YouSaid · the spoken record

Lamek

lines on the record: 605
first: 2013-08-06
most recent: 2017-04-13
sittings or episodes: 89
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Like the European Union, France is committed to that decision and encourages all measures that will make it possible to move forward on demarcating the border in compliance with the 2002 decision. France, along with the European Union, is ready to support such a process so as to establish conditions for peaceful relations between neighbouring countries. In conclusion, the Chair of the Committee can count on France's continued support. I would like once again to commend his work and the Monitoring Group for its periodic and quality reports, and to reiterate France's confidence in the usefulness of his mandate.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“We must not forget that the embargo regime is also a response to the unresolved issue of Djiboutian prisoners. France welcomes the release of four military Djiboutian prisoners who had been detained in Eritrea since 2008. It is now time to clarify the fate of the other Djiboutian soldiers who remain missing, according to authorities in Djibouti, and address the border issue. With regard to those issues, the Eritrean authorities have everything to gain in providing comprehensive clarifications so as to normalize relations with Djibouti. Today, 13 April, also marks the fifteenth anniversary of the decision of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission regarding the delimitation of the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“Obstacles to the distribution of humanitarian aid, some of which are the responsibility of United Nations partners, especially at the local level, must cease immediately, as the Chair of the Committee said earlier. Turning to Eritrea, we welcome the apparent lack of support for AI-Shabaab, but it is now incumbent on Eritrea to increase cooperation with the Security Council in line with the principle of cooperation with all United Nations mechanisms, including in particular by inviting the United Nations Monitoring Group to visit and confirm the lack of support for Al-Shabaab starting from Asmara. Such a step would be a sign ofa clear desire on the part of Eritrea to move forward and be released from the embargo regime that it has known for eight years.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“It is a matter of principle, but it is also a question of effectiveness, because a military response by the authorities, with AMISOM's support, will succeed only if it enjoys the support of the Somali population. That is why we support the recommendations of the Monitoring Group aimed at promoting better respect for human rights and international humanitarian law by all stakeholders. Finally, I would like to underline that the ongoing drought in the region, which is threatening millions of lives, calls for an urgent and determined humanitarian response. France has voluntarily contributed an additional â‚¬l.6 million to support the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the benefit ofpeople in situations of forced displacement, of which â‚¬l million is earmarked for food aid.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“The misappropriation of funds and corruption within the Somali army and the non-payment of troops highlighted by the report ofthe Monitoring Group must spur us to remain demanding with regard to such issues and strengthen the training and professionalization of the Somali security forces. Secondly, in Somalia as elsewhere the numerous violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law are unacceptable. All those violations are equally reprehensible, particularly so in the case of human rights violations committed by the Somali security forces and the international forces that enjoy international support. If combating terrorism is our priority, it must be done while respecting human rights.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“We welcome the work, achievements and territory won by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) since 2007, and take note of the Mission's desire for a planned and coordinated withdrawal. It is now important that the Somali authorities quickly adopt a national security architecture that reflects the Federal structure in Somalia. The development of a Somali security solution is our priority. The goal is to establish Somali armed forces and police capable of progressively taking charge of the struggle against Al-Shabaab and stabilizing the territories that have been retaken, thereby taking over from the AMISOM. That is the rational of the ongoing reviews, which we support. In that effort, the involvement of regional forces is crucial. We are encouraged by the success of the Puntland forces against Da'esh.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking, Ambassador Umarov, Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, for his statement and, through him, the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group for its latest report and investigative work. In all their aspects, sanctions help support our political goals, and it is therefore our view that they are an important and necessary tool for the Security Council. With regard to Somalia, I will address three points. First, Iwould like to underscore that the fight against the terrorist groups in Somalia, Al-Shabaab and Da'esh, remains a priority and must involve more Somali and local forces.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source
