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1. “Those efforts have led to significant progress in conflict prevention. Such efforts become more viable when subregional and regional organizations and the United Nations share a common understanding of a crisis and a unified approach for its resolution. In that regard, we must take into account all possible support modalities for the financing of peace operations in a sustained, predictable and flexible manner, in accordance with resolution 2320 (2016). Those modalities should also be evaluated and revised in a way that would grant greater autonomy to the United Nations vis-a-vis those countries making higher contributions, since that factor could potentially be used to undermine the very goals and purposes of the missions. In that sense, mandates must be clear and must match the reality on the ground.”

   2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

2. “Bolivia affirms that a preventive approach, in the framework of a case-by-case study of the context of each conflict, is essential for an adequate design of mandates, whatever their nature, in strict respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States, while promoting their national ownership and without using such operations as tools for intervention. On the other hand, in order to prevent conflicts, it is crucial to strengthen dialogue, negotiation and collaboration with regional and subregional partners. This is reflected, for example, in the concerted efforts of the African Union, through its Peace and Security Council, and subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States and the Economic Community of Central African States, among others.”

   2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

3. “We also received the recommendations of the former Secretary-General, who, in his report of 2 September 2015 (S/2015/682) urges the consolidation of a coherent and viable reform in peace operations so as to make them more effective, more nimble and more accountable to the countries and people they help. The report states that reform must focus on three pillars: prevention and mediation, closer regional and global partnerships, and new ways of planning and carrying out peace operations. Bolivia champions dialogue, negotiation and peaceful conflict-settlement mechanisms.”

   2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

4. “Bolivia appreciates the statement by the Secretary- General, in addition to the reports of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Chair of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations. Two years ago, the United Nations receivedthe report and recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446). Generally, it examines the different environments and tasks that such operations are currently facing, and its approach enables the identification of different priorities and measures to strengthen them in order to create a coherent and adaptable system to deal with the new conflict and post-conflict situations.”

   2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

5. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I regret that our Minister for Foreign Affairs had to leave unexpectedly last night and could not be here today. In any case, Bolivia congratulates the Ethiopian presidency for having organized this debate. Bolivia not only voted in favour of resolution 2378 (2017), adopted today, but we co-sponsored it as well. Also, as you have expressed, Mr. President, the Government and the people of Bolivia convey their deep sorrow and offer condolences to the Government and the people of Mexico for the dead and injured as a result of yesterday's earthquake. We extend that sentiment as well to our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean and in the United States who have suffered the consequences of terrible hurricanes in recent days.”

   2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

6. “Moreover, the effects of inclement weather, such as the flash floods in the Kalma camp, and the spread of disease have claimed several lives since June. We trust that the Government, as it has demonstrated before, will ensure the necessary support for enabling UNAMID to comply freely with its mandate and for granting access to humanitarian workers so that they can carry out the tasks of caring for those affected. In conclusion, we recognize that there are many challenges in this new phase of UNAMID, and we would like to commend the work that has been carried out in the Sudan over the past 10 years. Their work and dedication in search of peace is one of the most noble and difficult tasks in the world. We express our gratitude to them.”

   2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

7. “In the same vein, we believe that the Government's campaign to collect illegal weapons and unlicensed vehicles in the Darfur region is a positive step, which, despite the complications it is experiencing, is noteworthy. Those governmental measures, which are in line with the process of peacebuilding and being carried out by the United Nations, require the support of the international community. In addition to the challenges I mentioned here, the humanitarian situation of internally displaced persons continues to concern us. Although there were no major displacements this year, millions of internally displaced persons remain exposed to various forms of violence, among whom women and children are the main victims. Let us hope that progress will be made in the plan for the voluntary resettlement of internally displaced persons.”

   2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

8. “Concerning progress in implementing the recommendations set out in resolution 2363 (2017), which we adopted several months ago, we believe that it is crucial to work towards ensuring State presence and strengthening the institutions and the police in the territories from which the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) will draw down. To carry out the reintegration processes and ensure the security of the civilian population, there must be constant and fluid coordination between the Government, the United Nations country team and UNAMID. We also welcome Government measures to strengthen judicial institutions - a key measure for achieving success in the reconciliation processes and the fight against impunity.”

