his very detailed and focused briefing. Today the Sahel region is dealing with a number of major security challenges, including terrorism, illegal trafficking and transnational crime, which have effects that extend well beyond its borders and are a threat to the region, to Africa and to Europe as well. The recent tragic events affecting Burkina Faso and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) have reminded us how serious the situation is, and we offer our condolences to the families of the victims.”

   2017-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8024 (2017) · source

10. “To conclude, I would like to once again assure the Deputy Secretary-General and the Council that we will continue to promote and support women's participation and leadership in peace, security and development in Africa and help the continent achieve its Agenda 2063.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

11. “In this regard, while recalling that the Congolese authorities have the primary responsibility to protect their people, we hope that the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue to be provided with the resources necessary to assist the Local government in the promotion and protection of human rights. Allow me to reiterate our deep concern at the current political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is one of the causes of the current wave of violence. The swift implementation of the 31 December 2016 agreement is urgent, together with the full implementation of the confidence-building measures agreed in that same agreement. Critical steps must be taken in order to organize elections as soon as possible, with the full and equal participation ofwomen.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

12. “In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where I had the privilege of serving my embassy for more than three years, we witnessed one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with a total of 3.8 million internally displaced persons. We believe that it is important to pay close attention to the situation. In this context, women and children suffer most of the consequences, both in the eastern provinces and the Grand Kasai region. In the Grand Kasai region in particular, we hope that the Government will conduct a prompt, transparent and independent investigation to establish the facts and the circumstances of the human rights violations and abuses perpetrated over the past months.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

13. “In Nigeria, Boko Haram continues to be a major threat to peace and security, also because of several cases of abduction targeting women, such as the one involving the Chibok girls perpetrated by that terrorist group. During the Security Council mission to the Lake Chad basin in March, of which I had the privilege of being part, we observed the strong engagement of local government in the fight against Boko Haram and other terrorist groups and the attention devoted to promoting the participation of civil society in the fight against radicalization. It was stressed by the main interlocutors that a crucial role was played in this regard by women's organizations in particular. It is critical for us to keep supporting such efforts.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

14. “In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for instance, displaced women, despite their dramatic living conditions in refugee camps, have succeeded in organizing some form of access to microcredit, enabling them not only to survive but even to contribute to their communities. In the meeting with Government officials, the women and peace and security discourse, namely, the revitalization of women's participation and leadership in the peace and security process, was meant to be an entry point for an initial dialogue with the local authorities in both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Italy welcomes the choice made by the Deputy Secretary-General to visit Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

15. “In this regard, we do not consider it a coincidence that the notorious rebel commander and warlord Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka, who was implicated in the brutal mass rape of at least 387 civilians in Walikale in 2010, decided to surrender to MONUSCO on 26 July while the Mission was in place. As its visit has demonstrated, advancing gender equality and promoting women's active involvement in the peace process are essential for achieving sustainable development as well as lasting peace and security. As exemplified by the many women whom the Deputy Secretary-General met during her mission, women are a driving force in development, even in the most challenging situations.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

16. “Secondly, the initiative aims at tackling a problem for which the United Nations system has always been criticized, namely its work in silos, which has prevented at times an efficient response to crises. In keeping with resolution 2242 (2015), it is vital that we ensure better mainstreaming of the gender perspective in the development, prioritization, coordination and implementation of policies and programmes. Thirdly, it is important that the United Nations continue in its advocacy and engagement in the field so as to support national authority in ending all current violations and holding all perpetrators accountable.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

17. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Egyptian presidency for convening this meeting. It is my special pleasure to welcome Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. I thank her for her comprehensive briefing and the Permanent Observer of the African Union, Ambassador Tete Antenio, for his very useful contribution. Italy commends the leadership of the Deputy Secretary-General in having organized the first-ever joint high-level mission with the African Union focused on women's meaningful participation in peace, security and development. We welcome it for three main reasons. First, the mission has paved the way for a more sustained partnership with the African Union in that area, which we applaud and fully encourage.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

18. “We will reach out to the full United Nations membership in order to ensure that these latest measures are applied quickly and comprehensively.”

