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2017-09-21
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  1. “The European Union is therefore fully engaged and committed and intends to continue its efforts in the area of regional cooperation. Moreover, we may extend to Afghanistan certain dialogue and cooperation frameworks established with the Central Asian countries. Young people and education are another significant area of work under the new European Union strategy. In conclusion, I would like to say that the synergies between the United Nations and regional organizations in the fight against terrorism work. It is up to us, as Security Council members, to support them. Rest assured that France will fully play its role in that regard.”

    2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source

  2. “Supporting the countries of the region in developing national responses to such challenges and encouraging them to strengthen regional cooperation are priority objectives. The European Union, as a regional organization, also fully participates in the fight against terrorism, particularly in Central Asia. Over the past decade, we have developed important border management programmes, namely, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia, and counter-narcotics programmes, such as the Central Asia Drug Action Programme. A few months ago, in June, we adopted a new Central Asia strategy, which explicitly seeks to strengthen our counter-terrorism cooperation to prevent violent extremism and radicalization by addressing the root causes.”

    2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source

  3. “This fragile context makes cooperation essential among all the actors in the region, particularly States and international and regional organizations, whose Secretaries-General I welcome today. The United Nations has an important role to play in encouraging such cooperation, as demonstrated by the Organization in May at the regional conference of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism on the crucial issue of combating the financing of terrorism through drug trafficking and organized crime. The work of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia must also continue. Its activities were welcomed by Sheikh Al Sabah, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, and Mr. De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, and we associate ourselves with those words.”

    2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source

  4. “At the regional level, Central Asia continues to face significant economic, political and security challenges, as noted earlier. The deteriorated security situation and political uncertainty in Afghanistan are, obviously, destabilizing factors, especially for its neighbours. I say that because I remember our recent visit to Tajikistan. Our Tajik friends, who took in French contingents when we were in Afghanistan, must know that we will stand by them in the face of these challenges, and the same applies to the other States of the region. The risk of terrorism spares no one today and often thrives in a context of social frustration, particularly among young people who may be tempted by radicalization.”

    2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source

  5. “It requires an organized, firm and united response from States and the international community as a whole and cannot be effective unless it fully respects human rights, in line with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, adopted by the 193 Member States. In that regard, the United Nations has a major and growing role to play at the global level, which requires, first, the creation of norms and obligations to ensure that States have robust counter-terrorism mechanisms; secondly, the adoption of sanctions to deprive terrorist groups of the means to carry out attacks; and, finally - and this is what brings us together today - the strengthening of international and regional cooperation to encourage States to collaborate further and exchange good practices.”

    2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source

  6. “Mr. Lemoyne (France) (spoke in French): Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General, the representatives of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Commonwealth of Independent States for their briefings on the actions oftheir respective organizations. Terrorism is one of the greatest threats to international peace and security today. That threat persists. Despite the loss of its territorial foothold, Da'esh, to name but one terrorist group, continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security, particularly through its affiliates and the attacks it continues to inspire. The fight against terrorism is therefore at the heart of the Council's action.”

