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1. “In wishing him success in his functions, we recall that progress in the full and inclusive implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali must remain one of the main priorities of the new Government. Indeed, the peace agreement remains the ideal inclusive and consensual framework for restoring peace and stability in Mali. It is therefore essential that the signatory parties redouble their efforts to ensure the diligent implementation of all the provisions of the Agreement.”

   2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source

2. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation once again thanks the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his briefing and his hard work on this issue. The convening of this meeting is undoubtedly further proof of the willingness of the Security Council to support Mali in the face of the complex and multidimensional challenges it faces, and allows us to renew our firm commitment to the stabilization of this country. We welcome the peaceful conduct of the recent presidential elections that led to the re-election of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and the formation of a more representative Government with significant female representation.”

   2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source

3. “In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the position of Equatorial Guinea, which, in line with Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, the Madrid guiding principles, the Quartet road map and other instruments, considers the claims of the Palestinians, which are based on history, to be just. We therefore reiterate our support for the two-State solution, based on the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital, which should be the subject of negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians so as to ensure a safe and peaceful coexistence between the two States and harmony with other States of the region.”

   2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

4. “That, in turn, would increase the level of insecurity in the region. In that regard, we again call on the international community to provide greater support for the initiative of Egypt and other international actors working on intra-Palestinian reconciliation, while bearing in mind that the peace agreement signed in October last year between Hamas and Fatah has not been implemented. We welcome the efforts of certain countries that recently announced an increase in their contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which, because of its ongoing financial crisis, is in danger of reducing the number of important services it provides to millions of Palestinian citizens.”

   2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

5. “The implementation of these resolutions and the effectiveness of the work of the United Nations call for unreserved unity among the members of the Council. History has demonstrated that Israelis and Palestinians cannot easily resume negotiations, let alone reach an agreement, if the Council and the international community do not engage in a more united and positive manner. Ever since we began our membership of the Council, we have called for the return ofthe Palestinian Authority to Gaza. We believe that insecurity in that densely populated enclave and tension with Israel concerning that area are caused by the considerable power vacuum. That vacuum, which contributes only to the deterioration of local living conditions, could pave the way for extremist organizations in the surrounding areas to gain greater access to young people.”

   2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

6. “In this regard, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders must engage in political and moral analysis on the future they want for their people, considering that the best future Israelis can wish for their children necessarily involves the creation of an independent Palestinian State, and a future Palestinian State will not exist unless Israel's security is guaranteed. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is convinced of the crucial role of the United Nations on the Palestinian question. Since it was put on the agenda in 1947 up to today, both the General Assembly and the Security Council have taken very significant steps that could have resolved the conflict, which is reflected in the various important resolutions that have been adopted on the topic.”

   2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

7. “The impact of those unnecessary exchanges has mired the Palestinian population in Gaza in undesirable living conditions, with destroyed infrastructure and insufficient basic daily means of subsistence, including an elevated rate of unemployment, mainly among young people. These and other aspects of the situation described in the media are the result of the insurgency in an area dominated by fear and destruction, leading to a precarious and unprosperous future for both sides. But there is another reality that both Israelis and Palestinian must recognize, whether they like it or not - both peoples will always be there, side by side. Accordingly, the parties would be well served to foster a peaceful and harmonious coexistence.”

   2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

8. “We join them in solidarity over the thousands of citizens who have lost their lives during the seven decades of this long, tragic history, to which we have always given due attention since our State's inception. Like other countries, Equatorial Guinea is dismayed at the persistence of the conflict and the stalemate in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations on conditions for the creation of a Palestinian State. In recent years, we have seen a massive increase in violence in the region by parties to the conflict. The improvised rockets from Gaza and the disproportionate responses of the Israeli army frighten both sides.”

   2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

9. “The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is very concerned about the brutal and ongoing events that, for many years, have claimed numerous human lives and e threatened the security in various places in the Middle East, which is a situation that has led to massive internal and external displacement of millions of people in certain countries of the region, such as Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and Libya, to name just a few. The United Nations and the international community must now find a sustainable solution to these conflicts, in which warring parties have extinguished the hope of the people, despite the fact that the passage of years has shown that the conflicts can have no military solution. On the Palestinian question, I would like to first express our most heartfelt condolences to the conflicting parties.”