    2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source

19. “While increasing pressure on the North Korean leadership at this juncture is essential, we call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to make credible progress on its obligation to denuclearize, thereby enabling negotiations leading to a peaceful solution as stated in the European Union Foreign Affairs Council Conclusions of 17 July 2017. In this regard, Italy reaffirms that sanctions are not an end in themselves but a means to promote the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's full compliance. Finally, as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), I would like to restate Italy's unwavering commitment to the full and effective implementation of all Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source

20. “In consultation with key partners, Italy also stands ready at the appropriate time to support additional autonomous restrictive measures in the European Union context. We reaffirm that the Security Council's concern is directed towards the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and not its people, who continue to suffer as resources are diverted from economic development towards military, nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes. As in the past, we will remain vigilant in order to ensure that these new restrictive measures do not have any adverse consequences from a humanitarian perspective.”

    2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source

21. “As demonstrated by the latest intercontinental ballistic-missile launches, which Italy condemns in the strongest terms, North Korea is advancing illegally towards an operational nuclear capability, severely undermining our collective security and the global non-proliferation regime. This is an extraordinary situation that calls for proportional measures. The resolution that we have adopted today provides for the broadest, most comprehensive set of sanctions to have been applied by the Council in many years. It will remain in force for as long as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea continues to pursue nuclear weapons and their means of delivery. We therefore urge the North Korean regime to take immediate measures to abandon its nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.”

    2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source

22. “Italy welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2371 (2017). We recognize the leadership role played the United States on this issue and we thank the United States mission for its untiring effort to bring us to reach today's important result. Today the Security Council is once again - this is the second time in 2017 - sending an unequivocal message to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see resolution 2356 (2017)). The international community is united in condemning North Korea's increasing provocations and is determined to confront this new level of threat to international peace and security by taking further action.”

    2017-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8019 (2017) · source

23. “If the Council is perceived as lacking coherence in its proceedings, there will be issues in terms of legitimacy and acceptance of the measures adopted, the spillover consequences of the implementation of such measures. As the Council is aware, we have been awaiting the broadening of the work of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals so as to make it become an informal working group on justice and accountability in situations of conflict. Were we to follow a similar approach with the issue of sanctions, Italy would focus its attention on issues of implementation, on including all relevant actors and on the overarching goal of providing constructive contributions to sanctions design.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

24. “To sum up, from our point of view what is needed is: first, clarity as to what Member States are asked to do; secondly, guidance and assistance with respect to any issues Member States may raise on sanction implementation; and, thirdly, constant outreach to and dialogue with the membership to improve both the design and the implementation of sanctions. Any review and potential reform of the sanctions system should ensure an appropriate balance between greater coherence and uniformity and the need to take into account the specificities of each situation in which the Council intervenes. To conclude, I would like to touch on a more general point: cross-cutting issues, including sanctions, justice and accountability, the protection of civilians, and women and children, call for coherence in Security Council action.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

25. “The Committees should consider greater engagement in outreach activities to illustrate Council measures, thus fostering proper and better implementation, and to provide Member States with a platform to exchange views and receive feedback on these measures. The same should apply to monitoring teams, expert groups and panels ofexperts. They should be encouraged to have more genuine and transparent interactions with Member States, more informal opportunities for dialogue and open doors vis-a-vis the Member States.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

26. “Inputs from Member States, including targeted entities and persons, should help the Council to adjust both current and future restrictive measures for the sake of improving their effectiveness and averting unintended consequences, in particular for the civilian population. On the implementation side, sanctions committees play an essential role. Also building on our experience as Chair of a Committee, we are convinced that there is a need for constant, sustained and effective dialogue with Member States. The Committee must provide clarity as to the overall framework for the measures and offer guidance both through general guidelines and on a case-by-case basis. In this regard, the role of the Secretariat may prove crucial, as the process of maintaining strict coordination with the Committee Chair could be strengthened.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

