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lines on the record: 165
first: 2006-01-27
most recent: 2019-04-17
sittings or episodes: 18
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“South Africa wishes to align itself with the statements to be delivered by the representative of Zimbabwe on behalf of the Southern African Development Community and by the representative of the Kingdom of Morocco on behalf of the African Group, as well as with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. During the commemorative year of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, despite the Organization's numerous achievements, it still remains to be seen when there will be a resolution to the decades- long Palestinian and Israeli conflict. This decade's long conflict is a stain on the very purposes and principles of the United Nations as enshrined in the Charter.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“South Africa would like to congratulate your country, Sir, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January, and to thank you for convening this important debate. Furthermore, my delegation wishes to express its appreciation to AssistantSecretary-General ad interim for Political Affairs Jens Toyberg-Frandzen for his insightful briefing. I also take this opportunity to congratulate all the new members of the Security Council.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We stand ready to be of assistance, if called upon, to share our experience in national reconciliation, nation-building, constitution-building and post-conflict reconstruction and development.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“South Africa is ready to support a Security Council resolution that will compel both Israel and Palestine to negotiate a framework for a two-State solution within a specific time frame. In that regard, we welcome the attempts of the Group of the Arab States, which is making an effort in that regard. Lastly, South Africa very recently pledged its support for the ongoing humanitarian assistance effort taking place in Gaza. We are indeed pleased that the international community is making efforts to try and restore conditions in Gaza. In that regard, we have pledged 10 million South African rand, or $1 million, as a contribution to that end. The funds pledged by South Africa will be transferred to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“At the same time, we equally listened to the representative of the State of Israel, who pointed out Israel's readiness to find a lasting solution to the conflict. In order to demonstrate its seriousness, we believe that the starting point should be the lifting of the seven-year blockade on Gaza. We are also pleased that the Palestinians and Israelis have concluded a ceasefire agreement. We are hopeful that the ongoing negotiations will lead to a permanent ceasefire arrangement. South Africa, for its part, believes that now is the time for our readiness to be put to the test and that attempts should be sought to indeed seek a genuine solution to the long conflict.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“This morning, we listened attentively to the briefing of the Secretary-General on his recent visit to the State of Palestine, including the Gaza Strip, in which he told us that he had witnessed first hand the massive destruction in those areas. South Africa, for its part, believes that such visits are helpful in drawing the attention of the international community to the reality of the horrific killing and the suffering of civilians in Palestine. We also listened to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations, who told us that Palestinians now face the mammoth task of rebuilding their lives after the deaths of 2,180 people, the majority civilians, including 516 children and 283 women. Clearly, we should unreservedly condemn such a situation in the Council.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“South Africa wishes to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October and on having convened such an important debate. We also extend our gratitude to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing today and express our appreciation for the role that he plays in upholding the principles of the United Nations and in his involvement in the resolution of conflict in the Middle East. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered earlier by the representatives of Zimbabwe on behalf of the Southern African Development Community and of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“For countless years, in numerous Security Council meetings, the international community has utilized this forum to express its anger and disappointment at the senseless loss of life and the cruelty and barbarism meted out to women, men and children by warring factions that refuse to acknowledge the reality that peace will reign in the Middle East only as a result of peaceful negotiations, justice and fairness. On numerous occasions, the international community has reiterated its position that the conflict between Israel and Palestine can be resolved only through a two-State solution, with a viable Palestinian State living side by side with Israel and its other neighbours.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“South Africa notes that there are regional and subregional efforts to implement resolution 1540 (2004) and that activities have taken place within the Caribbean Community, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Central American Integration System. In that regard, South Africa welcomed the submission, in August 2011, of the African Union Commission's point of contact for resolution 1540 (2004) and of the Commission's statement on 1 May 2014 reiterating the Commission's commitment to the implementation of the resolution on the continent. South Africa continues to support the African Union's mandate as the primary international organization with the authority to oversee such matters on the continent.