   2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

9. “However, it is critical to resolve differences with regard to the Document. Implementing the provisions of the Doha Document would allow for addressing root issues, such as the adoption of land-related laws. Moreover, it also provides for a permanent ceasefire involving the armed movements and the disarmament of the civilian population and militia, among other components, that constitute fundamental requirements for establishing stable and lasting peace in Darfur. We therefore call on the movements that are not signatories to the Doha Document to resume talks and move forward in the political process, which represents the only way out of the conflict in the Sudan.”

   2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

10. “Strict compliance with their unilateral declarations on the cessation of hostilities by the Government and armed groups allows for progress to be made in the peace process, which the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, the Joint Special Representative and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and the Sudan are facilitating so diligently. The relative calm afforded by the cessation of hostilities must lead to bolstering the political processes aimed at achieving peace in Darfur. The national dialogue has allowed for advances in governance reform with the participation of various political parties. It is important that those new structures, which have resulted from the national dialogue, be able to focus on the implementation of the Doha Document.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

11. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks Joint Special Representative Mamabolo for his briefing to us on the situation in Darfur and on the status of the implementation of Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. As we have stated over the past several months, we would like to highlight again the fact that clashes between the Sudanese Government and rebel groups have been considerably reduced in comparison to previous years. Although intercommunal conflicts were noted, resolving them is nevertheless linked to the root causes of the conflict.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8050 (2017) · source

12. “Bolivia believes that achieving lasting and sustainable peace in Colombia will depend on the successful reintegration of former FARC combatants into civilian life. It is highly likely that in this phase of the peace process the relevant bodies will turn away from the peace process and the progress being made will not be made a priority by the relevant organs. That is why, in these circumstances, the Security Council in particular and the international community in general must lend more decisive support to Colombian progress. Bolivia also wishes to commend the agreement reached between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army to implement a bilateral and temporary ceasefire, which was recently announced by a round of talks held in Quito. We are ready to support this process in the way that we are requested to do so.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8049 (2017) · source

13. “We must focus on the main areas ofthe peace agreement, in particular those that refer to transforming the living conditions of the most vulnerable members of society and closing the gaps between urban and rural areas. We hail the progress made in the area of the granting of land deeds. As we know, the United Nations Verfication Mission in Colombia, the second Mission in the country, will be responsible for verifying the political, economic and social reincorporation of more than 10,000 former FARC combatants and implementing protection and security measures to protect them, pursuant to the points already indicated in the previous meeting on the final agreement. This is perhaps one of the most complex parts of this process.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8049 (2017) · source

14. “Bolivia wishes to thank and pay tribute to the United Nations Mission in Colombia, both to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his entire team, who in this short period of time, has efficiently supported, through the tripartite Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, all the progress made in the peace process. We particularly commend the men and women who have acted as observers as part of the Mechanism, which was deployed last year. They have done an impeccable job. We cannot forget that the real protagonists of this process are the leadership of the Government - President Santos - and the leadership of the FARC in their commitment to the victims of decades of war and clashes and, in essence, to the Colombian people. We also cannot forget that there is still a great deal of work to be done.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8049 (2017) · source

15. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia commends the unanimous adoption of resolution 2376 (2017), endorsing the recommendations of the Secretary-General for the establishment of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. The fact that it has been not only unanimously adopted, but also sponsored by all 15 members of the Council is an indication of how much we support this process. We have seen extraordinary progress in the peace process in Colombia. The consolidation of the ceasefire, the laying down of arms by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), the establishment of a new party and the incorporation of the FARC into the political life in Colombia are key indications that progress is being made.”

