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Llorentty Soliz

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“We believe that it is an unavoidable responsibility of the members of the Security Council to act without delay to ensure that Israel cease its illegal settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and refrain from acting against the Palestinian people, including the inhumane blockade of the Gaza Strip. The Government of Israel must show its political will and commitment to the two- State solution. We agree with some of our colleagues at today's important meeting who have said that the two-State solution cannot and should not become the illusion of two States. It is absolutely clear that there is an occupying Power and an occupied territory, which is the big difference compared to other conflicts in the region.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“In these 50 years, the world has looked on, perplexed and helpless, as day after day a Government decides to act in collusion with purveyors of war against a population that only wants to exercise its human right to life and self-determination. The States Members of the United Nations must focus on this situation and on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). We reiterate our request that the next quarterly report have a written format and contain in detail an assessment of the status of implementation of the resolution. Similarly, as we have done in the past, we reiterate the need for the report to be enriched with detailed maps of the Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Such repeated conduct on the part of Israel defies the Security Council, whose views have been set forth in numerous resolutions since 1967, including resolution 2334 (2016), adopted on 23 December 2016, and is in flagrant violation of the demand that Israel immediately and completely cease settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. It can seem a bit redundant that every time we take up matters related to the situation in Palestine in this body, I go back to the almost 50 years of Israeli non-compliance with the unanimous demand of all peoples that it stop its expansionist and settlement activities.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Similarly, on 29 November 2016, the Secretary- General said the following: "The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is notjust one of many conflicts in the region. It is in many ways a long-standing, gaping wound that has fed tension and conflict throughout the Middle East." The Plurinational State of Bolivia comes to today's important open debate with the urgency of getting reliable, first-hand information that would update us on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), and once again, we are seeing acts that are undermining the long-desired two-State solution. A few days ago, on Thursday, 30 March to be exact, the international community was informed of the decision ofthe Security Cabinet ofIsrael to build the first settlement in 20 years in the Emek Shilo zone, located in the occupied West Bank.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Terrorism is, of course, another cause, as is the competition for natural resources. Jordan's King Abdullah II, at the latest Arab Summit, held in his country a few days ago, also identified one of the causes of the tragic situation that the region is experiencing. He said that: (spoke in English) "there will be no peace and stability in the Middle East without achieving a just and comprehensive solution to the question of Palestine, the core issue ofthe Middle East, based on the two-State solution". (Spoke in Spanish) We also wish to echo the words of Pope Francis during a meeting with the accredited diplomatic corps in the Holy See: "No conflict can become a habit impossible to break." Israelis and Palestinians need peace. The entire Middle East urgently needs peace.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, for this morning's briefing. The causes of the conflict in the Middle East are difficult to define owing to its long-standing nature and complexity, but we will try to enumerate a few. The first cause is the unkept commitments of the Powers that occupied the Middle East under a mandate by the League of Nations after the First World War. The second cause is the implementation of regime-change policies. The third cause is the invasions in the region without the authorization of the Security Council and in violation of international law.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Secondly, Libya's natural resources must controlled and managed by Libyans and all profits from them should be used to benefit Libyans. Lastly, I would like to underscore the primacy of politics as the only way to resolve this and other conflicts.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we call on all parties concerned to be ready and willing to reach common ground and take the positive steps that can enable the Libyan Political Agreement to be implemented effectively, as an inclusive process designed and conducted to benefit the Libyan people. We also acknowledge the progress made on the Libyan Political Agreement and the assistance provided by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya during the reporting period. We stress that all efforts by the Security Council must be aimed at achieving a peaceful solution that is in the overall interest of the Libyan people and respects their rights. To that end, we would like to highlight three points. First, the Libyan State and its institutions must be strengthened.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“We reiterate our firm condemnation of terrorism and all forms of political, social and economic violence as unjustifiable and criminal, regardless of their motivation and wherever, whenever and by whomever they are committed. We also encourage Libyan institutions and United Nations agencies and services such as the United Nations Mine Action Service to continue to make every effort to neutralize the improvised explosive devices that can still be found in areas that have been liberated from Da'esh and remain a threat to the life and physical well-being of civilians. Finally, we welcome the fact that the Libyan Presidency Council has approved its budget framework for 2017.