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2017-01-10
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2017-02-21
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  1. “The successful outcome of the ongoing negotiation process in Cyprus has the potential to establish Cyprus as an international paradigm of peaceful co-existence and prosperous collaboration between its citizens, irrespective of their ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Such a development will not only transform Cyprus into a model country of stability and predictability for the region, but will also bear out the catalytic role of the SecurityCouncil in promoting international peace and stability.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

  2. “We sincerely hope that all parties involved will demonstrate the requisite degree of commitment and political will so that the effort will yield results. We are most grateful for the Secretary-General's personal involvement and for the Security Council's strong signal of unity and support for the effort. Since the issues at hand fall within the remit of the Security Council, as the body with primary responsibility for the preservation of international peace and security, we consider it important to stress that the Council has an inherently particular role to exercise in that regard.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

  3. “Cyprus reiterates its profound appreciation to the Security Council and the Secretary-General for their continuous efforts towards the peaceful and lasting solution of the Cyprus question, in line with international law, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the European Union acquis. The ongoing negotiating process has reached a critical juncture. The convening of a conference on Cyprus, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, to address the international aspects of the problem i namely, security, which comprises the most fundamental elements of an eventual settlement, specifically the withdrawal of foreign troops, and the abolition ofthe anachronistic system of guarantees - is a watershed in the whole process.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

  4. “We would like to thank Ukraine for including Cyprus in the concept note of today's open debate (see S/2017/108, annex). Cyprus has been on the agenda of the Security Council since 1963. The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus is an example, in our view, of an efficient, cost-effective peacekeeping mission and a pioneer for gender parity in peace operations. The political track of the mission also constitutes an example of positive collaboration with the European Union, whose role is catalytic in the efforts for a solution that will be fully compatible with Cyprus rights and obligations as an EU member State.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

  5. “As a country that since its independence has relied heavily on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations in maintaining its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, Cyprus fully abides by the principles of the United Nations and international law. In the same way, Cyprus shares the concerns already expressed as regards the multiple challenges putting international peace and stability at risk. To that end, Cyprus fully subscribes to the statement made on behalf of the European Union, as regards the importance of further strengthening cooperation between regional and international organizations. Closer cooperation and strategic coordination at the regional and international level can lead to a more targeted and effective response from the international community to existing threats and dangerous developments.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

  6. “At the outset, I would like to express our deep sadness about the death ofAmbassador Vitaly Churkin, a prominent and highly experienced diplomat who skilfully represented Russia at the United Nations for more than a decade and contributed to the promotion of the United Nations agenda. It is an honour to participate in today's discussion focusing on conflicts in Europe and their impact on international peace and stability. I would like to start by joining the previous speakers in conveying my Government's congratulations to the Ukrainian presidency of the Security Council for convening today's important meeting. Cyprus aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union (EU), and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

  7. “Therefore, Cyprus also calls upon Security Council members to reiterate their own commitment to demonstrate the political will and leadership necessary to ensure that conflict prevention and sustaining peace can be tangible goals for the world.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  8. “In that regard, a shift towards a more all-encompassing and diverse approach to conflict prevention is imperative, including incorporating the basic elements of the sustaining peace agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and interlinking the recommendations and proposals for action put forward in the reports on peacekeeping reform (see S/2015/446), the peacebuilding architecture (see S/2015/490) and the women and peace and security agenda. In conclusion, there is significant political and financial justification for a collective, United Nations system-wide recommitment to conflict prevention. This open debate provides a valuable opportunity for all Member States to express their individual commitment to the new vision of conflict prevention and sustaining peace.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  9. “Moreover, we believe that the role of the Council and the Secretary-General in the framework prescribed by the Charter of the United Nations is vital to the accomplishment of lasting peace. Action in conflict prevention and peacekeeping needs to be conducted in compliance with the principles of neutrality, objectivity and non-bias, in line with agreed mandates. Those principles should be applied as an integral part of the role of the United Nations to ensure the restoration of law and order and compliance with international law. Neutrality must not be interpreted as the median line between legality and illegality. It is necessary to highlight the link between development and security as a key determinant in preventing conflicts and sustaining peace. Widening gaps and increased inequalities are the yeast of new conflicts.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  10. “Therefore, it is of paramount importance that the Council and the new Secretary-General pave the way for much-needed consensus within the Security Council, especially on the political track and at times of humanitarian emergencies. In order to achieve lasting peace, the Council must explore ways of improving its ability to prevent conflicts and facilitate the establishment of dialogue on a political level, in line with the principle of nationally owned and nationally driven political processes. It has been stated repeatedly in this organ and beyond that there can be no sustainable military solution to ongoing conflicts. We would add that there can be no sustainable peace without ensuring local inclusive ownership of the peace process and of the eventual peace agreement. We encourage shifting the focus to political-level dialogue.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  11. “It is undeniable that the United Nations is dealing with an unprecedented number of ongoing conflicts, which seriously impedes the effort to allocate resources and funds in such a way as to achieve the desired shift towards conflict prevention. It has been well established that the costs associated with conflict resolution, humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping operations can be much higher than conflict prevention. That clearly indicates how the conflicts currently under way also limit the capacity of the United Nations to prevent future conflicts. One of the key determinants of building and sustaining peace is timely political leadership.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

  12. “At the outset, let me express our sincere gratitude to Sweden for convening this open debate, as well as to commend the new Secretary- General for outlining his promising vision. Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and would like to add the following in its national capacity. With the new Secretary-General taking office, we welcome this opportunity to re-invigorate the focus on conflict prevention and sustaining peace. As a country facing a long-standing conflict, with first-hand experience on the numerous ways in which a conflict can be detrimental, we warmly welcome the vision of the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, to drive forward the sustaining peace agenda, with a particular focus on conflict prevention.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source