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Mehdiyev

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first: 2007-02-13
most recent: 2018-06-25
sittings or episodes: 104
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“We would like to underscore the importance of the following points: developing the necessary political within the international community to resolve long- standing conflicts, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, which has continued to have a negative impact on global peace and security; adopting a new paradigm based on a dialogue-based culture ofpeace and security that focuses more on early warning and pre-emptive responses to avert conflicts, while de-emphasizing long and wasteful conflict management; enhancing governance, including by ensuring that Member States address the root causes of conflicts, while strengthening their mediation capacity and capabilities; establishing a network of United Nations-OIC mediators, experts, think thanks, civil society groups, including the Group of Friends of OIC Mediation; mobilizing and allocating sustained funding to OIC mediation activities; promoting a more culturally and religiously sensitive mediation approach for sustainable global peace; enhancing the United Nations Alliance of Civilization and formally recognizing islamophobia as a threat to global peace and security, adopting appropriate counter measures through Human Rights Council resolution 16/18 and the Istanbul process and enhancing the use of the Secretary-General's good offices in mediation and conflict resolution.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“In that context, the 01C maintains cooperative relations with the United Nations and other regional and subregional bodies. Over the years since its creation in 1969, it has also developed a strategic partnership with such bodies, in particular the United Nations, to protect the vital interests of the Muslim world, to work towards the peaceful settlement of disputes, and to ease heightening tensions that could undermine international peace and security. It therefore remains steadfastly committed to preventing hate and inflammatory rhetoric that, if left unchecked, could disrupt our global order and cause a religious conflagration with catastrophic consequences.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“One of the greatest threats militating against our efforts to address intolerance and hatred on the basis of religious beliefs and cultural identity is the growing scourge of defamation and the vilification of Islam and Muslims in parts of the world, particularly in the West. I shall reiterate OIC's offer of an effective partnership among all stakeholders in promoting peace and a world of hope, dignity and justice. As the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations, with 57 member States spread across four continents, the OIC, the collective voice of the Muslim world, has the responsibility, in accordance with its charter, to safeguard and protect the interests of its member States within the spirit of promoting peace and harmony among the various peoples of the global community.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The perilous currents of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism, as well as sectarianism, clearly have the potential to endanger the peace, security and well-being of present and future generations unless priority is given to dialogue and mediation. As the OIC also grapples with tensions from within and outside its area, priority is also focused on the surge of violent extremism, terrorism and radicalization, escalating tensions between some States and the ongoing conflict situations in various OIC regions through a new peace and security architecture to resolve conflicts, using the tools of mediation, the good offices of the Secretary-General and a proactive and quiet diplomacy, as well as the mechanism of the Executive Committee provided for in chapter XV of the OIC Charter.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The resolution of conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa region requires sincerity, impartiality and commitment. Mediation cannot be dictation. It cannot be ignorance of the facts and of history. It cannot be the denial of rights. Apart from the threat that the long-standing and unresolved conflicts, mainly located in the Muslim world, continue to pose to the peace and security of our societies, new tensions and conflicts with cultural and religious dimensions have also recently emerged to challenge our collective efforts to build a better world that is founded on moderation, understanding and harmony. Prejudices and misunderstanding among cultures and civilizations increasingly fuel the extremist discourse across the divide.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The very reason for the establishment of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was no other than the Palestine issue. Ever since, we have seen the crises and the attempts to resolve the dispute going through different ups and downs. IfI may stretch it to that extent, the crises in the region are no less complicated. They say that those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. That is precisely how everyone has acted with regard to the other countries in the region. The colonial intervention in Palestine led to what we see there today. Similarly, the foreign interventions and proxy wars have played havoc in the region at an unprecedented level. There is a need to pause and take stock of the aggravating situations.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“However, the fact of matter is that one cannot expect the weaker party to remain docile and passive in the face of the continuous onslaught of atrocities, aggression, occupation, desecration of religious sites, invasion of territory, violation of United Nations resolutions and so on. Rightly, that is the situation of the Palestinians, the crimes of the Israeli Government and the state and fate of the mediation process. In talking about how to make it work and to ensure sustainability, the following are imperative. Israel should immediately stop occupying Palestinian lands and building new housing. The blatant violation of human and international laws must stop. The blockade of Palestinian territories must end. The international community must remain impartial and non-partisan.