27. “Furthermore, despite the name, they must be intended not as punitive, but rather as a useful tool to support the political process and lead the targeted entities and persons to the path of dialogue and negotiation. We have clear examples of sanction regimes contributing to this end. The need to ensure coherence between the end and the means and verification on an ongoing basis are important. Establishing or strengthening a mechanism for periodic review could help the Council to adjust its course of action. Such a review process should have a twofold impact: first, on sanctions design, and secondly, on their implementation.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

28. “For instance, it will be important to further advance with respect to due process, guaranteeing listing and delisting procedures for targeted measures. At the same time, it will be important to also include in the reporting a gender and women's rights analysis, including with respect to the impact of sanctions and a counterterrorism strategy. If we agree that further progress is needed, then an ongoing assessment and review of Security Council measures becomes essential. Such periodic assessment needs to determine whether the implementation of sanctions regimes continues to be coherent with the objectives set by the Council. Sanctions are not an end in themselves and should be integrated into a wider political strategy.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

29. “Over the years the Security Council has shifted from comprehensive and stand-alone measures to combining smart and targeted measures aimed at the decision-making elites and targeted individuals while avoiding harm to the general population. These represent an improvement of the measures decided by the Council and key aspects to build upon. The evolution of Security Council measures have included the establishment of panels of experts and monitoring teams to ensure improved implementation of our decisions. In addition, peacekeeping or mission mandates have been looked at so as to ensure that they take into account the effective implementation of Security Council sanctions. But more needs to be done in this area.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

30. “At the outset, I wish to thank the Egyptian presidency for having convened today's meeting and Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun for his very considered and illuminating briefing. As the Council and the whole of the United Nations are reviewing the tools at their disposal to maintain or restore international peace and security, my delegation believes that it is important to also assess and review all measures that do not involve the use of force, such as sanctions, and work on actions that can be taken to further improve their elaboration and implementation. It is also important that we do so with an open and balanced view so as to actually improve the use of these important tools by the Council.”

    2017-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8018 (2017) · source

31. “In conclusion, Italy looks forward to working together with partners and relevant stakeholders towards a stronger outcome in the next 2018 Small Arms and Light Weapons Review Conference, which should present an opportunity to reinforce our common action aimed at preventing terrorists from accessing those types of weapons.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

32. “However, it is important to recall the need to guarantee a clear-cut separation between the legal manufacturing and marketing of arms as opposed to their illegal versions, which hamper the authorities' control and contribute, among other things, to financing and participation in criminal and terrorist groups. In that regard, the Arms Trade Treaty represents a balanced, broad-based text, resulting from a comprehensive and inclusive negotiation process in which the views of all Member States have been reflected. That instrument has the potential to significantly contribute to international peace and security by regulating the international trade in conventional arms, making it more responsible and transparent and eradicating illicit trafficking.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

33. “INTERPOL highlighted a tool that enables information exchange and enhanced cooperation among law-enforcement agencies with regard to the international movement of illicit firearms and licit firearms that have been involved in committing a crime. Italy has actively participated with the European Union in elaborating ways to curb the destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition, and we will continue to offer our cooperation to interested States, in particular on the role of up-to-date technologies and on best practices in physical security and stockpile management, in addition to the marking and tracing of weapons.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

34. “Last May, the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate held an open briefing aimed at analysing and discussing emerging threats, trends and developments relating to preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons and to identifying gaps in Member States' efforts to address those issues. During the briefings, the experts underlined, inter alia, links between organized crime and terrorism in illicit trafficking, including trafficking in weapons, as well as the need for an integrated approach. In resolution 2322 (2016), the Security Council stated that it counts on States to continue sharing information on individuals and entities implicated in terrorist activity, in particular their supply of weapons and certain material support.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

