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Lamek

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first: 2013-08-06
most recent: 2017-04-13
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“The unity of the Council around such a common base sends a message of peace to the region. It recalls that the international community is in agreement in supporting the independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which should not be challenged by any of its entities, and in respecting the country's choices, provided that they are in line with international law and the framework established by the peace agreements. More than 20 years after its signature, the Dayton accords remain the cornerstone of institutional stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I begin by thanking the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his briefing and aligning myself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union shortly. France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2315 (2016), which shows that all members of the Council share the same guiding principles with regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina: support for the presence ofthe European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR Althea) while awaiting the strategic review that will be carried out next autumn by the European External Action Service; respect for the aspirationa of all factions in the country that favour a European outlook; and the absolute necessity that all must respect the principles and institutions set forth in the Paris Dayton accords.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“The ministerial meeting of December 2015 made it possible to reaffirm the commitment of European citizens to promote the rule of law, stability, security and cooperation in the area.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“The total amount of assistance provided by the European Union to the region for the period 2014-2020 amounts to over 61 billion. With respect to security issues in particular, a high-level dialogue between the European Union and countries in Central Asia was held on 18 May in Brussels. Specific measures were adopted during the meeting, such as the provision of expertise to bolster the implementation of a common action plan for Central Asia within the framework of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the development of programmes related to European Union border management and the fight against drug addiction and the renewal and updating of a European Union-Central Asia action plan to fight drugs.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“I am thinking in particular about the assistance provided by the Centre to the implementation by the countries of Central Asia of the United Nations Global Counter- terrorism Strategy, whose tenth anniversary we are celebrating this year. That is an excellent example of value added. France encourages any initiative that will allow countries in the region to contribute nationally, regionally and internationally to efforts to prevent Violent extremism and to fight terrorism. Lastly, beyond the action of regional and subregional organizations, the European Union has also played a crucial role in this region since the adoption by the European Council of the European Union Strategy for a New Partnership with Central Asia, in June 2007.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“The terrorist threat spares no one today and often thrives in the context of social frustration, among other factors, and it should not be neglected. That fragile context makes cooperation crucial among all actors present in the region, including States and regional and international organizations. To complement the actions of regional organizations, the mission of the United Nations Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia is crucial. Support for the countries of the region in developing national responses to these challenges and encouraging them to strengthen regional cooperation is more needed than ever.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the representatives of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Commonwealth of Independent States for their briefings on the actions carried out by their respective organizations. The concept note prepared by the Russian presidency (S/2016/867, annex) invites us to focus on the issue of regional cooperation in the light of the challenges to international peace and security in Central Asia. First, Central Asia is a region that continues to face major economic and political challenges, as well as security challenges. In particular, the situation in Afghanistan and the various illicit forms of trafficking that flourish in the area - in drugs, weapons and human beings - are all destabilizing factors.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“The support of the international community and the engagement of the United Nations remain even more necessary than ever, but our responsibility in the Council is to do all we can to ensure that that engagement is as appropriate and as effective as possible. The challenges facing Haiti and the expectations of its people commit us to taking the decisions necessary. Haitian political stakeholders today must be fully aware of that.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“France fully supports the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2016/753), particularly with regard to the limitation of the extension of the next mandate to only six months, as well as the implementation, at the end of the current six-month mandate, of a strategic review that will allow us to consider whether the context is ripe for the drawdown of MINUSTAH and for its replacement by a new form of United Nations presence. Indeed, we believe it important that the relaunch of the Mission's reconfiguration not be indefinitely delayed on account of the political stalemate, as there is a risk of jeopardizing the United Nations capacity to best meet the needs of the Haitian population. The situation in Haiti concerns us all even more today.