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“As we have seen over the years, the challenges are numerous but those that effectively engulf all positive efforts are when the Powers that be in the global political system tend to be partial and partisan, when crimes against humanity and the blatant violation and mockery of internal laws go unchallenged, when a party acts with extreme impunity and arrogance merely on the basis of its military muscle, and, last but not the least, when neighbours act in an unfair way through proxies and work as spoilers. The parties can continue to engage in blame games and to hold each other responsible for the failures.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Mr. Mehdiyev: Let me begin by offering my sincere appreciation to the Government of the Russian Federation for convening this important meeting. I am confident that our deliberations today will help to refine our response to the challenges of peace and security at the global, regional and national levels. The crises engulfing the Middle East and North Africa region are undoubtedly the most difficult and challenging as compared to any other similar contemporary situation.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“President, and to your delegation for your excellent leadership of the Council's work in December. We also wish the delegation of Jordan a successful presidency in January.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“Since this the last scheduled meeting ofthe Security Council which Azerbaijan is addressing as a member of the Council, I would like to take the opportunity to once again thank the States Members of the United Nations for having given my country an opportunity to contribute to promoting international peace and security through our presence in the Council. We thank all Council members and other delegations and partners for their excellent cooperation and support over the past two years. I also wish to thank the Secretariat for its assistance and the interpreters for their professionalism. It has been two years' unique experience of handling peace and security issues and of great collective work. We wish the incoming members all the best during their terms. I would also like to express our appreciation to you, Mr.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“Obviously, the centre of all assistance efforts must be a beneficiary State, which identifies its vulnerabilities and national security concerns, considers ways to tackle them and sets priorities. Therefore, it is an absolute necessity for international and regional actors to tailor their initiatives to address the individual needs of States, taking full account of their national security concerns and international obligations. Serious attention should be given to the appeals of the respective countries and regional and subregional organizations for capacity-building assistance and funds to counter the threats and address the challenges affecting the region. We agree with the Secretary- General that additional resources are needed to sustain the fight against drugs and crime in West Africa and in the Sahel.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“However, it is clear that most of the countries of West Africa and the Sahel cannot overcome existing and emerging transnational threats in isolation. Even successful national and regional initiatives cannot ensure a comprehensive solution if they are not supported by the United Nations system and the broader international community. It is critical that bilateral and multilateral actors continue to contribute to the ongoing regional and national efforts aimed at combating drug trafficking in West Africa and the Sahel. It is important to ensure effective coordination and mutual accountability for results, which can be provided through integrated and multidisciplinary responses and the enhanced collaboration of all relevant actors, based on the principle of common and shared responsibility.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“Indeed, more should be done at the national, regional and international levels to effectively address drug trafficking and organized crime. The need for an urgent response is compounded by growing political, security and humanitarian vulnerabilities affecting the region, including political instability, weapons proliferation and increasing linkages between criminal networks and terrorist and armed groups. It is commendable that the States and leaders of West Africa and the Sahel region have adopted a number of important initiatives and measures at national, regional and subregional levels, to tackle the threats of organized crime and drug trafficking, enhance national capacities and strengthen border and maritime security.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“Azerbaijan welcomes presidential statement S/PRST/2013/22, adopted earlier today, in which the Council expresses growing concern about the serious threats posed by drug trafficking and related transnational organized crime to peace, stability, governance, social and economic development and the rule oflaw in the countries ofWest Africa and the Sahel region. Over the past years, there has been significant international mobilization against the growing impact of illicit drug trafficking and related criminal activity in West Africa and the Sahel. The report of the Secretary-General provides both a detailed update on the progress made thus far in the region and important recommendations for further actions.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for having convened this meeting to reiterate the Council's commitment to addressing the destabilizing effect of drug trafficking in West Africa and the Sahel. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his briefing and for presenting his report on transnational organized crime and illicit drug trafficking in West Africa and the Sahel region (S/2013/359). I also thank Mr. Yuri Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, for their contributions to the discussion.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“I want to reaffirm my country's strong support for Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity, and our resolve to stand by the brotherly Afghan nation in its aspirations.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“Our long-time participation in the International Security Assistance Force and declared intention to partner with NATO in a post-2014 training, advice and assistance mission derive from our regional security concerns and strong willingness to work towards the establishment of stability in Afghanistan and the region. Azerbaijan will continue to be a part of collective efforts in Afghanistan and is capable of contributing significantly in terms of troops, training and financial assistance, as well as its growing transit capacity. I want to conclude by stressing that Afghanistan is no longer at the crossroads. It has made an irreversible choice to pursue the path ofbuilding a secure, self-reliant and self-sustainable State. The Afghan people have long struggled and have made significant sacrifices for that cause.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“The effective realization ofpractical activities and projects within all six confidence-building measures requires thoroughly elaborated alternative funding modalities, and we look forward to receiving the results of an expert study at the next senior officials meeting, to be held in January in New Delhi. Azerbaijan and Afghanistan share strategic and fraternal relations with solid bilateral cooperation. As the international security forces prepare to withdraw next year, Azerbaijan will continue to strengthen those relations by providing capacity-building assistance and training programmes to Afghanistan in many areas of mutual interest.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“Afghanistan's strengthened dialogue and cooperation with its immediate neighbours and other regional counterparts on a wide range of issues, including peace and reconciliation, regional security challenges, economic development and humanitarian assistance, are essential for the peaceful and stable future of the country and the region. Having said this, we welcome Afghanistan's active interaction with its various partners within bilateral and multilateral frameworks. We also stress the importance of the Istanbul Heart of Asia Process as a unique regional platform for dialogue and partnership aimed at promoting security, confidence and cooperation, with Afghanistan at its core.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“The efforts undertaken by the Government in that regard, including through the outreach activities of the High Peace Council and the implementation of the Afghanistan peace and reconciliation programme, are commendable. At the same time, we note the lack of progress in the establishment of a formal peace process and underline the necessity of creating the proper conditions for inclusive talks. This process must be based on the full respect for the Constitution of Afghanistan and must preserve the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned Character. No attempts to undermine Afghanistan's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and to reverse its years-long democratic achievements must be allowed.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“In particular, the upcoming presidential and provincial council elections will further strengthen the political foundations of peace, stability and development in the country. We welcome important advancements and steps taken in the run-up to the elections, such as the finalization of the list of candidates and measures to encourage the registration of female candidates, promote voter inclusiveness and enhance the security of the electoral process. We join the Secretary-General's call on all parties to commit to a peaceful conduct of the elections and to respect the right of the Afghan people to exercise their vote. Ensuring national peace and reconciliation constitutes a fundamental element of durable stability and unity in Afghanistan.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“It also depicts complex challenges that the country continues to face and the efforts undertaken by Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, to address them. In light of the difficulties of the transition period, it is critical to step up the implementation of mutual commitments between Afghanistan and its international partners. The international community should remain actively engaged in the long-term stabilization process in Afghanistan. Predictable assistance should be ensured to that end. The year 2014 will signify several milestone events in the process of consolidating Afghanistan's sovereignty and national unity, which will determine the future of the country.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his briefing on the situation in Afghanistan. Azerbaijan highly values his tireless work and the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in promoting peace and security in the country. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement, which clearly outlines his Government's views and analysis ofthe latest processes concerning Afghanistan. In just a couple of weeks, Afghanistan will enter a final and momentous year in its political and security transition. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/721) identifies progress in some areas during the period under review.