“I should like to conclude by also paying tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, and to the staff of MINUSTAH.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“France has long called on the Council to shoulder its responsibility with regard to the question of Haiti by taking the necessary measures to ensure that the Organization's means of engagement in the country remain, over time, as appropriate and efficient as possible. That was done today and we are quite pleased. However, this new stage does not spell the end of United Nations engagement with Haiti. On the contrary, it demonstrates the ability of the Council to develop, in an ongoing manner, United Nations activity in the field - activity of which the primary concern is to respond in the best possible way to the needs of the people concerned. This new stage also signals the establishment of a more appropriate and more effective tool for the benefit of Haiti and Haitians.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“It will also engage in other major projects in the areas of the rule of law, the fight against impunity, increasing the professionalism and the independence of the judiciary, and the establishment of a correctional system that is compatible with the needs of the country and respect for the rights of detainees. The human rights situation, which remains an area of concern, should also be monitored attentively, and be the object of regular recommendations. We believe that is critical to maintaining an effective and lasting peace, and is therefore inextricably linked to other activities of the next mission.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“The work carried out by MINUSTAH in recent years will enable us to get Haiti out of the emergency situation in which it found itself until recently, by restoring a climate of relative security, participating in reconstruction efforts after the 2010 earthquake, or contributing to the substantial strengthening of the Haitian National Police - the increase in authority of which is a token of stability for the country. Much of the credit is due to the United Nations and the Council, but also to the troop-contributing countries, without which the Mission would have been unable to play its role. The new operation, which will begin in October, is to consolidate the advances already made by making the Haitian National Police an autonomous actor.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2350 (2017), which closes the Mission in six months and establishes a new successor mission, which will deal with issues related to police, rule of law and human rights, in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary-General. This is an important decision, and we welcome the fact that the Council adopted the resolution unanimously. Thirteen years having passed since the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) was established, it was time to register the success achieved by the Mission in terms of stabilizing Haiti, and to move toward a new type of United Nations presence, one more tailored to the needs of the country and the conditions on the ground, which have evolved considerably and in a positive direction.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“The Secretary- General's recommendations for closing MINUSTAH as soon as possible, and establishing a successor mission focused on issues related to the police, the rule of law and human rights, give us the opportunity to do that. They combine the execution of a responsible transition designed to maintain the results achieved in the past few years with a demonstration of the Council's ability to make sure that the United Nations modalities of action on the ground continue to evolve and that their chief goal is finding the best response to the needs of the populations involved. France fully supports that approach.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Lastly, the new operation will have to work closely on the ground with the United Nations country team, which from now on will be the actor in the forefront in dealing with the country's other challenges, especially where the Secretary-General's new approach to combating cholera is concerned. France is supporting its first phase in particular, including through a voluntary contribution of â‚¬600,000. We encourage all of Haiti's partners and friends to translate their words into deeds and to contribute to that collective effort to benefit the Haitian people. For a long time now France has been urging the Council to shoulder its responsibilities towards Haiti by taking the decisions needed to ensure that the United Nations engagement on the ground can continue to be as appropriate and effective as possible.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The new operation will have to consolidate the progress achieved in the past few years, particularly by ensuring that the Haitian National Police can function independently, but also by working on some major new projects in the area of the rule of law, such as combating impunity, strengthening the judiciary's professionalism and independence and establishing a prison system that is compatible with the country's needs and respects the rights of prisoners. The human rights situation, various aspects of which continue to be a cause for concern, will also have to be carefully monitored and accompanied by regular recommendations. We expect to see the Haitian authorities cooperating fully in that regard, and we are willing to continue our bilateral dialogue on that subject.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“I would also like to point out that it is important for the Haitian National Police to remain a professional, apolitical and independent institution, as underscored by the Special Representative, and the backbone of Haiti's security chain. In spite ofthe gains made, France remains convinced that the United Nations has not yet completed its work in Haiti. That is why we support the establishment, on the day after MINUSTAH'S termination, of a new peacekeeping operation that is more lightweight and focused on strengthening Haiti's institutions in a few key areas, with a mandate and specific exit timeline, in keeping with the good practices we encourage in the area of peacekeeping.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“More than 13 years after the establishment of MINUSTAH, we fully support the idea that it is now time to evaluate the Mission's achievements in stabilizing Haiti and move towards developing a new approach to the United Nations presence in Haiti that is more suited to the country's needs and conditions on the ground, which have changed dramatically. The work of MINUSTAH, which continues to be supported by the Security Council, as well as by the troop-contributing countries - whose efforts we commend here today - has enabled Haiti to emerge from the emergency situation it faced until recently by restoring a relatively safe environment, taking part in the rebuilding efforts after the 2010 earthquake and providing considerable support to the Haitian National Police, whose growing authority is an indicator of stability in Haiti.