    2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source

  7. “Peacekeeping is the manifestation of that ambition. It will naturally be at the heart of the Paris Peace Forum on 11 November, which will fully support the United Nations efforts to attenuate warfare. It will be the first iteration of an annual meeting involving States, international organizations and civil society to advance global governance by making it ever more effective and adapted to contemporary global challenges. We who sit comfortably in this Chamber today owe that to populations held hostage by conflict. We owe it to our peoples, who demand action rather than resignation. We owe it to A'ichatou, Peter, Ratih and Luis, who as I speak are the very embodiment of the United Nations and of hope on the ground.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  8. “France welcomes and fully supports the development of such operations, which must have established planning and accountability systems, as well as predictable and sustainable funding mechanisms. France will continue to contribute to efforts in this direction. At the right the time, and as the President of the Republic said in Ouagadougou, within the Security Council France will support the African Union initiative to ensure independent and predictable financing for African peace operations. This year marks the centenary of the end of the First World War. This conjuncture reminds us of our collective responsibility not to let history repeat itself again and again. That is why France is fully committed to ensuring that multilateralism, and in particular the United Nations, can meet today's challenges.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  9. “Our ambition for peacekeeping must be fully reflected in the United Nations relations with regional organizations, which play a growing role in the promotion of peace and international security. The Charter ofthe United Nations is far-sighted in providing for it in Chapter VIII. The European Union plays an indispensable role, as do, of course, the African Union and the subregional organizations of the continent. Their operations can play a role that is perfectly complementary to those of the United Nations, as eloquently noted by the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. That can been seen with the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, whose full operationalization should facilitate the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  10. “Thirdly, I believe that peacekeeping operations must enjoy the resources necessary to implement all the components of their mandates and use them in the best possible way. As the fifth-largest financial contributor to the peacekeeping budget, France is contributing fully. France systematically consults the troop-contributing countries ahead of the renewal of a mandate for which it is responsible. We are committed to doing this even more regularly throughout the year. The exemplary nature of peacekeeping agents is critical for us. France fully supports the Secretary- General's zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse. Preventing and suppressing sexual violence is essential. Any violation of the law must be firmly punished. Zero tolerance must extend to all behaviours that could hinder the smooth running of the mission.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  11. “We intend to increase our involvement in teaching French in military and police academies, particularly in Africa, South America and Asia. We also seek to promote the widest dissemination of doctrinal concepts drafted by the Secretariat to French-speaking contributing countries and thereby help them to strengthen their participation in peacekeeping operations by acquiring the necessary operational skills, which will promote increasingly effective and successful predeployment certification. The second key to performance is better force generation, given the need to enhance mobility and force projection and, as has been said, to increase the presence of women in operations.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  12. “Today's meeting marks an important moment in the process launched by the Secretary-General. We believe that there are three key components to improving performance. First is training - before, during and after deployment, in the basic military operational areas as well as linguistically. Without interaction with local populations, peacekeepers will not be fully effective. That was the issue discussed at a ministerial conference held in Paris in late 2016 on peacekeeping in a francophone environment. France has made a great contribution in that regard. We train almost 30,000 French-speaking African soldiers a year, who provide major contingents to peacekeeping operations. We intend to further develop our cooperation with the troop contributors and the Secretariat.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  13. “The development of evaluation, analysis and action tools and strategic reviews conducted by the Secretariat are of course part of that change. Troop- and police-contributing countries should also participate fully in that effort. I believe that better performance will be achieved once there is full respect for the procedures and the concept of operations of missions. That will make it possible to reduce the number of peacekeepers killed or injured in operations, which is still too high. As noted by my colleague, the Brahimi report (S/2000/809), the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446) and the Cruz report have made relevant and operational recommendations to improve the overall performance of peacekeeping. The time for action is now.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  14. “The mandates must then be converted into concepts of operation and rules of engagement, implemented by all Blue Helmets as part of the principles of peacekeeping. That goal of more effective peacekeeping clearly requires operations conducted in optimal conditions. The Netherlands presidency has rightly called on us to address the issues of establishing the criteria for success, the measurement of progress and performance evaluations. That involves all of us - the members of the Security Council, the Secretariat, force contributors, host countries and regional organizations. France is committed to that as a troop-contributor, the second- highest in Europe and among the permanent members of the Security Council. This is not about giving good and bad marks but about improving the overall level of peacekeeping.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  15. “I believe that coordination is key and should also be applied to relations among the various entities present in the field so that the link between security and development is not merely a concept for research efforts but also truly effective on the ground. If we are to ensure the success of peacekeeping operations, we have a twofold task - better prioritizing and sequencing for mandates so as to prevent what the Secretary-General called a Christmas tree. That is particularly important for the multidimensional mandates that represent the connection to peacebuilding. Both the short- and long-term objectives must be well understood by all components of the mission, as well as by its external partners.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  16. “Ifwe consider the examples of Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia and Timor-Leste, it can succeed. However, at times it faces new political and security challenges in tackling asymmetrical threats. Needless to say, in the light of that, we must reflect and, above all, act. Peacekeeping operations are our common good. That is why, together with all those present, we would like to inspire a new ambition. In order to achieve that, I believe that we must first reaffirm the cardinal principle that peacekeeping is a tool for achieving the political goal of peace. Peacekeeping operations must be part of that political horizon. The local, regional and multilateral stakeholders involved frequently lead those political processes, and peacekeeping operations must contribute actively to that in full coordination with them.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  17. “Member States will understand why France will always remain committed to efforts to improve peacekeeping operations with steadfast resolve and conviction. Because those operations are inseparable from the founding principles of the United Nations, it is our collective credibility that is at stake. These reform efforts should strengthen the effectiveness of peacekeeping. The aim is of course to help to settle conflicts by political means in increasingly complex contexts, to protect civilians who are victims ofconflict, violence and massive violations of human rights and, in short, to build collective action with Members of the United Nations in the service of peace and security. As the Secretary-General emphasized, and I commend his vision and determination, that is a complex and difficult but crucial undertaking.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  18. “They are among the 100,000 soldiers, police and civilians who risk their lives every day in peacekeeping operations, protecting tens of millions of people around the world. Above all, their Blue Helmets are more than ever an embodiment of the United Nations. They are a beacon of hope, as Mr. Bakayoko saw for himself. I would also like to pay tribute to the memory of the approximately 3,700 peacekeepers who have died in the line of duty, including 113 of my compatriots. Their sacrifice in the service of peace will never be forgotten. And ifI may, Mr. President, at a time when the entire French nation is applauding the heroism of Lieutenant Colonel Beltrame, I would like to include him in my tribute to those who give their lives so that others may live and survive.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  19. “Mr. Lemoyne (France) (spoke in French): I would like first to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's debate. I believe that your contribution and those of the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Director of Groupe de recherche, d'e'tude et de formation femme-action serve as an effective guide for us on the path of the reforms that have been boldly launched. France would like to pay heartfelt tribute to Peter, a Netherlander in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA); A'ichatou, a Nigerian, also in MINUSMA; Ratih, an Indonesian in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon; and Luis, a Chilean in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  20. “There is no room for impotence, fatalism or political exploitation. We can and must do more. Our responsibility today, our credibility in the future and our ability to protect generations to come from the risk of an eroded or even collapsed non-proliferation architecture are at stake. I assure the Council that France is fully committed to that endeavour.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source