   2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

10. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I want to thank you, Madam President, for giving me the floor. Ialso want to convey our appreciation to the delegation of Bolivia for having included this extremely important item in the programme of work of its presidency in this month of October. I also wish to thank Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Mladenov for his excellent briefing today. Despite the difficulties he faces, the collective work that he represents has always been commendable.”

    2018-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8375 (2018) · source

11. “The Republic of Equatorial Guinea notes with concern the growth and evolution of terrorist groups in the world, and especially in Africa, where many countries are committed to sustainable development and peace. For that reason, we encourage States to continue investing in the implementation of the resolutions of these three Security Council Sanctions Committees. We also encourage States to commit to sustainable development, which is the best prevention. Lastely, Equatorial Guinea upholds its commitment to continue fighting terrorism and working for the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as weall to collaborate on those goals insofar as possible.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

12. “The detonation of a nuclear, chemical or biological weapon would have a global impact. Furthermore, terrorists can take advantage of the deficiencies in the surveillance capabilities of developing States to bring in such weapons and attack the interests of developed States. So far, 181 countries have submitted their national implementation reports on resolution 1540 (2004). We congratulate the Committee for its hard work and encourage it to continue spreading the Committee's objectives so that the remaining States also comply with the commitments and purposes of resolution 1540 (2004). The fight against terrorism and for the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are the responsibility of all States, because no one can face those scourges alone.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

13. “In that context, we highlight the work done by the Expert Group of the 1540 Committee, which, through workshops and seminars, has promoted the sharing of experiences and practices according to the needs of each State with respect to handling non-proliferation activities. In the same vein, Malabo will host its first workshop in December organized by the 1540 Committee, in collaboration with the Government of Equatorial Guinea and the Office for Disarmament Affairs, to support improving the capabilities of our country's national institutions in the area of customs services and border control on non-proliferation activities. We reiterate the need for States with greater capabilities in the area of customs and border control to share their experiences, technologies and best practices with the States that are the least advanced in those areas.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

14. “Scientific and technological progress, together with the globalization of world trade, poses new challenges for monitoring, including the financing, acquisition, possession, development, transport, transfer or use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems, particularly for terrorism purposes. In that context, the 1540 Committee is an ideal platform for international cooperation to establish strong international barriers that prevent proliferation and, in particular, that prevent non-State actors from accessing weapons of mass destruction. To avoid proliferation, it is imperative that the institutions in charge of enforcing local cross-border controls have officials trained in the technical and legal tools that govern the matter.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

15. “Since its establishment, the 1540 Committee has endeavoured to raise awareness of the need to eliminate nuclear, chemical, biological weapons, their delivery systems and related materials. The Committee assists States with legislation, training and equipment and facilitates cooperation between the various regional organizations and Member States with a view to improving their practices and general preparedness to prevent the risks of non-State actors, specifically terrorists, illegally acquiring material or dual-use technologies, or trafficking in them. Despite all those efforts, the terrorist threat remains real, and the mere idea of non-State actors having access to weapons of mass destruction is a matter of great concern.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

16. “In that regard, we commend the work of the Committee as a cautious supervisor of the sanctions list its increasing collaboration with other sanctions committees. We also welcome the appointment of Mr. Daniel Kipfer Fasciati as Ombudsperson of the Committee. We trust -indeed, encourage * that the Monitoring Team and the Ombudsperson will step up their collaboration with Member States and regional initiatives through sustainable strategies. With respect to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, I would like to thank the Committee for the opportunity they offer by briefing us on their contributions to the implementation ofthe resolution.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

17. “We likewise recognize the growing work of the Committees pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups and entities, and the important analytical and follow-up work of its Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. Ambassador Kairat Umarov's briefing and the Secretary-General's seventh report (S/2018/770) on the D'aesh threat to international peace and security, which we are analysing at this meeting, confirm the disruptive potential of that group for international peace and security, in particular through its global network of regional affiliates, its 20,000 to 30,000 foreign terrorist fighters, including women and children, and its increasingly deplorable suicide attack methods.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