35. “However, despite sustained military pressure, the group has been able to develop a capacity to assemble such devices on an industrial scale and, as current Chair ofthe Mine Action Support Group, we have seen the proliferation of these instruments and the creativity shown in that respect. Terrorists' access to small arms and light weapons has also been facilitated by the spread of an online marketplace. The illegal sale of arms on the dark Web presents challenges for law enforcement agencies and national Governments. The anonymity enabled by that platform makes preventing illegal trade and linking it to specific individuals extremely difficult.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

36. “Weapons may fall into the hands of terrorists because of poor stockpile security and weak border control. The activities of foreign terrorist fighters further increase the probability that weapons and ammunition will cross borders. In recent years the international community has also been confronted with the threat posed by the increasing use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), particularly by non-State armed groups and rogue individuals. Such IED attacks deliberately target concentrations of civilians so as to achieve maximum lethality, terror and social disruption. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has used IEDs since its inception.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

37. “I should like also to take this opportunity to thank our four briefers from New York and Vienna for their important contributions to our discussion. Illegal trafficking in weapons is a threat to peace and security in every region of the world. Every day we see the consequences of the ease with which individual criminals and organized groups, including terrorist groups, obtain and make use of such tools. The illicit transfer and misuse of small arms and light weapons contribute to instability and security and continue to undermine the effectiveness of States' development efforts. According to the World Bank, illicit trafficking in weapons represents one of the most profitable activities of organized criminal groups. The revenue generated through this illegal market is equal to 20 per cent of the legal arms trade.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

38. “Italy welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2370 (2017), adopted today, as a substantial step forward in the international community's commitment to combat the scourge of terrorism. It is a very good way, Sir, to start your presidency, on which we congratulate you and wish you all the best. We wish also to thank Ambassador Liu Jieyi and his team for their remarkable presidency in July. IfI may say so, it is good to have among us so important a colleague and one with the name of one of the main characters of Giacomo Puccini's Turandot, which is one of the best operas ever written, so I congratulate Ambassador Liu Jieyi. I also warmly welcome Ambassador Nebenzia; we are ready to work together as usual.”

    2017-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8017 (2017) · source

39. “Reconciliation in Iraq and a political transition in Syria remain the keys to preventing any resurgence of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. In that regard, I would like to emphasize the need to uphold and protect the right and freedom of all ethnic and religious communities in the region, including the Christian communities.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

40. “I would like to conclude by mentioning the liberation of Mosul from Da'esh, undertaken by Iraqi Government security forces, with the support of a global coalition, as a sign of hope in a geographic area marked by multiple crises. That result is a landmark in the joint fight against terrorism in the Middle East and points to future achievement in the region. While the military fight against Da'esh is not over and the need to ensure the protection of human rights must still be upheld, our attention should now also turn to stabilizing the territory once under the control of Da'esh. Humanitarian assistance and the restoration of essential services are crucial in order to underpin the military victory and allow the return of internally displaced people.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

41. “It is hoped that that will create better conditions for increasing the State's presence and authority across the country, as requested by relevant Security Council resolutions. In that regard, I would like to stress the essential work carried out by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the south of Lebanon, faithful to its mandate as a crucial player for the stability of the country and the geographical area plagued by conflict. Finally, while reiterating Italy's firm support to the Lebanese authorities, I would like to acknowledge the unwavering commitment of Prime Minister Hariri and his Government to the full implementation of resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1701 (2006), through its cooperation with the Special Coordinator and UNIFIL.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

42. “Therefore, it is significant that two agreements on electricity and water have been signed in recent days. We encourage the parties to keep working on cooperation at the ground level and to devise new joint initiatives. Secondly, we welcome the recent meeting of the Envoys of the Middle East Quartet and wish to reaffirm the role that the Quartet can play in order to create an environment that is conducive to the resumption of peace talks. Turning to Lebanon, Italy commends all Lebanese parties on reaching a historic agreement on the new electoral law. We are convinced that the renewal of the Parliament next year will be a milestone in terms of strengthening Lebanon's institutions.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

