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Llorentty Soliz

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“In that regard, we urge all the parties involved to avoid raising tensions and an escalation of the war of words that jeopardize international peace and security, particularly in the Korean peninsula. We urge all parties to refrain from any act of provocation, unilateral action or any action taken outside international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We reiterate our support for the Chinese initiative of a double freeze, which would allow for a simultaneous halt of relevant activities in the Korean peninsula.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Bolivia, as a country in the first region to be declared a nuclear-weapon-free zone under the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, better known as the Tlatelolco Treaty, will always condemn the development and manufacture of nuclear weapons, which constitute a grave violation of international law and pose a direct threat to the survival of our species on this planet. Similarly, Bolivia, in its capacity as a pacifist State that promotes the culture of and the right to peace, rejects any form of the use of force or threat of the use of force as an instrument to resolve disputes and conflicts among States.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): As my first order ofbusiness, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his informative briefing today. I also thank Ambassador Cardi, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), for his work. Bolivia once again strongly condemns the launch yesterday, 28 November, of a ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is thought to be the most powerful and longest range device to date. We reiterate our urgent appeal to that country to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programme in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. We call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to comply with the provisions of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“On the other hand, we reiterate once again our highest appreciation for, and tribute to, the work carried out by the staff of various agencies and humanitarian organizations, who put their lives at risk in the performance of their work. Finally, it is important to note that the humanitarian situation that currently affects more than 13 million people in Syria should be resolved only through an inclusive political process, negotiated and concluded by and for the Syrian people. That is the only way to achieve a peaceful solution to this prolonged conflict.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source
“We therefore reiterate that the parties to the conflict, within the framework of international humanitarian law, have an obligation to ensure unconditional and unfettered access to humanitarian assistance. They must safeguard its security and integrity, avoiding the identification of convoys and humanitarian personnel and ensuring that medical care centres do not become military targets under any circumstances. In that regard, based on the report of the Secretary- General, we express our strong condemnation of the destruction, by aerial bombardments, of vaccines that were intended to combat the outbreak of measles and polio.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source
“Likewise, we view with concern the reports of asymmetric attacks and possible violations of human rights that have been committed by the parties to the conflict during the period under review, which has led to a total of 61 deaths and 238 wounded. That terrible figure is in addition to the more than 7,000 deaths recorded so far this year, and the more than 500,000 fatalities since the beginning of the conflict. We recognize the cooperation and coordination between the Syrian Government and the different various humanitarian assistance agencies to improve the delivery of assistance. We call for improvements in order to avoid any administrative impediments that would undermine or otherwise hamper such aid delivery. We believe it is urgent that the humanitarian aid arrives swiftly to the population that most needs it.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source
“My delegation wishes to highlight the significant achievements made with regard to the progressive liberation of the Syrian territory from Da'esh control. We believe that the courageous efforts to eliminate the presence of that terrorist group must undoubtedly be accompanied by strategies to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. In that regard, we note - according to what was reported in the report (S/2017/982) of the Secretary- General - the existence of explosive remnants of war, anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices in the field. We believe that demining and the removal of those explosive devices is an essential task in ensuring the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance and the return of more than 6 million internally displaced persons who have been uprooted since the beginning of the conflict.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source
“Nevertheless, we underscore that the establishment of de-escalation areas and security must be a temporary measure, based on consensus among the guarantors, and that this should not undermine in any way the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. We also wish to highlight the important work that the Russian Centre for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in the Syrian Arab Republic is undertaking, both as a guarantor of security in the supply of humanitarian assistance and in the evacuation of people from the towns where armed confrontations have taken place. Proof ofthis is the fact that since 20 November it carried out a total of 1,681 humanitarian operations.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia appreciates the briefing provided by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock, and we wish to assure him of our full support in the tasks entrusted to him. Bolivia commends the joint declaration that was issued after the latest session in Astana, held on 30 and 31 October, which underscored the progress made in the implementation of the de-escalation areas, as well as the significant reduction of violence on the ground as a specific result of the measures taken to strengthen and maintain the ceasefire. In that regard, we welcome the efforts made by Russia, Iran and Turkey as guarantors of the process, which is complementary to the Geneva negotiations.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source
