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first: 2014-01-29
most recent: 2016-02-23
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“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif for his comprehensive update on Kosovo. I also thank His Excellency Mr. Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Mr. Hashim Thaci for their statements. The resumption of high-level meetings between Belgrade and Pristina within the context of the European Union-facilitated dialogue is a significant development. We encourage both sides to consolidate the gains made in the renewed dialogue by implementing the outstanding provisions of the April 2015 agreement on the normalization of relations. On counter-terrorism, Nigeria commends the Kosovo authorities for the promulgation of a law prohibiting individuals in Kosovo from joining armed conflicts abroad.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“That point has been made by various delegations around the table in the Chamber today. We therefore encourage the parties to lay down their arms and return to negotiations, based on the Geneva communique of June 2012 (S/2012/522, annex).”
2015-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7433 (2015) · source
“We look forward to the expedited disbursement of the funds to the humanitarian organizations operating in Syria. It is our expectation that the injection of funds will in time bring about an improvement in the humanitarian situation in the country. We also see a need for increased support to countries hosting large numbers of refugees from Syria. We pay tribute to the humanitarian actors for their efforts in executing the 2015 Strategic Response Plan. We note the important role that international and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are playing in the delivery of aid inside Syria. We encourage the Syrian authorities to continue to cooperate with the humanitarian agencies and NGOs. The long-term solution to the humanitarian crisis in Syria lies in ending the conflict.”
2015-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7433 (2015) · source
“UNICEF has been unable to deliver water treatment materials to Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa and other areas controlled by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. The World Food Programme had to halt food deliveries to the same areas, leaving 700,000 people without the food aid they desperately need. Nigeria urges the parties to the conflict, as a matter of urgency, to lift sieges and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian supplies to those in need. That is indeed their obligation under international humanitarian law and the relevant Security Council resolutions. Inadequate funding has been a major factor hampering the 2015 Strategic Response Plan for Syria. It is in that light that I welcome the generous pledges made by participating countries at the third International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for donors, held in Kuwait on 31 March.”
2015-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7433 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres, Executive Director Ertharin Cousin and Special Envoy Angelina Angelina Jolie Pitt for their briefings. Today's briefings and the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2015/264) indicate to us that the humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire. The conflict continues to take a toll on the civilian population. Non-combatants, especially women and children, face grave hardship. Large numbers of people are trapped in besieged in hard-to-reach areas. The difficult security situation in Syria is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.”
2015-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7433 (2015) · source
“Nigeria is deeply concerned by the deteriorating political, security and humanitarian situation in Yemen. We have repeatedly stated that the crisis in Yemen cannot be resolved militarily. The only path to sustainable peace and stability in Yemen is through negotiation and dialogue. We call on all parties in Yemen to return to the political process in line with the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, as well as the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, in which all parties participated. Our Wish is to see in the very near future a peaceful, prosperous, united and stable Yemen in which all communities live together in harmony. It is our hope that resolution 2216 (2015), which the Security Council has just adopted, will lead to an early and permanent resolution of the crisis in Yemen.”
2015-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7426 (2015) · source
“We urge the Iranian authorities to continue to negotiate in good faith with a view to assuring the international community of their peaceful intentions for their nuclear programme. We look forward to the successful outcome of the negotiations, as well as to receiving guidance from the Committee on the possible implications for the relevant Security Council measures in the event that the parties reach an agreement.”
2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source
“Nigeria is concerned about the fact that Iran has not responded to the Committee's requests about two incidents investigated by the Committee's Panel of Experts. We urge the Iranian authorities to facilitate the Committee's work by responding to those requests without delay. We commend the Panel of Experts for its efforts, which have made a significant contribution to the Committee's work. We note that the Committee has concluded its consideration of the recommendations, as reflected in the final report of the Panel of Experts. Nigeria has been following with keen interest the ongoing negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran on finding a comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. We support the use ofnuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”
2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Spain and Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) for his briefing and for his astute leadership of the Committee. Nigeria notes that no new incidents were reported to the Committee in the period covered by the report. We commend the Committee for its continued assistance to States and international organizations in implementing the relevant Security Council measures under the 1737 sanctions. Indeed, that aspect of its work remains crucial to maintaining the integrity of the decisions taken by the Council and ensuring that States do not unknowingly violate the 1737 sanctions regime. We encourage States to seek the Committee's guidance on proposals for technical cooperation with Iran in matters that fall within the Committee's purview.”