43. “Italy supports President Abbas as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian leadership and it upholds the goal ofincreasing pressure by the Palestinian authorities on Hamas in order to retake control of the Gaza Strip and to restore the whole of Palestine under a single democratic and legitimate authority. While doing so, the humanitarian consequences on the people living in Gaza must be taken into account as a priority, particularly in the health sector. Against that demanding background, I find it appropriate to acknowledge some positive, though limited progress. First of all, we always believe that technical collaboration between the parties in the delivery of basic services is critical, not as a substitute for peace but to crucially improve the living conditions of all Palestinians.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

44. “Italy condemns the intensified expansion of Israel's settlements following the recent approval by Israeli authorities of a plan to build almost 1,000 housing units in a settlement in East Jerusalem. We believe that that decision runs counter to the prospect for a two- State solution and undermines the chance of ensuring a future of peace and security for the parties. The dire situation in Gaza deserves our utmost attention. The most recent report by the United Nations country team provides an alarming description of the de-development of the Gaza strip in the past decade.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

45. “We also stress the importance of maintaining security cooperation between Israel and Palestine. Let me now reiterate our full adherence to Italy's long-established position on the Middle East peace process, including with regard to the 1967 lines and to East Jerusalem, as set out in the relevant conclusion of the Council of the European Union, and our unwavering support for all efforts to resume peace talks between Israel and Palestine. We believe that just and lasting peace between Israel and Palestine needs to be based on a two-State solution, as the only achievable objective of direct negotiations between the two parties. Many obstacles need to be overcome on the road to peace, among them violence, as sadly confirmed by the most recent events I alluded to earlier in my statement, and settlements, which deserve special consideration.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

46. “We mourn the loss of life among Palestinians, with several young people killed during the recent clashes, and we reaffirm the right of peaceful demonstration. We take note of Prime Minister Netanyahu's assurance that no change to the status quo of the holy sites will be introduced. We stress the special role ofthe Kingdom of Jordan and His Majesty King Abdullah II, with regard to the sites. We call on all parties to do their utmost to diffuse the escalating violence, restore calm and uphold the status quo in the holy places in Jerusalem, in word and in practice. The decision of the Israeli Government to remove metal detectors is a step in the right direction. We call on Israel to further coordinate with Jordan on all measures concerning the holy places, including with regard to enhancing security.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

47. “I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for his precise and clear analysis and briefing. I would like to begin my statement by reaffirming our extreme concern to the Council about the spiral of tension and violence in Jerusalem and in all of the West Bank. We mourn the tragic loss oflife. On 14 July, Italy condemned the terrorist attack that took place on the same day in the holy city of Jerusalem against the Salomon family. There is no justification for murders or for the glorification of violence, and we welcome President Abbas' condemnation of that attack. The deaths oftwo policemen in the holy city ofJerusalem and those ofthe three Israelis in the Halamish settlement, in the West Bank, are also tragic.”

    2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011 (2017) · source

48. “It is important now that we build upon that momentum. We thank Bolivia for its leadership and commitment at the helm of the Committee and pledge our full support.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source

49. “In this regard, we welcome all the outreach activities conducted by the 1540 Committee and its strong engagement in providing capacity-building assistance to those stakeholders that need it the most, despite the resource constraints of which we are all aware. As Chair of the Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, we invited the 1540 Committee to make a presentation of its work, in particular with regard to Africa, in order to highlight current needs and increase opportunities for donors to cooperate with the potential recipients, as well as with the Committee itself. We are willing to continue this cooperation with the 1540 Committee. Last year represented a significant step forward for efforts to prevent non-State actors from acquiring and using weapons of mass destruction.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source

50. “We take this opportunity to emphasize the need to achieve the universal implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and the importance for States to submit their first national implementation reports. Despite admirable progress, the non-proliferation regime continues to be confronted with serious threats, and recent alarming developments have clearly demonstrated that no State is immune to this danger. We know this from the work that we have been carrying out this year in the Security Council. As underscored in last year's comprehensive review, the delivery of technical assistance continues to represent the key element to facilitating and improving Member States's compliance with their obligations.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source