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Loulichki

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first: 2001-08-20
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“Brahimi, to convince the parties in Syria to stop the violence, even temporarily, with a view to creating circumstances conducive to ending the infighting and the indiscriminate destruction of homes and places of worship and to pave the way for inclusive and comprehensive political dialogue, with a view to ensuring the State's independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity and building a democratic society that respects all the rights and freedoms of the Syrian people.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“It is necessary, in the coming few months, to accelerate the revitalization of the peace process, bring pressure to bear on Israel to cease its settlement activities, remove all obstacles and end all practices that stand in the way of negotiations, contribute to helping the Palestinians achieve a viable and independent State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and ensuring the restoration of the Lebanese and Syrian territory. Failure to resolve the question of Palestine will fuel prolong the Arab-Israeli conflict and fuel tension and violence in the region, which is witnessing a crisis to which Syrians of all constituencies have fallen victim in the past two years; neighbouring States are suffering as well. We look to the Joint Special Representative, Mr.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“We would warn that an escalating humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions is developing in the Gaza Strip and that the Council and all influential and powerful States must work to ensure the lifting of that inhuman and unjust blockade. Despite the innumerable decisions, resolutions and stances taken by the Council, the Quartet and the General Assembly and its Committees, the Israeli occupation continues, as does the suffering of the Palestinian people and the inability of the international community to find a feasible solution that is achievable, ready and documented. We are not alone in our conviction that there is not much time left before the two-State solution becomes inapplicable or impossible, given Israeli policies on the ground.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“We reiterate once again our support for the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to establish its independent State, with Al-Quds as its capital 4 a State that is recognized by the international community and contributes, along with other Member States, to the achievement of the goals of our Organization. We commend the Palestinian side for its strong spirit of responsibility in continuing negotiations with interested international parties aimed at discussing the form of the Palestinian request that is to be submitted to the General Assembly to enable it to gain full membership in this international Organization. The policy of blockade imposed by the occupying authorities on Gaza since 2006 has led to untold suffering, as witnessed by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“However, those concessions have not sufficed to induce Israel to reciprocate with a view to ensuring the success ofpeace efforts. On the contrary, the flexibility ofthe Palestinian side has been met only with Israel's intransigence and its continuous blockade of Gaza, using all international and regional attempts to strengthen the occupation so as to make a final, internationally agreed resolution impossible. The Kingdom of Morocco welcomes the fact that the Palestinian side has opted for negotiations and for achieving peace on the basis of international legitimacy and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“I would like here to recall the statement made by His Royal Highness the Chair of the Al-Quds Committee before the General Assembly: "The Kingdom of Morocco looks forward to seeing the international community reconsider its methods of intervention and its modus operandi so as to halt the Judaization of Al-Quds Al-Sharif". All peace initiatives and terms of reference, in particular the decisions and resolutions of the United Nations, as well as the Arab Peace Initiative, the Quartet road map and the Madrid principles, have acknowledged the legitimate right of the Palestinians to an independent State, within the borders of 4 June 1967, living side by side with Israel. In response to international appeals, the Palestinian side has made many concessions to demonstrate its resolve to achieve peace through negotiations.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“The attacks against those holy sites constitute for all Muslims new and dangerous acts of provocation that could, in combination with the continuing and systematic attempts to Judaize occupied East Jerusalem and obliterate its spiritual and cultural character, give rise to a very volatile situation. Israel's unceasing attempts to change the religious, cultural, demographic and architectural characteristics of the old city include the destruction of Bab al-Maghariba, the scaling up of archaeological excavations under and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the desecration of holy sites.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“In the midst of those changes and events, the Palestinian territories are still being subjected to intensive and expanded settlement activities designed to destroy the geographical unity of the West Bank and annex additional land, which will undermine the two-State vision. Al-Quds continues to be the target of numerous practices and procedures aimed at diluting its Arab identity and preventing it from being a city of tolerance and coexistence among religions and peoples. We followed with concern the recurrent attacks against the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in Al-Quds Al-Sharif, by settlers under the protection of the Israeli police, who attacked unarmed worshipers who were defending the mosque against the attacks.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to extend my thanks to Mr. Jeffrey Feltman for his comprehensive briefing on the developments in the Middle East, including Palestine. I am also pleased to welcome my colleague and friend, Ambassador Masood Khan, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan, to the Council and to wish him every success. While the world is attentively following the changes in the Arab region, which is at a crucial stage that is paving the way for the construction of democratic societies in which citizens will enjoy decent lives and freedom, the peace process in the Middle East is in an unprecedented and dangerous stalemate. That constitutes a serious threat and is of concern to us all.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“My country, Morocco, which has supported the brotherly people of Sierra Leone in the various phases ofits ending the crisis, continues to stand ready to assist our brothers in order definitely to close this chapter of years of conflict and enable it to continue to move towards stability and prosperity.”