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“States should therefore identify any gaps they may have in their domestic controls and call on relevant international expertise if required. In this regard, it is important to note and respect the domestic legislation already in place in countries that effectively regulates all items related to weapons of mass destruction in accordance with their own particular circumstances. It is also important that in countries where such legislation is lacking, best practices can be drawn upon to empower them to take sovereign control of WMD non-proliferation, in conformity with their domestic legislation and in the interests of their development.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Another workshop is planned for Portuguese-speaking countries, to be held in Togo in June. Those efforts were all geared towards helping African States to meet their reporting obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). Although no African State possesses these weapons and most do not export or produce material and equipment that fall within the scope of resolution 1540 (2004), South Africa recognizes that any State could potentially be used as a point of transit or trans-shipment of goods that could be intended for non-State actors. However, it should be noted that there exists little incentive for such States, some of which are underresourced and overburdened in other areas of their development, to commit to onerous reporting standards.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Given the challenges that have been experienced in this regard, in resolution 1977 (2011) the Security Council called on all States that had not yet submitted a first report to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) on steps they had taken, or intended to take, to implement resolution 1540 (2004), to do so. In the past three years, South Africa has played its part in facilitating progress towards the resolution's implementation, including by chairing the 1540 Committee, during our non-permanent membership of the Council. In 2012 and 2013, South Africa hosted and participated in workshops in Pretoria and Addis Ababa on the implementation ofresolution 1540 (2004). This year we hosted another workshop in Pretoria, following Gabon's successful hosting of a similar event for French-speaking African countries in March.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“This and subsequent reports included a comprehensive overview of South Africa's domestic legislation relevant to the control of material, equipment and technology related to weapons of mass destruction. While we are proud of our control system, we realize that no system is foolproof or can be static in a world of rapid technological advances. Reviewing and implementing additional measures is therefore an ongoing process. At the same time, we recognize that such measures should under no circumstances impose any unwarranted restrictions on the inalienable right of States to utilize material, equipment and technology for peaceful purposes. One of the primary requirements of resolution 1540 (2004) is the submission of national reports.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“We also remain of the View that the challenges facing the international community in the area of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems can be effectively addressed only through inclusive multilateralism and reinvigoration of the relevant multilateral instruments and organizations. The relevant international regimes provide a clear recognition of the inextricable link between disarmament and non-proliferation, and set out the obligations of those possessing such weapons concerning their elimination, while upholding the right of all States to the peaceful use of relevant technologies. The threat posed by these weapons to international peace and security cannot be eliminated through non-proliferation measures alone. South Africa submitted its first report on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) on 31 January 2005.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“South Africa welcomes the opportunity to participate in this exchange of views on issues related to resolution 1540 (2004) on this, the tenth anniversary of its adoption. In 2007, three years after the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), South Africa affirmed the fundamental principle underlying security from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) - that as long as such weapons exist, the world will always be threatened by a weapons- of-mass-destruction catastrophe. Today, 10 years after that adoption, South Africa seeks to remind all States that there are no safe hands for these weapons.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Perhaps the time has come for us to be much more creative in our endeavours to find a lasting and peaceful solution. South Africa continues to believe in the right of the self-determination of the people of Palestine. We remain unshaken in our belief that the two-State solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian State, remains the viable option for durable and lasting peace. The delicate process of negotiations between Israel and Palestine requires trust, and trust is earned by action, not by mere words.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“More importantly, that unity will strengthen the Palestinian State and service delivery to its people through the establishment of a united Palestinian Government within weeks. We also welcome the announcement that elections will be held in Palestine in six months. In our view, a unified Palestinian voice will contribute significantly to the realization of a two-State solution. We reiterate our call on the Security Council to fully exercise its functions under the Charter of the United Nations. With regard to the Palestinian question, we express our firm belief that the Council should provide sustained support to the peace process and work towards its full and satisfactory completion. We have yet another failure to achieve peace behind that.