“We note an improvement in terms of Government cooperation, and we consider it essential to work in partnership with the Government in order to meet the deadlines for the deployment of the regional protection force and to enable its proper functioning. Its presence will allow the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to extend its presence to other areas of conflict where the protection of civilians and humanitarian assistance are so urgently required at this time. In conclusion, we express our thanks to the United Nations country team and to UNMISS for the work that they have been carrying out in South Sudan. We call on the parties to ensure unhindered and safe access for UNMISS and the humanitarian personnel so that they can provide the people affected by the conflict with the necessary assistance.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“That represents a unique opportunity for the South Sudanese people to establish a dialogue that allows for the restoration of a permanent ceasefire, the implementation of the peace agreement and the development of a realistic timeline for holding democratic elections at the end of the transition period. All eyes will be on the upcoming extraordinary session of the IGAD Council of Ministers so that we can learn more about the forum and its modalities, structure and organization. With regard to the Regional Protection Force, we welcome the progress made in the deployment of the main body of its battalions.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“In that regard, my delegation believes that the need to ensure support for the steps being taken by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are be indisputable. The high-level revitalization forum is the only existing concrete initiative, for which we appreciate the efforts of and express our support to both IGAD and the African Union. As mentioned by the representative of Ethiopia, the fact that IGAD has held consultations with all of the stakeholders is a good sign. It is often said that, in order to advance the political process in South Sudan, inclusivity must be one of its pillars. IGAD has demonstrated its determination to deliver on that principle. We welcome the news of the participation and support of the stakeholders in the process. We urge all parties to continue constructively engaging with the forum.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“Throughout all this time, confrontations have persisted, meaning that the necessary conditions for establishing a real dialogue never materialized. It is therefore impossible to speak of real progress, if such confrontations between the parties do not cease. We believe that the lack of political determination and leadership is still evident. Bolivia reaffirms that a sustainable solution to the conflict in South Sudan lies in a credible political process and inclusive dialogue that will pave the way for full compliance with the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan of 2015. The efforts spearheaded by regional organizations are vital and require the support of the international community, as well as, first and foremost, the commitment of the Government and all opposition groups in South Sudan.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Bintou Keita, for the informative briefing that she delivered to the Security Council today. Once again, we must voice our concern regarding the precariousness of the situation in South Sudan. The humanitarian, security and economic crises show no signs of visible improvement to date and are driving hundreds of South Sudanese to leave their homes on a daily basis, thereby generating internal displacements that only exacerbate the crisis. On 23 March, the Council called for compliance with the ceasefire declared by the Government (see S/PV.7906); that has, however, been ignored to date.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, it is important to recall that the crisis in Libya and its fallout in the broader region of the Sahel are the direct and practical result of the recourse to regime-change policies, to interventionism and to meddling in the internal affairs of other States - elements that have done nothing but leave behind millions ofvictims, displaced persons, refugees and dead.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“In the same way, we reiterate the importance of implementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and we call on States that have not yet done so to ratify the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. I recall the words of the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: human trafficking is a parasitic crime that feeds on vulnerability, thrives in times of uncertainty and profits from inaction".”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“In addition, the Government of National Accord must cooperate with the investigations being undertaken by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, as such events may constitute crimes against humanity. Should that be the case, these crimes must be brought to trial before the Court. We urge all States to address the situation of migrants in Libya in a humane way, through international, regional or bilateral cooperation and dialogue. Work must be done to strengthen effective measures to combat and eliminate human trafficking and smuggling, support victims and survivors and help them reintegrate, as well as to bring perpetrators to justice and increase opportunities for migration.