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1. “Bolivia is convinced that the only long-term alternative to the occupation is the two-State solution, which will finally consolidate a free, sovereign and independent Palestinian State within the pre-1967 international borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.”

   2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

2. “I express the firm commitment of the delegation of Bolivia to all international efforts leading to a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian occupation, and in this regard we endorse such initiatives as the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and others that provide guarantees for a just and lasting peace allowing both peoples to live within recognized and secure borders. I also express our appreciation to the Government of Egypt for its efforts to promote the process of intra-Palestinian reconciliation. The initiative was presented to the parties on 19 July with the aim of returning them to reconciliation talks as soon as possible and achieving the consolidation of a Palestinian unity Government.”

   2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

3. “In that regard, we echo the statement made by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in its communique of 20 July, that this law denies the rights of the Palestinian people to live in their historic land, may give rise to colonial and racist practices, and constitutes an illegal instrument to annex the West Bank and seize the occupied Palestinian territories. We also associate ourselves with the statement concerning the nationality law, issued on 20 July by the United Nations Deputy Spokesman, Mr. Farham Haq, who reaffirmed the respect of the United Nations for the sovereignty of States so long as they adhere to the universal principles of human rights, including the protection of minority rights.”

   2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

4. “Moreover, we must express our deep concern for the approval by the Knesset of the Jewish nation-State law, which is a colonial and discriminatory measure that could open the opportunity for that Government to expel and replace the Palestinian population through the imposition of ideological beliefs as official policies of that State, to the detriment of the rights of Palestinians to citizenship, property and land, language, culture and other rights recognized by international human rights law.”

   2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

5. “We welcome today's opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing, which in addition to allowing goods to cross the border, will allow 700,000 litres of fuel to enter Gaza with a view to powering electric equipment - such as incubators for premature babies and others - on which the lives of 2,000 hospital and health clinic patients depend. This opening will certainly attenuate the humanitarian crisis of the Palestinian people, who have lived for 11 years under a regime of collective punishment imposed by Israel, which denies them access to water and sanitation, increasing the risk ofthe spread of diseases of all kinds, and restricting their access to electricity with power outages of up to 20 hours a day.”

   2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

6. “Along the same lines, we regret the launching of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israeli civilian areas. My delegation strongly rejects the air strikes by the Israeli occupying forces that took place on 13 and 14 July. We echo the statement made by the Palestinian representation in its letter of 17 July 2018, to the effect that it was Israel's largest campaign of daytime air strikes against the Palestinian inhabitants of that territory since its aggression of 2014, which claimed the lives of at least 2,200 Palestinians. In a report published on 22 July, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that the fuel supplies with which it has been precariously operating the health centres and hospitals of Gaza are predicted to run dry in August, that is, in just a few days.”

   2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks you, Sir, for organizing this important debate. I also thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for the information he provided today, and in particular for his urgent efforts on behalf of the United Nations in Gaza. My delegation associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I wish to express our deep concern over the military action taken by the Government of Israel against the Palestinian population living in Gaza. According to a United Nations press report yesterday, Gaza Palestinians endure waves of violence that aggravate the extreme humanitarian crisis in which they already find themselves.”

   2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

8. “In conclusion, Bolivia believes that it is crucial to grant a greater leadership role to the African Union in decision-making on matters that concern it, with respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all the countries that make up the African Union, in the interest of the peace that we so long for.”

   2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

9. “For example, that has been the case with South Sudan and the political process that the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is conducting as mediator. We regret that the Security Council ignored IGAD's express request that targeted sanctions and an arms embargo not be imposed at a time when headway was being made in the dialogue in South Sudan. Bolivia once again reaffirms its full support for the regional and subregional architecture as a useful tool for conflict resolution in Africa. It is essential to take into account the African perspective and African recommendations, as they are more aware of the reality on the ground.”

   2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

10. “We therefore welcome the recent briefings by special representatives and envoys ofthe African Union in the Security Council. Similarly, we support the option of having both Councils conduct joint field missions. Furthermore, we believe that efforts should be made to continue exploring different modalities for support and assistance to the African Union peacekeeping operations pursuant to resolution 2320 (2016). In that context, Bolivia supports the requests made by the African Union for a predictable and flexible budget and for economic support for peace and security operations. However, not all experiences have been positive. We cannot forget the weakening or breakdown in trust with regional organizations.”

