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1. “At the meeting of the Joint Commission, held in Vienna on 6 July, and at the ministerial meeting of the E3/EU+2 and the Islamic Republic of Iran, held in New York on 24 September, they outlined initiatives aimed at protecting the freedom of economic agents wishing to maintain legitimate trade relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, in accordance with resolution 2231 (2015). In that understanding, it is the responsibility of the Security Council to preserve the Plan of Action as it was conceived, guaranteeing reciprocal commitments to its full implementation, in good faith and in a constructive atmosphere based on mutual respect. In this context, the Council membership is the main guarantor in terms of avoiding any action that threatens to undermine the Plan.”

   2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

2. “For my delegation, the 12 years of intense diplomatic activity that achieved an overall, long- term and appropriate solution to the Iranian nuclear issue through the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which the Security Council endorsed unanimously in resolution 2231 (2015), cannot be postponed by the unilateral decision ofa Member State or a group of States of a region that jeopardizes the very implementation of the Plan. In light of this, Bolivia welcomes the resolve of the Plan participants that have renewed their commitment to its fully and effectively implementation.”

   2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

3. “In that regard, we once again express our regret over the decision of the Government of the United States of America to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and its imposition of unilateral sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran. We believe that we should be able to generate an atmosphere of mutual trust among States so that aspirations to a total and verifiable denuclearization of the Middle East can be made a reality as early as possible. The clearest symbol of victory for multilateralism and political dialogue is indeed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and full compliance with it should serve as a guarantee for the strengthening of other denuclearization plans, such as that of the Korean peninsula.”

   2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

4. “In that vein, I wish to emphasize a point raised in paragraph 2 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/1089), which has been introduced today and is the sixth report since the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), to the effect that, "the Islamic Republic of Iran continues the implementation of its nuclear-related commitments, as verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency, in the face of considerable challenges brought about by the withdrawal of the United States of America from the Join Comprehensive Plan of Action and its subsequent decisions to reimpose all its national sanctions that had been lifted or waived pursuant to the Plan".”

   2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

5. “Bolivia strongly reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), given that it represents an unmistakable achievement of diplomacy and multilateralism and is an expression of the ability of States that respect international law to carry out research, produce and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination, in accordance with articles I and II of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”

   2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

6. “As this is likely to be the final time that my delegation will participate as a member ofthe Council in a meeting in this format on the topic of non-proliferation, I wish to reiterate that Bolivia is part of the world's first densely populated region to be completely free of nuclear weapons and, as provided for in the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, of which Bolivia is a signatory, we have assumed the responsibility of contributing to putting an end to the arms race - especially the nuclear arms race - and to consolidating a peaceful world. In that regard, we reiterate our call for a world free of nuclear weapons, which is a view we have consistently promoted in our efforts on the Security Council to ensure that the Middle East joins the world's five nuclear-weapon-free zones.”

   2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to join other members of the Council in welcoming the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Mike Pompeo, who is with us in the Chamber today. I also wish to express our gratitude for the briefings delivered by the Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo; the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, Mr. Serge Christiane; and, of course, the Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), Ambassador Karel van Oosterom. We also welcome the presence among us today of the representatives of Germany and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

   2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source

8. “To conclude, we underscore the importance for strategic entities and partners to uphold all their commitments, with a View to continuing to forge ahead along the path of stabilization, peace, security and development, leaving no one behind.”

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9. “We also underscore the growing strategic partnership between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and their commitment to developing a structured and equal relationship by strengthening their partnership through mutual support and ongoing technical support, both in terms of political issues and peacekeeping operations, as continues to be demonstrated by thejoint visits. That is why we must continue to seek various modalities of assistance and support for African Union peace-support operations, in accordance with resolution 2320 (2016). In that regard, Bolivia supports the requests made by the African Union for a predictable and flexible budget and economic support for peace and security operations.”

   2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

10. “We also commend the initiatives spearheaded by subregional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States, which, within the framework of preventive diplomacy, made it possible to prevent conflict in the Republic of the Gambia, as well as the processes under way as part of the Nouakchott process. Bolivia once again expresses its full support for the regional and subregional architecture for conflict resolution in Africa. It is vital that we take on board the African vision and its recommendations.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

11. “That will promote a systematic and predictable strategic partnership based on the principles of mutual respect and comparative advantages. In terms of cooperation and coordination mechanisms, a notable example is the deployment of joint operations. Such efforts constitute a key instrument in the constant search for the consolidation of peace and security, in addition to being a useful tool in the face of obstacles and threats such as terrorism and humanitarian crises. Bolivia supports those initiatives, including the deployment and full operationalization of the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force, which, together with the African Union Mission in Somalia and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, are the most fruitful examples of the United Nations and the African Union's commitment to their partnership.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

