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“Lastly, I would like to point out that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms ensures peace, stability and confidence. Such criteria are vital to ensuring that the Democratic Republic of Congo will approach its future with a renewed sense of calm. President Tshisekedi's initial commitments on that issue are very encouraging. I welcome them. I would mention in particular the release of those imprisoned for political reasons and of measures taken to open up the public space. In our view, those are the conditions under which MONUSCO will be able to fulfil its peace mission and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue to make progress on the path of sovereignty. Rest assured of France's commitment in that regard. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
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“That is a genuine concern that requires enhanced regional cooperation. The issue of security in the east is inseparable from the fight against the Ebola epidemic, since armed groups disrupt humanitarian efforts in a manner that is cause for serious concern. The fight against Ebola is one of the elements of the protection of civilians mission of the new mandate. Above and beyond the situation in the east, we believe that the election of Mr. Tshisekedi provides a window of opportunity to address, through disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, the issue of armed groups continuing their abuses in the Kasai region and Ituri, in particular. We will continue to support the Congolese authorities on all of those issues, as we have always done.”
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“To implement them, we will rely on the full and exemplary commitment of MONUSCO's military, police and civilian personnel, who work with the armed and domestic security forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Council strongly encourages MONUSCO to use the mandate to implement the internal reforms it has already initiated. The Mission made initial adjustments, which were necessary. It must become increasingly responsive and mobile, in particular the Intervention Brigade, whose robust mandate helps in effectively combating armed groups. Considerable challenges remain, of course, but I hope that the mandate will lead to significant progress. It is particularly essential in the east of the country, in terms of combating armed groups, in particular the Allied Democratic Forces.”
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“It will then give the Security Council, as well as the Secretariat, time for discussions with the Congolese authorities. We are all convinced that a country that hosts a peacekeeping operation on its soil must have a voice. In that regard, I welcome President Tshisekedi's commitment to greater cooperation with the Mission. Lastly, the nine-month period will allow us to reflect on what happens after- a gradual disengagement that goes hand in hand with the effective exercise of the full sovereignty of the State over the entire territory. Two priorities have been identified for the mandate: the protection of those under greatest threat and support for the stabilization and strengthening of institutions.”
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“In 20 years, the United Nations Observer Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUSCO have stood resolutely with the Democratic Republic of Congo. We take note of recent developments and invite the country to go further in the exercise of its sovereignty. Nevertheless, and this is the reason for the mandate renewal, MONUSCO's action is still essential for meeting existing security challenges, in particular those posed by armed groups in the east of the country. The mandate that has just been adopted marks a transition. The nine-month period will allow the Secretariat time to conduct a strategic review of the Mission, with the objective of gaining a better understanding of issues and needs and adapting the Mission's mandate accordingly.”
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“By unanimously adopting it, the Security Council has again demonstrated its unity on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. First of all, I would like to highlight the progress made by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the road to stability and democracy. The December elections, held with the support of MONUSCO, enabled the peaceful transfer of power with the election of Felix Tshilombo Tshisekedi. I would like to pay tribute to all Congolese, as they have been patient in exercising their right to vote and in expressing their desire for change and the transfer of power, even after elections had been postponed for two years. Those elections are an important step. I would like to stress that the United Nations has played an important role in such progress.”
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“I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2463 (2019). I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2463 (2019), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).”
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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2019/263, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l9/159, which contains a letter dated 15 February 2019 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, and document S/20l9/218, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
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“Before giving the floor to His Excellency Mr. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga, I would like to add an additional comment to my initial statement. Since we have also talked about the role of women in the new Government structures of Mali, I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Kamissa Camara. I now give the floor to the Prime Minister of Mali.”
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“Six months after the inauguration of President Keita, we can only welcome this momentum. Without the support of MINUSMA, this process could not have begun or continued today. I am pleased to see that we are moving in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go, whether it is in the political, security or development field, whether it is for the Malian parties or in terms of international support. I think it is now important for everyone to pursue their efforts in this direction in a concerted and coherent way. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now call on the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany.”