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“South Africa reiterates its position that the solution envisioned by the Oslo Accords is being taken apart piecemeal with every new settlement that is announced. Not only are the settlements illegal under international law, but they also remain a major stumbling block to the achievement of sustainable peace. Essentially, the Israeli settlement activities are confiscating Palestinian territory that is important for a future State, and at the same time they are aimed at isolating East Jerusalem from other main Palestinian Cities. South Africa welcomes the unity agreement between the Palestine Liberation Organization and Hamas as a positive step. We have long argued that the division between the two main Palestinian parties has weakened Palestine's ability to negotiate a fair dispensation.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“On countless occasions, we have met in the Security Council Chamber to lament the fact that the deadlines set for the peace negotiations have not ushered positive ways forward with regard to the Middle East peace process. We regret that despite efforts of the United States over the past nine months, we see, instead of progress, regression with the talks frozen indefinitely. The stakes are high for both the Palestinians and the Israelis, and the suspension of the talks will not contribute to the achievement of a two-State solution, in which we all envision a State of Palestine, living side by side in security with Israel. South Africa is deeply concerned by the latest setbacks in the Middle East peace process. In addition to the suspended talks, obstacles created by the illegal occupation of Palestine remain.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Federal Republic of Nigeria on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month, and we welcome this open debate under its leadership. We also welcome the opportunity to participate and share our views in this important debate on the situation in the Middle East, with particular reference to the Middle East peace process. I would also like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Robert Serry, for his briefing to the Council today. South Africa aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, the delicate process of negotiations between Israel and Palestine requires trust, and trust is earned by action and not by mere words. We continue to believe that peace in the Middle East is dependent on the establishment of an independent State of Palestine. Vacating occupied lands is also an imperative.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We are convinced that if the crisis continues to be fuelled with weapons, we will witness in Syria, as we have elsewhere in the world, that it is ultimately the people of Syria who will pay the price, while those supplying weapons live in safety far away from the crisis. Furthermore, we are very conscious of the importance of a greater role for women in ending conflicts and building peace, and urge a proportional participation of women in the talks in Geneva slated to begin on 22 January. South Africa continues to maintain that the only solution to the Syrian crisis is a Syrian-owned process where all Syrian parties must take responsibility to end the violence and commit to finding lasting peace.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“South Africa fully supports the efforts of the United Nations in bringing about a political solution to that protracted conflict, and looks forward to participating in the second Geneva Conference on Syria later this week. South Africa has steadfastly maintained that it is an unassailable right of the Syrian people to have peace and democracy. South Africa remains convinced that in a complex, divided society, such as Syria's, there can be no military solution to the conflict, and we have condemned the continuing supply of weapons to that area, as it has entrenched the false notion that the use of arms can end the conflict.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“South Africa once again emphasizes the need for Israel to lift the illegal blockade against the people of Gaza. The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is currently at a critical point, with the renewed efforts of United States Secretary of State John Kerry to bring Israelis and Palestinians together to agree on a framework for permanent status negotiations. The test will be whether current efforts will achieve a two-State solution and also realize the vision of an independent Palestinian State. Allow me at this stage to turn to the situation in Syria. The continuation of the crisis in Syria is of great concern. Although progress is being made in the destruction of Syria's chemical stocks, the conflict continues. Without an inclusive political settlement, the consequences for regional peace and security will be greater.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Further, the release date was followed by a new barrage of illegal settlement activities with the announcement by Israel of the expansion of 1,400 new settlements in the West Bank. Those actions by Israel collectively serve to stifle the very few positive actions in the process and puts the sincerity of Israel's commitment to the peace process in question. We therefore call on Israel to refrain from actions that undermine progress in the peace talks. We condemn all violence, which further undermines the possibility of a peaceful settlement. Mahatma Ghandi said that the worst form of violence is poverty, and therefore the continued economic and political isolation of the Gaza Strip further exacerbates the fragile political process.