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Haiti has turned over a new leaf following several months of uncertainty caused by successive election delays, and once again now has strong institutions that are fully vested with democratic legitimacy, which can effectively meet the daily challenges that its people face. The Haitian population and the international community have every reason to welcome that outcome. Haiti and its leaders can count on France's ongoing support during this new phase, which will allow for deepening relations and enhanced cooperation between our countries. France welcomes the recommendations contained in the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/223), which addresses the outcome of the strategic assessment review conducted in Haiti early this year.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Their success can be attributed primarily to the Haitian Government and, in particular, to the Provisional Electoral Council and the Haitian National Police, which all played a key role in organizing the elections and in providing security. We would like to take the opportunity to welcome the spirit of accountability demonstrated by former provisional President Jocelerme Privert, who kept his promise to do all in his power to conclude the electoral cycle as soon as possible. Once again, France warmly congratulates Mr. Jovenel Moise on his election as President of Haiti, following a transparent, inclusive and credible election process, as well as on the swift inauguration by Parliament of Jack Guy Lafontant as Prime Minister.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“I would also like to convey our support for the Secretary-General's recommendations with regard to the dynamic nature of the United Nations presence in Haiti, which gives us the opportunity to evaluate the achievements of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and move towards the establishment of another peacekeeping mission that is more lightweight and better suited to the country's needs. France welcomes the recent conclusion of the electoral cycle that began several years ago in Haiti, and the subsequent restoration of constitutional order on 7 February. We believe that that was a major development in the process of stabilizing the country. Such developments are particularly noteworthy because the elections took place in a generally peaceful environment.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to begin by extending sympathy on behalf of my country, France, to Egypt and Sweden, which have both suffered reprehensible terrorist attacks in recent days, and reiterate my Government's full support. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Honore, for her briefing. I align myself with the statements that will be delivered by the observer of the European Union and by the representative of Peru, on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. I would like to address two points in my statement. First, I should like to express our satisfaction about the recently concluded election process in Haiti, which heralds the restoration of constitutional order and provides new opportunities for meeting the challenges that the country faces.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“That work should assess the effectiveness of UNAMID with regard to its goal of contributing to sustainable peace and stability in Darfur. We therefore look forward to the recommendations that will be made by the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, which will be based on the review assessment. It is on that basis that we can consider what adjustments can be made to UNAMID to allow it best to respond to the current peace and security challenges in Darfur.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“There is in fact a proliferation of weapons in Darfur. It is said that there are as many weapons in Darfur as there are inhabitants. Again, the international community can partner with Sudanese authorities to take a step in the right direction where the issue of disarmament is concerned. We therefore need to move forward in our collective thinking in order to find solutions that respond to these challenges. We are committed to the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping, which is an essential tool for maintaining international peace and security. In View of the evolving challenges in Darfur, UNAMID will certainly need to evolve to provide the best response. In that context, we support the initiative of the Secretariat and of the African Union Commission to conduct a strategic review of UNAMID.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“We have all spoken of this in our statements up until now, but I wish to recall that among the causes are the proliferation of weapons, the plight of displaced persons, the handling of the issue of land and natural resources, the need to strengthen the rule of law and, of course, combating impunity, whether at the local and national levels or at the international level through the International Criminal Court. The country team contributes to promoting development in Darfur, often under difficult conditions, but it is clear that it cannot be the only partner of the Sudanese authorities in responding to these complex challenges. From my discussions with the Sudanese authorities, both in Khartoum and El Fasher, and with the displaced and UNAMID, disarmament emerged as one of the most important current challenges.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“The Government ofthe Sudan must fully play its role in that regard, in accordance with its primary responsibility for protecting civilians, as has been consistently reaffirmed by the Council and earlier this morning by the Joint Special Representative. The international community, through UNAMID, can be a partner in that effort. To do so, UNAMID must be able to operate under good conditions. It must be able to benefit from the sound cooperation of the Sudanese Government in the exercise of its mandate. During my visit, it became clear that the stability of Darfur, and more broadly that of the region, requires addressing the root causes of instability.