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“According to statistics from the International Labour Organization, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration, in 2016 more than 40 million people were subjected to some form of modern slavery. That means that in the world today there are five victims of slavery for every 1,000 people, and one out of every four of them is a child. Those are horrifying figures that the Organization must not, and cannot, ignore. The Security Council should do everything it can to ensure that the investigation mechanisms and the initiatives proposed by the African Union are carried out. We highlight the fact that investigations are being carried out by the Government of National Accord in Libya through a high-level committee in order to identify those responsible for such inhuman acts.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“We also support the appeal of the African Union to carry out an urgent investigation into those repellent acts and inhuman practices in order to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. Bolivia expresses its greatest concern for the inadmissible and harrowing plight of migrants in Libya who have been victims of serious human rights violations. This is the fourth time this month that the Security Council has dealt with this issue: we addressed it during the debate on trafficking ofpersons (see S/PV.8111), we also raised it at the briefings on challenges in the Mediterranean and on the situation in Libya. This demonstrates the gravity of the situation, which demands the immediate attention of the international community.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia would like to thank the Italian presidency and your delegation, Mr. President, as well as the delegation of France for taking the initiative to convene this morning's briefing. We also appreciate the briefings by Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and of Mr. William Lacy Swing, Director General of the International Organization for Migration. Bolivia endorses and aligns itselfwith the statement by Chairperson of the African Union, Mr. Alpha Conde, who condemned the inhumane treatment and enslavement of migrants in Libya, describing them as a despicable trade and a relic from a bygone era. We agree with his assertion that modern practices of slavery must come to an end and that all available tools must be used to that end.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“That will allow for a peaceful resolution of the dispute between all parties involved. Such a political transition must also safeguard the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and independence of Syria through the means provided for under the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8113 (2017) · source
“We also look forward to the upcoming fresh rounds of the Geneva consultations, where the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) should continue to serve as the road map, all the more so if there is a commitment on the part of the parties concerned to move further along that path. Nevertheless, we believe that it is also important to make headway on the issue of detainees, hostages and missing persons. That is a subject on which much more needs to be done. It is also an issue that must feature on the agenda of the upcoming Geneva meeting and in further upcoming rounds of talks. In conclusion, we reiterate our view that the only way of resolving this conflict is through an inclusive political process, which is led by and for the benefit ofthe Syrian people.”
2017-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8113 (2017) · source
“We welcome, and are following, the outcomes of the latest meeting in Riyadh, where the opposition reached agreements that could contribute to a peaceful solution to this stage of the conflict. We also welcome the efforts made in the framework of the current meetings in Astana, which to date have become an important aspect of the process of setting up de-escalation areas, and thereby serving as a way of reducing violence and ensuring stability in Syria. We hope that in the upcoming rounds of the Astana process in December we will be able to forge new agreements to benefit the Syrian population.”
2017-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8113 (2017) · source
“We also welcome the memorandum of principles reached in Amman on 8 November among the Kingdom of Jordan, the Russian Federation and the United States, which reinforced the ceasefire initiative to continue efforts to reduce and eliminate the presence of foreign terrorist fighters and foreign combatants in Syria in order to guarantee lasting peace. We highlight the meeting hosted in Sochi on 22 November, whose outcomes and commitments between Russia, Iran and Turkey reaffirm the resolve to eliminate terrorist organizations, such as Da'esh and the Al-Nusra Front. Such commitments will help pave the way to reduce violenc and halt the flow of refugees and allow us to begin the work to ensure the safe and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2017-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8113 (2017) · source
“We welcome all the meetings that have been held at various levels aimed at a stable peace, and we encourage all the relevant stakeholders to align their efforts to achieve the political decisions that are urgently needed. In that regard, we highlight the agreements reached this month by the Presidents of Russia and the United States on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting. We underscore their commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, to a reduction of violence and to compliance with the ceasefire agreements and conditions that will make possible a lasting political solution to the conflict.”