    2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

11. “We also commend the initiatives put forward by subregional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States and those under way within the framework of the Nouakchott process, in particular those aimed at identifying the root causes of the conflicts in Mali and the Sahel region, which should be in line with the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel and the support plan for that region. Bolivia underscores the growing level of strategic partnership between the Security Council of the United Nations and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and their commitment to developing a structured and equitable relationship. That partnership must be strengthened on the basis of mutual support and ongoing technical assistance, both for political issues and peacekeeping operations.”

    2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

12. “Bolivia encourages those initiatives, including the full deployment and operationalization of the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force, which together with the African Union Mission in Somalia, represents one of the most successful examples of partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, without forgetting the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, a mission that is an example of how the African Union and the United Nations can develop ajoint vision with regard to the priorities based on the reality on the ground and the needs of the area.”

    2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

13. “They are also a useful tool for addressing obstacles and threats, such as terrorism and humanitarian crises. That is the case in the region of the Lake Chad basin, where the United Nations, the African Union and other international partners support the work of the Multinational Joint Task Force to combat Boko Haram.”

    2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

14. “Along those lines, we welcome the signing of the African Union-United Nations Framework for the Implementation ongenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. That agreement will enable a systematic, predictable and strategic partnership to be developed, based on the principles of mutual respect and comparative advantage. Similarly, we commend the fact that both organizations have initiated the preparation of a memorandum of understanding that will enhance capacities to combat terrorism and prevent Violent extremism, which continue to hinder the consolidation of peace and development in Africa. With regard to cooperation and coordination mechanisms, a notable example is the deployment of joint operations, which are a key instrument in the constant quest to strengthen peace and security.”

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15. “It is necessary to highlight the responsibility of the international community to implement this relationship in order to facilitate a common understanding of the root causes of conflict and the promotion of consensus in decision-making. It is also necessary to deepen the integration of peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities, strengthen and improve dialogue and cooperation and coordination mechanisms through the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security in order to address the challenges to peace and security between the two organizations, including joint strategies related to demobilization, disarmament and reintegration, conflict prevention, and the prioritization of the leadership and participation of women and youth on peace and security issues.”

    2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

16. “He was always ready to change the structures of an unjust regime such as that of apartheid. However, he had a global vision with regard to how we should build a more just and human world. My delegation would also like to join in commending and congratulating the important efforts being undertaken by Ethiopia and Eritrea for mutual support. That is an example not just for the African continent, but for the entire world as to how we can resolve our problems and disputes through dialogue, negotiation and peaceful means. Bolivia underscores the importance of continuing to improve the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

17. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation would like to thank your delegation, Madam President, for convening today's briefing. We are especially honoured to have you presiding over today's meeting. We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union, Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde, and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Sma'i'l Chergui, for their briefings. It is sheer coincidence that today's meeting is being held as we mark the centennial of Nelson Mandela's birth. As we remember him, we run no risk of placing him on an unattainable pedestal. We must never forget that Nelson Mandela was a man of flesh and blood. He was a revolutionary.”

    2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source

18. “In conclusion, I would like to commend the tireless work of the members of IGAD, the African Union and especially Uganda, the Sudan and Ethiopia, which have been essential stakeholders in mediating the reconciliation and agreement processes in their region, and with whom we are grateful to work on a daily basis in the Council. We are witnesses to their efforts and commitment to peace, and we reiterate our unconditional support for the work they are doing for their region.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

19. “The region has also set aside divisions that seemed irreconcilable in order to provide unanimous support to South Sudan. We believe that the best decision would have been to support the region until the conclusion of the ongoing talks, particularly since they are at a crucial stage, and to consider appropriate measures against those not demonstrating the necessary willingness to commit only if the parties failed to reach a genuine commitment. We must not underestimate the capacity of the region to resolve its conflicts, since they more than anyone want to achieve peace and stability. Unfortunately, we once again find ourselves making decisions over the recommendations of the region. We insist that such measures should be agreed on in principle with the relevant regional organizations.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

20. “Bolivia believes that the only way to achieve stable and lasting peace in South Sudan is through a serious, inclusive and carefully constructed political process between the parties to the conflict and above all with the support of the region. That is exactly what the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union have been developing over the past year and that could be seriously compromised by today's decision. We regret that the express request of IGAD, the African Union, Uganda, the Sudan and Ethiopia that punitive action not be taken at this stage of the negotiations was not heeded, considering that positive progress has been made in recent weeks in the dialogue between the country's top leaders, who had not met in person for more than two years.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

21. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming the new Ambassador of C6te d'Ivoire and assuring him of our full support in his endeavours. Bolivia regrets that the Security Council has not been able to maintain unity on this issue just when South Sudan needs it most. The gravity of the situation in the country is clear, and we deeply regret the suffering of the South Sudanese people. Our decision to abstain in the voting on resolution 2428 (2018) is based on various elements that have gone unheeded regarding the imposition of an arms embargo and sanctions on the persons identified in annex 1 to the resolution.”