    2017-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8049 (2017) · source

16. “Lastly, Boliva urgently calls on all the parties concerned to rule out any type of military solution or threat of the use of force and to return to negotiations to reach a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution that will result in the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

17. “In that regard, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 27 of resolution 2371 (2017), Bolivia proposes that the Security Council begin working as soon as possible to bring the parties back to the negotiation table and resume the Six-Party Talks. We urge avoiding any provocative or unilateral acts or any other act beyond the framework of international law or the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We reiterate once again our support for the Chinese dual suspension initiative, which seeks to enable a simultaneous freeze on actions on the Korean peninsula, as well as for the Russian-Chinese initiative and road map, which currently is the only concrete proposal to resolve the situation.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

18. “In doing so, we were motivated by our calling as a pacifist State and by our rejection of the development and manufacture of nuclear weapons as constituting a grave violation of the relevant international treaties on the subject, of human rights and of the right to life itself. We believe that sanctions must not be an end in and of themselves. They must be used to draw the parties to the negotiating table, while always taking into account, in this case, the humanitarian situation of the population of North Korea. Sanctions alone will not resolve the problem. Were there to be a lack of political and diplomatic solutions, we would be facing a collective failure on the part of the Security Council.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

19. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Once again, Bolivia expresses its strongest condemnation of the nuclear and ballistic- missile tests carried out by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We once again call on that country to abandon its nuclear and ballistic-missile programme in a comprehensive, verifiable and irreversible manner and to comply with the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions. As part of the world's first declared nuclear-weapon-free zone - in line with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, better known as the Treaty of Tlatelolco - Bolivia voted in favour of resolution 2375 (2017).”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

20. “In that regard, we remind the parties involved of their duty to comply with paragraph 5 of General Assembly resolution 71/86, adopted on 5 December 2016, which reaffirms support for the Six- Party Talks, and in accordance with paragraph 27 of Security Council resolution 2371 (2017), which calls for the resumption of the Talks with the goal of achieving the peaceful and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Lastly, Bolivia reiterates its call to all the parties involved to reject the possibility of any kind of military solution or threat of the use of force and to resume a dialogue and negotiations aimed at apeaceful, diplomatic and political settlement that, we repeat, can ultimately lead to the Korean peninsula's denuclearization.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

21. “We emphasize the importance of compliance with the Charter's provision that the Security Council is the sole body legally empowered to take measures needed to maintain or restore international peace and security and that any unilateral action is to be eschewed. In that regard, we reject unilateral sanctions, which not only constitute a flagrant violation of international law but also undermine the work of multilateral organizations such as ours and seek to impose one State's jurisdiction and domestic legislation on another, in violation of the principles of the equality, sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. Sanctions are not an end in themselves, and there can be no military solution to the situation on the Korean peninsula.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

22. “We also urge all the parties involved to avoid the increasing tensions and escalating rhetoric that are putting international peace and security in jeopardy, especially on the Korean peninsula, and especially to avoid any provocative or unilateral acts and any act that infringes international law or the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We urge them to halt this spiral into confrontation and threats of military force, including a nuclear response, which can only lead to a major catastrophe. Once again, we reiterate our welcome of, and support for, the Chinese initiative of dual restraint, which seeks to enable a simultaneous freeze on actions on the peninsula. We also support the efforts to revive a path to the resumption of negotiations.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

23. “We also reject the manufacture of such arms, in line with the ban on nuclear weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, better known as the Treaty of Tlatelolco, under which Latin America and the Caribbean became the world's first nuclear-weapon-free zone, and we call for that example to be followed in other regions. We would like to echo the words of the Secretary- General on the subject when he said that "[t]his act is yet another serious breach of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's international obligations and undermines international non-proliferation and disarmament efforts." We therefore urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to abandon its nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes fully, verifiably and irreversibly, and to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

24. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for the information he has given us on the recent events that have led to the convening of this emergency meeting. Bolivia firmly and energetically condemns the underground nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 3 September. According to press reports, it was 10 times more powerful than that conducted in 2016, and 100 times more powerful than the country's first nuclear test, in 2006. Based on its pacifist status, Bolivia rejects all nuclear tests, as well as the proliferation of nuclear weapons, in accordance with the various international treaties on the subject.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