2017-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8113 (2017) · source
“We stress that it is imperative to pool our efforts to ensure the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) and achieve the four key objectives of the Geneva negotiations, namely, combating terrorism and ensuring governance, a new constitution and new elections to be held under the supervision of the United Nations. We believe that any unilateral military action is totally illegal and contravenes the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Moreover, such actions undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and jeopardize the roll-out of the road map put together under the framework of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2017-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8113 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for his briefing. We once again reiterate to him our support and gratitude for the work he is undertaking. My delegation recognizes the efforts that the people and the Government of Syria are carrying out in the fight against Da'esh. We reiterate our vigorous condemnation of all acts of terrorism and underscore that any such act is by its very nature criminal and unjustifiable, irrespective of where, when and by whom it is committed. In that regard, we believe it is important to take all the measures necessary to avoid in the short term the re-organization or emergence of new terrorist groups.”
2017-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8113 (2017) · source
“Finally, it is important to reiterate that policies of regime change, intervention and interference in the internal affairs of States have been one of the main reasons for the destruction of Iraq's State institutions and for weakening its forces of law and order, thereby facilitating the rise of terrorism and extremism in the region with the regrettable consequences that still persist today.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“We hope that in the future we will see a report focused specifically on the activities of the Mine Action Service, in accordance with paragraph 15 of resolution 2365 (2017). We appreciate the determination and efforts of the Iraqi Government to identify disappeared Kuwaiti citizens and to identify and return the property stolen from them during the conflict in 1990 and 1991. We encourage the parties involved to continue to redouble their efforts to bring about concrete results and to follow through on the reconciliation process being carried out by Iraq and Kuwait.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“In our view, clearing and removing such devices and remnants are a crucial part of peacebuilding, since they enable the tasks of rebuilding and restoring public services and securing access to humanitarian assistance to begin. Above all, they enable displaced populations to return safely to their homes and resume their normal lives. In that regard, we would like to highlight the work being done by the United Nations Mine Action Service in Iraq. It has succeeded in removing more than 700 explosive devices in Mosul, thereby helping refugees and internally displaced persons to return safely. We thank the Secretary-General for including the subject of mine action in today's report (S/2017/881).”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“The latter were discovered in August when the bodies of men, women and children were found in several mass graves in Mosul, in Ninawa governorate. In that regard, we support for the work that the Special Representative and the Iraqi Government are doing to establish an investigative team in accordance with resolution 2379 (2017), which will be key to identifying the perpetrators of such serious crimes and bringing them to justice, so that they can be duly investigated, prosecuted and punished to the fullest extent of the law. We also regret the continuing asymmetric attacks that kill innocent civilians. During the period under discussion, 410 people, including women and children, were reported killed and more than 600 wounded, 360 as a result of explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“We hope that the legislation and legal mechanisms required for the regional election processes planned for 2018 will be implemented in a participatory and inclusive manner and will enable elections to be held in a peaceful and orderly way to the benefit of the entire population. We believe that UNAMI's technical assistance will be very important to achieving that goal. We are extremely concerned about the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law reported by the Secretary-General. They include the atrocities that Da'esh continues to perpetrate in Iraq in the form of kidnappings, degrading treatment and torture, the recruitment of child combatants, the enslavement of more than 1,500 Yazidi women and the summary executions of civilians.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“We are pleased to see the successful campaigns that Iraqi security forces have been carrying out to liberate the people of Tall Afar, Akashat, Ana, Sharqat, Hawijah and Daquq from Da'esh control. We are also appreciate the priority that Iraqi security forces have given to protection measures for civilians and civil infrastructure in their military campaigns as they fight to definitively eradicate Da'esh from Iraq. We reiterate our sincere gratitude for the courage, sacrifice and determination that Iraqi security forces, and the Iraqi people as a whole, continue to show in their ongoing fight against terrorism on behalf of all of us.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank Mr. Jan Kubis, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI). We reiterate our support for his important work. We would also especially like to thank Major Anna Patrono for her briefing as well as for her presence today, and for showing the Council a clear example of effective cooperation and the strengthening of institutions in situations as complex as that in Iraq. We also appreciate the important work that UNAMI is doing in fulfilling its mandate, and we encourage its personnel to continue their progress in their dialogue and coordination efforts aimed at strengthening the peace and reconciliation process in Iraq.”
