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Llorentty Soliz

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“Similarly, we would like to highlight the decrease in intercommunal violence. We recognize the efforts of the Government and UNAMID to promote understanding and reconciliation in order to reduce tensions between members of those communities. Nevertheless, despite such improvements, the situation of internally displaced persons remains a great concern. According to the Secretary-General's report, their number has not decreased. There are approximately 2.6 million people exposed to some form of violence, of which women and children are the most vulnerable and the most seriously affected. We must support the plan of the Government of the Sudan for the voluntary resettlement of internally displaced persons.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Government of the Sudan, the signatory movements to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur as well as non-signatory movements have all upheld the ceasefire. We urge the leaders of the non-signatory movements, especially the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid faction, to join the negotiations under way and work on a formal agreement that shows their commitment to stability and peace in Darfur. In that connection, we encourage the efforts of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, represented by former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Abdulsalami Abubakar, to advance the peace process in Darfur. In that regard, we also take note of the steps taken by the Presidents of Uganda and Chad to foster dialogue among the parties. Regional cooperation is fundamental to the political process.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“My delegation warmly welcomes the appointment of Mr. Jeremiah Kingsley Mamabolo as Joint Special Representative for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the African Union-United Nations Joint Chief Mediator. We have witnessed the leadership and professionalism of Ambassador Mamabolo, not only as his country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations but also when he was President of the Group of 77 and China in this Organization. I should like to make the following brief comments. Bolivia welcomes the good news that the situation in Darfur has taken a positive turn. As the Secretary- General's latest report (S/20l7/250) indicates, there have been no serious conflicts over the past three months and hostilities in the Jebel Marra region have diminished considerably.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, Madam President, my delegation wishes to congratulate the United States on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. We wish you every success and pledge our cooperation. I would like also thank and congratulate the delegation of the United Kingdom and Ambassador Rycroft for having led the Council in March. At the outset, Bolivia offers its most sincere condolences to the people and the Government of the Russian Federation for yesterday's terrorist attack in Saint Petersburg. As stated by President Evo Morales Ayma, Bolivia emphatically condemns that cowardly terrorist act, which claimed the lives of many and injured dozens. We convey our sympathy to the families of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
2017-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7912 (2017) · source
“While every case is different, many of the museums that now exhibit historic cultural property from other countries in their galleries, were also acquired through invasion, looting and other illegal means. Consequently, we are calling for enhanced policies for the restoration and return of that property, in a way that is consistent with instruments that have been approved by the United Nations. Finally, we wish to express the special and specific importance of protecting cultural property in areas under foreign occupation, and stress UNESCO's key role in that crucial matter.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“We wish to stress that the enforcement of today's resolution should focus on restoring historic sites and cultural property to the state they were in before the conflicts. It should also seek to neutralize explosive ordnances and demine those areas, as in the case of Palmyra, Syria. We also note that General Assembly resolution 69/196 strongly urges Member States to apply international guidelines on crime prevention and criminal justice responses to the trafficking of cultural property and related crimes. In that connection, we call on all Member States to strengthen international cooperation and adopt joint measures to recover trafficked, looted, stolen or smuggled cultural property and, critically, to ensure its restoration and return to its place of origin.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“The adoption of measures to combat that phenomenon notwithstanding, the general lack of effective control mechanisms in the international community has allowed ISIS and Al-Qaida to continue financing their murky operations via the looting, smuggling and sale of cultural property. That generated vast economic benefits, without which terrorist groups would not have been able to finance their criminal activities. The reduction or evasion of controls through tax havens, used by organized crime to legitimize its finances, only serves to undermine our efforts. We must rigorously investigate whether those terrorist groups have access to or are actually utilizing tax havens for those ends.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“We note that the Council has already expressed its concern over resolution 2347 (2017), adopted today, noting that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other individuals, groups, businesses and entities associated with Al-Qaida, are generating income by participating directly or indirectly in the looting and smuggling of cultural property from archaeological sites, museums, libraries, archives and other locations in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic - which is being used to finance their recruitment and to bolster their operational capability to plan and carry out terrorist attacks.