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Often it is armed brigades who exert direct or indirect control over these centres, including official detention centres, meaning there is no effective protection against abuse". In that regard, we urge the parties and armed actors to cease all violent attacks on innocent civilians who play no part in the conflict and to honour their obligations under international law. We acknowledge and encourage the resolute efforts of the Government and the people of Libya to combat terrorism, while emphasizing that as areas are liberated, the humanitarian assistance that the people need can be correspondingly facilitated and guaranteed.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“We are also concerned about the plight of internally displaced persons. According to the 18 April report of the International Organization for Migration, their numbers have now reached more than 290,000, owing to the constant clashes between the various armed groups. And we are very concerned about the worsening plight of refugees. According to a statement on 22 March by Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kate Gilmore at the thirty-fourth regular session of the Human Right Council, "[M]igrants in Libya continue to be held arbitrarily for indefinite periods with no due process guarantees, legal recourse or review. They commonly face inhuman conditions and horrific abuse.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“We welcome the efforts to support the Libyan political process by both international and regional actors, including the African Union, the League ofArab States and Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria individually, and particularly their willingness to strengthen dialogue, while respecting Libya's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Nonetheless, we are deeply concerned about the escalation of violence in Libya. According to UNSMIL's report, it has resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people and hundreds more injured between December 2016 and March. We should remind all the parties involved that the only solution to the conflict lies in the political transition that is already under way and must continue. We therefore urge them to put aside any belligerence or notion that weapons are the way to resolve this or any other conflict.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Madam President, for convening today's meeting. The Plurinational State of Bolivia is grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Mr. Martin Kobler, for his briefing. We would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Sweden, Ambassador Olof Skoog, for his briefing, in his capacity as Chair ofthe Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, and reiterate that he has the support of our delegation in his work.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“We believe that one way to guarantee the exercise of human rights is to join together in ratifying such instruments in order to ensure their universality.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“It is signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child; the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Rome Statute. In addition, Bolivia has also invited the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to actively work in the country and monitor activities and the status of human rights in Bolivia. I ask the Council: How many countries have ratified that many human rights instruments? How many have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child? How many have ratified the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights? How many have ratified the Rome Statute?”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“For example, the General Assembly has adopted tens of resolutions callign for an end to the economic, financial and trade embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba, stating that the embargo causes suffering in the Cuban population and that it limits the exercise of certain rights. However, I think that in the area of human rights, Cuba has made great strides in the promotion of certain rights. The fact that the issue is politicized and that some countries are singled out on the issue makes it impossible to have a frank discussion on the topic. Bolivia has signed almost all international standards of human rights.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“It is not that we do not want to discuss the topic of human rights. Rather, we want to discuss it in a forum in which the membership agrees on the topic. We want a much more democratic and transparent forum than the Security Council. I understand that some permanent members of the Security Council insist on examining the topic in this Council because they have been here over the past decades and they will remain here for a long time. However, that is not the case for the two- thirds of the Organization's membership represented in the Non-Aligned Movement. I would like to cite the example of a NAM. press release and its contents. It seeks to avoid the politicization of certain topics.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The group of the Heads of State of the Non-Aligned Movement (Spoke in English) "[r]eiterates its concern over the continuing encroachment by the Security Council on the functions and powers of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council through addressing issues which traditionally fall within the competence of the latter organs, and the attempts to enter areas of norm-setting, administrative and budgetary matters and establishing definitions which fall within the purview of the Assembly; further expresses concern over the constant attempts by the Security Council to use some thematic issues under its consideration, including those related to human rights, to expand its mandate into areas which do not pose a threat to international peace and security and further urges the Council to confine to its mandate in accordance with the charter provisions; "Reaffirms its commitment to the promotion and protection of all human rights without discrimination and underlines that democracy, sustainable development and the respect of all human rights, civil and political; economic, social and cultural rights, in their universal, indivisible and