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Again we warn that the continued settlement construction changes the geographical makeup of Palestine and could make impossible the creation of two States, in line with the overwhelming call for the creation of a sovereign, independent, democratic, viable and contiguous Palestinian State, coexisting peacefully alongside Israel, on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The parties need to continue their positive confidence-building measures, and in that regard the release by Israel of Palestinian prisoners in December was a positive development. However, it is undermined by the continued arrest and detention of Palestinian citizens by Israeli authorities.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We welcome the launch on 16 January of the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, and South Africa joins other voices urging that the observance be used to redouble efforts to achieve a lasting and durable peace between Israel and Palestine. We remain steadfast in our belief that the only way a solution to that protracted conflict can be found is through a peaceful and fair negotiation process carried out in an environment conducive to fruitful deliberations - that is, an environment free of intimidation, fear, violence and other obstructionist activities. The construction of settlements by Israel remains the biggest obstacle to progress in the peace talks. Nonetheless, Israel's illegal settlement activities continue with impunity.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Five months ago, following the concerted efforts of the United States, we saw a positive development in the political process with the resumption of negotiations with a view to achieving a lasting and comprehensive agreement between Israel and Palestine by April this year. Whereas the resumption of negotiations remains a promising sign, as it has brought an end to the paralysis that plagued the peace process for some years, the parties will have to make tough decisions in the weeks ahead. South Africa identifies with the struggle of the Palestinians for self-determination and continues to support the Palestinian people in their legitimate and just struggle for the establishment of an independent State.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate Jordan on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and for convening this open debate. Jordan's intimate knowledge of the conflict will no doubt be an asset to the Council's efforts to find a resolution to this long- standing conflict. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The Council meets today at a moment of heightened diplomacy in the Middle East, from the second Geneva Conference on Syria, on Wednesday, 22 January, to ongoing negotiations between Israel and Palestine.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The former Secretary-General Kofi Annan was right when he stated that "we will not enjoy development without security, we will not enjoy security without development, and we will not enjoy either without respect for human rights. Unless all those causes are advanced, none will succeed." (A/59/2005, para. 17) Finally, we look forward to the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People to be held on 29 November with the Palestinian Arab Idol winner, Mohammed Assaf, as the key feature of the celebrations. We wish the Palestinians all the best in their quest for self-determination and pledge our support for the noble cause.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Those measures would contribute to the revival of the enclave that has suffered a great deal under the blockade, which continues to frustrate the lives of the inhabitants of Gaza, and has contributed directly to the increase in unemployment and poverty. Despite those positive developments, we still call on Israel to end the illegal blockade of Gaza in respect of international humanitarian law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 465 (1980), 681 (1990), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1860 (2009). The need to deliberately link development and peace with security has never been as clear as it is today.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“South Africa will continue to support all efforts towards democracy, peace, stability and the advancement of human rights and human dignity in Palestine. The development of the Palestinian Economic Initiative by the United States and the Quartet is commendable. We hope that it will be able to revive the economic potential of Palestine and help alleviate the current financial pressures the country is facing. We call on the international community, including the private sector, to lend a hand to this critical socioeconomic programme. The measures enacted by the Israeli Government to ease the implementation of the Initiative, including "approval for the importation of greater quantities of construction material and water into Gaza", are welcome.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We are all very aware of the long-lasting adverse effects that this will have on that vulnerable group and its negative effect on their potential to becoming responsible and productive adults. Again,we call on Israel to fulfil its obligation under international human rights and international law and protect the rights of children. South Africa welcomes the reconciliation efforts among the Palestinians, including agreements reached between Fatah, Hamas and other parties in Cairo in 2011, as well as the agreement reached in February 2012 in Qatar. Those are most welcome developments. South Africa congratulated and encouraged all the parties involved in both these agreements to seek reconciliation and unity as an important ingredient for long-lasting and sustainable peace.