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“We also believe it is essential to keep in mind that one of the reasons we are facing the smuggling, trafficking, looting and destruction of valuable historic cultural property today, not only in the Middle East but also in other parts of the world is due, in part, to the destruction of State infrastructure and inadequate security forces or authorities to prevent the commission of such acts. It is important, in our view, to identify the causes of that phenomenon, which has been occurring primarily in the Middle East. We would probably not be gathered here to tackle this difficult matter had it not been for the interventionist policies and invasions of recent years that led to the emergence and rise of terrorist groups that the international community is now facing.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“We also emphatically condemn the destruction of historic sites and assets as a strategy for denying the cultural and historic roots of nations and peoples through terror and intimidation. We once again reject all terrorist acts as unjustifiable crimes, regardless of motivation, place, time or perpetrators. We reaffirm the need for all States to combat that phenomenon by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Resolution 2347 (2017), adopted today, is a call to the international community and to the various United Nations agencies to effectively protect cultural artefacts and heritage in places where there is armed conflict, especially where terrorist groups are operating, who not just seek to undermine the rights of millions of people but are also trying to obliterate the shared culturalheritage of humankind to finance their vile acts. We categorically condemn the looting, trafficking, smuggling and the like of cultural property carried out by non-State actors and terrorist groups, particularly Da'esh and Al-Qaida, to the detriment of sovereign nations and peoples. We urge the international community to collaborate closely and make all necessary efforts to prevent acts of that nature.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks the briefers for their statements, above all Mr. Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs. In particular, I would like to single out not just the statement, but also the leadership shown by Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO. I also thank Mr. Yuri Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Brigadier General Fabrizio Parrulli, Commander ofthe Italian Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, for their briefings. Bolivia also welcomes the initiative presented today by the delegations of Italy and France.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Similarly, we believe that the conflict in South Sudan should be resolved by the people of South Sudan themselves, with the help of the international community, while respecting the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“That is why we call on the Government to work together with humanitarian workers and UNMISS staff to bring the necessary assistance to the people in those regions as soon as possible. In conclusion, I would like to stress that the joint work of regional organizations is fundamental to efforts to develop action plans aimed at strengthening the institutions of South Sudan. Those plans must address the institutions' structural problems and should respect the principles of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness whereby all development cooperation should be adapted to the country receiving it, aligned with the country's plans, coordinated among the parties and, lastly, based on the mutual responsibility of all stakeholders.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“According to figures issued by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 100,000 South Sudanese are in a state of famine and 5.5 million are experiencing food insecurity and in need of concerted action. According to Under- Secretary-General Stephen O'Brien and his appeal to the international community and financial donors, it is essential that we raise $1.25 billion to deal with this difficult problem. The famine is clearly caused by a number of factors, including the armed conflict between the various parties, the difficulties of humanitarian access and the severe drought in the region, which also shows that the effects of climate Change increase the potential for conflict.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“It is also important to welcome the progress made in the practical measures being taken to deploy a regional protection force, which could contribute significantly to mitigating the worsening security situation as long as we are clear about what its functions will be. The regime's cooperation is also very important in that regard. Concerning the humanitarian situation, the announcement by the Food and Agriculture Organization of localized famine in Leer and Mayendit counties represents an urgent call to the Government and the international community to take immediate measures to mitigate it and ensure that the situation does not deteriorate further.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“We believe that it is important to ensure that the Government, together with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), works to guarantee unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians in the areas that need them the most. We are concerned about the reports of human rights violations, sexual violence and the recruitment and use of children. We call for chapter V of the peace agreement to be upheld, and we hope that the African Union will take all necessary measures to establish a just, impartial and credible hybrid court for South Sudan.