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“We also note the Panel's visits to several Member States and the participation of its members in a number of international meetings during the reporting period. It is essential that the Panel continue its outreach activities, which play an important role in increasing the number of national implementation reports from Member States. We hope that diplomatic efforts and the recent important progress in the negotiations will help move the resolution of the problem forward. A diplomatic solution based on strict compliance with international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions is the only way to preserve peace and stability in the region.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“It is essential that Member States cooperate with the Committee and the Panel of Experts by providing information on the implementation measures. The Committee also continued to assist States and international organizations to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. As part of its efforts in that regard, we take positive note of the open briefing for States on 18 November, jointly convened by the chairs of six subsidiary bodies and the President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), on the respective roles of the Security Council and FATF in combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation. We share the View that the briefing was effective in raising awareness among States of the measures imposed by the Council and the related recommendations and guidance developed by FATF.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“We are encouraged by the intensification of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the P5+1 during the reporting period, which resulted in reaching an interim agreement between the parties in Geneva on 24 November. Furthermore, Iran and the IAEA signed a joint statement on a framework for cooperation, confirming that they had agreed to strengthen their cooperation and dialogue aimed at ensuring the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme through the resolution of all outstanding issues. As the report of the IAEA Director General of 14 November (see S/2013/668, annex) pointed out, that agreement marked an important step forward. During the reporting period, the Committee continued to receive information from Member States related to actions taken to implement the sanctions regime.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan for his work as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and for presenting the 90-day report of the Committee. We also take note of the midterm report of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1929 (2010) and its activities during the reporting period. Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the work of the Committee and to the implementation of Security Council measures, the objective of which we have seen as contributing to a political solution to the problem based on international law. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), relevant Security Council resolutions, the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the NPT safeguards agreements provide a solid basis to that end.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, I would like once again to underscore the importance of the continued strong commitment of the international community to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of the countries of the Sahel region.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“Further promotion of national reconciliation and intercommunal dialogue is another essential task. In that context, we support the ongoing national, international, regional and subregional efforts to promote the ongoing political processes in Mali and welcome the commitment of the Malian Government to address the root causes of the multifaceted crisis in that country. The continued international support for national Governments in the region is required, with a view to enabling them to address the most pressing needs of the affected populations and to implement resilience-based approaches to sustainable development. We welcome the recent joint visit to the region by the Secretary- General and the President of the World Bank and the announcements of planned funding in support of national and regional efforts.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“We take positive note of the decision taken at the meeting to set a coordination platform of the Sahel strategy and the announcement regarding the establishment of a flexible technical secretariat to support coordination efforts in the region. National capacity-building, strong early warning mechanisms and harmonized approaches are necessary for effectively addressing cross-border threats facing the region. We are encouraged by the determination of the States of the Sahelo-Saharan region to intensify cooperation and coordination with a view to developing inclusive interregional border security and collective anti-terrorism strategies. The recent second regional conference on border security between the Sahel and Maghreb States, hosted by Morocco in Rabat, was a timely and important forum to that end.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“We are grateful to the Secretary-General, his Special Envoy for the Sahel, the Special Representatives for West and Central Africa and the relevant United Nations missions and entities operating on the ground for their support for the countries of the region and their contribution to ensuring progress towards the implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. Azerbaijan also commends the efforts of the countries of the Sahel and relevant regional organizations, including those aimed at enhancing interregional cooperation and coordination. In that regard, we welcome the recent ministerial meeting on the integrated strategy, held in Bamako under the chairmanship of Mali.