  21. “Mechanisms, such as export control regimes and the Proliferation Security Initiative, are part of a virtuous movement that enhances our level of vigilance. We must work to strengthen those mechanisms. To conclude, I wish to recall one simple truth. What is at stake is the weakening of the non-proliferation regime. If that were to happen, the very existence and authority of the rule of law wouldbe threatened. We would need to further sanction violations. Beyond our passing political differences, as deep as they might seem, there are fundamental rules from which we cannot waver. Non-proliferation is at the forefront of those, because it is a important concern to us all. France's message is simple - the fight against proliferation is a collective responsibility. Everyone must contribute to shouldering that responsibility as much as they can.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source

  22. “To contain and curb proliferation, we must, more than ever, increase our mobilization. However, let us not neglect the virtue of the regimes already in place - the current non-proliferation regime is being severely tested but it has also proved its worth. The Security Council has long been committed to strengthening the current non-proliferation regime. It can count on the support of the international organizations that are capable of verifying the compliance of States with their commitments and establishing facts and responsibilities. I would like to commend the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the International Atomic Energy Agency. In addition, multilateralism, as part of non-proliferation, strengthens cooperation and the exchange of information.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source

  23. “To put it another way, there can be no alternative to the non-proliferation regime. That is a constant line from which France has never deviated. That is particularly true of the issue of chemical weapons in Syria, where those responsible for the tragedy on 4 April and so many other attacks will have to be held accountable. That also applies to the ongoing crisis on the Korean peninsula, which we must respond to with firmness and unity. The only way out of the crisis is to chart the way for a negotiated solution. While North Korea refuses that option and chooses dangerous isolation, only firmness can give us the leverage we seek to bring the regime to the negotiating table. Collective action to contain proliferation requires dialogue and a direct discussion of crises. However, it also involves concrete and operation action.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source

