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first: 2014-01-29
most recent: 2018-04-23
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“Let me, at the outset, commend Ambassadors Aboulatta, Llorentty Soliz and Umarov for their insightful briefings and their leadership of the Committees they chair. Terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction continue to pose a serious threat to international peace and security. The threat is constantly evolving and recent alarming developments, including the use of chemical weapons in Syria by State and non-State actors, have demonstrated the tangible, concrete challenge facedby the international community. The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and its Group of Experts are linked to the United Nations broad Counter- Terrorism Committee and its work.”
2017-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7936 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, is there any situation on the agenda of the Security Council that does not include serious violations of human rights? The Council has a wide array of tools at its disposal for maintaining peace and security and preventing and responding to gross human rights violations, including the code of conduct of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group, and the French-Mexican initiative on restraint in the use of the veto. Ultimately, the Security Council's unity is the crucial factor in achieving its core objective, the protection of civilians.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“However, if the Council acts consistently in bringing perpetrators to justice, justice itself can become a relevant and decisive tool for preventing human rights violations. Useful examples of such an approach can be found in the International Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, established by the Council, and of course in the work of the International Criminal Court. Accountability for the crimes committed in Syria should be established and their perpetrators brought to justice. We understand that at times Member States feel that such efforts are a form of interference and undermine national sovereignty. But what really threatens State sovereignty is violence and conflict, and the Council also has to help Member States to prevent them from recurring.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Turning now to the second operational measure, when reacting to conflict the Security Council should provide peacekeeping operations with a strong human- rights mandate. As is often the case, sanctions or other tools are used to address persistent patterns of human rights violations. We support the inclusion of sexual violence as a separate criterion for sanctions in the most recent renewal of sanctions in the Central African Republic. A more systematic use of sanctions, rather than a case-by-case basis, against individuals that have committed gross human rights violations could be also a strong deterrent in preventing new atrocities. Lastly, with regard to accountability for the most serious crimes, this kind of action may seem to come too late after conflicts erupt and large-scale crimes are committed.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“It is one of the objectives for our candidature to the Human Rights Council for the 2019-2021 term. For instance, we would welcome regular briefings by the President of the Human Rights Council to the Security Council. Two other informative tools at the disposal of the Council are visiting missions and the Arria formula. Visiting missions should include a human rights focus, as was the case last March when the mission to the Lake Chad basin monitored the human rights situation of displaced people, women, children, and victims of sexual violence. I was there and was truly affected by what I witnessed. That formula provides the Council with additional information and interaction with civil society. We look forward to the meeting with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic to be held this Friday.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“We therefore believe that information provided to the Council by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Special Adviser of the Secretary- General on the Prevention of Genocide, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, is extremely useful to better tackle crises we already follow and to obtain meaningful insight into countries that are not on the agenda of the Security Council. Since situations may deteriorate and escalate into violence, they should brief the Council on a more regular basis. Like other countries, Italy has joined the declaration on the reinforcement of cooperation between the Security Council and the Human Rights Council.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“We support the Human Rights Up Front initiative, which aimed to establish a change in mind set, to mainstream human rights in all our work, including that of the Security Council, as well as in the Framework of Analysis, which aims to assess the risk of crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and ethnic cleansing, from an early- warning perspective.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Against that backdrop, notwithstanding the primary responsibility of States to respect human rights, we believe that the Council has a role to play, in synergy with United Nations bodies tasked with the monitoring of human rights, in particular the Human Rights Council. In that regard, allow me to make some operational suggestions. First, prevention requires information. The Security Council should, together with the Human Rights Council and other involved actors, devise a more systematic use of human rights-related information as an early-warning mechanism and a crucial element in sustainable, long-term armed-conflict prevention efforts. Only when the issue becomes second nature can we be equipped to effectively prevent and tackle crisis situations.