12. “It is for that reason that we reiterate the need to deepen the integration of peacebuilding and peacekeeping activities, as well as strengthen and improve dialogue and mechanisms for cooperation and coordination. With regard to Africa, we believe such objectives can be achieved within the Joint United Nations- African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, through joint strategies linked to demobilization, disarmament and reintegration, as well as by prioritizing the leadership and active participation of women and youth in order to promote the nexus between peace, security and development. Furthermore, we welcome the signing of the African Union-United Nations joint framework for the implementation of the African Union's Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

13. “Similarly, exhaustive analysis of, and debate on, conflicts and their unique features are indispensable for the effective implementation of mediation, prevention and reconciliation efforts for the peaceful settlement of disputes, in line with the application of the provisions enshrined in Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter. The role of regional and subregional organizations is therefore essential to bolster those endeavours. It is also necessary to underscore the responsibility of the international community in general to ensure that this relationship is effective. That would facilitate a common understanding of the root causes of conflicts, which can be resolved only through multilateralism and its mechanisms.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

14. “We acknowledge the fundamental role they play to encourage and strengthen political stability, economic growth and social and cultural development within the framework of respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all the States that form their respective regions. Therefore, the development of synergies between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations - as well as the promotion of consultations for coordination and cooperation, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations - are useful and beneficial, as they can make a substantial contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

15. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to join others in welcoming you and your delegation, Mr. President, and I thank you for convening this very important debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres; the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat; and the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, for their briefings. Bolivia recognizes the centrality and leadership of regional and subregional organizations in addressing the problems and conflicts faced by their respective regions.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

16. “We therefore believe that it is vital that the international community as a whole pool and redouble its efforts to bolster synergies between peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities when necessary, in the framework of the relevant remits, in order to achieve our fundamental goal of the maintenance of lasting peace in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. To conclude, we would stress that lasting peace should be sustained through the use of political tools in order to reach negotiated solutions. We strongly urge that efforts to achieve peace be made by means of multilateral mechanisms, in strict accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

17. “The political climate has stabilized following three peaceful electoral processes, allowing for economic growth and for all citizens to share in the dividends of peace, and strengthening the processes of security- sector reform and of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants into civil society. We also underscore the importance of ongoing efforts to promote reconciliation and social cohesion, so as to enhance citizens' perception of the security forces deployed in their communities, which is a crucial element at the post-conflict stage. We agree that there can be no development without peace or peace without development.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

18. “In that country it has been demonstrated that peacekeeping operations can achieve their goals in a context where the host Government is a reliable partner that is deeply committed to upholding its responsibility towards the citizens whom it serves and to whom it has a duty - making it clear, of course, that peacekeeping operations cannot substitute for national political will or national efforts to overcome the problems that triggered the conflict. We would underscore the fact that in recent years Cote d'Ivoire has made tangible progress on all fronts owing in large part to the efforts of its citizens, with the support of the United Nations and other partners.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

19. “Peacebuilding is closely tied to the important links between good practices, lessons learned and the strengthening of interactive dialogue and coordination between the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. We are in full agreement with the strategic plan devised by the Peacebuilding Support Office, which is aimed at ensuring that complementarity among peace and security initiatives, national ownership and gender and youth inclusivity, at all levels, form vital building blocks in the elaboration of a strategic partnership in the quest for effectiveness and flexibility, with a view to bringing about lasting peace. In our view, our Organization and the international community as a whole has learned an important lesson: that of Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

20. “As we have stated on several occasions, cooperation with regional and subregional organizations is key. The relevance of such cooperation is reflected in the work of the African Union, through the Peace and Security Council and subregional organizations, as their efforts have made possible significant progress in conflict prevention, which is facilitated when such bodies share with the United Nations their views on the situation and in so doing promote a better understanding of a crisis and a unified approach to its settlement. We believe that the process of the institutionalization of such cooperation should continue in order to ensure fluid communication that allows for direct consultations, better coordination of early-warning mechanisms, conflict analysis and common strategies developed on the basis of comparative advantages.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