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I would also like to stress our recognition of the work and good offices of the Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Mr. Mogae, and the African Union High Representative for South Sudan, Mr. Alpha Konare. With regard to the security situation, we call for compliance with the peace agreement on the cessation of hostilities between the parties and the end of the clashes in the regions of Equatoria, the Upper Nile, Bahr el-Ghazal, Malakal and Wau Shilluk, which have led to a general situation of insecurity and the ongoing displacement of civilians, of whom women and children are the most vulnerable.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“We support the point made today by the Secretary- General on the three elements that are essential to making progress in resolving this tragic conflict: first, a cessation of hostilities; secondly, a resumption of the peace process; and thirdly, unrestricted humanitarian access. Similarly, the combined support and continuing follow-up that regional organizations, the United Nations and the international community can provide will be key to ensuring that the dialogue process is genuinely inclusive and enjoys legitimacy. In addition, I would like to express the support of my delegation for the joint press statement of 29 January 2017 by the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations in support of a national dialogue.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would once again like to thank the British presidency for convening this important meeting. And, of course, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in South Sudan (S/2017/224). We are encouraged by his approach and his leadership. I would also like to thank President Mogae for being here and for his work on this difficult problem. And I thank Ms. Sunday for her presence. Bolivia is ofthe view that, in line with the efforts of the Secretary-General, it is essential that the Council be united in supporting the political process, which is the only possible solution to the situation in South Sudan.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Similarly, we call attention to the plight of the Somali refugees who are returning to their country and facing situations ofinsecurity. Finally, we acknowledge the important work of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia. We believe that their contribution is fundamental within a framework of respect for human rights and for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Somalia.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Moreover, we commend the President of Djibouti, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the President of the Republic of Kenya and the President of Somalia for their joint declaration, entitled the Mogadishu Declaration on regional cooperation on the current drought, which commits those States to combining efforts to establish security and stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries, thereby ensuring an effective response to the drought and enabling further progress in peacebuilding and State-building in Somalia. Furthermore, Bolivia joins in the strong condemnation of the coordinated suicide attacks that killed dozens of Somali civilians and soldiers over the last several days, for which responsibility lies with the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Eight individuals possess more than half of the world's wealth, and we naturally believe that that is closely linked not only to the planet's profound humanitarian crisis, but also to climate change, which is one ofthe causes - not the only one - of the tragic drought situation. During the Secretary-General's visit to Somalia in March, he stressed to donors the need to provide an additional $825 million so as to be able to deliver critical humanitarian assistance over the next six months, and that, without that aid, the Somali people would face a tragedy that neither they nor any other people deserve. We therefore call on institutions like the World Bank, as part of their international responsibility, to remove all obstacles that might prevent such assistance from reaching Somalia.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“We call on the international community to respond without delay so as to prevent the situation from developing into a general famine in the country and the Horn ofAfrica, such as we saw in 2011 when, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 250,000 people died, of whom more than half were children under the age of five. I would like to underscore what the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden said earlier, namely, that it seems unthinkable that in 2017 we are confronting the worst humanitarian crisis since the Second World War. But we also believe that it is crucial to recall that in 2017 we are encountering the greatest concentration of wealth among a few in the history of humankind.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Another issue of concern for us is the deterioration in the humanitarian situation, exacerbated by the drought that has extended beyond Puntland and Somaliland to areas in the south, such as Gedo and Juba Hoose. According to United Nations statistics, 5 million Somalis are facing acute food shortages, of whom more than 1.1 million are in emergency and crisis situations. According to the report (S/2017/21) of the Secretary- General, the continued lack of social safety nets and basic services increases the country's vulnerability and the potential for a broader crisis.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“We believe that they were the most representative and legitimate elections in the country's history and that they have made it possible, for the first time, for 26 per cent of parliamentary seats to be held by women. We welcome the Secretary-General's position with respect to the importance of international cooperation in consolidating the recent political and security achievements. Moreover, we must also continue to ensure ongoing and long-term support for Somalia in order to promote the process of institution- and capacity-building based on initiatives aimed at good governance and efforts to improve the living conditions of its people. We underscore the importance of adhering to the political road map so that elections based on the principle of one-person-one-vote can be held no later than 2020.