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“During Italy's previous term in the Security Council in 2008, the Council adopted resolution 1820 (2008), which was the first to recognize the connection between international security and sexual violence. Today, we should look into the trafficking of human beings, as well as trafficking in and the destruction of cultural heritage as ways to undermine the fundamental rights of individuals and communities with respect to long-term conflict and instability. With regard to post-conflict situations, the Security Council has often been mindful of human rights violations when articulating its response, deciding peacekeeping operations mandates or adopting sanctions.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Such issues can be a valuable indicator and source of information ifused as part of an early warning mechanism for preventive action. Turning to conflict management, human rights violations are often among the root causes of conflict and almost invariably constitute one of its most prominent aspects. That is particularly true today, with non-State armed groups resorting to gross human rights violations in war. Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and its affiliates, for instance, are using sexual violence as a terrorist tactic to advance their strategic and ideological objectives. That is why the Council is recognizing the victims of sexual violence as victims of terrorism. Children are increasingly employed as soldiers. For that reason, the Council has the Working Group on Children in Armed Conflict.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“While fully respecting the different mandates ofrelevant United Nations bodies, it is hard to deny the crucial relevance of human rights in daily conflict prevention, conflict management and post-conflict scenarios. With respect to prevention, human rights abuses are often the most effective warning sign of instability, especially when they escalate into atrocity crimes. Many examples have already been highlighted by my colleague in the Council. I would just like to raise an example. The global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) demonstrated that increasing levels of domestic violence and the vulnerability of women to gender-based violence, within and outside the home, often reflected growing tensions and militarization in a society.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this very timely debate. It is difficult to believe that this is the first time the Council is discussing human rights outside of the context of a specific human rights situation or peacekeeping operation. However, there is always a first time for everything in life. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. Today's meeting actually fits perfectly with our holistic vision of security, in which peace, sustainable development and the respect for human rights reinforce one another. That is also consistent with the growing attention the Council devotes to human rights with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security. There are different opinions as to whether human rights falls within the scope of Council action.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“In the dispute about prisoners of war between Eritrea and Djibouti, mediated by Qatar, we saw conflicting claims about the fate ofmissing combatants. It is our hope that the Monitoring Group will be able to help to clarify their effective status so that the Council can reach well-grounded conclusions. Lastly, pending the report on recommendations for a possible review of the sanctions regime on Eritrea, we expect the Monitoring Group's observations to be fair, impartial and evidence-based. To that end, we encourage Eritrea to cooperate with the Monitoring Group in order to help the Security Council make an unbiased decision on a basis of established facts.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“The Security Council can now combine Mogadishu's effort to beef up reliable security forces with benchmarks as the sanctions burden is gradually lifted. Any further progress by the Somali leadership in controlling and managing arms and ammunition should be taken into account in relation to any possible reconfiguration of the sanctions regime. Turning to Eritrea, our position is equally clear. The Security Council will be making a holistic assessment based on the Monitoring Group's recent reports and progress updates, as required by the relevant Council resolutions. Over the past three years, the Monitoring Group has said that it has not found any evidence of Eritrea's support to Al-Shabaab. At the same time, however, the information alleging that Eritrea has supported other armed groups in the region is cause for concern.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“When we look at the chief concerns of the Federal Government of Somalia about the current sanctions regime, we realize that they are largely triggered by external factors - the threat of Al-Shabaab and the related obstacles to humanitarian access in order to fight drought and famine; the presence of Da'esh; the alleged violations of the arms embargo by third States; and the alleged illegal exploitation of Somalia's fisheries and charcoal resources. On the other hand, the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group has recognized that the Federal Government of Somalia has cooperated fully in the implementation of the sanctions regime and that the Somali regional authorities are improving their cooperation with the Monitoring Group and AMISOM, as was apparent in the case of the interim Juba administration in January.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“Italy supports its legitimate aspiration to guide that reconstruction and shore up its ownership of the process, which is the cornerstone of the principle of sustaining peace endorsed by the Council last year. The Secretary-General's review of the future presence of the United Nations in the country, the joint United Nations and African Union review of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the upcoming renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia represent an important opportunity for the Council to consolidate its path in the region.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“On the fifteenth anniversary of the Eritrea- Ethiopia Boundary Commission's decision on the border delimitation between the two countries, we would like to note today's declaration by the European Union on the subject. Starting with their very first statements, President Farmajo and Prime Minister Khaire have established Somalia's political priorities, all of which are relevant to the sanctions regime: national reconciliation; fighting Al-Shabaab; strengthening the capacity of the country's security forces, including the police; implementing a national plan for security strategies for preventing violent extremism; improving the management of arms and ammunition; and combating corruption. Somalia is at a decisive crossroads on its path to reconstruction.