  24. “In the face of those extremely serious challenges, only pragmatic and realistic multilateralism can be the solution. The Iranian case confirms that a proactive attitude from the international community can open up solutions to proliferation crises. The Vienna agreement, which France has actively helped to build and improve, is a major historic milestone. President Macron has said that France is firmly committed to it. It would be a mistake to denounce the agreement, as it would be irresponsible to pursue an a la carte implementation of the provisions of the resolution that endorsed it. We must respond to the intensification of Iran's ballistic activities, some of which are not in conformity with resolution 2231 (2015). Such behaviour is destabilizing for regional security and undermines mutual trust.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source

  25. “I also refer to the growing risks on the Korean peninsula, which will have monopolized many of our discussions this week. The threat has now risen to an increasingly alarming and unprecedented level and is of concern to us all. Far from reverting to reason, the Pyongyang regime is continuing its military escalation and continues to provide evidence of its irresponsible attitude through its increasingly disturbing and threatening actions. Beyond those worrying cases, we are facing increasingly complex proliferation flows and increased risks of diversion of sensitive goods and technologies, which are more and more easily accessible. Finally, proliferation is no longer the exclusive domain of a single type of actor - the risk of non-State actors getting their hands on sensitive materials is now a dangerous reality.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source

  26. “Mr. Lemoyne (France) (spoke in French): On behalf of France, I thank the Ethiopian presidency, the United States and its Secretary of State, Mr. Rex Tillerson, for convening this very timely and necessary meeting. I also thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her very informative speech. The General Assembly's high-level week will be marked by intense discussions on the acute threats to our world. Our strategic environment and the foundations of peace and security, as we know them, are facing major challenges, particularly in the area of non-proliferation. There is no doubt that the outlook is bleak. With the barbaric use of toxic agents in Syria, Iraq and Asia, we are witnessing the disastrous reappearance of weapons that sow the seeds of fear and death among people - ones that we thought we had banished to the annals of history.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source

  27. “That is needed if Da'esh is to be fully defeated, and until that long-awaited moment, today's vote is a useful and valuable symbol.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source

  28. “It will be essential to ensure that the evidence collected by the United Nations investigative team is used in procedures that conform to those requirements, in accordance with United Nations practices. Those requirements should be reflected in the investigative team's terms of reference, and we urge it to work in close coordination with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, the relevant international criminal justice mechanisms and the competent national jurisdictions. Justice and the rule of law are a corollary of lasting peace and stability in Iraq. This new chapter in Iraq will be possible only with the resolute commitment of all to work together on issues of governance and national reconciliation so as to ensure that everyone has a place in the Iraq of tomorrow.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source

  29. “We owe that to the far too high number of victims of this terrorist organization in Iraq. We welcome today's resolution, which represents a concrete contribution to justice on the part of the Security Council. It is a major first step and a sign that the consolidation of the rule of law in Iraq is under way, with France's full support. In that regard, France reiterates its support to the Iraqi Government in combating impunity for any crime, whoever commits it, within a framework of independent and impartial judicial institutions and with all the necessary procedural safeguards for human rights. The Council is aware of France's commitment to respect for human rights and its unconditional rejection of the death penalty.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source

  30. “Eradicating Da'esh and stabilizing Iraq are major priorities for France, which will continue to support the reconstruction of Iraq with the goal of achieving a lasting peace that can reconcile every element of Iraqi society, as Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, France's Minister for Foreign Affairs, committed to in Baghdad. The Council's unanimous adoption today of resolution 2379 (2017), proposed by the United Kingdom in response to a request from the Iraqi Prime Minister, will enable the United Nations to support the Iraqi authorities in collecting evidence of serious crimes committed by Da'esh through the deployment of an investigative team. Such crimes are intolerable and ineradicable, and the proof of that must not be erased with the passing of time. Nor must they go unpunished.”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source

  31. “Mr. Lemoyne (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Ethiopian presidency for giving the Security Council this opportunity to reaffirm its determination to fight terrorism and support the Iraqi people and authorities on their path to peace, stability and unity. And I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, who is here with us this morning. On Tuesday, in his address to the General Assembly (see A/72/PV.4), President Emmanuel Macron brought up the subject of the duty we have to speak for those who go unheard and whose voices are forgotten. For example, we have all heard the voice of Nadia Murad, the Yazidi victim who is seeking justice through the establishment of an investigation mechanism, and I would like to thank those who made sure that we heard her voice in the Assembly (see A/7l/PV.3).”

    2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source