2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source
“We welcome the fact that those activities will continue in the context of programmes involving the Government of Sierra Leone, the United Nations and local actors, including with respect to setting up a peace museum to preserve the collective memory. The progress made on the path to peace, justice and reconciliation by the people of Sierra Leone is all to the credit of that brotherly country, which has taken ownership of its own destiny with the support of the international community. We were able to see that directly during the recent visit of the Security Council to West Africa. In this phase of critical transformations, it is important that the international community stand mobilized for Sierra Leone so as to help it overcome its challenges in terms of strengthening democratic institutions and promoting economic development.”
2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source
“While commending the agreement on the issue between the Government of Sierra Leone and the United Nations, we deem it important to maintain the same level of political support and ensure that it has sufficient resources, so that it can meet the many challenges inherent in this critical stage of the process, in particular the protection of witnesses, the enforcement of sentences, the preservation of archives, the protection of its physical and legal legacy, and the creation and the building of the capacities of the local judicial system. It is indisputable that one of the major successes of the Special Court lies in its ability to involve all of the actors of Sierra Leonean society and in its outreach and awareness-raising efforts aimed not only at the general public in Sierra Leone but also at neighbouring countries.”
2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source
“The Court contributed to the process of consolidating peace in Sierra Leone and in the subregion and to the efforts made to restore the rule of law and end impunity. As a result of its work and the outcomes achieved, the Court represents an innovative model of mixed international justice that is based on complementarity and national ownership. For all of those reasons, we endorse the draft presidential statement that is before the Council. We noted with satisfaction the efforts undertaken and the progress achieved by the Special Court with respect to implementing its completion strategy and preparing for a transition towards a residual special court immediately following the completion of its mandate, by 30 September 2013.”
2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source
“The Security Council had an opportunity to express its satisfaction last April following the verdict of the Special Court in the trial of Mr. Taylor. The Council underscored the importance of that ruling for the victims of the crimes committed in Sierra Leone during the conflict as they awaited the final verdict, which is scheduled to be issued shortly. That highly symbolic verdict was preceded by the completion of two other cases involving the heads of the Civil Defence Forces and the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council. But beyond those specific cases, we continue to believe that the importance of the Special Court for Sierra Leone transcends the goal of the completion of its trials.”
2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and its Prosecutor for having shared with us their assessments of the work and the record of the Special Court, as well as for having expressed to us here their passion for the noble mission that they were entrusted with. I would also like to welcome the participation of Her Excellency Mrs. Ebun Jusu, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Sierra Leone, and to reiterate to her Morocco's commitment to supporting that friendly country in its efforts to consolidate peace and to transition towards stability and development. We welcome the achievements of the Court since it was launched in 2002.”