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“While it remains tenuous, owing to political tensions related to the successive postponements of the electoral cycle, it has nonetheless been competently managed by the Haitian security forces. In that regard, we welcome the growing authority of the Haitian National Police, demonstrated by its increasing ability to act largely independently. It is now important that the ongoing discussions on the future of MINUSTAH be conducted as speedily as possible.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“More than 12 years after the deployment of MINUSTAH, the conditions on the ground have profoundly changed, as have the country's needs. We have gradually moved from a peacekeeping situation to a context where the United Nations is called upon to assist in development and the construction of a State under a robust rule of law. Attending to that changing reality will help us to provide the most effective assistance to the Haitian people. The security and stabilization of Haiti in the long term depend first and foremost on the Haitian authorities shouldering their responsibility, as well as on the sustainable development of the island. France is pleased to see that the security situation is generally stable.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“France has taken note of the revised electoral timetable announced by the Provisional Electoral Council and the postponement of the elections, originally scheduled for 9 October, because of the consequences of the passing of Hurricane Matthew. We urge all Haitian political stakeholders, including the provisional President, to do their utmost to ensure that the elections are held in the near future and that constitutional order is established as quickly as possible. Each individual must Show responsibility and restraint in that regard. It is important that the forthcoming elections be led by the Haitians themselves and conducted in a transparent, open, inclusive and credible manner. France will contribute to that goal by participating in the electoral monitoring mission, established by the Organization of American States.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We have relayed the call of the Secretary-General to bolster that mobilization and will carefully examine the proposals to be made to the General Assembly to intensify efforts to combat cholera in Haiti, as well as to provide assistance and financial support to the Haitians most directly affected by the disease. More needs to be done by the international community to finally eradicate cholera in Haiti. France hopes that the electoral process under way will be concluded as quickly as possible so that Haiti can finally put an end to the uncertainties surrounding that issue. More than ever, Haiti needs stable institutions with democratic legitimacy that will enable it to tackle the various economic, social and humanitarian challenges that the country faces.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Of course, all of that is being carried out within the framework set by the Haitian Government and its representatives in the regions impacted by the disaster. Furthermore, France, together with the international community, calls for heeding the urgent appeal launched by the United Nations in the aftermath of the disaster. This terrible tragedy reminds us once again of the scope of the humanitarian challenges facing Haiti and its people. We are particularly concerned, in the current context, by the resurgence of cholera cases. France fully supports the efforts undertaken by the Haitian authorities with the support of the United Nations. We have contributed to several quick-impact projects on the ground since 2010.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“On 5 October, at the request of the Haitian authorities, a French military aircraft flew reconnaissance flights to assess the damage done to the infrastructure and to determine what was needed to be delivered by way of humanitarian assistance. With 60 French military/ civilian security personnel and 90 tons of equipment, including 2 water purification plants, 6 sanitation units, medical kits and humanitarian first aid, are currently being transported or are about to be routed locally. Moreover, the French food-aid credits to Haiti have been refilled. Finally, two helicopters have been made available by the Airbus Foundation for the purposes of medical transport and first-aid delivery to the most isolated areas.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“At a time when Haiti continues to assess the terrible human and property toll of the recent passing of Hurricane Matthew, we would like to express our condolences to all Haitians for the recent victims. At this difficult time, France stands with Haiti. My country decided to respond immediately to the call of the Haitian authorities for humanitarian assistance. The President of the Republic stated that all available resources would be mobilized to implement emergency assistance as quickly as possible in coordination with our European partners and the international community. That mobilization has already begun.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her comprehensive briefing. I again wish to assure her of the full support of France for the activities on the ground under the particularly difficult conditions in Haiti during the past few days. She has our full support. I would also like, through her, to express our support for all staff of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I endorse the statements to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and the representative of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“The NATO Summit in Warsaw on 8 and 9 July reaffirmed international support for security in Afghanistan for the next few years. The Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, to be held on October 5, should reaffirm ongoing international support for development, within the framework of mutual commitments. In conclusion, allow me to reiterate my country's full support for the Afghan Government and for the actions undertaken by the United Nations in support of its efforts.”