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“Like my colleagues before me, I would like to thank Ambassador Kairat Umarov warmly for his thorough briefing today and congratulate him on his assumption of the chairship of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea. I do not need to elaborate here on why that Committee has so much importance for my country. Today's briefing is taking place at a critical time for the stability of the whole of North Africa. The regional scenario is making progress, while Somalia and Eritrea remain key actors in its balance. The Security Council is called on to help realize its potential by promoting the factors that can lead to peace and stability in the region.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“With this resolution, the Council establishes a road map that will ensure that the United Nations assistance is appropriate to the current circumstances in Haiti. This is an important stage in the peacekeeping mandate, which will be tailored to the real needs of the country. Italy welcomes, in particular, the importance attached to human rights, the participation of women and the principle of responsibility, to which we attribute a key role in the ability of Haitian authorities to achieve their objectives, as well as to ensure the credibility of United Nations missions.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lambertini (Italy) (spoke in French): Italy welcomes the adoption by the Security Council of resolution 2350 (2017), which marks a critical turning point, moving the focus ofUnited Nations peacekeeping in Haiti from stabilization to institution-building. The unanimity of the Council will ensure that the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti will hold firm in the implementation of their mandates. It also demonstrates the consensus within the Security Council on the Haitian question, which is very important at this stage. My country reaffirms its support for a responsible transition, as set out in the resolution just adopted. We are committed to continue to help Haiti on their path toward a stable and inclusive democracy and lasting peace.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“While ensuring our support for the Special Envoy in his efforts to uphold that framework agreement, we encourage the countries of the region to continue to work to ensure its effectiveness. In particular, as stated by the representative of the African Union, we invite them to reactivate those various mechanisms in order to deal with the recent security developments.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“The mediation process led by the East African Community (EAC) is significant in that regard, but requires the support of regional Powers in order to make progress. We have just received discouraging news. The summit of the Heads of State of the EAC, which was scheduled to take place on 28 April, has been postponed once again for unforeseen reasons. We hope that that was not due to the serious crisis in Burundi and that a specific date for that meeting will be set this week. In conclusion, the complexity of the problem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region requires a multidimensional response, which is provided by the African Union Peace and Security Council's Framework agreement for peace. It is a vital mechanism for stability in that corner of the African continent.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“In order to offer its assistance to the population in need in the Great Lakes region, the European Union yesterday announced funding amounting to â‚¬32 million. However, international assistance is not enough. In our view, we must encourage the countries of the region to adopt coordinated strategies aimed at promoting long-term solutions, while recalling the importance of obligations under the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the protocols thereto. Although the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the cornerstone of stability in the region, there are other situations that require the attention of the Council. Here I would briefly turn to the subject of Burundi and reiterate our call to the countries of the region, which play an indispensable role in the inter-Burundian dialogue.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“With regard to the presence of the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - a situation that must be resolved quickly - we encourage all stakeholders to pursue dialogue in coordination with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General. The fragility of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is reflected in other countries in the region. Chronic instability enables the illegal exploitation of and illicit trafficking in natural resources, feeding a vicious circle that also fuels armed groups. In addition, instability continues to grow in terms of the number of refugees in the region. Beyond the traditional eastern border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda has become the main host of refugees. There are now new inflows of refugees.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“In that regard, it is our wish that those responsible for the despicable murder of the two United Nations experts be brought to justice. Allow me to once again express our grief at the loss of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, who contributed enormously to the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Continuing our examination of the security aspect, we must, of course, consider the regional dimension. The reappearance of the Mouvement du 23 mars and the persistence in the east of such negative forces as the Alliance of Democratic Forces and the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda require strengthened regional cooperation so as to ensure that the progress achieved in the fight against those groups is not lost.