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“I would now like to begin by thanking President Farmajo of Somalia for participating in this meeting of the Security Council. I would also like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Boris Johnson, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, as well as Mr. Michael Keating and Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose' Madeira, whom I thank for their respective briefings. Bolivia would like to emphasize the importance of the conclusion of the Somali electoral process and the election of President Farmajo on 8 February. We were pleased to see that the elections were much more peaceful and inclusive than has been the case in the past and that they have inspired a sense of hope in Somalia.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Before beginning our statement, we would like to add our own words to those of all our colleagues in condemning the heinous attack that took place yesterday in London and also repeat what President Evo Morales Ayma said in conveying our condolences to the Government and the people of the United Kingdom and to the families of those who lost their lives. We wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured. A few minutes ago, I found out that citizens of 11 countries were among the victims of yesterday's attack. That is a terrible reminder of the fact that terrorism is a global threat and that it is crucial for the international community to come together to put an end to it.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“We note the efforts of the President of the Central African Republic to identify ways to achieve rapprochement, peace and understanding through inclusive dialogue and to lay the foundations for the stability required by its people to enjoy peace and stability and to agree, through a sovereignty and independent Central African intitiative, on what is most beneficial to the country in a context of ofthe law, justice, reconciliation and peace. The factors in achieving those objectives being well defined 4 a democratically elected Government and the cooperation and involvement of regional organizations - the only way to resolve problems is through a negotiated political solution and to clearly establish Central African ownership of that solution, with respect for its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Bolivia also urges the international community to continue to contribute actively to mobilize adequate resources to help the Central African Republic establish peace and socialjustice. We believe that the involvement of regional organizations and the participation of the African Union and neighbouring countries have been and will continue to be critical in political initiatives to achieve peace and muster support for a sustainable reconciliation process, using African solutions for African problems.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The country's civilians are the ones being affected by that violence, and it is they who must bear the brunt, including humanitarian consequences such as displacement and being forced to become refugees. Bolivia also absolutely rejects the use of force. As a pacifist country, we urge the armed groups to lay down their weapons and to set aside sectarian interests of all types that may impede the dialogue from producing results so that agreements can be finalized to put an end to the conflict. We take note of the African initiative that encompasses the main outcomes of the Bangui Forum, which set out compromise terms with regard to peace, security, justice, reconciliation, governance and economic reconstruction, in addition to the issues of combating impunity and ensuring that no social or political segment is excluded from the dialogue.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We express our support for the democratically elected Government on the path charted to find peace in line with its sovereignty and independence. Bolivia would like to highlight and commend the work done by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and its efforts to stabilize the country by precisely following its mandate, providing humanitarian assistance, protecting civilians and carrying out activities to ensure disarmament, peace and security. We also express our concern about the worsening violence in recent months, which is mainly affecting civilians and leading to instability on the political, social and humanitarian fronts.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, my delegation would like to welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic. It is a genuine privilege to have him with us. We believe that his being here is not just testimony to his commitment to the United Nations, but it also affords us a unique opportunity to support the efforts of his Government and his people to find lasting peace based on social justice. Bolivia would also like to express its gratitude for the briefing by Mr. Ladsous, as well as that by His Excellency Ambassador Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco. We acknowledge the progress and efforts made and the challenges faced by the Central African Republic to achieve peace.