2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source
“It is up to them, of course, to redouble their efforts, demonstrate their unshakeable commitment to reconstructing the country, reinforce good governance and set in motion the reforms needed to rebuild trust, consolidate stability and encourage outside investment. Nonetheless, the support and assistance of the international community, the United Nations and international financial institutions remains indispensable and critical to enable the country to return to normalcy and meet the aspirations of its people. Morocco, for its part, whose Royal Armed Forces contributed to Haiti's return to peace and helped to mitigate the humanitarian impact of the 2010 quake, remains committed alongside the friendly people of Haiti to strengthening the gains made and to building a peaceful and prosperous future for Haiti.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“While giving full credit to the Haitian Government for taking charge of the tasks indispensible to the safety and well-being of the people, we believe that MINUSTAH should continue to support the Government's efforts and should gradually reduce its presence as the situation improves and stabilizes. In that regard, my country supports the renewal of MINUSTAH'S mandate as recommended by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2012/678). The proposals in that report with respect to a reduction in MINUSTAH staffing strike us as realistic for a smooth transition and a progressive withdrawal, with MINUSTAH concentrating its activity on the primary tasks identified in the report. More than two years after the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti, the task before the Haitian authorities remains difficult and filled with challenges.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“More than 400,000 people are still living in more than 500 camps. The situation is all the more worrisome because the gradual withdrawal of various humanitarian groups due to the lack of resources, which contributes to the deterioration of the situation. Since its establishment, MINUSTAH has amply and decisively contributed to the operations for the recovery and stabilization of the country. We were able to see that with our own eyes when the Council visited Haiti at the beginning of the year. We must congratulate the entire Mission staff for what they have accomplished to date despite obstacles and hardships.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Also, the participation ofwomen in the Government has been raised to 30 per cent. We welcome that and the allocation to women of the strategic portfolios of finance and tourism. We also welcome the adoption and promulgation of the law on the functions of the Ombudsman. Turning to security, we welcome the peaceful manner in which the authorities re-established order following the incidents of 17 April incited by former members of the army and young recruits. That incident demonstrates the urgent need for the Haitian Government to accelerate the training of the 15,000 police officers stipulated by the five-year development plan in order to cover the entire territory by 2016. Concerning the humanitarian situation, while significant progress has been made in removing rubble and rehousing displaced persons, the needs remain enormous.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“More than two years after the disaster that struck the Republic of Haiti, significant and notable progress has been made, following the delays already pointed out in implementing certain key measures in the country's stabilization process. Morocco welcomes the efforts of the Haitian authorities to conclude the institutional reforms needed to strengthen the rule of law. The Senate's approval of the appointment of a new prime minister, the publication of the amended 1987 Constitution, the appointment of judges to the appeals court, the establishment of the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the launching of the process to implement an Electoral Council are all significant and essential stages carried out to bolster State institutions in accordance with the commitments undertaken by the Government.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me to begin by congratulating you and your country, Mr. President, at this important time for the friendly nation of Guatemala, on its assumption of the presidency ofthe Security Council - as you said, for the first time in its history - for the month of October. Half way through Guatemala's term on the Security Council, you can already be proud of your country's contribution to the work of the Council. Allow me also to thank Special Representative Mariano Fernandez Amunategui for his briefing and to convey to him and the entire team of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) our full appreciation for their efforts to assist Haiti in its stabilization and development.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, I voice the hope that the international consensus on the importance of protecting children in situations of armed conflict will be transformed, through dialogue, cooperation and recognition of different sensitivities, into a truly universal consensus, fully endorsed by all parties, to be welcomed by every child living in a situation of armed conflict.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“We are all indisputably obliged to combat it, and we must do everything to put an end to it. Coordinating the efforts of the various stakeholders in the United Nations system is a guarantee of effectiveness and success; but, as has been widely emphasized and demonstrated, primary responsibility for that lies with the parties to conflicts, who must be prevailed on to respect the lives and rights of children, as expressed in Security Council resolutions and international conventions.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“The Child Protection Policy adoptedjointly in 2009 by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Field Support has helped to guide United Nations activities regarding the protection of children in armed conflict and to support the mandate of child protection advisers in peacekeeping operations. We welcome the steps the DPKO has taken to educate and train United Nations forces in order to enable them to protect children in situations of armed conflict. At the same time, we believe it essential to strengthen the capacity of the countries concerned, with the sustained commitment of the United Nations to cooperation and technical assistance, in order to help those countries implement their action plans successfully. Recruiting children into armed conflict is a crime to be condemned by any and every standard.