interdependent character, including the right to development, are all closely related and mutually reinforcing; "Reaffirms that democracy, development and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms are interdependent and mutually reinforcing, and that the international community should support the strengthening and promotion of democracy, development and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms in the entire world, without distinction between developed and developing countries, in compliance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter; "Opposes and stops ongoing attempts to shift issues under the agenda of the General Assembly or the Economic and Social Council to the Security Council, and the encroachment by the latter on the functions and powers of the Assembly; "Reaffirms that all organs and bodies of the United Nations should carry out only those tasks which are established in their respective mandates; in that regard, it reiterates that the principal United Nations organs have distinct and separate roles in accordance with the United Nations Charter; "Opposes the ongoing practice by the Security Council of dealing with human rights issues which do not pose a threat to international peace and security and calls on the Security Council to respect its mandate as outlined in the United Nations Charter; "Rejects the use ofthe Security Council as a tool to pursue national political interests and agendas, aggravating rather than alleviating situations contrary to its mission as enshrined in the Charter, and stresses the necessity of non-selectivity, impartiality and accountability in the work of the Council, and the need for the Council to strictly keep within the powers and functions accorded to it by the Member States under the United Nations Charter; "Rejects the ongoing practice of the Security Council of dealing with human rights issues in pursuit of certain States' political objectives." (spoke in Spanish) That is the end of the statement made on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The Plurinational State of Bolivia affirms the views of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, which brings together 120 States Members of our Organization - almost two-thirds of the membership - as expressed in a recently issued communique that outlines the Movement's position taken at its latest Summit. I will read out some paragraphs in English, the language that it was originally issued in.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The resolution also recognized the importance of ensuring universality, objectivity and non-discrimination in considering human rights issues, of eliminating double standards and avoiding politicization. The Human Rights Council also serves as a forum for dialogue on all human rights issues and is the main arena for dealing with human rights violations, including serious and systematic ones. We would like to highlight the Universal Periodic Review process, which so far is the only universal mechanism enabling every country to inform the international community about its fulfilment of its human rights obligations and commitments within a framework of objectivity and access to reliable information, under the auspices ofthe Human Rights Council.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The approach in that regard will depend on the various contexts affecting each individual situation, which means that there is no single formula that applies to all missions. While human rights cut across the issues we address, it is important to remember that the Charter of the United Nations gives the Security Council primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. It is not supposed to concern itself with generally promoting the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. In that regard, the General Assembly, in its resolution 60/251 of 3 April 2006, reaffirmed the universality and indivisibility of human rights and created the Human Rights Council as the principal United Nations entity responsible for promoting universal respect for their protection.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“We consider it crucial to ensure that civilian, police and military personnel all act within a framework of absolute respect for human rights and for the local population, as well as any third parties involved. We should also emphasize the importance of those missions for promoting, evaluating, monitoring and protecting human rights. We therefore firmly condemn any form of sexual abuse, commercial sexual exploitation or other activity that violates the dignity and freedom of the people in areas where United Nations military, police or civilian personnel are deployed. Every mission has its own particularities. It is important to analyse them on a case-by-case basis in order to decide whether it is relevant to include human rights issues in their mandates.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Since the promulgation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the international community has agreed on a number of international norms - such as the International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - and we have gone even further than that, recognizing collective rights such as the right to peace and to development, which are not spoken of as much as they once were, and the right to a healthy, clean environment. Today, human rights represent one of the fundamental pillars in the multilateral arena in which we work. Clearly, a number of situations that the Security Council has to address are connected to it, owing to its cross-cutting nature. And that is the case with the various peacekeeping operations and special political missions whose mandates include human rights issues.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to join my colleagues in thanking the Secretary-General for his enlightening briefing today and, of course, affirming our full support to him in his efforts regarding the prevention of conflict. As I was listening to my colleagues I found myself envisioning the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an international document that has become vital to respect for human dignity, emphasizing the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and progressivity of human rights as an essential part of international law. Development, peace and human rights, as we have seen, are also closely linked and interdependent.