    2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source

22. “In conclusion, we echo the words of Secretary- General Antonio Guterres who said that peace without mine action is incomplete peace.”

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23. “In addition to the request for an annual report, we believe it is important to delve deeper into the issue of mine action, given the Security Council's efforts in areas such as the protection of civilians, humanitarian action and the security of the members of peacekeeping operations, through the implementation of national mine action plans and the early inclusion of the issue of mine action in mission planning. We take this opportunity to reiterate our call to all States party to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and Their Destruction, known as the Ottawa Convention, to honour their obligations and unite efforts to ensure its full implementation. We call on all States that have not yet signed or ratified the Convention to join this important instrument.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

24. “Following the exit of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and the United Nations Operation in cote d'lvoire, ammunition was destroyed, thereby enabling the civilian population to use areas formerly employed by those missions in discharging their duties. Mine action should therefore continue to feature prominently on the Security Council's agenda. We underscore the recommendation of the Secretary- General, which encourages the Security Council to consider the issue through an annual report on the implementation of resolution 2365 (2017). To that end, in the weeks ahead, bearing in mind the input of today's meeting and the various statements made by delegations, my delegation will submit a request for an annual report on the topic.”

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25. “We also stress that a mine action component should be included in peacekeeping operations, special political missions and issues on the Security Council's agenda. For example, it should be recalled that improvised explosive devices must be removed in Iraq and Syria. The clean-up of areas contaminated with landmines is under way in Cyprus, Western Sahara and Abyei. Risk education programmes are being conducted in Somalia. The Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, signed in Colombia in 2016, recognizes the issue of demining as a precondition for post-conflict rural development.”

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26. “In the light of all this, mine action is key to protecting civilians, both during and after conflict. The implementation of resolution 2365 (2017) is therefore crucial, as it calls upon all parties to conflict to put an immediate and permanent end to the indiscriminate use of improvised explosive devices and protect the civilian population from the threats they pose. We also believe that it is necessary to continue including, where appropriate, the issue of mine action in the mandates of peacekeeping operations and special political missions. The issue of mine action should also be included in the earliest stages of mission planning, programming and operating concepts We also believe that mine action should be included, as needed, in the agendas of Security Council missions.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

27. “They also limit the movement of internally displaced persons and restrict their return home. Mine action is crucial to peacekeeping and peacebuilding, since programmes in those areas allow public services to be rebuilt, foster sustainable development and prevent weapons and explosive material from being used by armed groups and terrorist groups. For example, land is used for farming, children can return to school, and water and electricity can be restored only after an extensive clean-up operation. There is therefore an intrinsic link between mine action, security and development. It is for those reasons that we underscore the work conducted by the United Nations Mine Action Service in coordinating mine action in 17 countries, territories and peacekeeping missions and special political missions.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

28. “We must emphasize that the indiscriminate use of such devices disproportionately affects the civilian population, with frightening consequences, particularly for children, who are killed or maimed. This situation is exacerbated by the ongoing urbanization of conflicts. Improvised explosive devices also have a negative impact on the performance of peacekeeping operations and pose an ongoing threat to the lives of their members and of humanitarian workers. By way of example, since the establishment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali in 2013, the Mission has recorded more than 350 victims, 65 per cent of whom lost their lives due to improvised explosive devices. In addition to posing a threat to humanitarian workers, improvised explosive devices hinder the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”

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29. “The report submitted by the Secretary-General in the framework of that resolution allows the members of the Security Council to take a comprehensive look at the threat that landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices pose to civilians during armed conflicts, and even many years after their conclusion. As an example, the report notes that, in Cambodia, despite the fact that the ceasefire was signed more than 25 years ago, 2017 was the first year in which there was a full month without any record of casualties due to landmines or unexploded ordnance. Unfortunately, the number of victims of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices continues to increase. In 2017, there were more than 8,600 victims, more than double the number in 2014.”

    2018-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8304 (2018) · source

30. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I will speak in only one of the official languages of the Organization. Bolivia wishes to express its gratitude for the report presented by the Assistant Secretary-General for the Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Mr. Alexander Zouev (S/2018/623), and we also thank the President and the delegation of Russia for scheduling today's meeting. Today marks one year since the adoption of resolution 2365 (2017) (see S./PV.7992), which, as the first Security Council resolution dealing with mine action issues, was a milestone.”