2017-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8112 (2017) · source
“In addition, the State is providing the resources necessary to ensuring that this fight is successful. Furthermore, in June the World People's Conference was held in Bolivia, under the theme "For a world without walls, towards universal citizenship", in order to promote the concept of universal citizenship with a view to reducing not only trafficking in persons but also the barriers that prevent refugees from fleeing war and armed conflicts. We thank the Italian delegation once again for its leadership on this matter. We are sure that all that has been said in the Council and adopted in resolution 2388 (2017) will not remain empty words, but will become concrete action to eliminate this scourge.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“By closing offborders, building walls, criminalizing migration and denying access to refugees, we believe that some countries not only negatively impact trafficking in persons, but also give rise to xenophobia, discrimination and racism, and serve to fuel the rhetoric of the terrorist groups that we are all trying to combat. Such rhetoric, of course, includes intolerance of different religious beliefs. Similarly, it is important that the international community continue to investigate how the economic profits from trafficking in persons are injected into the global financial system through money-laundering and so-called tax havens. We note that, since 2012, there has been comprehensive legislation in Bolivia against trafficking in persons, aimed at fighting the evil.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“A clear example of that is the crisis in the Sahel region, which is due, inter alia, to the associated impact of the crisis in Libya, as reflected in the transfer of arms and combatants to Mali, which considerably strengthened the military capacity of the terrorist groups that operate in the subregion. Unfortunately, terrorism has capitalized on those economic asymmetries and armed conflicts, creating a growing link between terrorism and trafficking in persons. International criminal groups and terrorist groups, which the Council and all Member States fight, profit from trafficking in persons and their exploitation, and use the economic gains to finance their terrorist activities.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“It is clear that conflicts weaken State structures, impair protection mechanisms and allow criminal networks to act with greater freedom. It is therefore necessary to fight against economic asymmetries and address the structural causes of poverty, one consequence of which is the large migratory flows that are caused mainly by the concentration of wealth in certain countries - the root cause of which is the current economic and financial system. That situation is exacerbated by policies of regime change, interventionism and interference in the internal affairs of other States.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“At the same time, according to the International Labour Organization, more than 12 million people suffer from situations similar to slavery as a result of trafficking in persons. We urge all States to address this issue through cooperation and international, regional and bilateral dialogue, and to work to strengthen effective measures to combat and eliminate trafficking in persons, assist victims and survivors in their reintegration, and bring the perpetrators to justice. Likewise, we underscore the importance of implementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and we call on States that have not yet done so to ratify the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Among those individuals were children, women and men - all easily exploited by traffickers. As underscored in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 2016 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, armed groups also participate in trafficking in persons in the territories in which they operate. They recruit and use thousands of children as combatants in various conflicts. They also traffic women and girls to force them into marriage or subject them to sexual slavery, and exploit men and boys with forced labour. According to that report, 79 per cent of the victims of trafficking in persons are women and children, two of every three victims are girls under 12, and one of every three Victims is a girl between the ages of 15 and 18.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Bolivia echoes the words of the Secretary- General in condemning those facts in the strongest terms, and supports the request of the African Union for the urgent conduct an investigation into those despicable acts and inhumane practices in order to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. The international community must be made aware that we are at a critical juncture in history. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, we are facing the greatest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the United Nations. That is reflected by the 66 million people who, by late 2016, had been forcibly displaced throughout the world as a result ofwar, persecution, armed conflicts and Violence, representing the largest movement of people since the end of the Second World War.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia wishes to thank the Italian presidency not only for the initiative to convene this debate, but also for its leadership in the negotiations on resolution 2388 (2017) and for all of its work on the topic that brings us together today. We also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and for his work on and commitment to this common struggle. We further thank Mr. Fedotov, Ms. Giammarinaro and Mr. Chergui for their briefings. In recent days, the International Organization for Migration has denounced the existence of a slave market in Libya. We have all seen the horrible and heartbreaking images of individuals being auctioned in that country.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Moreover, it should be taken into account that unilateral sanctions constitute a violation of international law. The sanctions have a negative impact on the implementation of the Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. I reiterate that they violate the Charter of the United Nations. In conclusion, we believe that the full and committed involvement of the international community, and of all parties, is of the utmost importance given the complexity of the process. In that regard, it is vital to continue to consolidate the bases for achieving lasting stability in Burundi in the context of the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source
“We also underscore the fact that both parties have designated ad hoc teams to negotiate and to finalize the cooperation agreement between the Government of Burundi and the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General in Bujumbura. We also recognize the efforts of the Government and the Ombudsman in raising awareness with regard to the refugees. In that regard, we welcome the voluntary return of 15,000 refugees to Burundi. We encourage the international community to continue to step up the funding of the humanitarian response plan in Burundi. We call on countries that have imposed sanctions to consider lifting them, since the sanctions have proven to have negative consequences for the lives of groups in situations of vulnerability, such as women and children.”