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“In the new era in which Haiti finds itself, Bolivia would like to reiterate its commitment to its Haitian brothers and sisters as they seek to develop a stable democracy and sustainable development. We will work together with the Security Council and the entire United Nations in order to continue that support.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We enjoy the appreciation and recognition of the Haitian people, which we are proud of. We believe that the reference to Chapter VII in the resolution in this particular instance does not properly reflect the reality in the country. Similarly, the idea of simply standardizing paragraphs for all Security Council resolutions pertaining to peacekeeping operations is neither workable nor beneficial to missions or to the work of the Security Council. We cannot have a one-size-fits-all approach to all peacekeeping operations. They will have their differences. Each reality and each set of circumstances are different. We must tailor the language of resolutions to those different realities.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We need to have a proper understanding of the needs of the State in the current reality so that we could probably assist and design the replacement mission appropriately. We would like to echo the words of the Chair of the Group of Friends of Haiti, the representative of Uruguay, particularly with respect to the language used in paragraph 18, which is borrowed from a resolution on another mission and thus reflects an entirely different reality from that in Haiti. That sews doubt over what has been happening in Haiti. We would like to make the point that paragraph 18 in no way reflects the reality on the ground in Haiti. It casts aspersions on the actions of MINUSTAH's troops and police and in no way reflects their behaviour. Bolivia has participated in MINUSTAH in a professional and dedicated manner.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“The visit will partially be to see how the Security Council can further contribute to the stabilization of Haiti over the long-term and how we can work with the people of Haiti to deliver development for the country. In order to achieve that overall purpose, we would like to underscore the importance of cooperation between the new mission and the country team of the United Nations. All of the aforementioned elements can make a valuable contribution to the pre-planning for the new mission that the Secretary-General will establish. The Security Council's visit will be important for our understanding of the new mission and our understanding of what the elements of that mission need to be, all in order to ensure that everybody is speaking with one voice and acting in concert.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“In the same vein, we believe that the Security Council must continue to regularly assess the situation on the ground in Haiti. It is for that reason that, as we have previously announced, it is Bolivia's intention, under our presidency in June, to carry out a visit of the Security Council to Haiti as a demonstration of our ongoing interest in that country and continue to work with it. That visit will enable us to receive information first hand from the authorities in Haiti and to see for ourselves the process of drawing down MINUSTAH and the planning of a transition between MINUSTAH and its replacement mission. We believe that a visit in June will be the perfect opportunity to assess the situation on the ground.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We support the Haitian statement with respect to the convergence of opinion between Haiti and the United Nations with regard to the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We hope that the new mission, the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti, which will replace MINUSTAH, will continue to work in close partnership with the national security forces in Haiti, contributing to the full implementation of the rule of law within Haiti and the upholding of human rights, in line with the recommendations outlined in the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/20l7/223) and fully commensurate with the needs and priorities set by the Government and people of Haiti.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We would like to underscore the point that the international community's efforts need to be pursued in close coordination and cooperation with the Haitian Government and the authorities within the country, always taking their priorities into account. Our support for them must fully respect their sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. In line with the position expressed by the representative of Haiti, we would like to echo the welcome to all that has been achieved in terms ofsecurity and stability. Many of these achievements will pave the way for a period of transition that will, in time, allow the Haitian National Police to increasingly assume full responsibility for the policing responsibilities in their country.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, we would like to thank the President for having convened this meeting this morning. We would also like to pay tribute to the hard work of the Group of Friends of Haiti, as they participated in the drawing up of the text of resolution 2350 (2017). We also thank the members of the Security Council for having adopted the resolution. Bolivia would like to reiterate its commitment to the bright present and future of the Republic of Haiti. We believe that the international community needs to work as one in order to support the economic development of Haiti and to ensure the stability of this brother country.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“We highlight the progress made in preparing for elections in the brotherly countries of Angola, Kenya, Rwanda and, in particular, the promise by the Democratic Republic of the Congo that presidential elections will be held at the end of 2017 in an inclusive political process. In conclusion, with regard to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the countries of the Great Lakes region, we encourage all parties and the international community, as a whole, to continue to assist with technical support and economic and humanitarian cooperation by pooling their efforts to achieve stability and lasting peace through a process of disarmament, dialogue, reconciliation and reintegration.