2015-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7412 (2015) · source
“International support will also be crucial, and we urge donors and development partners to maintain and indeed strengthen their engagement with Haiti. We pay tribute to Special Representative Honore and the men and women of MINUSTAH for their commitment to attaining the Mission's mandate.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we take note of MINUSTAH's initiatives and welcome the 25 new projects for youth and vulnerable communities approved for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. The launch of 56 new quick-impact projects designed to strengthen State authority, address environmental protection issues and enhance the rule of law is a welcome initiative that will significantly boost the reconstruction process. The situation in Haiti is stabilizing and the country is on a path to a peaceful, secure and prosperous future. The current transition plan provides a feasible and prudent way forward. The role of MINUSTAH will remain vital as the Haitian authorities take on more responsibilities during the drawdown phase.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“It is essential to strengthen security and the rule of law in Haiti. To that end, we recognize ongoing efforts to strengthen and professionalize the Haitian National Police (HNP) and other security structures in the country, which will enable them to meet emerging challenges. We note the continued increase in the personnel strength of the HNP, which has placed it on a trajectory to attain its target of 15,000 officers by 2016. From a gender perspective, it is significant that 1,022 of the 11,900 police officers in Haiti be women. We commend MINUSTAH for its close cooperation with the HNP in addressing threats to security and safety. It is imperative that programmes that promote socioeconomic alternatives to violence be pursued vigorously in order to tackle internal security concerns.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Honore for her briefing. Nigeria commends the transitional Government in Haiti for the significant progress made in overcoming the political impasse that had affected its parliamentary responsibilities. The promulgation of the electoral law on 2 March demonstrates the firm commitment of the Haitian authorities to democracy and good governance. We urge the Government to sustain that political momentum in good faith in order to foster the necessary consensus for elections to be held as scheduled. To complement those gains, it is vital that the Electoral Council remain impartial, independent and transparent. Those attributes will be essential in building trust and confidence in the political process. They will also be vital to the holding of free and fair elections later this year.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“We therefore encourage all parties to cooperate with Special Envoy de Mistura and embrace a dialogue, with a view to reaching a negotiated solution to the conflict.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“All sides must respect humanitarian principles and ensure the well- being of civilians, especially women and children, in areas under their control. Nigeria acknowledges with profound appreciation the tremendous sacrifices that have been made by Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and the other countries hosting Syrian refugees. We pay tribute to the humanitarian workers operating in challenging circumstances on the ground in Syria. We urge donors to scale up their support for the Syrian humanitarian effort. As various speakers have emphasized this afternoon, the only sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis in Syria lies in a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Unless and until that is achieved, the difficult humanitarian situation in the country will very likely persist.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“We would like to express our appreciation to the Governments of Turkey and Jordan for their sustained support to the United Nations monitoring mechanism. Nigeria acknowledges the support of the Syrian authorities, at the national and local levels, to the humanitarian effort. However, we would like to appeal for more expeditious approval of aid shipments in order to help the United Nations and its partners consolidate the successes they have achieved so far in dealing with the humanitarian situation in Syria. Nigeria strongly urges all parties to refrain from blocking supplies to areas outside their control. They should also cease restricting humanitarian access within the areas they do control, since such restriction is clearly an infringement of humanitarian law.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank our briefers for their presentations and commend them for their effective leadership in the ongoing multidimensional effort to address the humanitarian situation in Syria. According to the latest report of the Secretary- General (S/2015/ 124), various factors have exacerbated the humanitarian situation in Syria. The ongoing conflict, administrative hurdles, inadequate funding and the impact of the winter season have in various ways made it more difficult to render assistance to people in desperate need. Despite these challenges, the United Nations and its partners have succeeded in delivering food, non-food items, water and medical supplies to fairly large numbers of people using shipments from Turkey and Jordan.”