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“These examples show that, both operationally and logistically, MINUSMA and Operation Barkhane are closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing in the performance of their respective functions and missions. While each has its own mandate and stance, it shares the same objective - the implementation of the peace agreement. Thanks to the stabilization efforts of MINUSMA, its support for intercommunity reconciliation and the redeployment of the State in the centre of the country, Operation Barkhane can now focus on counter-terrorism and combat the territorial control of jihadist armed groups. This is a long-term and difficult mission, but, as Council members know, we have already achieved significant victories recently. A new dynamic has begun in the implementation of the peace agreement.”
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“It has also demonstrated its responsiveness to the deterioration of the security situation in the centre, where circumstances require resolute action to put an end to the violence. Let us be clear ~ the primary responsibility for stabilization must be assumed by the Malian authorities, but we must also note that MINUSMA is the only international presence in that region and the one best able to support the efforts ofthe Malian authorities. With troops from Operation Barkhane, France will continue to support the Mission, as often and as long as necessary. Not long ago, we provided air support in attacks on the Timbuktu, Ber and Aguelhok camps, and when necessary, Operation Barkhane's health service cares for peacekeepers wounded in combat.”
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“The Security Council resolution that will renew the MINUSMA mandate in June could be used to formalize those goals. MINUSMA has played a decisive role in helping the Malian parties to make considerable progress. I underscore the outstanding work done by Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Mali. I also commend the commitment of all its civilian and military components and pay tribute to the soldiers who have died in service of peace in a demanding and dangerous mission. MINUSMA is making every effort to adapt to operational needs and to the dynamics of the peace process by securing the launch of the DDR process in northern Mali.”
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“All parties must honour their obligations and, if necessary, new sanctions should be envisaged for those who might hinder the implementation of the agreement. To confirm the Council's determination, new designations may be required under the sanctions regime established by resolution 2374 (2017). I would like to inform our Malian friends that the attention of the Security Council shall not flag. We will set new specific goals to implement the agreement that will be based on specific criteria and, if possible, accepted by all Malian parties. I encourage them to work to develop a new road map that takes into account the progress already made and the work that remains to be done, as a token of their renewed commitment to the implementation of the agreement.”
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“I also commend all parties to the peace process, who have managed to find the resources and determination needed to demonstrate that spirited effort. Today, however, that effort must continue and be sustainable. We expect all parties to pursue their efforts. The DDR process must be completed and the establishment and redeployment of reconstituted units must occur in accordance with a precise timetable. Decentralization must continue following inclusive consultations and, on the ground, development must be achieved to the benefit of the people. With regard to development, I recall that France and Germany are determined to take action in the region, working alongside our partners in the Alliance for the Sahel. The time for inaction and the status quo is behind us.”
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“To date, the level of women's participation in the peace process has been negligible but is now on the rise. Prime Minister Maiga's Government is now includes 11 women, in line with goal set by Malian legislation. Women have also been appointed to posts within the interim authorities and, with the help of MINUSMA, a greater number of women will be involved in the Agreement Monitoring Committee. Lastly, the parties are engaged in regular dialogue with greater trust, in particular thanks to the new Ministry of Social Cohesion, Peace and National Reconciliation. I commend its head, Minister Bouare. I congratulate the Malian authorities, President Keita and Prime Minister Maiga, whose presence here today demonstrates the importance he attaches to the agreement. I commend his efforts.”
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“Consultations on a reconstituted army are under way, thanks to agreement among the Malian parties on the criteria for the integration of combatants, which were announced in a decree signed in early March. The establishment of a counter-terrorism unit, as called for in the peace agreement, has also been planned. The decentralization process is also under way in Kidal, Menaka and Timbuktu. New interim administrations have been installed at the regional and district levels and financial and human resources are gradually being transferred. An important decree was issued a month ago for the transfer of competent services. With regard to development, a trust fund has been set up and legislation to create a development zone in the north of the country is under consideration.”