2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source
“Increased pressure must be exerted on the Taliban by those who possess any influence on them to provide every possible opportunity for a political settlement. It is important that Afghanistan work closely with its partners in the region on a road map for a sustainable peace. France also calls on all countries in the region to actively and unambiguously support the stabilization of Afghanistan and to contribute positively to the restoration of lasting peace in the country. The support of the United Nations, particularly through UNAMA, is crucial today, at a time when the flow of refugees who have been expelled from Pakistan is fraught with the risk of bringing the Government and the people of Afghanistan face to face with a very difficult humanitarian situation in the short term, and with reintegration issues in the longer term.”
2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source
“The unlawful economy, corruption and the production and trafficking of drugs must be actively fought, for they are all obstacles to the sustainable re-establishment of security and development of Afghanistan. The development of economic trade with countries of the region and the international community should be encouraged. As Mr. Yamamoto told me earlier, this fragile context makes maintaining the unity of the Afghan Government all the more essential if the challenges are to be met. We call on the Afghan authorities to work to that end. Finally, the concept of an Afghan-led and Afghan- owned peace process remains more valid than ever, as no peace process can be imposed from the outside.”
2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source
“Next, and we regularly refer to this point in the Council, it must be emphasized that the challenges that Afghanistan faces every day remain quite daunting. As the Secretary-General indicates in his report (S/2016/768), despite considerable progress achieved by Afghan forces, to which I wish to pay tribute for their commitment and courage, the ongoing deterioration of the security situation is extremely worrying. The recent attacks attributed to the Taliban as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province, or Da'esh, show that the situation remains fragile. France condemns those acts of terrorism in the strongest possible terms, and I would like, on behalf of France, to again express our condolences for those tragedies. There are a number of difficulties in the economic area.”
2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source
“France reiterates its full support for the Afghan Government and encourages it to step up its efforts in favour of the development and stabilization of the country. However, on the eve of the Brussels Conference, the international community's support for Afghanistan as it pursues this transition is essential. The role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in that respect is of course central. I wish to pay tribute to the work undertaken by all United Nations personnel in Afghanistan over the past 15 years. France is gratified by the fact that the Council has been able, through the presidential statement that we have just adopted (S/PRST/2016/14), to reiterate that message of solidarity and support in a context that remains quite fragile.”
2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. Minister, for your personal participation today and for your commitment on this issue of such great importance to the Security Council. Let me begin by thanking Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, whom I welcome as the new Special Representative. 1 think he is quite familiar with Afghanistan, and I wish him every success in his new duties. Finally, I would like to thank Ambassador Saikal for his briefing. I, too, align myself in advance with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union a little later. First of all, as we coming up to the second anniversary of the National Unity Government, it is important to note the significant progress made by the Afghan Government since September 2014.”
2016-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7771 (2016) · source
“We reiterated our collective support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in carrying out its mandate to safeguard the cessation of hostilities. On 30 August, we unanimously adopted resolution 2305 (2016) to extend the mission's mandate for another year. We welcome the Council's support for UNIFIL and for the stability of southern Lebanon - in a region, the Middle East, that does not deserve another crisis. The month of August has therefore been one of great substance, and I would like to thank you, Sir, for your work during your presidency. I also welcome the presidency of New Zealand for the month of September, which will be equally busy.”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“Along with its regional partners, such as Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, the Council must continue to assume its responsibilities, as it will do in the coming days by undertaking a visit to South Sudan. It is high time for the Council to finally put in place an essential arms embargo for that beleaguered country - a common sense decision that we should have taken a long time ago. I should like to conclude by mentioning Lebanon and pointing out that we adopted a strong presidential statement at the end of July (S/PRST/20l6/10) to deplore the vacancy in the presidency. During the consultations with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations on 24 August, we pointed to the situation in southern Lebanon 10 years after the adoption of resolution 1701 (2006).”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“By way of conclusion, on the issue of South Sudan, the month of August included follow-up by the Council with regard to the worsening of the situation in that country since July with the outbreak of violence in Juba. It was important for the Council to remind everyone of the importance it gives to the protection of civilians. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is operating in a particularly difficult environment and is encountering a number of obstacles in implementing its mandate. It was therefore important for the Council to reiterate its full support for the Mission. The Council also reminded the parties that they should recommit themselves to peace.”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“Fortunately, we regained our unity this month, following a further, irresponsible provocation by the authorities in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Council condemned in no uncertain terms the ballistic missile tests undertaken by Pyongyang, which constitute a direct threat to its neighbours. I recall that a missile landed this past month in the territorial waters of Japan, a Member of the United Nations and ofthe Security Council. It was also a threat to the non-proliferation regime, on which our collective security is based. We must reinforce our message and specify new listings so that the authorities in Pyongyang have no misunderstanding as to our determination to prevent them from continuing to advance their illegal nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“On 22 August (see S/PV.7756), Mr. O'Brien spoke here of his great concern about the failure to deliver humanitarian aid to all the besieged towns in the country. He also expressed his hope that that would be the last time he had to ask for humanitarian access, which is an obligation guaranteed under international humanitarian law. Unfortunately, we are very far from that. On this issue too, the Council must show itself to be up to its responsibilities. Ijust mentioned the chemical weapons in Syria. In fact, the issue of non-proliferation issue was also at the centre of the Council's work this month. You, Mr. President, convened an open debate (see S/PV.7758) on the isue. However, the Council also dealt with the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“Those who committed those crimes - who are now known to us - must face up to their weighty responsibility. The month of August also saw the Council closely following the very worrying humanitarian situation in Syria. The Security Council held an important and disturbing Arria Formula meeting on 8 August. I hope that it will contribute to raising greater awareness about the disaster in Aleppo. I would like to thank all the delegations that took part, even if some of them felt that they were implicated. The Council moved to act on the situation in Aleppo owing to the humanitarian crisis. In the consultations that took place on 9 August, Mr. Stephen O'Brien and Mr. Staffan de Mistura expressed their deep concern and called upon the two co-Chairs of the International Syria Support Group to find a solution during their discussions in Geneva.”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“At the appropriate time, the Council willl have to make its recommendation to the General Assembly, pursuant to Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations, in such a way as to enable the man or woman who will become the next Secretary-General to prepare for that difficult task. I would also like to say a few words on Syria, which calls for the Security Council to assume its responsibilities. The consultations that took place yesterday following the submission of the report of the Joint Investigative Mechanism served to bring us face-to-face with our responsibilities. That is not vague wording, but a reality. The use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime and by Da'esh, as the report clearly established, constitutes a step backward that we cannot allow to go without a response, or there will be serious consequences.”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your presidency during the month of August, during which you presided over two open debates (see S/PV.7753 and S/PV.7758) and two straw polls, two straw polls. The straw polls showed that the Council's procedures, which you, Sir, very effectively managed, indeed work. The best proof of that lies in the fact that the Council was able methodically to move forward in a unified manner on the very demanding work of selecting the individual who will lead the Organization as of next year.”
2016-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7766 (2016) · source
“I conclude by recalling once again our hope for a continued gradual transfer of competencies from the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo to the State's authorities, as well as for a review of the cycle of the Council's review of the situation in Kosovo, in view of the continuous progress with regard to the consolidation of Kosovo's institutions and the bilateral dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Our debates seem to be out of sync with those enouraging developments.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“We also remain concerned about the persistence of incidents against members of minority communities and against religious and cultural heritage sites. It is important that the Kosovo authorities continue to make efforts in favour of dialogue among the different political forces and for the establishment of a peaceful and inclusive society. The reforms implemented in the framework of the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union are already leading in that direction. Kosovo can count on our full support in that regard. Finally, France continues to support the efforts of the Kosovar authorities to achieve international recognition of their State. Kosovo's participation in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeior, crowned by the country's first Olympic gold medal, in judo, is an important symbolic step in that regard.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“France also welcomes the relative decline in tension registered in Kosovo's internal political scene since the presidential election in February. The building of an independent, modern, democratic State also entails the establishment of a peaceful and responsible dialogue among the various stakeholders of the political scene, in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and in the framework of existing institutions. Violence, hateful rhetoric and disruptions in the proceeedings of the legitimately elected Assembly have no place in the type of society that the overwhelming majority of Kosovar citizens aspire to. We will therefore continue to condemn them with the same firmness, whatever the reasons.