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The Committee, with the support of its Group of Experts and the Office for Disarmament Affairs, stands ready to cooperate with and, as requested, to facilitate assistance to States with their implementation efforts, which will contribute to achieving our common objective to prevent the catastrophic use of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“In this context, on behalf of the Committee, I sincerely thank those States that have made substantial contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund for Global and Regional Disarmament Activities directly in support of the implementation of the resolution. Without these contributions, the Committee would be severely hampered in fulfilling its mandate of overseeing the implementation of the resolution and, in particular, in facilitating capacity-building where it is most needed. Canada, Germany, Japan, Spain and Sweden have joined the list of contributors. The contributions from these and other countries are essential to the Committee's being able to fulfil its programme of work.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“The seminar was an opportunity to promote awareness of resolution 1540 (2004) among the policymakers. It also highlighted the national efforts made by participating States and identified challenges and opportunities in relation to regional conditions. It contributed also to identifying opportunities for collaboration in terms of implementation, law enforcement, export controls and related matters and matching assistance needs with offers. In order to demonstrate its interest in this important event, the Committee decided to second two members of its Group of Experts. My own country, Bolivia, will host a regional conference on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in October for Latin American and Caribbean countries.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“At the same time, I must also acknowledge the important contribution that international organizations have made by providing instructors for these kinds of training courses. The Committee finds this direct and practical support for enhancing implementation of the resolution most encouraging. States are making important contributions in other ways too. For example, a regional 1540 seminar was conducted over the past two days, hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad. Representatives from 15 States of Central, East and South Asia, along with representatives from the four international organizations most relevant to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), participated. I salute Pakistan's initiative in proposing and hosting this conference and in setting a good example by covering the in-country costs.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“Since the last briefing, Algeria, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and Mauritania were added. Some countries updated. The Committee supports the initiatives taken by some States to host training courses for national 1540 points of contact. Indeed, resolution 2325 (2016), in its operative paragraph 6, "urges the Committee to continue to undertake initiatives to strengthen the capacity of such Points of Contact to assist on the implementation of the resolution, upon request of States, including through the continuation on a regional basis of the Committee's Point of Contact Training Programme". Furthermore, I understand that Morocco is planning to host a training course for French-speaking African States later this year.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“This effort showed practical results and proved the value of the Committee's 2016 commitment to adopting a regional approach to the provision of assistance. I hope that this will continue in other regions this year and next. As I mentioned earlier, cooperation among States is a key element in promoting effective implementation. In this regard, I would like to point to valuable elements, including the national 1540 points of contact. In those States where they have been designated, not only do they play an important role internally as a focal point for national stakeholders in the implementation of the resolution, they are also valuable in promoting cooperation among States and interaction with the Committee. Today, 99 States submitted their 1540 points of contact to the Committee.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“I should mention in particular the International Atomic Energy Agency, INTERPOL, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the World Organization for Animal Health and the World Customs Organization. Regional organizations have also played their part. I should mention in particular the African Union, which hosted an event in 2016 dedicated to matching assistance providers directly with those requesting assistance. This was the first time that States that had requested assistance were brought together with potential providers, thereby facilitating a genuine "matchmaking" platform. Of the 16 African States that had requested assistance, 12 participated in the conference.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“The Committee also plans on reviewing all requests, offers and related assistance programmes, with, inter alia, a view to developing more effective matching strategies. As another part of this effort, I ask those Council members that have made offers of assistance to take a lead in reviewing them, as it is clear from the offers currently published that some need updating. I pay tribute to those States that have responded to requests for assistance and encourage others with the capacity to do so to do likewise. The record shows that, generally, the most relevant international organizations have responded well to requests for assistance.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“According to its seventeenth programme of work, the Committee will engage its working group on assistance in improving the assistance mechanism. One focus is the ongoing revision of its assistance template, which will be finalized by the end of March 2017, in order to better support States in developing more detailed and effective assistance requests. According to its programme of work, the Committee will also consider ways to better provide assistance, especially as a real-time response to requests made during dialogue with States, such as through securing and using additional resources, including, potentially, the use of the Trust Fund for Global and Regional Disarmament Activities.