21. “Peacebuilding is indeed a key tool, in the framework of ownership and accountability on the part ofMember States, for addressing, in an appropriate manner, challenges pertaining to the restoration of State order, the rehabilitation of administrative structures, the restoration of domestic security and the rule of law, and, of course, development. On the other hand, to fully build peace, it is necessary to address the root and structural causes of conflict. It is also pivotal to foster a common understanding of the factors that trigger conflict, sharing information garnered from early-warning mechanisms regarding potential conflict, devising conflict-prevention mechanisms, coordinating joint actions and ensuring mutual support throughout the various stages of conflict response and management.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

22. “In 1992, the term "peacebuilding" appeared for the first time in Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's report "An Agenda for Peace" (S/24111), which defined it in its paragraph 21 as "action to identify and support structures which will tend to strengthen and solidify peace in order to avoid a relapse into conflict", with the goal of overcoming the devastating effects of war and armed conflict and building peace processes. That launched one of most important and pivotal undertakings of our Organization, one aimed at strengthening post- conflict States.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

23. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I would like to thank and congratulate your country for having convened this important meeting. Your presence today among us is a testament to the importance that Cote d'Ivoire attaches to peacebuilding. (spoke in Spanish) We also welcome the presence of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. We thank him and Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat for their briefings.”

    2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

24. “African solutions for African problems are essential given the nature of the African Vision and its recommendations: Africans themselves possess a deeper understanding of their own reality. In conclusion, Bolivia believes it is crucial to grant a greater leadership role to the African Union in decision-making on matters that concern it in full respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all its member countries.”

    2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source

25. “We also believe that we should continue exploring the different modalities for partnership, support and assistance to African Union operations, in accordance with resolutions 2320 (2016) and 2378 (2017). In that context, Bolivia fully supports the initiative of the three African members of the Security Council regarding the draft resolution on the financing of African Union peace-support operations, which we are convinced will contribute to consolidating predictable, sustainable and flexible budgets and to strengthening the mobilization of the international community when it comes to providing the financial support needed to enhance African capacities in the area of peace and security. Moreover, Bolivia once again reaffirms its full support for the subregional and regional architecture for conflict resolution in Africa.”

    2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source

26. “With regard to cooperation and coordination mechanisms, a noteworthy example is the deployment of joint and hybrid operations, which constitute a key tool in the ongoing quest for peace, security and resilience. They are also a useful tool for fighting threats such as terrorism, transnational crime and humanitarian crises. Bolivia likewise underscores the increasing level of strategic partnership and commitment between the Security Council of the United Nations and the African Union Peace and Security Council in building a structured and equitable relationship. That partnership must be strengthened on the basis of mutual support and continuous technical assistance, both for political issues and for peacekeeping operations.”

    2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source

27. “We believe it is necessary to deepen the integration of activities related to peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and to strengthen and enhance dialogue and cooperation and coordination mechanisms with a View to achieving the overarching goal of overcoming challenges to peace and security facing both organizations, which include joint strategies related to demobilization, disarmament and reintegration, as well as conflict prevention and prioritizing leadership and participation by women and young people on peace and security issues. We also commend the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the two organizations, which will improve capacities to fight terrorism and prevent violent extremism, factors that continue to hamper peacebuilding and development in Africa.”

    2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source

28. “We underscore the responsibility of the international community to make that relationship effective so as to reach a common understanding of the root causes of conflict. In that regard, we welcome the signing of the United Nations-African Union joint framework for the implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. That agreement lays the groundwork for a systematic and strategic partnership based on the principles of mutual respect and comparative advantages. We also welcome the efforts devoted to reaching the goal of silencing the guns by 2020.”

    2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source

29. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks you, Sir, for having convened this meeting, which provides an opportunity to discuss strengthening the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations with respect to the strengthening ofpeacekeeping operations. We thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and for his leadership on this crucial issue. We are also grateful to Mr. Smai'l Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, for his briefing. My delegation would also like to align itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Bolivia reaffirms the importance of continuing to improve cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source

30. “We value its joint work with the municipal authorities and representatives of the province of Kosovo to protect communities' rights, strengthen the rule of law and facilitate the return of internally displaced persons, as well as its work providing document certification services. We encourage UNMIK to continue that work. Finally, we are concerned about the lack of funding from the trust fund established to carry out community assistance projects for the benefit ofthe Roma, Egyptian and Ashkali minority communities affected by lead poisoning in Kosovo. We call on the international community to join forces in order to support the fund.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