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women of UNAMID who are implementing the mandate to protect civilians. Their work is decisive in a place like Sortony. The more than 20,000 displaced persons in Sortony represent only a small percentage of the 2.6 million displaced people in Darfur. With a population of 7 million, that means one out of three people in Darfur are displaced. What we are seeing and hearing in Sortony should lead us to reflect on what action the United Nations should take on the ground. The challenge in terms of security and protecting civilians from the armed groups and militias is certainly one of the main challenges faced by the Government of the Sudan and UNAMID. The return of displaced persons to their villages will be possible only when their security is assured in those areas.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“What is striking is that the displaced persons who found refuge at Sortony, in the foothills of Jebel Marra, are now facing a different sort of threat. Following the aerial bombardments in January 2016, and in the face of attacks by armed groups and militias, people had to flee their villages, settling around a UNAMID camp in a valley. The vast majority of them tell us they want to return to their lands but cannot because they are harassed by members of the militias and armed groups, who continue to commit abuses against civilians who leave the camp. On far too many occasions, women fall victim to rape as they collect firewood. As some of the displaced persons said clearly, they would have died if they had not been able to find refuge near the UNAMID camp.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“The meetings I conducted in Khartoum and El Fasher, as well as visits to two camps in Darfur for displaced persons, were very useful for me to better understand the complex reality of the region, which the Sudanese authorities, along with UNAMID, face today. My visit to the Sortony camp in particular enabled me to better understand the challenges in protecting civilians in Darfur. There has clearly been a decrease in the level of violence in some areas of Darfur, as noted in the recent reports of the Secretary-General. The decline in the intensity of fighting between rebel groups and Government forces is obviously encouraging news, and we welcome the decision made by the Sudanese Government in January to extend the ceasefire by six months. We again call on the rebel groups to do the same.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“My delegation wishes him every success in his new post. He can count on our continued and determined support. This July it will have been 10 years since the Security Council established African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, which took over from the African Union Mission in the Sudan with the task of helping to restore peace and stability in Darfur following the atrocities that took place in the region in the early 2000s. The Council must regularly assess the results of the operations it deploys. It is in that spirit that I visited the Sudan last week. I thank the Sudanese authorities for their welcome, and UNAMID for its support.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. You can count on the full support of the French delegation. I would also like to pay tribute to the excellent manner in which the United Kingdom presided over the Council during the month of March. I also wish to join others at this very difficult time in condemning the terrorist attack that took place in Saint Petersburg yesterday. As my President did yesterday, I too express our solidarity with the Russian people. I also wish to thank Joint Special Representative Kingsley Mamabolo for his briefing, as well as to congratulate him on his appointment to the helm of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“Renewing UNAMA's mandate, which is due in the coming days, will be further proof of this. In this still-fragile context, the full commitment of the United Nations in support ofthe Afghan Government is of crucial importance. Let me conclude by commending the work done on the ground by all United Nations personnel in Afghanistan, who are dealing with particularly difficult conditions, and we pay tribute to them all through the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“Finally, the spike in 2016 in the number ofinternally displaced persons and refugees also poses a major challenge. As noted in the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/189), the Afghan Government has committed to absorbing this flow as best it can. We therefore commend and encourage the coordination planned with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to respond to this migratory crisis, in particular to provide assistance to undocumented refugees, who are the most vulnerable group. There is a still a long way to go in the transformation decade, but the course charted by the Afghan Government is the right one, as reflected in preparations for electoral reform and parliamentary elections. On this issue as well as on others, Afghanistan can rely on the full support of France and the international community.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“The establishment of a lasting peace in the country is our collective responsibility as well as that of all Afghan actors. I turn now to the issue of drug trafficking, which has been fuelling the Taliban insurgency. It poses a threat to the health of the Afghan population and must continue to mobilize the Afghan Government. Here too, the Government can rely on the support of the international community in the implementation of its national plan of action, including through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which is providing valuable technical cooperation. A high level of ambition must at all costs be maintained on this subject as well as in combating corruption, since both are critical to bringing about positive changes in the field of development and security.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“On top of this already overwhelming human cost is another cost, which is the way in which the situation of insecurity weighs on the economic development of the country and its progress towards stability. We must not falter in our efforts to combat this violence and to protect civilians, especially women and children, as my Swedish colleague pointed out. With respect to the security situation, it is all the more urgent that we relaunch our efforts for a peace process led by and for Afghans. The resumption of dialogue with the Taliban remains a crucial prospect. France therefore calls on all regional actors, in particular Pakistan, to use their influence to enable an end to the fighting and a resumption of peace negotiations.