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“Let me commence by expressing our gratitude to the French presidency of the Security Council for having convened this important meeting to review the implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. I would like to thank the Secretary-General and other briefers for their comprehensive briefings. We welcome the presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/20) made earlier today, which once again demonstrated the Security Council's determination to address the complex security and political challenges and advance peace, stability and development in the Sahel region. A coherent, comprehensive, and coordinated approach and consistent engagement from regional and international actors remain vitally important.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, we once again stress the need for the international community's further support for the implementation of the Doha Document and the importance of rebel groups renouncing violence as vital prerequisites for ensuring durable peace and reconciliation in Darfur.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“We believe that greater pressure should be exerted on those groups, including through targeted sanctions, to make them renounce violence and lay down their arms. Unfortunately, the international presence in Darfur, including United Nations staff members, aid workers and peacekeepers, has continued to face attacks throughout Darfur during the reporting period. Azerbaijan strongly condemns all such attacks, which constitute a crime under international law. The ongoing investigation must be finalized in order to bring the perpetrators to justice and avoid impunity for such offenses. We note that the Office of the Prosecutor has put a priority on addressing that issue.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“Intensified attacks by non-signatory armed groups and their attempts to expand combat operations to other regions of the Sudan have resulted in civilian casualties, substantial population displacement, the looting of civilian property and deterioration in the humanitarian situation on the ground. The allegations of continued sexual and gender- based violence in Darfur are a matter of particular concern. The reports of human rights violations and abuses committed against civilians should be properly investigated so as to bring those responsible to justice and prevent such violations from being repeated in the future. The persistent refusals of non-signatory armed groups to join the peace process seriously hamper the prospects for further progress in the implementation of the Doha Document.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda for her briefing and for presenting the eighteenth report of her Office to the Security Council, and to thank the Ambassador of the Sudan for his statement. We take note of the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor aimed at investigating violations of international human rights and humanitarian law in Darfur. The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur constitutes the primary basis for dialogue and sustainable conflict resolution. We note that some important steps have been taken to defuse intercommunal tensions and promote reconciliation in Darfur. At the same time, the security situation in Darfur continues to be volatile.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“I also wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the Group of Experts, its previous and current members, for the work done in contributing to compliance with the sanctions regime, often in very trying and tense situations. I would also like to convey my sincere appreciation to the Secretary of the Committee, Mr. David Biggs, and his team for their professionalism, dedication and invaluable assistance extended to me. Finally, I wish the next Chair of the Committee every success in the discharge of the chairmanship functions.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“Increasingly, as noted in the Group's 2013 midterm report (see S/2013/433), continuous instability in various parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is exacting a heavy toll on the fragile equilibrium ofwildlife and the unique ecosystems, mostly for the trafficking of ivory beyond the Great Lakes region. This is also a domain where the cooperation between the Group of Experts and other actors, such as INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, could be encouraged. I would like to conclude by expressing my profound appreciation to the members of the Committee for their collegiality, spirit of cooperation and their interest in adding value to the work of the Committee and increasing the effectiveness of the sanctions regime overall.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“In conjunction with the publication of the due diligence guidelines produced by the Group of Experts in 2010, which are designed to mitigate the risk of further exacerbating the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo by providing direct or indirect support to illegal armed groups, criminal networks and sanctioned individuals and entities, the issue of the traceability of minerals has gained more international Visibility in the past years. The Group of Experts has engaged with the private sector and industry on this issue, as well as with intergovernmental organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“While the number of notifications of arms deliveries by Member States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Government sent to the Committee has increased over the past two years, which are allowed under the sanctions regime, armed groups' access to weapons in Violation of the arms embargo continues to affect the lives of millions of civilians and threaten the stability of the region as a whole. Addressing the issue of arms proliferation could also be an area where increased regional collaboration may have a major impact, through the establishment of confidence-building measures and control mechanisms. The unmanned aerial systems recently deployed by MONUSCO could play an important role in identifying the movement of arms and armed groups.