2015-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7394 (2015) · source
“The OSCE's community-policing approach is vital to this end. We take positive note on the outcome of the two-day workshop sponsored by the OSCE and the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, held in Vienna in October 2014, which focused on the promotion of a gender-sensitive and human rights-based approach to fighting terrorism. Nigeria strongly supports any strategy that empowers women to contribute to efforts that counter violent extremism and radicalization. We are firmly committed to the protection of human rights and civil liberties while fighting terrorism. Finally, Nigeria commends the OSCE for its multidimensional approach to security, which underpins its adaptability and has allowed it to make significant contributions to peace, security and progress in Europe.”
2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source
“Nigeria commends the OSCE for its efforts in assisting Azerbaijan and Armenia to find a peaceful solution to the Nagorno Karabakh and South Ossetia conflicts. We also applaud the Organization's support to European Union-led dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. We urge the OSCE to intensify efforts within its capacities to assist the United Nations in putting an end to armed conflicts in the region. Nigeria supports the OSCE's work in preventing terrorism and countering violent extremism and radicalization. The changing nature of terrorism and that fact that it is more diffuse, with groups intend of taking advantage of social, economic and governance vulnerabilities have propelled the Security Council and the United Nations to recognize that countering violent extremism is essential for preventing the spread of terrorism.”
2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source
“The OSCE is making noteworthy progress as an regional organization and is cooperating closely with the United Nations in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Nigeria welcomes the high priority that the Chairperson-in-Office has placed on the agreements reached between the parties in pursuit of a peaceful settlement to the crisis in Ukraine. We believe that the implementation process of the current ceasefire under the Minsk Agreement can be strengthened with the support and expertise of the OSCE. We therefore encourage all parties to cooperate with the OSCE Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. Nigeria would like to see mediation, dialogue and cooperation accorded priority in the search for an enduring solution to the crisis in Ukraine.”
2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating His Excellency Mr. Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, on his assumption of the position of Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for 2015. We are indeed grateful for his briefing today on the priorities of the OSCE under his chairmanship. We commend his predecessor, Mr. Didier Burkhalter of Switzerland, who led the OSCE in 2014 with clear priorities for the advancement of the Organization. The OSCE is a key component of Europe's security architecture. Its importance for building strong and generally cooperative relationships among its member States is evident from the briefing we have just heard.”
2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source
“Nigeria, as penholder, thanks members of the Council for their constructive engagement and flexibility, which facilitated the timely adoption of this important resolution. We urge all stakeholders to work diligently towards its implementation.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7385 (2015) · source
“Nigeria is pleased to see Guinea-Bissau on the path to recovery. Democracy, the rule of law and good governance are taking root in the country. The National Assembly has established a Peace and Stability Commission to promote national reconciliation. Security sector reform is on course and constitutional reform is being pursued. These are all positive signs that the Government is committed to change. Resolution 2203 (2015), which wasjust unanimously adopted, conveys the Security Council's hopes for a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous Guinea-Bissau. With determined action on the part of the Government, the support of the people of Guinea-Bissau and the sustained engagement of the international community, we are confident that this can be attained in the very near future.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7385 (2015) · source
“It is important that the separatists' concerns be addressed within the framework of a political settlement that does not compromise the independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2015-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7384 (2015) · source
“Nigeria would like to thank the Russian delegation for the effort it has put into drafting resolution 2202 (2015), which the Council has just adopted. We were pleased to see it receive the support of all Council members. Nigeria believes it is important for the Council to send a timely and unequivocal message in support of the efforts of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany to find a lasting political solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. We urge all the parties to implement a comprehensive ceasefire in line with the Minsk agreements. That is a necessary first step in the search for peace. We stress that there can be no military solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The parties should pursue a political solution through dialogue.”