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Despite the major conflict, Bolivia is optimistic about the outcome of efforts by regional and international associations, whose goal is to provide ongoing and coordinated support for the implementation of agreements that have been brokered primarily in order to build on the Nairobi Declarations, the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, which are all connected to the United Nations Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework 2016-2017. The priority is to encourage dialogue, the neutralization of armed groups, the promotion of the rights of women and young people, and civil-society participation.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“During the reporting period of the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2017/208), published in March, Burundi's Environment Minister was murdered at the beginning of 2017, and in Uganda, on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a clash occurred between security forces and local militia groups, which left at least 87 people dead. We are also concerned about the humanitarian situation in the region, which makes the conflicts increasingly complex. There are more than 6 million internally displaced persons and 3.5 million refugees - considered to be the most vulnerable population groups.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“In that regard, Bolivia voices its concern about the illegal activities of armed groups in the region, such as the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda, the Allied Democratic Forces, the Lord's Resistance Army and the reappearance of former members of the Mouvement du 23 mars, as well as inter-ethnic conflicts in various areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which all undermine efforts to foster stability and security. At the same time, insecurity and violence have continued to heighten tensions in the region, resulting in many deaths.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“The Great Lakes region, which is one of the world's richest in natural resources, is an example of an environment created by large multinationals and international consortiums that undermine State capacity by encouraging the purchase of diamonds, copper, cobalt, coltan and other resources that are mined illegally by armed groups, which fuels wars by providing such groups with the means to perpetuate conflict.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Such multidimensional factors were mentioned by former Secretary-General Kofi Annan in his report to the Security Council (S/l998/318), published in April 1998, on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa. The report cited natural resources as the main cause of conflict. They have been and will continue to be key determinants in the spread of socioeconomic conflicts through the financing of armed groups and the control of countries and their populations.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Mr. Fernandez Revollo (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomes the briefing by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr Said Djinnit, and thanks him for the arduous efforts that he and his team have made to meet the challenges of maintaining peace and security in the region. In recent years, owing to multidimensional factors, namely, wars of decolonialization, the arbitrary or artificial nature of borders established in colonies, the serious conflicts spawned by the Cold War, which included wars ofsecession and conflicting state interests and civil wars caused by economic factors and fuelled by external actors, an environment replete with conflicts and wars has emerged in the brotherly continent of Africa.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“We believe that it is a contradiction to submit to the Security Council draft resolutions - making use of multilateral tools - after unilateral steps have already been taken. Bolivia will make itself fully available to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and support its efforts as it pursues its required investigation. We once again call for unity in the Council. It is notjust about supporting the peace process in Syria and guaranteeing humanitarian access so that aid can reach all victims of the terrible conflict raging in the country. We also have to uphold unity in order to fulfill our responsibility as outlined in the Charter of the United Nations and by the international community.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“The draft resolution submitted today was the result of negotiations from which some members were unfortunately excluded. We would like to draw attention to the fact that draft resolutions that are not supported by consensus are being introduced. We already know in advance that they will be vetoed by permanent members of the Security Council. What is the point of such exercises? These draft resolutions seem to be used as an instrument to influence the discussions that are taking place between Russia and the United States in Moscow. Is that perhaps the pretext for what happened today? Is the Security Council being used as a pawn for such purposes? Are those who put forward such proposals really doing so for the benefit of the Syrian people or are they doing so for their own political or military reasons?”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorenty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): To begin, Bolivia would like to reiterate its robust condemnation in the strongestpossible terms of the use of chemical weapons. Such acts are unjustified and criminal at all times, irrespective of the pretext for the use of chemical weapons, whomever the victims may be or wherever such an attack takes place. Bolivia would also like to underscore the pressing need for an independent, impartial, thorough and conclusive investigation to take place into the events that took place a few days ago in Syria. Bolivia voted against the draft resolution because it believes that the Security Council should not be used as a sounding board for the propaganda for war or interventionism. It should not be used as a pawn to be sacrificed in the chess game of war.