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“As Council members are aware, there are means to request assistance formally through the Committee to help build capacity where needed for implementation. This assistance can be provided by States with the ability to do so and by the relevant international organizations. As mentioned in the final document of the 2016 comprehensive review, since 2004 56 States and two regional organizations have requested assistance through the Committee. Of these requests, 17 came from African States, 22 from States in the Asia-Pacific region, six from Eastern Europe and 11 from Latin America and the Caribbean. The Committee recognizes that the system for the provision of assistance to those in need requires improvement.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“The programme of work for 2017 stipulates, inter alia, the following elements on the implementation of the resolution by the States: with the objective of achieving universal reporting as soon as possible, continue to strengthen efforts to encourage the remaining 16 Member States that have not yet submitted their first report to do so, including by engaging in dialogue with those States; continue to encourage Member States to submit additional information regarding implementation; encourage the expansion and undertake initiatives to us strengthen the capacity of national points of contact; continue to encourage States to identify and voluntarily report effective national practices in implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and continue the practice of sharing compilations of effective best practices periodically; and encourage States to prepare, on a voluntary basis, national implementation action plans, as appropriate, mapping out their priorities and plans for implementing the key provisions of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“There is also a need to develop an approach to implementation and reporting that takes into account the specificities of States, inter alia with respect to their ability to manufacture and export related materials, with a View to prioritizing efforts and resources where they are most needed without affecting the need for a comprehensive implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). This point is a key element in the effort to seek more effective implementation if it is to have any chance of success. The Committee's next direct interaction with a State will take place next week. A 1540 Committee delegation will visit El Salvador to support the development of a voluntary national implementation action plan.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“The Committee intends to build on the momentum imparted by this reinforcing resolution through the Committee's programme of work agreed for the period from 1 January 2017 through 31 January 2018. In that programme, the Committee agreed that it should continue to intensify its efforts to promote the full implementation by al States of resolution 1540 (2004). A programme of work for 2017 has been agreed upon by the Committee and will enable significant progress towards a more effective implementation of the obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). In this effort, the Committee considers that a clear understanding of the challenges faced by States in the effective implementation of the resolution is needed in accordance with operative paragraph 11 of resolution 2325 (2016).”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. As this is the first time that I have had the privilege of addressing the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I should like to say how honoured I am to have assumed my tenure of the Committee in January. I am pleased to have the opportunity to brief the Security Council on the work of the 1540 Committee in its task of overseeing the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Flowing fromthe outcome of the 2016 comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) of the previous five years, resolution 2325 (2016) was adopted on 15 December 2016.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“At the beginning of the year, we were facing the greatest humanitarian crisis since the founding of the United Nations, but at the same time I believe that it is important to remember that the world's population is living in a time that is witnessing the greatest level of inequality in its history. Those two facts - the humanitarian crisis and that inequality - are not unrelated or inseparable.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“We invite not only States but fundamentally social organizations to participate in that summit. I reiterate clearly for the benefit of the Security Council that while human trafficking is a problem that we have only taken on recently, it is relevant to the principles governing this organ with regard to dealing with international peace and security. It is therefore essential that we combat that scourge, which affects human rights and life itself. I will end my statement by recalling what Stephen O'Brien told us a few days ago in the Council (see S/PV.7897).”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“In Bolivia, since 2002, there has been a comprehensive law against trafficking in persons the aim of is to fight that scourge. Moreover, the State is also providing the necessary resources to ensure the effectiveness of that campaign. On the other hand, through this forum, as President Evo Morales Ayma proposed, I would like to point out that Bolivia has proposed that we work together on the concept of universal citizenship, thereby making it possible for everyone wherever they are to be able to move freely, which would contribute to eliminate trafficking in persons. As a result of that proposal, the World Conference of the Peoples for a World without Walls towards universal citizenship will be held in Bolivia on 20 and 21 June, with representatives from all continents attending.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source