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“The Brussels conference in October 2016 showed once again its determination to move forward with reforms, but also was a reminder that the international community was still standing by Afghanistan. France reiterates its full support to the Government of Afghanistan and encourages it to continue its efforts to promote the development and stabilization of the country. Unfortunately, the continued deterioration of the security situation is extremely troubling, as reflected in the sad list of civilian casualties for 2016. Despite the brave efforts of the Afghan security forces with the support of international partners, attacks by the Taliban and Da'esh continue to unremittingly target the civilian population.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to reiterate France's condolences to the Afghan people and to the families of the victims of the attack committed 8 March in Kabul. France categorically condemns these acts, which seek to hinder Afghanistan's recovery and whose perpetrators must not go unpunished. Allow me also warmly to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Tadamichi Yamamoto, and Ms. Sima Samar, for being with us today and for their briefings. France aligns itself in advance with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. The National Unity Government is in the third year of its mandate, and its commitment and its efforts to ensure a democratic, stable and prosperous Afghanistan must be welcomed.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“I should also like to highlight the ongoing efforts of the successive presidencies to improve the working methods of the Council, both in terms of effectiveness and transparency. In that regard, we welcome the numerous elements to the press that have been agreed, which have made it possible for everyone to better understand the Council's deliberations in private consultations. We know we can count on the upcoming British presidency in pursuing that initiative and making the Council as effective a tool as possible in the service of peace and stability.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“To put an end to that, France and the United Kingdom, along with the United States, have strenuously endeavoured in recent months to bring the Council together around a response to those crimes, and have prepared a draft resolution on which the Council will soon act. We hope that the members ofthe Security Council, as they did in the case ofresolution 2118 (2113), will assume their responsibilities and sanction the perpetrators of those criminal acts in violation of the universal prohibition on the use of chemical weapons. Allow me to conclude by once again commending you, Mr. President, for the professionalism with which you have led the work of the Council during the month of February.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“We therefore hope that the monitoring mechanism developed in Astana will make it possible to establish full respect for the ceasefire throughout the whole of the territory, including full, unhindered access for humanitarian assistance, especially to the 13 areas still under siege by the regime. It is against that worrying backdrop that the intra-Syrian negotiations have resumed in Geneva, under the auspices of the United Nations and including representatives of the regime and the opposition. We hope that the Syrian regime will at last accept to engage in good-faith discussions on the parameters for the necessary political transition, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). Another area of major concern with regard to Syria has to do with the fact that it continues to be a theatre for the repeated use of chemical weapons against civilians.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“France hopes that the next report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) will make it possible to take stock of the consequences of those announcements to the contiguity of and accessibility to Palestinian territories. Lastly, on Syria, after a few weeks' calm following the signing of the Russian-Turkish agreement on the ceasefire, the situation on the ground is once again deteriorating. The regime and the militias that support it are once again bombing civilian facilities, including hospitals, in numerous Syrian locales. Terrorist attacks are also continuing, in particular in Homs three days ago. More than 1,000 people have died since 22 December.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“We hope that this positive momentum will be pursued in support of a political solution that is fully inclusive. We welcome the fact that the Secretary-General and the Council are fully engaged to that end. France will not let up in its efforts in that regard. With regard to the peace process in the Middle East, the two-State solution has never been so threatened. The recent announcements by the Government of Israel concerning the settlement policy - announcing the construction ofmore than 6,000 newhousing units-and the adoption by the Knesset of a law retroactively legalizing previous settlements on Palestinian land give rise to great concern.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“The resumption of fighting in recent days and the incidents targeting observers should lead us to step up our engagement on this issue, which the Security Council must continue to follow Closely. I should now like to turn to some issues relating to the Middle East that continue to be of concern to us. Turning first to Libya, the Council's consultations on 8 February made it possible to express a solid convergence of views among members of the Council with regard to supporting the efforts of Prime Minister Faiez Mustafa Serraj to make the institutions established under the Skhirat Agreement more effective and representative, with heightened positive support from neighbouring countries and with the full support of United Nations mediation, which remains central.