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“We know that the Kosovo authorities work to enable all components of the Specialist Chambers to start functioning as soon as possible and to take action against those responsible for the crimes set out in the Marty report. We encourage them to continue along that path. The consolidation of the rule of law also involves the fight against radicalization in all its forms. France welcomes the unconditional commitment of Kosovo in that area, both locally and in the international coalition against Da'esh. I also take this opportunity to reiterate our support for the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, which contributes every day to the rule of law and security in Kosovo and whose mandate was just renewed by the Council of the European Union.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“The normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina remains generally a vital prerequisite for their respective progress on the path towards European integration, which was once again encouraged at the Paris-Balkans 2016 Summit, held on 4 July. The continuation of efforts to consolidate the rule of law in Kosovo must also remain a priority. That first concerns the fight against impunity. We had already had an opportunity to welcome the swift ratification by the President of Kosovo of the headquarters agreement signed with the Dutch Government for the installation of Specialist Chambers in The Hague. That is a crucial step.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“Nevertheless, those advances are not enough. We expect that all the commitments made in the context of the agreements concluded under the auspices of the European Union will be implemented as soon as possible, including with regard to the setting up of an asociation/community of Serb-majority municipalities, which is a key element of the dialogue. We therefore urgently call upon the Kosovar and Serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to produce further concrete results in the coming months. It is particularly important that the dialogue at the political level can resume as soon as possible.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I, too, thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his briefing. I assure him once again of our support in the exercise of his functions. I also thank the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacie, and Kosovo's Ambassador, Ms. Vlora Citaku, for their statements. The future of Kosovo and its regional integration no longer primarily plays out in the Security Council, but in the framework of the political dialogue held under the auspices of the European Union. New progress has been made on that front in recent months, in particular with the start of work on the bridge in Mitrovica, which we welcome.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“I would like to conclude on a hopeful note: the comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) affords us a unique opportunity to strengthen our collective security, to better prevent the risks of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, and to strengthen the protection of sensitive materials and goods. We hope by the end of this year to achieve more rigorous and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). I would once again assure the Security Council of France's commitment in this area.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“France supports strengthening the operational role of the 1540 (2004) Committee, as well as of its expertise and the matching of requests for and offers of assistance. Furthermore, France believes that the security of radioactive sources should be strengthened throughout the world, particularly with regard to highly active sealed sources. That is the aim of the joint declaration proposed by France at the Nuclear Safety Summit in Washington, DC, this year, which was supported by 28 States. It is also the goal of the draft resolution to be submitted to the First Committee of General Assembly. Indeed, the theft of such materials, although infrequent, is highly troubling, and there could be serious consequences if such materials are acquired by terrorists.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“France actively supports its partner States, including through substantial financing, in order to help them repatriate to France sources that might otherwise become orphaned. Today, independent assessments by the 1540 (2004) Group of Experts show that the implementation of the resolution has progressed throughout the world and in all areas. But, as Mr. Koblentz stated, the threats are evolving as well, and new challenges await us. The comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), which is currently under way under the leadership of Spain, should provide an opportunity for us all to tailor and strengthen our tools to better combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the risk of their falling into the hands of terrorists.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Whether this concerns the physical protection of sensitive materials, the strengthening of border controls or the setting up of export-control mechanisms, the international community is vigilant in preventing nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical materials from falling into the hands of terrorists. Furthermore, the main international, regional and subregional organizations have adopted strategies to implement and promote the measures set out in the resolution. France, too, is shouldering its responsibilities. Within the framework of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), we coordinate the working group on assistance, which constitutes an essential component of the Committee's work aimed at developing countries.