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31. “To conclude, we express our gratitude to the members of UNMISS and to the entire United Nations team for their commitment to the South Sudanese people and for the work that they undertake in such a difficult and complex security environment.”

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32. “We once again reiterate that leadership and political will are necessary for the full implementation of those agreements. At the same time, this is an appropriate opportunity to commend the work of regional organizations, the effort and commitment of both the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, which, through constant mediation between the parties and the Revitalization Forum, achieved an inclusive dialogue and brought the parties to starting talks about their main differences. Likewise, based on the reports of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism, we encourage regional organizations to take measures against those that hinder the peace process and do not implement the agreements achieved.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

33. “We call on the parties to respect international humanitarian law, as well as to ensure an optimal operational environment for UNMISS. Likewise, we commend the efforts of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), together with UNMISS, in the clearing and destruction of explosive devices. That work will contribute to resettling the displaced persons and to creating conditions favourable to the provision of humanitarian assistance. We regret the death of an UNMAS staff member While carrying out his work. In the same way, we express our condolences to his family. Given such a complex outlook, we are aware that it is very difficult to find immediate solutions. However, the Khartoum agreement represents a response to the current situation. In any case, progress cannot remain as only an intention.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

34. “The deterioration of the security situation and the country's complex economic position further aggravate the humanitarian crisis, which is increasingly difficult to manage and affects more than half of the South Sudanese population. The reports from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs show that there are 7 million people who require humanitarian assistance and millions of internally displaced persons and refugees in neighbouring countries facing a lack of basic services and serious food insecurity. In addition to that, South Sudan has become one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers. We strongly condemn the attack against the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on 26 June, which resulted in the death of a member of the Mission. We express our condolences to his family.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

35. “The Khartoum agreement between the parties to the South Sudan conflict addresses crucial elements, such as the opening of humanitarian corridors, the withdrawal of troops, the separation of forces and the release of political prisoners, in addition to a 39-month transition period in order to call national elections, which need to be implemented promptly. On that last point we welcome the fact that an agreement that gives a reasonable time for the adequate preparation of such elections has been reached. However, despite those positive developments, it is a reality that the situation in South Sudan remains one of the most critical.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

36. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBoliVia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation would like to thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan (S/2018/609). With regard to the latest developments in the political arena, we highlight the rapprochement between President Salva Kiir and Mr. Riek Machar. The recent meetings of the two leaders give hope to a people that has been devastated by the conflict. Bolivia commends the agreement that establishes a permanent ceasefire, which should take effect in the coming hours. We call for its implementation, and we hope that the parties demonstrate a real commitment to peace and stability in South Sudan.”

    2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8299 (2018) · source

37. “We support any initiative of the Secretary-General that ensures the validity of the JCPOA. As on other occasions, we are interested in seeing more in-depth information in future reports regarding annex A, since annexes A and B are both integral and complementary to the effective implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Finally, as a peaceful country, Bolivia reaffirms its commitment to preventive diplomacy, multilateralism, non-interference and respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States, in the understanding that those are universal principles recognized by the international community.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source

38. “Despite all of this, we want to emphasize the decision of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to continue to abide by its commitments under the JCPOA. We also commend the support of the other signatories to the JCPOA to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in the region, as expressed on 25 May in Vienna, and to the continuing, full and effective implementation of the Plan of Action. In that regard, it is the responsibility of the Security Council to uphold the agreement exactly as it was envisaged, guaranteeing reciprocal commitments for its full good- faith implementation in a constructive atmosphere based on mutual respect. In that context, the Council members are the main guarantors preventing any action that could undermine the Plan of Action.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source

39. “Bolivia categorically condemns unilateral sanctions, which are a flagrant violation of multilateralism and a serious threat to the international order, constituting as they do illegal measures that impose one State's jurisdiction and internal legislation on another's, violating the principles of equality, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of States. We are concerned about the possibility that that decision could affect the Plan of Action, with consequences that would have implications for the whole world, not just the Middle East. In that regard, we believe that we should be able to create a climate of mutual trust among States given the denuclearization proposals that are currently being negotiated, as is the case with the Korean peninsula.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source

40. “My delegation believes that the 12 years of intense diplomatic activity that led to an agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue and that resulted in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which the Security Council endorsed through the unanimous adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), cannot be postponed by the unilateral decision of one State that jeopardizes the implementation of the Plan. In that order of priorities, like many other representatives, we regret the announcement on 8 May by the United States Government of its withdrawal from the agreement and its reimposition of the unilateral sanctions that had been lifted or had been subject to exemptions, in accordance with the JCPOA.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source