25. “We also express our full support to the Permanent Mission of Ethiopia, which will assume the presidency of the Council in September. We pledge our full support to its team and are confident that they will do excellent work.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

26. “For example, in June, we held an open briefing on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (see S/PV.7971); in July, under the Chinese presidency, we held an open debate on improving African capabilities in the area of peace and security (see S/PV.8006); and just yesterday, we held an open debate on peacekeeping and peacebuilding (see S/PV.8033). Next month we will hold an open debate on peacekeeping operations. We hope that this thematic continuity will enrich the debate between the United Nations Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union during next week's joint consultative meeting between the two bodies. Finally, Bolivia would also like to join others in commending His Excellency Ambassador Koro Bessho of Japan for his work in revising note by the President S/2010/507.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

27. “The field visit by the Deputy Secretary-General is very important for laying the foundation for collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union in order to promote the participation of women in peace processes. Gender equality is critical to building sustainable peace processes. We hope that such visits can be replicated in other regions in coordination with other regional and subregional organizations. We would also like to underline the thematic continuity of the Council in recent months under various presidencies.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

28. “This month the Council addressed the current situation in various countries in crisis, such as Yemen (see S/PV.8027), where, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Food Programme, more than 20 million people require humanitarian assistance, 17 million people are food insecure, more than 2 million are internally displaced and 280,000 are refugees. Similarly, South Sudan, a country that the Council often discusses, also faces a complicated humanitarian situation, since almost 50 per cent of the population requires humanitarian assistance. We would also like to note the initiative of Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and of the Egyptian delegation in convening the open briefing on sexual violence on 10 August (see S/PV.8022).”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

29. “Still on the issue of sanctions, this month the Council adopted new sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We believe that they should serve as an instrument to achieve dialogue among the parties, with the ultimate goal of denuclearizing of the Korean peninsula. The Security Council has demonstrated great unity during this month in adopting resolution 2371 (2017) and, yesterday, presidential statement S/PRST/2017/16. That unity must serve to achieve a peaceful political solution to the conflict. We must support all efforts that have been presented by some Council members to that end. A military conflict cannot be one of the options, as it would have unimaginable consequences. We are living through the worst humanitarian crisis since 1945.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

30. “The need for sanctions, their implementation, their effectiveness and even when they should be lifted were some of the points that Council members discussed during the meeting. For our part, we reiterate that sanctions should not be an end in itself, but rather a means to an end. Sanctions are one of the Council's tools for the maintenance of peace and security, and should be among the last to be used. In that connection, we categorically reject the imposition of unilateral sanctions. Such actions not only constitute a flagrant violation of international law, but also undermine the efforts and work of multilateral bodies such as ours - as they extend domestic jurisdiction and legislation from one State to another, thereby violating the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

31. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Bolivia congratulates you and your entire team, Mr. President, on the efficient and professional conduct of the work of the Security Council during the month of August. We had a very busy month, in particular this last week, however, it was also a very productive month in which the Security Council dealt with very important issues for international peace and security. Among the month's topics that we wish to highlight is the open briefing on sanctions, held on 3 August (see S/PV.8018), during which members of the Security Council were able to express their views on that vitally important issue, which has implications for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

32. “In that regard, the Council should be able to analyse the causes of conflicts in sufficient detail, avoiding misguided assumptions and fully assessing the evidence before it. The Council should understand the magnitude of the actions taken and, above all, take responsibility for the results achieved. If we do not learn from these lessons, we should refer to such activities not as calculation errors, but as actions intended to destabilize.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

33. “The consequences of interventionism and regime change policies have had a great impact on the Sahel, particularly in Mali, bringing with them the emergence of chaos, terrorism and militarization, with regrettable results being experienced to this day. Let us not forget that the final report of the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, submitted in the year 2015, established that weapons from Libya considerably strengthened the military capacity of terrorist groups operating in the Sahel subregion, and are currently used to carry out attacks against national security forces, civilians and members of peacekeeping missions in the field.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