31. “It is crucial that the parties comply with the commitments entered into and, in this context, we call on the parties to work for a peaceful solution through dialogue and in line with the obligation to negotiate, as stipulated by international law. We appreciate the work carried out by UNMIK in accordance with its mandate in the context of resolution 1244 (1999), especially its efforts in fostering intercommunity confidence-building, the rule of law and human rights. Along the same lines, we welcome the convening of the United Nations Kosovo Trust-Building Forum in Ljubljana in May and hope that the resulting recommendations will be implemented in line with the commitments assumed by the Kosovo authorities. We also commend the work that UNMIK continues to conduct with respect to gender equality in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

32. “We also reiterate our concern about the slow progress in the investigation into the assassination of Mr. Oliver Ivanovie, leader of the Civic Initiative "Freedom, Democracy, Justice". We call on the competent authorities to work on the investigation of the events that culminated in the killing of that Kosovo Serb politician on 16 January. Bolivia takes note of the efforts by the European Union and the mediation of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to make headway in the implementation of the existing agreements. We commend her recent outreach to the parties and we appreciate that they are willing to come to a binding agreement in line with international law.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

33. “We regret that this situation continues, and we urge the Kosovo authorities to respect the Agreement and to move forward on this matter in order to ensure the security and rights of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija. Similarly, we call on them to refrain from any attempt to transform the Kosovo Security Force into an armed force, as doing so would constitute an act contrary to resolution 1244 (1999) and international law. We also hope that the Kosovo authorities will fulfil their responsibilities and obligations as concerns the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Office of the Specialist Prosecutor. We reiterate that the rule of law and its impartial application is essential to combat impunity. The persons responsible for the commission ofwar crimes must be held accountable for their actions, regardless of their status or background.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

34. “It is in that regard, and pursuant to the resolution, that we call on all political actors to work towards an agreement in this framework, support initiatives of this kind and refrain from using provocative rhetoric. Such language is nothing but detrimental to a future agreement between Belgrade and Pristina and erodes the efforts already undertaken to build trust between the parties. In the same vein, the creation of the association/ community of Serb-majority municipalities, agreed upon in the Brussels Agreement more than four years ago, must be re-established in accordance with that Agreement. Although progress was made in terms of the draft statute, we are concerned that both parties maintain opposing positions regarding the powers and competencies of the association/community.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

35. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his informative briefing and work. We also welcome First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacic', and thank him for his statement. We are also grateful to Ms. Citaku for her statement. Bolivia calls for compliance with resolution 1244 (1999), including respect for the sovereignty, the territorial integrity and the independence of the Republic of Serbia.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

36. “We express our concern about the risks that come with the continued presence ofAl-Shabaab in Somalia and in the subregion, in addition to the threat posed by the presence of factions of Da'esh, the use of sophisticated techniques and asymmetric attacks. In that regard, we believe that the Council and the international community in general must continue to support an inclusive political process ofpeace and reconciliation that is guided and owned by the Somali people themselves.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source

37. “In this regard, we believe that the progress made to date in the region must be reflected through commitments to confidence-building measures among States. We also believe that the important developments occurring in the Horn of Africa highlight the importance of leadership and the primacy of policy, as well as the need for dialogue and the support of the international community. My delegation has reiterated on many occasions that sanctions are not an end in themselves. The Charter of the United Nations sanctions should be assessed in the light of the evolving situation and the context on the ground. This was a special case in which the necessity of lifting sanctions was, of course, imperative. With regard to the situation in Somalia, my delegation also categorically condemns the recent terrorist attack that took place in Mogadishu.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source

38. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to express its gratitude for the work of the delegation of the United Kingdom in drafting of resolution 2444 (2018), which we just adopted unanimously. We also welcome the representatives of Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia to this very important Security Council meeting. Bolivia has been closely following the development of the events in the Horn of Africa. We reiterate our appreciation of the new approach of understanding and liaising undertaken by the countries of the subregion, which is beginning a renewed phase of peace and friendship that we are confident will promote cooperation in fundamental areas such as the economy, social and cultural affairs and, of course, security.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source

39. “To conclude, I wish to once again express, through the representative of Iraq, the recognition of my people and my Government to the people and the Government of Iraq for having overcome such difficult years, which has been and will continue to be an example for all of humankind. We appreciate the sacrifices that they have made on everyone's behalf.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

40. “We also take note of the data, maps and satellite images shared with the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate that process. However, we regret that there has been no progress made in the returning of Kuwaiti property that has been found so far, given that they have already gone through a process of cataloguing in Iraq. We stress the importance of the return of those assets for the reconciliation process and the strengthening of relations between Iraq and Kuwait. We note the willingness of UNAMI to facilitate that transfer and provide logistical assistance to those efforts.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