2015-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7384 (2015) · source
“We thank the delegation of New Zealand for the reaffirmation of its support. We would like to conclude by thanking you and your delegation, Sir, for the astute manner in which you have presided over the Council this month. We extend our best wishes to the delegation of China and give assurances of our support and cooperation as it prepares to assume the presidency of the Council in February.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“The Security Council mission to Haiti underscores the importance of the Council's direct engagement with countries on its agenda. The trip allowed Council members to see first-hand the situation on the ground and to hear directly from the country's leaders. We are satisfied with the outcome of the mission, the report of which we have just heard (see S/PV.7372). Nigeria appreciates the unity of purpose demonstrated by the Council in the adoption, on 19 January, of the presidential statement on Boko Haram (S/PRST/2015/4). We are cooperating with our neighbours and coordinating our efforts in order to effectively confront the menace of the terrorist group. Terrorism is a global problem that requires a global response. We shall therefore continue to count on the support of our bilateral and multilateral partners in that important endeavour.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“The Nigerian delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for organizing this wrap- up session, which provides us with an opportunity to assess the work of the Council in the month of January. The open debate on inclusive development for the maintenance of international peace and security, held on 19 January (see S/PV.7361), presented an opportunity for Council members and the wider United Nations membership to share views on the link between security and development. Nigeria commends the Chilean delegation for convening the debate and for its leadership role in the drafting of the presidential statement adopted at the debate (S/PRST/2015/3). We reiterate our firm belief that inclusiveness is vital to peace and security. Therefore, in our view, the topic should continue to be of interest to the Security Council.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“It is important that the concerns of the separatists be addressed within the framework of a negotiated political settlement. That should be done without compromising the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“I also thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his briefing. Since the Council's meeting last week on the situation in Ukraine (see S/PV.7365), the conflict in the country has intensified, and civilians continue to suffer the consequences. The rocket attacks on Mariupol, which left 30 people dead and more than 100 injured, including women and children, serve to illustrate this point. Nigeria condemns in the strongest terms indiscriminate attacks on residential areas. They serve no military purpose, they violate international law and they are unacceptable. We call on both sides to immediately de-escalate the fighting and respect the terms of the ceasefire agreement reached at the Minsk peace talks. We stress that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Ukraine. The parties should seek a political solution through dialogue.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his briefing. Nigeria is deeply concerned that despite the various efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in Ukraine, the situation on the ground has not changed. The fighting between Government forces and separatist rebels continues unabated and has indeed intensified. In our pronouncements on the crisis in Ukraine, we have consistently called for a political solution that adequately addresses the concerns of the separatists while preserving and fully respecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine. That remains our position. We urge the parties to work in good faith towards overcoming the current stalemate in the implementation of the Minsk agreement, which Nigeria sees as providing a credible and workable framework for a peaceful resolution of the crisis.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“That underscores our conviction that solid democratic institutions are vital platforms for the participation of all groups, including women and youth, in the development of any country. Nigeria was one of the early responders that provided support to combat the spread of Ebola in West Africa. Our action was based on the need to sustain the development already attained in the affected countries in order to reduce the risk of relapse into conflict. Finally, Nigeria believes that the United Nations should continue to act as an agent for inclusive development. We also believe that the Security Council should support the ongoing global discourse that promotes inclusive development as a critical factor in fostering sustainable peace, security and development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Our "soft" approach to countering violent extremism adopts a multidimensional strategy in addressing the root causes of radicalization and violent extremism. Its overall aim is to employ practical measures to halt Violent extremism in the short-term and prevent future occurrences in the long-term. Through the programme, the Government is addressing the key economic, social, religious, political and cultural issues fuelling the radicalization upon which the insurgency feeds. Through the soft approach, we are pursuing a wide range of reforms through our educational system. We are also creating economic opportunities and providing skills to those at risk of radicalization. At the subregional and regional levels, Nigeria has played an active role in the restoration of peace and democracy in countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Lessons learned from United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities indicate that inclusive development activities can help to prevent a relapse into conflict. It is therefore necessary for the Council to continue to advance the concept of inclusive development when authorizing mandates. It is also Vital to pay attention to the strengthening of the national