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Italy is watching with grave concern the increase in the theatres ofinstability in the country, and calls for an end to the violence targeting civilians. The serious situation in Kasai province in particular was condemned by the United Nations, the African Union, and the International Organization of la Francophonie. We are deeply concerned by the recent discovery of mass graves in that region. We encourage the relevant authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undertake all the necessary measures to ensure that in-depth investigations are carried out in order to shed light on that episode. We also recall that, as the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court stated, the aforementioned violence could constitute crimes that fall within the purview of the Court.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“It has already been recalled that the Council unanimously voted in favour of resolution 2348 (2017), which renewed the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), enabling the implementation of the 31 December 2016 agreement and the electoral process. This year could mark a turning point in the history of the country. We would like to launch an appeal to the political leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Political leaders, both those in the Government and those in the opposition, have to demonstrate their sense of responsibility by renewing dialogue, and must allow themselves to be guided by the interests of the country and the aspirations of the people. The security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is also of concern.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“We supported their mediation efforts from the beginning, and we thank them for all that they have done. President Kabila has appointed a new Prime Minister, who does not enjoy consensus support. That has led to a swift reaction by the opposition, which considers that appointment to be a non-event. Moreover, the Rassemblement des forces politiques et sociales de la Republique democratique du Congo acquises au changement has called for mass demonstrations to protest that appointment. That shows us that the 31 December agreement provides the only possible road map for a political transition that is peaceful, credible and inclusive. The United Nations has already demonstrated its willingness to stand with the people of that country.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lambertini (Italy) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Djinnit, for his briefing to the Council. Italy welcomes his efforts, which have opened the door to positive results in terms of a reform process and the revitalization of the follow-up mechanism to the Partnership Africa Canada framework. The active engagement of the Governments has proved the effectiveness of that mechanism. Of course, there is still a need to act, since we still have reason for concern. The Special Envoy has given us a clear depiction of the challenges that lie before us today. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is critical. The bishops of the Congolese Catholic Church have decided to put an end to their mediation efforts.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Caution must be exercised and continuity ensured so as not to undermine the achievements made over the years by MINUSTAH. We believe that the transition planned for by the Secretary-General will be balanced. It will provide the Council with calibrated, flexible tools tailored to conditions on the ground and to the needs of Haitian institutions, in line with the parameters of efficiency, responsibility and clarity identified for mandates in the framework of the reform of peacekeeping operations undertaken by the United Nations. Finally, I reiterate our commitment, through the Security Council and the European Union as well as at the bilateral level, to continue with joint, coordinated efforts to support the Haitian authorities as it moves towards lasting peace and inclusive democracy.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Shoring up security, the rule of law and democratic institutions; creating a just and effective judiciary and penal system; ensuring equality and the enjoyment of fundamental rights; and eradicating abject poverty all are key priorities for which the Haitian Government will have to take responsibility on behalf of the Haitian people. I wish here to underscore the importance of greater participation by women at all levels, political, social and economic. By way of conclusion, let me say that the role of the international community remains vital, first of all in continuing to build the capacity of the Haitian National Police. The United Nations must deploy the tools best adapted to assist the country while refraining from drawing down too hastily.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“We are mindful of the humanitarian challenges and fragility that lie down this road. Haitians have continued to suffer from the devastating consequences of Hurricane Matthew, which ravaged the country, and from cholera since 2010. The international community has mobilized so as to join with the national forces in addressing these crises. Italy, following the urgent call made by the United Nations, contributed to UNICEF programmes and the International Committee of the Red Cross. We also welcome the Secretary-General's new initiative aimed at enhanced support for measures to combat cholera and assist victims, an approach that was adopted by the General Assembly in December through resolution 7l/l6l, which my country co-sponsored.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“We support the gradual drawdown of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in the next six months and its replacement with a peacekeeping mission with a lighter footprint, focused on the rule of law, justice and human rights, which are areas where we expect to see specific progress towards lasting stabilization and the building of an inclusive and resilient society. The compact envisaged by the Secretary General in his report (S/2017/223) is a tool to facilitate this process and to systematize and guide assistance from the United Nations and other international stakeholders. My second point is that countries and the United Nations, in providing assistance, need today to go from an emergency-reaction posture to a structured strategy of reconstruction and development for the long term.