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Twelve years ago, the international community and the Security Council responded to this risk by adopting resolution 1540 (2004). The resolution, together with the Committee responsible for monitoring its implementation, marked a decisive step in preventing the risk of weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of non-State actors. Resolution 1540 (2004) now constitutes one ofthe essential tools available to Member States in the fight against this threat, and undeniable progress in its implementation has been achieved. Today, the majority of States throughout the world has adopted measures aimed at transcribing the provisions of the resolution into their national legislation.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“The lack of transparency shown by a State party to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction weakens the global non-proliferation regime. In the context I just described, the risk of the proliferation of nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical materials and their falling into the hands of terrorists groups is unfortunately no longer some distant potential risk, but rather an imminent threat. Reports reaching us from Iraq and Syria on the use of chemical weapons by Da'esh underscore the reality of the threat. The security of radioactive sources in the territories controlled by this terrorist group is also of grave concern.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“The Council will then have to shoulder its responsibilities and take the necessary measures, as it committed to doing in resolution 2118 (2013). The perpetrators of these attacks will be held to account. The ban imposed on the use of these inhumane weapons must be restored. Allegations of their use are compounded by remaining uncertainties regarding the Syrian Government's declaration on its chemical programme to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons: the possible existence of residual capabilities on Syrian territory only increases the risk of the proliferation of such weapons and their falling into the hands of terrorist groups. The comprehensive implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) requires us to remain vigilant on this issue.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“As the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan just pointed out, those destabilizing actions in violation of Security Council resolutions are a clear challenge to the non-proliferation regime, which is the cornerstone of our collective security. In Syria, allegations ofthe use of chemical weapons by the regime have continued since the beginning of the conflict, despite the Security Council's resolutions and its unanimous condemnations. The recent chemical attacks on 1 August in Saraqeb and 10 August in Aleppo, airdropped from helicopters, have again killed a woman and two children. The conclusions of the report of the Joint Investigation Mechanism expected this week are therefore eagerly anticipated.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Malaysian presidency for organizing this open debate on a topic as important as that of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. I also thank the Secretary-General as well as the various speakers - Mr. Emmanuel Roux, Mr. Gregory Koblentz and Mr. Kim Won-soo - for their briefings. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery poses a serious threat to international peace and security. North Korea is ardently pursuing its forced march along the path of nuclear- and ballistic-missile programmes. Pyongyang conducted its fourth nuclear test on 6 January and launched an unprecedented number of ballistic missile over the past few months, each time improving the technologies it needs to acquire deliverable nuclear weapons.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Mr. Lamek (France) (spoke in French): I will not revisit the grotesque and insulting musings of the Permanent Representative of Syria. I simply wanted to share - not my surprise, because, really, I was not expecting miracles from him - that I would have liked to hear the Permanent Representative of Syria speak about today's topic, namely, the humanitarian situation in Syria, the need for the 48-hour humanitarian pauses and the need to return to the cessation of hostilities. I would have liked to hear him speak about the real issues - the issues that affect Syrians today and that brought us together - not to hear his absurd ranting, on which I think we need not waste time.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“Only a cessation of hostilities will allow for credible political negotiations. We remind everyone that there is no military solution to the conflict and that only a political solution can bring back stability and lastingly staunch the source of radicalization. As called for in resolution 2254 (2015), France again calls for the implementation of "[a]n inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, with a view to full implementation of the Geneva Communique of 30 June 2012"(resolution 2254 (2015),fifth preambularparagraph). France again expresses its adamance in that regard, so that the supporters of the regime work towards implementing the commitments collectively undertaken in this forum.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“The negotiations in Geneva on the terms ofa truce in Aleppo must be completed. International humanitarian law and the principles governing humanitarian efforts are not negotiable. The introduction of weekly humanitarian pauses is a strict minimum requirement, which, moreover, should have been implemented much earlier. But above all, what is required is respect for one of the most fundamental rights in situations of armed conflict, namely, unconditional, safe, full and unhindered humanitarian access - in Aleppo and throughout Syria - for all people in need of it. Similarly, a lasting cessation of hostilities is pressing and crucial throughout the country. Depriving people of their rights and all protection seeds the ground for their radicalization. We must break that spiral, which has caused too much suffering.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source