41. “Bolivia firmly reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), in the understanding that it represents an unmistakable diplomatic achievement with respect to nuclear non-proliferation and a manifestation of the capacity of States when we are committed to multilateralism and international law. In that context, we reiterate the right of the peoples of the world, without exception, to research, produce and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, in accordance with articles I and II of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the principles laid down by the International Atomic Energy Agency.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source

42. “I begin by stressing that Bolivia is part of the first densely populated region of the world that is completely free of nuclear weapons and, as provided for in the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, we have assumed the responsibility of contributing, to the best of our ability, to ending the arms race - especially nuclear - and to consolidating international peace and security. In that regard, we attend this meeting convinced that we have an obligation to the international community to join forces so that the Middle East can join the five nuclear- weapon-free zones of the world.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source

43. “Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, for their briefings. We also thank the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands, Mr. Karel van Oosterom, for the detailed information he provided in relation to his work as Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Finally, we welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Germany in this session.”

    2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source

44. “We endorse any initiative for inclusive dialogue that respects the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, with the full participation of Afghan women in socioeconomic, political, peace and security processes, with their full protection from any act of violence, in full accordance with the national strategy and action plan on the elimination of violence against women.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

45. “In that regard, we call on the countries of the region to reinforce their commitment to the exchange of information and documentation, which, conditions permitting, must guarantee displaced persons a voluntary, informed, dignified, safe and permanent return to their places of origin and avoid any replication of conditions in which they must return to a situation of insecurity or to areas where they do not come from. Finally, Bolivia stresses that there is no military solution to the situation in Afghanistan.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

46. “On the list of priorities, my delegation wishes to express its full backing for the support provided by UNAMA to the Afghan Government and donors in the preparations for the Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan, organized by the United Nations and the Afghan Government, to be held on 28 November in Geneva. We believe that those issues remain key for the conference programme, and the measures that the Government must take in the light of the conference are indispensable to the success of the event. Furthermore, for my delegation, the fact that in recent months many families have been displaced and forced to move several times, without immediate prospects of a safe and dignified return to their homes, remains an situation that the Security Council must continue to prioritize.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

47. “The meeting enjoyed the participation of 26 countries, regional organizations and the United Nations, during which they reiterated their full support for the offer of the Government of Afghanistan to engage in direct talks with the Taliban and decided to strengthen regional and international cooperation for peace, reconciliation and the fight against terrorism. Similarly, with regard to the peace process in Afghanistan, we welcome the fact that the process was reaffirmed at the conference held in Tashkent on 27 March, with the participation of high-level representatives of 23 countries, the European Union and the United Nations. The support of the international community is essential to Afghans finalizing a peace process.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

48. “We are alarmed by the reference in the Secretary- General's report to the fact that the task force verified a case of sexual violence against a child. Such illegal situations and violations of international human rights law must be thoroughly investigated by national jurisdictional bodies to find the perpetrators so that they feel the full force of the law and are held accountable. Bolivia expresses its support and reaffirms its commitment to the work being carried out by UNAMA in Afghanistan. We are optimistic about the results of the second meeting of the Kabul process on cooperation for peace and security, held on 28 February.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

49. “We firmly condemn all violent actions by anti-Government elements against the Afghan electoral process, such as attacks on electoral facilities, the kidnapping of electoral personnel and the intimidation and harassment of registered voters. We categorically oppose the suicide attacks that were carried out at a national registration centre in Kabul on 22 April and at a voter registration centre in Khost province on 6 May. It is imperative that the Security Council urge all parties to respect the rights of the Afghan people so as to ensure that it is their sovereign decision that reshapes the history of the country. As on other occasions, my delegation expresses its resounding rejection of the recruitment and use of children by anti-Government elements, as well as any act that endangers the life, integrity and dignity of a child.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source

50. “It is worth mentioning that, as part of that offer, the President promised that he would consider such issues as political inclusion, a ceasefire, a revision of the Constitution, the release of prisoners, the removal of leaders from sanctions lists and the reintegration of refugees and ex-combatants. However, ignoring the presidential proposal, the Taliban increased its terrorist activities against district administrative centres in April, using improvised explosive devices in attacks of a complex or suicidal nature. To date, such attacks have led to 311 deaths and 707 injuries, the majority civilians. We also highlight the unilateral ceasefire announced by the Government on 7 June, and we regret that it was not accepted by the Taliban.”

    2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source