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“First, this is a crucial turning point for Haiti, which the international community must be ready to support in a manner that is effective and adapted to the actual needs of the country, working in close cooperation with Haitian institutions. In this regard, we welcome the recommendations made by the Secretary-General for a responsible transition of the United Nations presence with the end goal of leaving Haiti in a position where it can independently guarantee the security, fundamental rights and the well-being of its citizens.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“I would also like to underscore the fact that Italy aligns itself with the statement to be made by Observer of the European Union. We welcome the conclusion of the electoral process, the inauguration of President Jovenel Moise, the formation of the new Government and the renewal of the National Assembly. Now that the constitutional order has been re-established, we encourage the Haitian authorities to pursue a programme of political, economic and social reform so as to strengthen the security situation in Haiti and its democratic institutions and to embark on a path of sustainable development. I would like to focus on two points.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“At the outset, Madam President, as you did at the beginning of the meeting and as other colleagues have done before me, I would like convey our deepest condolences to the Egyptian delegation, the Government and the people of Egypt and the Egyptian Coptic Christian community for the meaningless terrorist attacks that happened on a very important Sunday for Christians all over the world. Sadly, I think that it has almost become a habit to start our meetings by conveying condolences, which suggests the enormity of the terror menace in the world. Again, I offer my condolences. (spoke in French) I wish to warmly thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Honore, for her briefing and for her work over the last four years.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The Sudan has demonstrated a constructive spirit in breaking the impasse in the United Nations-African Union joint review process. We attach great value to the collaborative approach of the Sudan and its involvement in the exercise. We also thank the Secretary-General for his personal contribution in this regard. While waiting to receive and carefully assess the recommendations, we take good note, with a spirit of openness, of the assessments made in the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2017/250). Improvements still need to be made in the political, humanitarian, security and rule of law areas, while progress has been achieved in meeting the benchmarks for a future phased drawdown of the mission.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“But there are other areas where the Government is called upon to act without delay: inter-community conflicts; banditry; human rights violations, including gender-based Violence and military use of schools; impunity and the lack of accountability; attacks on internally displaced persons, such as recent episodes at the Sortony Camp in northern Darfur. Italy stongly condemns these crimes. There can be no solution to the problems that foment instability in Darfur without an inclusive, conciliatory and constant action led by the Sudanese Government. In closing, with regard to the strategic review of UNAMID, the recommendations, which will be delivered to the Council by May, will provide us with options to discuss the continuation or the exit strategy of the mission.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“Secondly, with regard to the humanitarian and human rights situation, despite progress made at the military level, peace continues to evade Darfur. The root causes of the instability have not been addressed yet. This scenario is not helped by the ongoing impediments that UNAMID has to face, despite recent, positive measures by the Sudanese Government. Darfur suffers from a lack of development. In this regard, my country will continue to do its part, helping the Sudanese Government at the bilateral level, as well as through programmes of the European Union and the United Nations.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“We renew our invitation to the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid to abandon military means and tojoin the political process, and we renew our call on the Sudan Liberation Army/ Minni Minawi, the Justice and Equality Movement and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North to sign the road map. The time has come to assess the credibility of those who claim support for peace on the basis of their broad commitment to the pacification of Darfur through peaceful means and for achieving political solution. The Government must also persist in the approach it is taking. We hope that the implementation of the Doha Document can be rapidly completed, which could send a clear signal in the right direction on the part of Khartoum - one that the Council could not ignore.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“First, with regard to the political and security dimension, in the past year the Sudanese Government has demonstrated its wish to find a political solution to the Darfur question, as attested to by the unilateral ceasefire and the pardoning of more than 250 rebels. This is further confirmed by Khartoum's signing of the road map and the willingness it has shown so far to negotiate with the non-signature parties on their association with the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. Despite the commendable efforts of President Thabo Mbeki, Head of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, which Italy supports, the non-signatory groups continue to delay.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“It is a pleasure to welcome back Ambassador Mamabolo, whom we thank for his briefing and congratulate on his appointment as Joint Special Representative and Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). We are ready to work with him. The situation in Darfur is changing rapidly and unevenly. Nevertheless, Italy's assessment of it remains clear and is based on three crucial aspects - the political and security dimensions; the root causes of instability in Darfur, starting with the humanitarian and human rights situations; and the strategic review of UNAMID.