34. “We reiterate that a political transition is the only solution to this conflict. It has already begun and must continue. We therefore urge them to abandon any belligerent attitudes or claims that arms can be used as a means to resolve this or any other conflict. On another note, we wish to express our support for the progress reported today by the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) with respect to the implementation of the Committee's mandate, which, in accordance with resolution 2362 (2017), now includes the illegal export of petroleum and its by-products. Finally, it is important that the Council take into account the impact the Libyan conflict has on the volatile security situation in the region.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

35. “That is further exacerbated by the proliferation of criminal organizations and trafficking networks, which, according to the report of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), referred to in the Secretary- General's report, could be linked to slave markets. Added to this is the alarming number of migrants who have lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea, which, according to the report also published by the IOM, exceeded 2,200 fatalities from January to August. We welcome the efforts made by Italy in that regard. In that respect, we remind the actors and parties involved in the conflict that they have an obligation to respect and to fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law, to avoid causing greater suffering to the civilian population and to refrain from violating their fundamental rights.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

36. “In that regard, we encourage the Libyan national institutions and the agencies and services of the United Nations as a Whole to continue, within the framework of resolution 2365 (2017), to do their utmost to neutralize the threat of improvised explosive devices and explosive remnants of war that are still scattered throughout Libya, which threaten the security of thousands of returning civilians and refugees, as well as the humanitarian staff providing assistance on the ground. We also note with concern the terrible plight of refugees and migrants who, according to the Secretary- General's report, continue to be arbitrarily detained by the parties, subjected to degrading treatment, torture, sexual violence and the denial of medical care.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

37. “According to the 22 August report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/726), from April to July there were 66 and 78 reported deaths and injuries, respectively, adding to the scores of fatalities caused by the conflict since 2011. In addition, according to the report on civilian casualties published on 1 August by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, during the month of July 21 people were wounded and 15 killed as a result of bombings, in crossfire or due to the presence of explosive remnants of war and explosive devices, which constitute a serious threat to the safety of the population and negatively impact the return of internally displaced persons to their places of origin.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

38. “In that context, we also highlight the mediation and reconciliation efforts that are being developed by various regional and international actors, such as the African Union, the League of Arab States and, of course, the United Nations to promote the Libyan political process and provide impetus through the strengthening of cooperation mechanisms. We also recognize the initiatives developed by Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia during the months of June and July to support and promote that process. Despite those significant steps, we are concerned by the sporadic clashes between the parties, which come at a high cost for the civilians trapped in the middle of the conflict.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

39. “We are also grateful for the briefing provided by Ambassador Carl Skau on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. We take note of the progress made by the Constitution Drafting Assembly, the work of which resulted in the approval on 29 July of a new draft constitution that should be subject to a popular referendum before entering into effect. We believe that the commitment to political dialogue demonstrated by the parties during the reporting period should be maintained and reflected in the holding of a transparent popular consultation process that would enable the Libyan people to define their future and to carry out a peaceful, orderly and inclusive transition.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

40. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Bolivia wishes to express its condemnation of yesterday's attack in Afghanistan, which took the lives of 13 people and wounded numerous others. Moreover, Bolivia wishes to express its solidarity with the families of those deceased or injured in the passage of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, in the United States. We are grateful for the briefing provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Mr. Ghassan Salame. We take this opportunity to welcome him and wish him the greatest success in the delicate tasks that have been assigned to him.”

    2017-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8032 (2017) · source

41. “Finally, we urge all donor countries and agencies to continue to fulfil their commitments by contributing and combining efforts that are conducive to the definitive resolution ofthe conflict. In times ofpolitical, institutional and social crisis, ensuring the well-being of the population, in particular the most vulnerable segments, must and should be the overriding interest that determines the path towards lasting stability in Guinea-Bissau.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source