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“While we welcome Israel's decision to free some Palestinian prisoners as a confidence-building measure and a gesture of its commitment to the peace talks, at the same time we condemn the capture and imprisonment of Palestinian citizens, especially children. South Africa is also deeply concerned about the plight of the Palestinians illegally imprisoned in Israeli jails and continue to live in horrendous conditions. We once again call on Israel to respect the human rights of all Palestinian prisoners and to abide by relevant international human rights and humanitarian law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949). We reiterate our deep concern about the abuse of human rights of Palestinian children and their detention.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We know too well if it were not Israel that was engaging in those illegal activities, quick condemnation and threats of the use of force would have ensued. Recent positive developments have yet to translate into progress on the ground, especially in the occupied Palestinian territory. The reality is that the Palestinians continue to live under an occupation that they have endured for decades. They face daily hardships compounded by many checkpoints that restrict their movement and access. The violence meted out by Israeli settlers against the Palestinians continues unabated, and the separation wall continues to be extended in spite of international condemnation.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We all know that the construction of settlements by Israel remains the biggest obstacle to progress in the peace talks. But Israel continues its settlement activities with impunity. We all know that the continued settlement construction changes the geographical make-up of Palestine and could make impossible the creation of two States, in line with the overwhelming call for the creation of a sovereign, independent, democratic, viable and contiguous Palestinian State, coexisting peacefully alongside Israel, on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We condemn the settlement construction activities and call on those with the wherewithal to make them stop, including the Council, to do the necessary without delay.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We welcome the efforts of United States Secretary of State John Kerry in meeting with the leadership of both countries, and the current diplomatic efforts in Europe and the Middle East aimed at promoting peace in the region in general and a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conundrum in particular. We hope that all those involved in the negotiations will find wisdom in the Arab proverb: "Be not so soft as to be squeezed dry, nor so stiff as to be broken". We believe that the only way a solution to that protracted conflict can be found is through a peaceful and fair negotiation process carried out in an environment conducive to fruitful deliberations - that is, an environment free of intimidation, fear, violence and other obstructionist activities.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“South Africa joins others in congratulating you, Mr. President, and your country on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month. We thank Mr. Feltman for his briefing to the Council earlier today. We welcome the opportunity to participate and share our views in this important debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Recent events, in particular the resumption of negotiations between Israel and Palestine, have been encouraging.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, as the AU celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, clearly the level of maturity of that organization has grown and its capacity to deal with conflict resolution, mediation and peacekeeping has increased. As South Africa, we believe that the cooperation between the United Nations and the region, and its subregional capacity, can further be enhanced to ensure complementarity and minimize the duplication of efforts.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Central to the sustainability of peace initiatives are the principles of national ownership and the sovereignty of States, which ought to be respected ifwe are to create sustainable peace. Steps undertaken by those directly affected by conflicts, however minimal, including by regional and subregional organizations, should be taken into consideration and, where possible, built upon. South Africa believes that, given the scarcity of financial and human capital, a clear division of labour and productive burden-sharing between the United Nations and regional organizations is critical for sustainable conflict resolution and prevention efforts. We furthermore believe regional organizations could benefit from flexible and predictable financial support from the United Nations and other international institutions.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Despite those positive developments, challenges in this relationship remain, particularly at the legislative or policy level ofthe Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council. Since 2007, the annual meetings between the two Councils have become the central trait of the Council's relationship with the AU. Other than the annual meeting, there is no active engagement between the two Councils. The annual meeting has the potential to move the relationship in a more strategic direction. I wish to point out here that the collaboration between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations has also had its challenges. Perhaps the main painful reminder has been the differences and indecisiveness in resolving the Syrian conflict even as Syria is burning.