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“The security mechanisms outlined in the agreement have gradually become stronger in Gao, Kidal and Timbuktu, bringing together hundreds of soldiers from the Malian army in those three areas and combatants from the signatory armed groups and launching the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration (DDR) process. With the return of a few deserters, nearly 2,000 members of those groups have already laid down their weapons and will join the Malian army following a period of training. The fact that former rebels are now poised to join the national army attests to the progress made and demonstrates the growing trust among the parties. It is a major step forward that should not be underestimated.”
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“The Council set specific goals in resolution 2423 (2018), encouraging the Government and signatory armed groups to reach them within six months of the President's inauguration. The report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/262) provides an overview of efforts in that regard and gives a clear idea of the progress made and of the work that remains be done. The facts are clear and can be verified. The spirited effort sought by the Security Council was made. Presidential elections took place in satisfactory security conditions, even in northern Mali. At this juncture, I would like to commend the decisive efforts of MINUSMA to support the elections, as well as the resumption of the national dialogue between the authorities and the opposition.”
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“We meet today to assess its implementation and to underscore the critical role being played on the ground by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The agreement involves all stakeholders in seeking a settlement to the conflict. The peacekeeping mission tasked with supporting the process and other security forces deployed in the country to shore up stabilization and development efforts are two key components of the peace process in Mali. The peace process has accelerated over the past six months - and it was high time. Last June, Council members raised the alarm about the persistent delays in implementing the main provisions of the agreement, expressed their impatience and called on all Malian parties to make a genuine and spirited effort.”
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“I thank the Secretary-General for his statement and for being with us for today's discussion on such an important issue. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. First of all, I too would like to say a few words as a tribute to the villagers who were massacred on Saturday in Ogossagou in a reprehensible, cowardly attack. That tragic incident reminds us that we must take action to support Mali. France firmly condemns the attack. I call on authorities to do their utmost to find and prosecute those responsible for that horrendous crime and to disarm the militia groups that are sowing fear in central Mali. Such attacks are a betrayal of Mali's tradition of secularism and tolerance. The Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali was finalized in Algiers in 2015.”
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“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2019/207, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2423 (2018) and document S/2019/262, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. 1 now give the floor to the Secretary-General His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres.”
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“I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, the Prime Minister of Mali, Ministers of Germany, C6te d'lvoire and the United Kingdom, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States of America and other distinguished representatives present in the Security Council Chamber. Their presence today underscores the importance of the subject matter under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mali, and I request the Protocol Officer to escort him to his seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
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“As several previous speakers have already mentioned, we must combat the strategies deployed by North Korea to circumvent the sanctions through various illicit activities ranging from money-laundering to ocean trans-shipment operations of oil and coal. President Kim Jong Un says that he wants denuclearization, and he has asked us not to doubt his intentions. For our part, we willjudge him by his actions, and we call for a united and determined response from the international community that respects the decisions of the Council. The credibility and sustainability of our collective security architecture - and of non-proliferation in particular - are at stake. That is the path that France wishes to see the Council take here.”
2018-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8363 (2018) · source
“Sanctions are not an end in themselves but rather a strategy for applying pressure in the pursuit of a political solution. I think that the Security Council must remain united on the fact that the sanctions remain essential. We should continue to be particularly vigilant in ensuring that we all respect our obligations under international law. In that regard, I commend the remarkable work done by the Panel of Experts and the Sanctions Committee, both of which are essential tools for verifying the effective application of sanctions, and here I want to highlight the importance we attach to the independence and impartiality of the work of the Panel of Experts.”