institutions, civil societies and private sectors of countries transiting from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. That can be achieved through greater collaboration, cooperation and coordination between the Council and other United Nations bodies, funds and programmes. At the national level, we in Nigeria are taking concrete steps to meet our security challenges and foster peace through inclusive development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“In order to ensure security and development, the Council has, through its internvention in conflict and post-conflict situations, recognized the relevance of inclusiveness in the promotion of good governance, national reconciliation, democracy, gender equality and sustained economic growth. The Council has promoted greater inclusiveness for women in conflict resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding through its women and peace and security agenda. In countries emerging from conflict, the inclusion and participation of women in governance and economic activity, as well as the provision of skills and jobs for young people, have provided the necessary impetus for peace and security.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The United Nations Development Programme Human Development Report for 2014 confirms that conflict and a sense of personal insecurity have a pervasive impact on human development and leave billions in precarious conditions. The Council's efforts should therefore focus on promoting development that ensures that no one is left behind, through its peacekeeping operations, peacebuilding and preventive diplomacy. Development can be meaningful only if all segments ofsociety contribute to creating opportunities, participate in decision-making and share in the benefits of development. The presidential statement just adopted by the Council (S/PRST/2015/3) underscores the importance of allowing a space for all actors, regardless of their racial, ethnic, social, gender, religious, cultural or economic background.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The Nigerian delegation thanks Chile for having organized this important debate and for the concept note provided to guide our discussion (S/2015/6, annex). We also thank the Secretary- General; the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador De Aguiar Patriota; and Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee for their briefings. It is a widely accepted fact that there can be no development without security and no security without development. Lessons learned from the Millennium Development Goals clearly confirm the link between security and development. The theme of this debate also resonates within the context of the ongoing global discourse on the post-2015 development agenda. Nigeria therefore sees merit in the Council holding a debate on inclusive development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Peace cannot be imposed from the outside. It has to come from within. We urge both sides to avoid the unilateral action and hostile rhetoric that deepen mistrust between them and push back the prospects for resumption of peace talks. There is no alternative to a negotiated solution. We wish to make it abundantly clear that Nigeria would like to see the Israeli-Palestinian issue resolved within the framework of a two-State solution that would allow both Israel and Palestine to live side by side in peace and security.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Itoo thank Assistant Secretary- General ad interim Toyberg-Frandzen for his briefing. Nigeria remains convinced that a negotiated settlement represents the most viable path to lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. That is why we are concerned by the lack of progress in the peace process. There is a need for both parties to show flexibility and the political will to negotiate in good faith. Nigeria believes that the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles of land for peace, the road map for peace in the Middle East and the Arab Peace Initiative all form a valid basis for the attainment of lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. What is required now, in our view, is for the leadership on both sides to take the courageous decisions that would allow the peace process to move forward.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We share the Commission's view on the importance of the regional dimension of peacebuilding. That calls for closer engagement and collaboration with regional actors. We believe that this regional dimension deserves attention in the 2015 review process. Finally, Nigeria would like to reaffirm its strong support for the Peacebuilding Commission. The role of the Commission in the peacebuilding architecture remains crucial. Its efforts at attaining peace and inclusive development in the aftermath of conflict are yielding results. We call on Member States and other stakeholders to strengthen their engagement with the Commission with a view toward improving its capacity to build peace and promote development in countries coming out of conflict.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Nigeria believes that it is important, and indeed crucial, for the United Nations to be able to assess the impact of peacebuilding in order to identify gaps that need to be filled. We therefore encourage the Organization to take measures that would help it improve its capacity to evaluate the impact of peacebuilding programmes. Nigeria recognizes the importance of the ongoing reforms by the Peacebuilding Commission. The 2015 review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture should help us to identify areas of progress and gaps in international assistance to countries emerging from conflict. Nigeria welcomes the emphasis placed by the Commission on forging greater regional coherence as a critical factor in helping countries sustain peace and avoid a relapse into conflict.