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“The signing of the Framework Agreement and the deployment of the Force Intervention Brigade clearly demonstrate that the international community, including the United Nations and the regional organizations, has become increasingly involved in the active pursuit of political and security-related solutions to the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In my View, similar energy should be directed towards the exploitation of natural resources and the development of infrastructure, for the benefit of the Congolese people, with a View to opening up the nearly untapped potential of the region and creating less space for spoilers like armed groups and criminal networks.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“The robust actions of the Congolese army and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), supported by the Force Intervention Brigade, have recently had a major military impact on the ground. However, the military defeat of the M-23 is not an end, which can only be achieved through a political solution. There is still plenty of work to do in terms of neutralizing other armed groups, such as the FDLR and the Allied Democratic Forces, restoring State authority throughout the country and creating space for peacebuilding and national dialogue. But the building blocks of change are there and the sanctions tool has proven to be an integral part of these collective efforts.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“Continued efforts to end the rebellion and address the drivers of chronic instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo led to the signing of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region and the subsequent adoption by the Council of resolution 2098 (2013). The international community's search for a political solution to the crisis was accompanied by the actions taken in the 1533 Committee, which reacted to violations of international law and the sanctions regime by designating five M-23 leaders - Sultani Makenga, Baudoin Ngaruye, Innocent Kaina, Jean-Marie Runiga Lugerero and Eric Badege - as well as the listing of the M-23 itself and the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR).”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“That meeting led to an agreement on the exchange of information among INTERPOL, the Committee and the Group of Experts in late 2012, which provided for the dissemination of INTERPOL-Security Council special notices on the individuals named in the Committee's sanctions list. Over the course of the past two years, in my capacity as a Council member and Chair of the 1533 Committee, I have witnessed the effective use of such instruments as peacekeeping, peacemaking and sanctions, and their positive impact on the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region, which radically deteriorated in May 2012 with the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M-23) rebellion.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“In accordance with its guidelines, which allow for non-members and others to participate in its meetings and informal consultations, in August 2012 the Committee met with and heard the views of Major Patrick Karuretwa, Defence and Security Adviser to the President of the Republic of Rwanda, and His Excellency Mr. Raymond Tshibanda N'tungamulongo, Minister for International and Regional Cooperation and Francophone Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In early March 2012, the Committee held a discussion with the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“During my tenure, I have endeavoured to keep the Committee centred in the overall implementation of the sanctions regime, to offer all assistance possible to the Group of Experts in support of their arduous work and to establish an open, two-way dialogue with Member States inside and outside the Committee, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the neighbouring States. Since January 2012, the Committee held a total of six meetings, during many of which it exchanged Views with the Group of Experts in connection with the Group's reports and took decisions on various recommendations contained in those reports. The Committee also updated the sanctions list in April 2013, based on elements provided by a member of the Committee and the Group of Experts.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for providing me and other outgoing Chairs of subsidiary bodies of the Security Council with an opportunity to summarize our work and share some observations as our countries complete their two-year terms as non-permanent members of the Council. For the past two years, I have had the honour and privilege to chair the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7076 (2013) · source
“The attention of the Governments concerned, and the international donor assistance, should continue to focus on strengthening individual and collective response capacities, addressing long-term development needs, providing humanitarian assistance to the affected areas and promoting return and recovery programmes there. I wish to conclude by expressing our full support for UNOCA's activities and underlining its important contribution to the advancement of peace and security in Central Africa. Its increased cooperation with regional and subregional arrangements is critical to tackling the problems and challenges engulfing the region.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“The military and other radical measures taken by individual ECCAS member States against wildlife traffickers should be complemented by stronger regional collaboration and international assistance. We welcome the overall progress in combating the Lord's Resistance Army and the decrease in its attacks, owing to resolute action by LRA-affected countries and to operations carried out by the African Union Regional Task Force, as well as the continuing international donor contributions. Nevertheless, the group remains a serious threat and a source of insecurity in Central Africa. The goal of totally eradicating that menace necessitates the full and uninterrupted implementation of the United Nations and African Union LRA-related initiatives.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source