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“In that regard, the International Atomic Energy Agency will certainly have an important role to play, for which it is actively preparing. Experts from the nuclear-weapon States should be at the forefront in verifying the most highly sensitive activities. France will be ready to assist when the time comes. A first concrete step could be making a complete and accurate inventory of North Korea's nuclear and ballistic programme. How should we approach this? First and foremost, we should support the existing dialogue, because it is vital to restoring confidence and making progress towards denuclearization. At the same time, we must collectively maintain a firm policy with regard to North Korea by rigorously applying the Security Council sanctions.”
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“Furthermore, while this programme continues, there is always a risk of secondary proliferation from North Korea to other countries, and even to non-State entities, which will persist until North Korea's arsenal has been eliminated and its nuclear and ballistic experts have been converted back to civilian sectors. The Council's task must be to keep up the pressure so that this time North Korea keeps to its commitments. For the process to be successful, it must be based on concrete measures, and North Korea must demonstrate a genuine willingness to dismantle its nuclear and ballistic programmes in a comprehensive, verifiable and irreversible manner in line with Council resolutions. We expect it to go above and beyond what are admittedly symbolic and reversible gestures, such as announcing the destruction of its nuclear test site.”
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“As a matter of fact, the International Atomic Energy Agency recently pointed out that North Korea had continued its nuclear activities in the past few months, as did the United Nations Panel of Experts assisting the Committee pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). We should also highlight the fact that North Korea has not ratified the Chemical Weapons Convention and continues to maintain military chemical and biological capabilities. The investigation conducted following the death of Kim Jong-nam in February 2017 in Kuala Lumpur established links with North Korea. As a result, and despite the welcome reduction in tensions, the situation remains a threat to international security. As long as North Korea's nuclear and ballistic programmes continue to exist, any incident is capable of provoking an escalation.”
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“We have taken note of the commitments made by North Korea on 19 September in the Pyongyang Declaration aimed at easing tensions and bringing about a rapprochement between the two Koreas. In that regard, I welcome the diplomatic efforts of President Moon, which were also on view again at last week's inter-Korean summit. However, we must not lose sight of the fact that as long as North Korea has not given up its nuclear and ballistic programmes, they will continue to pose a threat to the region and the whole world. The Council's priority should be to induce North Korea to display a significant willingness to retreat from its ambition to build an operational nuclear arsenal and to make concrete moves in that direction.”
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“Mr. Le Drian (France) (spoke in French): North Korea continues to represent the most serious proliferation crisis that the international community has had to deal with in the early years of the twenty- first century. It is a major challenge to our collective security, and I would like to thank Secretary of State Michael Pompeo for organizing today's meeting. What is the situation? The process that has been launched between South Korea and North Korea, on the one hand, and between the United States and North Korea, on the other, has helped to reduce the tensions in the Korean peninsula since the beginning of this year. The Singapore summit, initiated by the United States, was an important event in that regard, and we should certainly welcome it, especially in the light of the mistrust that prevailed throughout 2017.”
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“France will remain committed to working for more effective peacekeeping for the benefit of the world's most vulnerable peoples.”
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“In the past 12 months the United Nations and the African Union have worked hard to come up with meaningful options for an African response to the security challenges facing the continent. Some issues, including the critical one of financing, are still pending and must be refined. I can hear the reluctance and even hostility to this on the part of some, but I firmly believe that that is where the future lies. I am aware of the major efforts that the African Union has undertaken, and France stands ready to work together with our African partners to fulfil the commitments made in the Security Council, when the time comes. I would like to assure the Council of France's support for its efforts regarding the topic that brings us together today.”
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“Of course, as has been pointed out several times, the United Nations does not have a monopoly on crisis management. The European Union and the African Union and its subregional organizations have become key players in settling crises. We must make better use of the added value of all of them to ensure a coordinated, committed response. We must reinvent the linkages among those tools. In that regard, I can only echo the Secretary-General's analysis and the paths that he highlighted in his opening address to the General Assembly (see A/72/PV.3). We must all focus on our core tasks and, to that end, we must find ways to help our regional partners become more effective.”