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Such efforts should involve not only public authorities but also non-governmental organizations, national human rights institutions and civil society, and should furthermore enjoy priority and significant donor financing. In that regard, my delegation specifically endorses the Secretary-General's recommendation that Governments that ask be given help in implementing prevention strategies. Here we can only welcome the growing number of action plans signed or being negotiated, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General mentioned, and that reflect the merit of an approach that involves dialogue and cooperation.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“No rationale or pretext can justify recruiting children into armed conflict or mitigate the criminal responsibility of those who encourage it or force them to be involved. It goes without saying that denouncing and prosecuting such practices, as has been noted, must be supported with strategies and specific measures aimed at preventing them. As the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/261) emphasizes, prevention strategies must address the problems in a comprehensive manner, first at the national level, by enacting laws that make recruiting under-age children a crime; then, at the local level, by improving measures designed to protect them and raising family and community awareness; and by establishing national re-education, training and employment programmes that offer young people better prospects.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Today's debate gives us the opportunity to take stock of the progress made in assessing the challenges surrounding the protection of children, as well as the scope and gravity of the violence committed against this vulnerable sector of society, in violation ofthe most basic principles of human rights and international law, including international humanitarian and refugee law. The magnitude of the atrocities endured by children in these conflicts demands firm, unwavering commitment on the part of the international community to ending such things, with their devastating consequences for the victims and their families. We can only condemn and fight any exploitation of children's innocence, vulnerability and ingenuousness designed to induce them to take part directly or indirectly in conflicts.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): My delegation is pleased to take part in this debate on an issue of key importance to the United Nations and its States Members and appeals to our collective conscience. It is presided over by you, Sir, and represents a just tribute to your commitment and efforts devoted to the matter. Furthermore, I congratulate Ms. Leila Zerrougui on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. I wish to assure her of Morocco's commitment to support her efforts as we have done with her predecessor, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy. Lastly, let me thank Mr. Herve Ladsous, Mr. Anthony Lake and Mr. David Tolbert for their briefings.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“The last thing I will say is that the Syrian representative's words make me think of something he will certainly understand - a most eloquent passage of Arabic poetry by Al-Mutanabbi: (spoke in Arabic) "Being criticized by a lesser person proves that I am perfect."”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“I can therefore assure the Syrian representative that the 32 million Moroccan citizens take great pride not only in the work of His Majesty the King but also in the Moroccan monarchy itself and what it brings with it. And when they express respect for the institution of the monarchy they do it willingly and do not need anyone's approval, least of all that of the Syrian representative. As far as him bringing up the question of the Sahara, I will very simply remind him that we are here to discuss Syria in the context of the situation in the Middle East. If he wants to discuss the Sahara we can talk about it when the time comes.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“He expressed the beliefs of the entire Moroccan people, who throughout history have never faltered in taking the side of Arab peoples, starting with the Syrian people. Morocco's Royal Armed Forces have spilled their own blood to defend Syria's territorial integrity. But we did it willingly, expecting neither recognition nor gratitude. The Moroccan monarchy is an ancestral monarchy, and one that adapts, evolves and reforms itself. For that reason Morocco distinguished itself in the Arab Spring by a peaceful, forward-looking road to change whereby our country now has one of the most progressive Constitutions, which brought about profound reforms supported by the vast majority of Moroccans.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): When our Minister took the floor in the Council, be conveyed certain convictions of Morocco and our commitment with regard to the entirety of the Syrian people. A few moments ago, the representative of Syria decided to openly attack virtually all the members of the Council. I understand his distress. He is unable to rise to the expectations of the international community with respect to a political solution, a cessation of the violence and respect for human rights. It seems that he has chosen to believe that the best defence is a good offence. He presumed to talk about Morocco in response to what our Minister said. The representative of Syria presumed to talk about Morocco's reforms and the royal protocol. When our Minister spoke, he spoke on behalf of the 32 million Moroccans.