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“We therefore see merit in having one set of objectives and a single vision to guide the actors on the ground towards the consolidation ofpeace. That calls for closer coordination and integration between the Secretary- General's Special Representatives, Special Envoys and Special Advisers on the one hand, and the United Nations country teams on the other. Nigeria commends the Peacebuilding Fund for its efforts in promoting this integrated approach. Concerning the development of lessons on good practices in peacebuilding, we note that there are challenges in obtaining comprehensive information on the impact of programmes. That in turn has made it difficult to quantify the impact of peacebuilding.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“Increased United Nations support to women's civil society organizations involved in post- conflict political participation and the progress made in the funding of gender-responsive peacebuilding programmes are key indicators of the United Nations efforts in enhancing women's participation in peacebuilding. We commend the use of a gender marker to track the allocation of funds to women's empowerment and gender-equality. We encourage the Peacebuilding Fund to intensify its efforts at reaching the lS-per cent target for the allocation of funds to projects having as their main objective the promotion of women's empowerment and gender equality. Nigeria recognizes the difficulty of adopting an integrated approach to peacebuilding among United Nations entities having different mandates.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“With regard to the participation of women in peacebuilding, Nigeria shares the view of the Secretary- General that the promotion of inclusive politics requires that attention be paid to the concerns of women in all stages of peacemaking and peacebuilding. We welcome the priority that the Secretary-General accords to the advancement of women's participation in post-conflict political and development processes. It is significant that over the past five years more women have been appointed as mediators and envoys by the Secretary- General. Since women are disproportionately affected by conflicts, it is appropriate that women mediators, who can relate better to them, be involved in the search for peace.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“I thank Deputy Secretary- General Eliasson and Ambassador Patriota for their briefings. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report on progress in United Nations peacebuilding efforts in the aftermath of conflict (S/20l4/694). The report indicates that, while progress has been made in United Nations peacebuilding efforts, challenges still remain. I would like to briefly touch on three aspects of the report: the participation of women in peacebuilding, the need for an integrated approach to peacebuilding among United Nations entities, and developing lessons on good practices in peacebuilding.”
2015-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7359 (2015) · source
“We look forward to welcoming Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela to the Council in January, and we assure them of our full support and cooperation.”
2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source
“It is in that regard that the Republic of Benin and the States members of the Lake Chad Basin Commission have decided to establish a multinational joint task force to defeat and uproot Boko Haram. We will continue to count on the support of our bilateral and multilateral partners in that important endeavour. We would like to conclude by thanking Chad for the astute manner in which it has presided over the Council this month. We extend our best wishes and full support to Chile as it prepares to assume the presidency of the Council in January. We bid farewell to Argentina, Australia, Luxembourg, the Republic of Korea and Rwanda, and commend them for their significant contributions to the work of the Council over the past two years. It has been a pleasure working with them.”
2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source
“We commend the delegation for its leadership role in the adoption of the first-ever Security Council resolution on terrorism and cross-border crime (resolution 2195 (2014). Nigeria was pleased to co-sponsor the resolution, and it is our hope that it will boost the fact against cross-border crime and terrorism. The briefing on the Sahel (see S/PV.7335) revealed that, in terms of the three pillars of the integrated strategy for the region - security, governance and resilience - considerable challenges remain. In the area of security, terrorist groups like Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and the Boko Haram remain active and continue to pose a threat to the peace and security of the region and beyond. The transnational nature of terrorist threats make it essential for countries to cooperate.”
2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source
“It is imperative, therefore, that the relevant authorities consider this an opportunity to draw lessons and assess the prospects for strengthening the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the AU. The open debate on terrorism and cross-border crime (see S/PV.7351) highlighted the intersection between those two threats to international peace and security. The fact that cross-border crimes generate substantial revenues that are being used to finance terrorism in the subregion and beyond demands that we strengthen our efforts to combat money-laundering and the financing ofterrorism. Concerted national, regional and international action to address this challenge is therefore vital.”
2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source
“I thank the delegation of Chad for organizing this wrap-up session, which provides us with an opportunity to assess the work of the Security Council in the month of December. The open debate on peace operations (S/PV.7343) presented the Council with an opportunity to examine the evolution of the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU). It also underscored the growing significance of the collaboration between the two organizations. The basis for that partnership is the mutual recognition that other international organizations besides the United Nations can and indeed do make a positive contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security. Our examination of the impediments to greater coordination between the AU and the United Nations provide a basis for building future responses.”
2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source