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“We hope that the Security Council will assume its responsibility not only under the Charter of the United Nations, but also in accordance with the tenets of humanity, and work as one to free humankind from the nightmare of war and avoid an impasse from which, as we know from the lessons of history, it is very difficult to exit.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“My understanding is that we have a common enemy with a name: Da'esh, Jabhat Al-Nusra, Al-Qaida and Boko Haram. Those are our common enemies, and the international community is demanding that the Security Council act jointly, in unison and unanimously to combat that threat to international peace and security. Who else benefits from the failure of the peace processes to advance and the Security Council's failure to work as one? The answer is the industrial military complex and those who benefit economically from war. They are the ones receiving the best economic guarantees that result from the Syrian and other wars. I read an editorial in the New York Times by Charles Blow, who wrote that war is also a very lucrative business from which many people enjoy the benefits.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Of course, we do not understand the logic behind the chronology of the condemnation following the attack, before an investigation. I do not really understand the rational behind that attitude unless the intention is to bring some sort of pressure to bear on the Moscow talks taking place between Russia and the United States. I fail to understand the intentions behind introducing a draft resolution that, as we already know, will be vetoed. We have spoken about resolution 2254 (2015), which was unanimously adopted by the Council, and we believe that the international community is calling on the 15 members of the Security Council to remain unified and work together towards achieving peace. Who benefits from war? Who benefits from the fact that the Security Council is not working as one voice? The answer is, first and foremost, the terrorists.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“We vigorously condemn all terrorist acts as criminal and unjustifiable, whatever their motivation, wherever and whenever they take place, and by whomever they are committed. We reiterate the need to ensure that all States combat terrorism in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and relevant obligations in accordance with international law. Once again, Bolivia calls on the Council to ensure that we defend mulitilateralism in line with the Charter. We must say that the opposite of multilateralism is unilateralism. Unilateral actions only undermine the dialogue process being taken forward by Mr. De Mistura and the Secretary-General. By the same token, it also prejudices the outcome. We call for an independent, impartial, comprehensive and conclusive investigation of the atrocious chemical weapons attack.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“We urge the parties involved in the crisis to abandon once and for all any provocative action, and ensure, as the Secretary-General said, that they ensure that there is no further escalatory intentions in the crisis. Peace talks must continue without delays and must proceed in a manner that strengthens and consolidates the mandates of resolution 2254 (2015). That is a clear example that it is possible for us to take coordinated and unanimous action together. As we have said, we believe that any type of unilateral action will only undermine a dialogue process and block the way to peacebuilding in Syria at the expense of millions of lives in that country. We acknowledge the efforts made by the Government and the people of Syria in combating terrorism.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“The peace talks under the auspices of the United Nations through the Special Envoy have already enjoyed their fifth round of talks in Geneva on the four baskets, which Mr. De Mistura mentioned, including governance issues, constitutional process issues, election issues and counter-terrorism, among others. Bolivia expresses its most fervent support for the work of Mr. De Mistura and the Geneva and Kazakhstan process, which are both complementary. Another area of convergence - and I hope that this is not just talk - is that we have all said that the only option for resolving the conflict is through a political process. We therefore call for the joint work of the parties involved to ensure that the peace process be taken forward for and by the Syrian people based on candid, inclusive and constructive dialogue.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. First, let me begin by saying that in the current situation, I believe that there is full agreement among all members of the Security Council that we must support the efforts being made Mr. De Mistura and his team with regard to such a sensitive issue and the work of the Secretary-General. Given that grim scenario, there may be a glimmer of hope at the end of this long, dark tunnel of war that is ravaging the brotherly country of Syria. Three meetings took place during the Astana process, and there was unanimous agreement in the Security Council pertaining to decisions that were reflected in the longest-lasting ceasefire during the conflict as a result of the efforts of Russia, Turkey, Iran and Kazakhstan.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“We would like to emphasize that negotiations on a new mandate for a mission in Haiti should be consistently conducted in consultation and coordination with the country's Government and new authorities, and should always take their priorities into account, with Haiti seen as the sole and principal author of its own destiny, without any interference. Finally, I would like to reiterate what was said at a recent meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra America, which is that we believe we owe a historic debt of gratitude to the Haitian nation, and that we are committed to continuing to promote cooperation with it, in accordance with its Government's priorities and in full respect for its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source