41. “We note in particular the removal of explosives that were submerged below the Fallujah iron bridge, as well as the launching of training workshops on the safe elimination of explosive devices for police officers from the Ninawa, Al-Anbar and Kirkuk governorates, among others, in order to tackle the possible threats posed by the existence of those devices in the liberated areas. We also stress the essential role played by UNMAS in the clearing of improvised explosive devices that could be contaminating the mass graves found in the territories previously controlled by Da'esh. We commend the efforts made by Iraq in identifying the areas where other mass graves might exist, as well as the work carried out on the recovery and return of assets of Kuwaiti heritage.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

42. “It is also important to set up and implement, in the short and medium term, mechanisms for reparations to victims, which should include policies to promote memory, among others. To achieve that goal, the cooperation of the various offices and agencies of the United Nations, as well as the wider international community, is essential to developing the technical capabilities of the Iraqi State. In that regard, we hope that the recommendations issued by UNAMI and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in their report from 6 November will be reviewed and implemented. We also wish to highlight the work of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in the identification of improvised explosive devices, anti-personnel mines and explosive remnants of war on Iraqi territory.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

43. “In that regard, we encourage the Government of Iraq to make every effort to preserve the integrity of those mass graves, not only to identify the victims and return the bodies to the families, but also to collect and preserve as much evidence as possible to ensure that the violations of human dignity do not go unpunished, For that reason, it is important to promote capacity-building in Iraqi institutions in order to implement plans for the establishment of genetic databases that will allow for the exhumation, identification and preservation of the bodies of victims, which will strengthen the investigative work. The involvement of the Investigative Team established pursuant to resolution 2379 (2017) is essential to strengthening that work.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

44. “That high number of victims, which could yet increase considerably, highlights the brutality and criminality of that terrorist organization and the urgent need to identify the perpetrators so that they can be held accountable for their actions.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

45. “Despite the progress made, we note with deep concern that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/975) shows that attacks are still being perpetrated by Da'esh, and that that terrorist group remains capable of coordinating and carrying out attacks against the civilian population, civil and diplomatic infrastructure, as well as against the forces of law and order, such as those that have been reported in Baghdad, Ninawa and Kirkuk, among others. We are horrified by the 202 mass graves that have been identified, which, according to the report by UNAMI and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, contain the bodies of approximately 12,000 Da'esh victims - mainly women, children, people with disabilities and members of the Iraqi forces.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

46. “The newly elected authorities have a long road ahead, including confronting the challenges that have arisen in the south of the country, where it is now urgent to implement actions in order to guarantee access to basic services for the population and prevent the emergence of violence, which would derail the reconstruction and reconciliation efforts that must prevail in this new phase. This is also an opportunity that should be used to strengthen the dialogue and good relations between Erbil and Baghdad.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

47. “We wish to highlight the certification of those election results on 19 August by the Federal Supreme Court and the subsequent vote on 20 October of the Council of Representatives, which resulted in Mr. Barham Salih being elected as President of Iraq, who in turn appointed Mr. Adil Abdul-Mahdi as Prime Minister-designate. We emphasize the spirit of democracy and participation demonstrated by the Iraqi people throughout that process and we call on the elected representatives and all of the political actors involved to enter into dialogue and negotiations that will allow them to build a solid institutional framework and stable governance to the benefit of the Iraqi people.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

48. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is grateful for the briefing delivered by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Mr. Jan Kubis. We wish to echo what has already been expressed by other members of the Security Council in thanking him for his work and efforts on dialogue and coordination that have been carried out on everyone's behalf. Much of what we recognize as a triumph for the Iraqi people is due in large part to the efforts by him and his team. We commend the convening of the parliamentary elections held on 12 May, which were carried out in an orderly manner and in an environment free from violence.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

49. “Finally, my delegation reiterates its concern about the public complaints regarding the actions of former authorities of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court that are specifically related to the investigations under way in Libya. With that in mind, and in view of the integrity and transparency that are paramount for international tribunals, we consider it appropriate for the Office of the Prosecutor to give a public accounting of the scope and veracity of those statements in its next report, given that the integrity of the Court is essential to guarantee its credibility and effectiveness before the international community.”

    2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source

50. “In that understanding, as we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Rome Statute this year, we take the opportunity to reflect on the effectiveness of the Court and whether the model conceived covers our expectations with regard to cooperation and universality. That aim is to reinforce and improve the capacities and organization of the Court in order to strengthen accountability and international justice at a time when the responsibility of all States to comply with their obligations under international law specifically, as well as international humanitarian law, are being called into question.”

    2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source