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“As members know, France is deeply committed to a resolution of the crisis in Ukraine, which must include re-establishing Ukraine's control over the entirety of its internationally recognized borders, including in Crimea. Along with our German partners, France remains determined to pursue its efforts under the Normandy format. Every result achieved on the ground matters. In our View, there is today no alternative solution but to support the implementation of the Minsk agreements, which is the only way to make progress towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We are also convinced of the central role on the ground of the Special Monitoring Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as of the need to allow it carry out its mandate without hindrance.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“The statement also reflects the Council's Willingness to closely monitor developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and - most importantly f to take action against Congolese actors Whose statements or conduct would undermine the proper application of the agreement and the organization of elections. At the initiative of the presidency, the activities of the Council have also been marked by several European dossiers, starting with the ministerial debate on European conflicts (see S/PV.7886), as well as the annual briefing by the chairmanship-in-office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, presented by the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs (see S/PV.7887) and, yesterday, the briefing on the situation in Kosovo (see/SPV.7891).”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Council met last week at our initiative to discuss the situation in Kasai and the lack of progress in the implementation of the 31 December political agreement. Testifying to our shared concern, the members of the Security Council adopted a press statement (SC/ 12734) calling on the Congolese Government to immediately conduct a credible and impartial investigation and to bring to justice those responsible for the violence. The statement also calls on the Congolese parties to implement without delay the agreement of 31 December, in particular by appointing a Prime Minister. Two months after the signing of the agreement, it is more necessary than ever to maintain the good political will that made the agreement possible if more insecurity is to be avoided in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“President Touadera and his Government, with the support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and other partners, are pursuing their efforts on behalf of stability and reconcilation, but they face armed groups that refuse to participate in good faith in dialogue and reform, and that pursue criminal activities. That is unacceptable at a time when the Central African Republic has the historic opportunity to move towards long-term stability. In that context, we welcome MINUSCA's affirmation of its posture and strengthening of its credibility. Armed groups must understand that pursuing criminal activities at the expense of State-building and suffering imposed on civilians will lead them nowhere .”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“In that context, the transfer of the responsibilities of the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire to the Ivorian authorities continues, in accordance with the mission's withdrawal plan. That meeting also recalled the enduring challenges. As illustrated by the incidents in January and February within the armed forces, more efforts are needed to reform of the security sector. President Ouattara's commitment is particularly encouraging. In this and other areas, the United Nations country team will continue to support the authorities' efforts towards stability and development. We hope that the international community will provide financial support for the transition plan presented last fall. As regards the Central African Republic, we must remain vigilant.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“We share his desire to continue to work better with the African Union and are committed to continuing this effort, both with the proposals to be submitted on the basis of resolution 2320 (2016), as well as with a view to future joint consultations between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. Several country situations in Africa also caught the attention of the Council this month, In particular, at the 8 February meeting on Cote d'Ivoire (see S/PV.7880), the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of C6te d'lvoire confirmed that the country continues to consolidate peace and stability and to make progress in areas related to national reconciliation and social cohesion.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): Under your impetus, Sir, the Security Council's work in February was marked by very rich activity on all the subjects on its agenda, from Africa to the Middle East and Europe. More sadly, this month was also tragically marked by the sudden loss of the Permanent Representative of Russia, Vitaly Churkin, to whom we again pay tribute. I would like to refer first to the meetings we have held on crises in Africa. The consultations of 3 February with the Secretary- General upon his return from the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa were a highlight of this month. They provided an opportunity for an informal and in-depth exchange with the Secretary-General, who expressed his willingness to make the strengthening of the relationship with the African Union a priority.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“Owing to the very nature of the activities carried out by critical infrastructure, close cooperation between the public and private sectors is absolutely essential. There are many challenges. But the scale and particularly high level of the terrorist threat today must prompt us to strengthen our efforts to protect populations and to ensure the continuity of crucial State services. Allow me to conclude by thanking once again the Ukrainian presidency of the Security Council for this very useful debate on a question that is both specialized and technical, but also touches on the daily lives of all our fellow citizens. Rest assured that France will continue to play its full part in such efforts.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source