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April. Of course, it is not the first ever United States presidency, but it is your first, so I wish you every success in what we hope will be a long list of successful presidencies of the Council. I would also like to thank Ambassador Rycroft and his team for their hard work in March during the brilliant British presidency. And I join others in expressing our condolences to the delegation of the Russian Federation in the wake of yesterday's senseless attack in Saint Petersburg. They can count on our Government's support.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“We are deeply concerned about proliferation activity by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as clearly highlighted in the last report of the Panel of Experts. This adds to the inherent threats to international peace and security, as well as direct dangers to the non-proliferation regime, posed by the North Korean nuclear programme and these types of programmes. Reporting on compliance is crucial. From this point of view, resolution 2321 (2016) notes the complementarity of that obligation with those of resolution 1540 (2004). In adopting resoltuion 2325 (2016), the Council calls on all States to strengthen national non-proliferation regimes in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) and to submit timely reports on their efforts. Accurate and timely reporting is crucial for long-term results.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“Considering the tools currently available in countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, we think that particular attention should be paid to the field ofbiological weapons. Similarly, the enhanced protection of critical infrastructure relevant to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction from the increasing risk of cyberattacks is much needed today. The full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is a long-term task that requires continuous effort at the national, regional and international levels; the sustained and intensified support of the Security Council; and direct interaction with States and relevant organizations. Close cooperation among all stakeholders , especially at the regional level, is needed to coordinate activities so as to avoid duplication and to focus on the most important areas.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“We stress the importance of the 1540 Committee and the discharge of its mandate for capacity-building assistance and encouragement to all States to work towards the full implementation of relevant resolutions. It is essential that the political will to comply with international obligations be combined for every State with the actual ability to do it. Technical assistance is essential to this end. As Chair of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, we invited the 1540 Committee to present its activities, in particular with regard to Africa, in order to highlight current needs and increase opportunities for donors to cooperate with potential recipients, as well as with the Committee itself.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“As the report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons- United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism clearly demonstates, this has already been the case in Syria, where the use of chemical weapons was attributed to Da'esh in one case, while the use ofa toxic chemical as a weapon was attributed to the Syrian armed forces in three cases. Rapid advances in science, technology and international commerce create not only huge benefits for humankind, but also the potential for misue. We are concerned that the abuse of emerging scientific innovations could facilitate illicit proliferation activities, in particular through the illegal transfer of sensitive technology and illicit financial transactions. Reinforcing international cooperation to tackle this phenomenon is crucial.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“Italy welcomes resolution 2325 (2016) and in particular its call for greater capacity-building assistance and for more intense cooperation among all stakeholders, including civil society and academia. On 10 February, we adopted our programme of work. It is time now to achieve meaningful results through the proactive implementation of resolution 2325 (2016). The increasing risk that non-State actors, particularly terrorists, acquire chemical, biological, radiological or fissile materials represents a new critical dimension. Terrorist groups and non-State actors have indeed demonstrated the intent and capacity to develop and access these harmful tools.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“Let me convey my appreciation for the work done by Ambassador Sacha Llorentty Soliz as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and commend him for his comprehensive briefing today. I also take the opportunity to pay tribute to the work done by his predecessor, Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi of Spain, who successfully concluded the second comprehensive review of the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). That resolution remains a crucial instrument in the effort to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, as well as their potential acquisition by non-State actors.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“But Afghan institutions have to be in the driver's seat, as the primary responsibility for progress lies with them, in keeping with the principle of mutual accountability, which today, more than ever, constitutes a cornerstone of our partnership. Lastly, in the difficult and complex circumstances that Afghanistan is currently facing, UNAMA continues to play an essential role in coordinating the international community's support, with the common goal of achieving peace and sustainable development for the Afghan people. Italy therefore associates itself with the expression of warm appreciation for its work and supports the upcoming renewal of its mandate.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source