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“We have spoken at length of the Palestinian issue, because it lies at the very heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict and because the likelihood of a resolution, unfortunately, is currently being threatened from all sides. That does not mean that we are not concerned about or do not understand the severity of the situation in Syria, which has dominated the Council's agenda of late. What is very important in that case is the occupation of the Syrian Golan and southern Lebanon by the Israeli armed forces. That occupation must be brought to an end. Morocco, like all other Arab States, is committed to seeing a negotiated, just and comprehensive solution that will afford the Palestinian people a viable, independent State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and that would guarantee the security and safety of all States in the region.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“Furthermore, Israel's intransigence and the failure of the international community to implement the vision ofa two-State solution make the resumption ofthe peace process almost impossible. The Quartet's decision to send a special envoy to encourage the parties to make specific proposals regarding territory, borders and security has yielded no palpable results. The political stalemate benefits no one, including Israel. To the contrary, a final legal solution to the Palestinian issue would promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the entire region, including Israel. We cherish the hope of seeing Palestinian national reconciliation and hope that the obstacles to it will be eliminated. We are aware that Palestinian unity will strengthen the position of Palestinian negotiators.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“We also condemn acts of violence and intimidation against Palestinians by settlers in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Israel continues to impose its blockade on the Gaza Strip, which has lasted for years now and deprives the inhabitants of Gaza of all forms of livelihood and well-being. The decisions of the Security Council and the Quartet are important in that respect, and we invite them to step in to put an end to the settlement policy, including the seizure of Palestinian land in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, especially now that the Levy Commission has reaffirmed that Palestinian lands are not occupied or settled. That added insult to injury, with blatant disregard for all international resolutions and laws.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“First and foremost, we urge the Security Council to ensure that the historical and legal nature of Al-Quds Al-Sharif is respected and that its Christian and Muslim holy sites are not violated. Israel is maintaining its settlement policy and, at the same time, depriving Palestinians of their right to build on their lands. The recent decision of the occupation authorities to destroy eight villages in order to build an Israeli training camp is yet another manifestation of the defiant and provocative policy carried out by Israel. We reaffirm the need for Israel to put an end to such practices, and we thank the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and all organizations that back the right of the Palestinians to build homes and facilities on their own land.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“The Al-Quds Committee, chaired by our sovereign, categorically rejects the report ofthe Israeli legal advisor who claimed that the Al-Aqsa Mosque was an integral part of Israeli territory. The Kingdom of Morocco denounces, condemns and rejects his irresponsible and unacceptable position, which threatens the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque and runs counter to United Nations resolutions, which reject any changes to the occupied Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif. The Kingdom of Morocco understands the real intention behind those statements, which are accompanied by repeated steps to Judaize the city of East Jerusalem that have changed the religious and cultural character of the city. We wish to warn against such a policy and its consequences, and urge the international community to assume its responsibilities.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“About that there can be neither doubt nor question. Unfortunately, that has not been the case with Israel, which has persisted in its expansionist settlement policies, bringing to naught the vision of a two-State solution. Its policy of gradually isolating the city of Jerusalem from its natural Palestinian surroundings, which has already been implemented in the region, clearly speaks to a premeditated plan to ensure that a two-State solution is too difficult or even impossible to achieve. The city of East Jerusalem is experiencing troubling changes. Indeed, the rate at which settlements are being built and religious and holy sites desecrated is alarming.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“The Israeli occupation forces have mobilized their legal arsenal, their settlers and their armed forces to conquer more land following the expulsion of residents from their homes and after crops and trees that form their only source of income have been uprooted. The illegal settlement policy has been repeatedly affirmed, and the international community has repeatedly condemned the situation and Israel's expansionist policy. Even so, the Israeli authorities have pursued their policy of settlement, including in East Jerusalem. The Security Council has been unable to reaffirm its position against such illegal settlements. The Palestinian people have, however, continued to negotiate or to express their readiness to resume negotiations, responding to them favourably and showing their good intentions and good will.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to start by thanking Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his very comprehensive briefing. Everyone here knows that the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian cause are marked by a freeze in negotiations and a deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Also, there is a stalemate on the vision of a two-State solution, as a result of Israeli settlement activity. We simply do not know what the consequences will be for the security and stability of the Middle East as a whole. This year has witnessed further unprecedented expansion of settlements.”