42. “Moreover, it is necessary to carry out periodic evaluations of sanctions in order to analyse their effectiveness and to be able to make modifications where necessary. In this case, the conclusions of the visit of the Ambassador Rosselli should guide our future steps. Along the same lines, Bolivia reiterates its categorical rejection of the application of unilateral sanctions. They constitute a flagrant violation of multilateralism and a serious threat to the international order, as they are illegal measures that extend the jurisdiction and the internal legislation of one State over another, thereby violating the principles of equality, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of States.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source

43. “On the subject of sanctions, Bolivia welcomes the work of Uruguay's Ambassador Rosselli in his capacity as Chair of the 2048 Sanctions Committee. As he himself stated, his was the first visit to Guinea- Bissau since the establishment of the Committee five years ago. The visit allows us to have information regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the sanctions. It is necessary to emphasize how important it is that the Security Council - and its subsidiary bodies in particular, especialy the sanctions committees - maintain coordination with local authorities. In that regard, the visit of Ambassador Rosselli is worth highlighting and commending. We reiterate that sanctions should not be an end in themselves.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source

44. “Bolivia rejects any action that may destabilize or jeopardize the continuity of any process of dialogue and reconciliation established with the participation of all the parties involved. We call upon the parties to definitively consolidate agreements in line with the inclusive national dialogue, which will enable members of all sectors of civil society, Government and political parties represented in the National Assembly to reach consensus in order to give effect to those agreements in a constructive manner. We call for a legitimate commitment to a lasting political solution owned, led and determined by Guinea-Bissau, for the sole benefit of its people and in strict respect for that country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source

45. “In that context, we again commend the active participation of the African Union, ECOWAS and the United Nations, through the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNIOGBIS, and their continued efforts to bring about rapprochement between the parties in conflict and to provide assistance in the security sector and in the political field with a view to encouraging an inclusive Government. We also encourage and highlight the initiative of the women's forum for peace. The efforts of women in Guinea-Bissau in the pursuit of a political solution demonstrate that the gender perspective and the participation of women in mediation and dialogue at all levels is fundamental.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source

46. “Bolivia is following closely the situation of political and social instability in Guinea-Bissau, and we take note of the relative calm in the country. It is clear that the current context is the result of stagnation in the implementation of the agreements reached by the parties to the conflict, notably the Conakry Agreement of October 2016, which is ultimately the fundamental framework for a peaceful settlement of the crisis and the pursuit of lasting and sustainable peace. We are also concerned by the consequences of the political and social instability on crucial State institutions, as noted by ECOWAS following its high- level ministerial visit in April.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source

47. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia welcomes the briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), Mr. Modibo Toure. We are also grateful for the briefings by Ambassadors Elbio Rosselli and Mauro Vieira in their respective capacities as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), on Guinea-Bissau, and of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. We also welcome the presence of the Ambassador of Togo, representing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and of the Ambassador of Guinea-Bissau.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8031 (2017) · source

48. “Finally, as we have stated on previous occasions, all the efforts of the international community will mean nothing if the Government and the opposition do not enter into a serious and constructive commitment to resolve the conflict, and therefore achieve a stable and lasting peace.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source

49. “The presence of the RPF could make it possible for UNMISS to extend its presence to other areas of conflict, provide humanitarian assistance and improve the security situation in rural areas - something that is tied to agricultural development, which is very important to increasing agricultural production, which in turn is necessary to combat the hunger situation, contribute to economic growth and improve the quality of life of the South Sudanese in those areas. Moreover, Bolivia takes note of the release of political prisoners after the announcement of an amnesty in May. We believe that is a step in the right direction that will strengthen the national dialogue.”

    2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source

50. “Yoweri Museveni to bring together different factions of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, as well as the role of Chair Mogae in the mediation and revitalization of the political process, which is of crucial importance. With regard to the current state of the Regional Protection Force (RPF), the deployment of vanguard units is a very important development that we should like to highlight. We welcome the progress and encourage the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Government to continue to work together to facilitate the deployment of the remaining troops. We followed the recent visit oer. Lacroix to South Sudan, and we highlight the commitment of the Secretariat to undertake all possible efforts to accelerate the deployment of the Regional Protection Force with 4,000 troops.”

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