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“A further example of such cooperation is the hybrid model, as seen in the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, the African-led International Support mission in Mali, the African Union Mission in Somalia, and, recently, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Force Intervention Brigade. The debate we are holding today becomes even more pertinent, particularly in Africa, in View of the lessons provided by the Force Intervention Brigade. The Brigade, piloted by the Southern African Development Community and eventually endorsed by the United Nations, brings unprecedented innovations that could eventually serve as a model of United Nations regional collaboration.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Moreover, the strategic thrusts of the resolutions are the promotion of political and legislative coherence between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council in dealing with African peace and security challenges. Over time we have seen the benefits of the collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union and its subregional organizations. At the operational level, the Secretariat has been active in supporting the AU's Peace and Security Architecture through the implementation of the 10-year capacity- building programme. Both organizations also benefit from the deployment of joint technical assessment missions.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In the case ofAfrica, new conflict trends, occasioned by intra-State conflicts, have warranted the increased involvement of the African Union (AU), which has a distinct comparative advantage in addressing conflicts in the often complex environments on the continent. In 2012, South Africa piloted the adoption of resolution 2033 (2012), thus building on resolution 1809 (2008), which was also adopted during South Africa's presidency of the Security Council, in April 2008. Those resolutions encourage an improvement in the regular interaction, consultation and coordination between the two bodies on matters of mutual interest.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is evident that to succeed in the implementation of its mandate, the Security Council has to forge a strong partnership with regional and subregional organizations, particularly in promoting international peace and security. Even more important is the realization that while such organizations may not have sufficient financial resources to resolve conflicts in their own regions, they remain a reservoir of critical knowledge about the nature of such conflicts, including their evolution and dynamics, their understanding of the parties to the conflict and other fundamentals that may be essential for conflict resolution and prevention.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in congratulating you, Madam President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, and your delegation on your assumption of this important role and wishing you success in steering the work of the Council during your presidency. My delegation also aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on behalf of the African Union. Madam President, South Africa commends you for giving special attention to this important topic during your presidency of the Council. The importance of developing strategic relations between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations cannot be overemphasized.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That makes the role of traders, transport companies, international banks and transnational corporations a critical part of this debate. On the other hand, the home Governments of those involved in trading with rebels, smugglers and arms traders must also hold those entities who are involved accountable.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“The Kimberly Process has also had a significant developmental impact in improving the lives of people dependent upon trade in rough diamonds. In conclusion, South Africa recognizes that far- reaching shifts in the global economic order over recent years have created a fundamentally new configuration of natural resource markets and trading relations, as well as competition over real or perceived natural-resource scarcity. However, the fundamental changes should not provide an excuse for anybody to ignore the strife created by international corruption in the natural-resource sector. We should not ignore the fact that parties involved in armed conflict have developed access to the external markets of the developed world to dispose of these resources.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“That United Nations- endorsed multi-stakeholder process, which South Africa has the honour to chair this year, involves more than 50 Governments, the European Union, the diamond industry and civil society. The process has established a set of minimum acceptable international standards for national certification schemes relating to the trade in rough diamonds. The certification scheme ensures that the rough-diamond trade does not finance violence by rebel movements and their allies seeking to undermine legitimate Governments. This year we celebrate 10 years of the international implementation of the Kimberley Process. We must acknowledge that the Kimberly Process has been instrumental in stemming the flow of rough diamonds from rebel- held conflict areas, thereby contributing substantially to peace efforts.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“In that respect, the acknowledged importance of the governance and management of natural resources as the core tools of conflict prevention should lead countries to developing effective responses to the challenges posed by the mismanagement of natural resources. In that regard, national legislation and regulation for the effective management of natural resources is critical to ensuring that the risks emanating from natural resources are reduced. Counter-measures such as revenue-sharing, resumed social spending, transparency and anti-corruption initiatives are some of the ways by which tensions and conflict can be reduced, if not avoided. The Kimberley Process certification scheme is an example of such a mechanism.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source