2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source
“A credible solution that restores hope and faith to the people of Syria is necessary to ensure their understanding that the crisis will end and that their aspirations will be fulfilled with the support of the Council.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“But Morocco chose to support the international effort to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, including after the acceptance of the six-point plan by all parties, whose first demand was the complete cessation of violence and the relaunching of the political process to enable the Syrian people to achieve their legitimate aspirations. To conclude, I wish to reiterate our firm conviction of the need to continue our common, joint work on restoring unity in the Council. What unites its members is their Charter responsibility and its imperative to prevail over differences of opinion. We are heartbroken over the suffering of the people in sisterly Syria.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“On that basis and in view of its responsibilities within the framework of the League of Arab States, Morocco has worked with other members of the Council to elaborate a strategic vision aimed at a peaceful solution to the crisis in Syria by re-establishing existing mechanisms, including the six-point plan that served as our main reference for such a solution. It included, of course, the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS). The Council and countries that contributed to UNSMIS were aware of the fact that the dispatch of observers to Syria was somewhat different from other missions.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“For that reason, the Arab League has urged the Security Council to take strict measures that would enable the Council to work within the framework of Chapter VII of the Charter in order to put an end to the growing violence in Syria, ensure that all members shoulder their responsibilities, and create a climate conducive to dialogue. In his discussion with members of the Security Council, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States emphasized that the scope of the measures in no way included military intervention.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“We had hoped that the Council would remain united after adopting resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012), which laid the foundations for pragmatic action to tackle all aspects of the crisis in Syria. Morocco is convinced that the Council's unified action remains a decisive factor in ensuring the international community's successful achievement of a timely solution to the crisis in Syria. From the very outset, the League of Arab States has worked with the Council to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Syria. It is convinced that the parties alone will not be able to end the violence or to pursue dialogue. The violence and the number of Syrian victims have reached a level that prevents the parties from tackling the Syrian crisis through existing mechanisms.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“In our views, the ideas contained therein are in line with the political transition advocated by the Arab League. We also voted in favour because we support the efforts of the Joint Special Envoy and seek a genuine cessation of violence. Given the fact that the Council was unable to adopt a strong resolution, all that we can do is to voice our disappointment over such a result, whose only loser is the brotherly Syrian people and the region to which it belongs. Up until the final moment, including during last week's intensive negotiations, we remained hopeful that we would achieve consensus among all Council members around a common vision of the plan to be adopted to effectively address a crisis that has continued to intensify in Syria and that has now lasted more than 16 months.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): Morocco voted in favour of draft resolution S/2012/538 because it was in line with the recent resolutions of the League of Arab States and our perception of the situation in Syria, which shows quite clearly that no mechanism adopted by the Council to address the crisis has had the hoped-for result and that the parties in Syria have not complied with the plan, including the complete cessation of violence, to which they committed themselves. The number of victims continues to grow, and the violence has reached an unprecedented level. We voted in favour of the draft resolution because it endorsed the final communique of the Action Group for Syria adopted in Geneva last month, which laid out the main principles for ensuring a successful political transition in Syria.”
2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source
“Strengthening the role of the Peacebuilding Commission within the United Nations architecture is of particular importance to sustain the successes achieved in many countries on the African continent. The relationship between the Commission and the Security Council should be further strengthened. In that context, we commend the regular invitations extended by the Council to the Chairs of the configurations to share their perspectives and assessments ofthe countries on the Commission's agenda. At the same time, we appreciate and support strengthened cooperation between the Commission and the Economic and Social Council and between the Commission and international and continental financial institutions.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“Given the geographic proximity of many countries emerging from conflict and the similar socio-economic and security challenges they face, we believe that the time to establish regional configurations has come. Such areas of focus, for example along the Mano River, which runs through Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, or in the Sahel or the Great Lakes region, would make for better coordination of action and increased coherence in peacebuilding operations at the subregional level. In the light of recent developments in the Sahel, we believe the PBC should come to the aid ofthe countries of the Sahel-Sahara Strip that are either in conflict or emerging from institutional crises.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“The contribution of regional actors and subregional organizations is of great importance to achieving peace, stability and development for countries emerging from conflict. We believe that triangular cooperation is an approach that the Commission should further explore, especially when it comes to South-South cooperation. That would make it possible to adapt methods to local circumstances and to optimize the use of available resources. With the establishment ofthe Guinea configuration, in 2011, the number of PBC country configurations rose to six. We would like to take this opportunity to commend the current Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and his predecessor for the practical and important work they have done.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source