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“The second concerns more generally the importance of finding the tools best adapted to evolving threats and complex crises, such as President Macky Sall referred to earlier. Today in Mali we are dealing with a paradox. On the one hand, we have the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), established under Chapter VII, which has considerable resources but no mandate to combat terrorism, for reasons with which we are familiar. On the other hand, there is the Force conjointe du G5 Sahel, which has a mandate to counter terrorism but few if any resources, and must plead for support from its partners without any guarantees or visibility. That is not good enough, and if granting MINUSMA a counter-terrorism mandate is not the solution, we must come up with something else.”
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“We must acknowledge that we have not succeeded in that area. We must continue to reflect on it and come up with new responses so as to better engage and involve host countries and those that are the most affected in taking charge of their own security. That was what we were hoping for in supporting the initiative of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), five States that are dealing with the threat of terrorism and every kind of trafficking and that have decided to overcome their differences, pool their limited resources, coordinate their efforts and take joint action. They are also some of the poorest countries in the world, facing a threat that concerns us all. We therefore have a collective responsibility to support them. That is the first avenue - strengthening State capacities.”
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“We thought that by deploying 10,000 or so soldiers in support of a peace agreement we could settle conflicts for good. We have now seen the limitations of that approach in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A massive peacekeeper presence no longer guarantees that we will be able to have a decisive influence on the choices of the stakeholders involved in a crisis or conflict. With that in mind, I believe that it is time to update our way of thinking and consider two avenues. First, we must strengthen States' capacities, also known as reforming the security sector. The fact that it is so often discussed without actually being accomplished has made the term something of a bogeyman. However, if supported by a credible political process, it is key to achieving sustainable security.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“In Mali, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, which was deployed to stabilize a country facing terrorist threats, has the sad record of being the deadliest United Nations operation. This simple list shows the limits that we have reached. The United Nations has become the answer to all ills, and it is expected to deal with, at the lowest cost possible, the full spectrum of crises and ensure the protection of civilians, stabilization, security, justice, reintegration, human rights, humanitarian assistance and support for the political process. This is no longer tenable. The other obstacle is the temptation to substitute, in cases where peacekeeping has been established by importing solutions from outside.”
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“We must not underestimate it; it must be our compass for tirelessly seeking better responses. It is this constructive criticism exercise that must enable us to move towards more effective and efficient peacekeeping, strengthen what we can do better, change what we can do differently and stop what we do not know how to do. It can be difficult, in certain theatres, to see an end to peacekeeping operations. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been deployed in that country for 18 years, and prospects for withdrawal remain remote. In South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, which was created to support the emergence of the youngest State in the world, now faces a civil war and a humanitarian crisis that it is having great difficulting addressing.”
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“This responsibility creates immense expectations and requires that we commit to ceaselessly analysing our actions; our capacity to address crises; our successes, because they do exist; and our limitations. Here I will not resort to facile criticisms of peacekeeping to the effect that it is useless, ineffective and too costly, for we must not overlook the considerable progress that has been made in recent years or the reality that United Nations peacekeeping operations often are the sole guarantors of a minimum level of security and a minimum level of civilian protection. Here I wish to pay tribute to the 120,000 military, police and civilians who are deployed throughout the world in difficult theatres of operations and who daily serve on our behalf as messengers and actors for peace. However, we must also pay attention to criticism.”
2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source
“Mr. Le Drian (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for having convened this debate on an issue that you know to be so important to my country. The issue of peacekeeping reform comes in response to two requirements that are more important than ever before: on the one hand, the need for results, so as to respond to the growing complexity of crises and the expectations of peoples, and, on the other, the need for resources in a world in which they are limited and in which effectiveness is no longer just an option but an imperative. This twofold requirement can be seen in all areas of public action, but the Charter of the United Nations conferred upon us a unique responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
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