2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source
“We appreciate what was stated in the the communique of 19 October of this year at the seventh Summit of Heads of State the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, which mentions the improvement of the security situation in Burundi and the support of the Summit for the inter-Burundian dialogue led by the EAC. In that regard, we note the efforts of the Burundi Government to re-establish peace after the 2015 crisis, and we highlight the fact that the security situation in the country has improved. We encourage the Government to continue to build a peaceful environment that contributes to the stability and development of its country in the context of respect for human rights. In addition, we highlight the cooperation of the Government of Burundi with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General during his visit.”
2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source
“It is also important that the parties implement the agreements and especially that they work together in order to reach a negotiated political settlement. In this connection, we acknowledge the efforts and work of the East African Community (EAC), the Special Envoy of the African Union, the President of the Burundi configuration in the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations country team. We encourage them to continue with that work and to strive to coordinate their efforts in order to achieve better cooperation. We reiterate that all efforts should take place in the context of respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Burundi.”
2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source
“Bolivia also encourages all parties to support the mediation being carried out by former President of Tanzania Mr. Benjamin Mkapa and by President of Uganda Mr. Yoweri Museveni, in accordance with the Arusha Accord, which must continue to be the cornerstone of this process. In the same way, we call on the parties to implement the road map proposed by Mr. Mkapa in order to achieve consensus and generate the conditions necessary for a peaceful environment during the upcoming elections to be held in 2020. With that in mind, we believe that inclusive dialogue is a prerequisite to solving the crisis. We therefore call on all parties to engage in dialogue and to take steps to restore trust and promote national reconciliation.”
2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael Kafando, and Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Jiirg Lauber, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their briefings. Bolivia values and supports the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to pursue the inter-Burundi dialogue in an inclusive environment. In this regard, we see as significant progress the recent meeting in Bujumbura among Mr. Kafando and the Burundian authorities, the Ombudsman, the Archbishops of Bujumbura and Gitega, and the accredited diplomatic corps in the country, as well as the Special Envoy's visit to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.”
2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source
“We condemn violence, regardless of its origin, and call on the parties to renounce it. As on previous occasions, we reiterate our expectation that the quarterly report of the Secretary- General on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) will be provided to us in writing, which would allow us to see in detail the progress made in its implementation. We would also like to see updated maps of all the settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. Finally, Bolivia reaffirms its support for the self- determination of the Palestinian people and their right to live in a free, sovereign and independent State within its pre-1967 international borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly.”
2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8108 (2017) · source
“In this regard, we express our satisfaction and appreciation to the Government of Egypt and other countries of the region that are supporting this process to strengthen the legitimate presence of the democratic and legitimately Palestinian National Authority in the Gaza Strip so that, to the extent possible, it may overcome the devastating humanitarian crisis that persists in the region. Bolivia, as a pacifist State, believes that the only way to achieve just and lasting peace in the conflict between Israel and Palestine is through sincere dialogue and clear expressions of political will on the part of both sides to achieve the two-State solution. To that end, we reiterate our full commitment to multilateralism within the framework of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States.”
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