18. “We urge that the role of the Committee be strengthened through greater collaboration with regional organizations by placing a sharper focus on building the counter-terrorism capacity of Member States and regions in need; as well as with a more inclusive approach towards Member States, communities and subregions that are affected by terrorism and run the risk of becoming sanctuaries for those who practice it. In that way, we can strengthen preventive efforts and avoid blind spots in the global fight against terrorism. For that reason, we also want to recognize the growing work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate in the Central African region, among other initiatives.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

19. “Through the briefings that we have just heard, we are aware of the progressive ability of terrorist groups to join and assimilate into anti-terrorist cooperation initiatives, adapt technological innovations and collaborate with international criminal networks and armed groups, among others. In that regard, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea commends the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), on counter-terrorism, especially its indispensable work as an informative and strategic forum for Member States. We also highlight the role of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate in monitoring and supporting the implementation by Member States of resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005) and other relevant resolutions.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

20. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to begin by commending the United States on its successful presidency in September. We also congratulate Bolivia on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October and wish it luck and success. My delegation thanks the Permanent Representatives of Bolivia, Kazakhstan and Peru for their respective comprehensive briefings on the fight against terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We recognize their leadership and that of their teams in heading up the three Committees, which are doing vital and extremely complex work that shapes the credibility and effectiveness of the Council. Terrorism is one of the greatest threats to peace and security in the world.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

21. “In conclusion, we would like to extend our congratulations to all those that have facilitated the progress in the Abyei Area that we mentioned today, namely, the African Union, UNISFA and the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism, which have demonstrated commendable resolve in the pursuit of peace and security in the border area. We urge them to keep up the momentum and the spirit of commitment required in order to implement the agreements to which I referred.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

22. “Furthermore, in that context the Security Council must play a constructive role in supporting the efforts of UNISFA to fulfil its mandate. We wish to commend its work in facilitating access to humanitarian assistance and its delivery, since there continue to be significant humanitarian needs, which could be exacerbated by the tensions among the communities and the lack of basic services. The two Governments should also cooperate with UNISFA in that regard. It is important that the mission play a more active and proactive role in support of a political solution to resolve the final status of Abyei, including the implementation by the Sudan and South Sudan of the agreements concluded in 2011 on border issues and security arrangements.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

23. “It is important that the parties refrain from taking actions that could complicate the situation. However, we are concerned about the internal political tensions, the continuing simmering disputes and the fact that the parties have not made use of the relative calm on their borders to properly address the situation in order to resolve the outstanding issues. In that regard, we would therefore like to encourage the parties involved - the Sudan and South Sudan - to act responsibly and to implement the measures adopted concerning their borders. I am referring to the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan signed in September 2012, which has played a stabilizing role in the Area. Without that step, it will be very difficult to strengthen the desired peace in the Area.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

24. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Mr. Haysom, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Sudan and South Sudan, for their very informative and enlightening briefings on the reality in the Abyei Area. The inhabitants of Abyei have already suffered for too long. That is why we believe that the current stability in the Area must continue. Equatorial Guinea welcomes the progress made in fulfilling the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). We therefore support its activities in the Area and consider it a significant factor in ending the conflict that has brought suffering to the inhabitants of Abyei.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

25. “It will be essential to improve the country's legal framework, its systems for the protection of human rights and the capacity and legitimacy of its institutions to help combat impunity, improve accountability for human rights violations and encourage reconciliation.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

26. “In that regard, we call on the parties to resume dialogue in order to make further progress on key priorities, including power- and resource-sharing, the constitutional review, fiscal federalism, the preparations for elections in 2020 and 2021 according to the principle of one person, one vote, support for regional security forces and the completion of the federal model for justice and correctional institutions. Lastly, my delegation is very concerned about the cases of sexual violence against internally displaced women and girls, whose situation makes them particularly vulnerable.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

27. “We are concerned about last Saturday's decision by the leadership of some federal member states to temporarily sever their relations with the Federal Government. We believe that this decision will increase the pressure on the country's already fragile political situation, especially within the Government. We welcome the Federal Government's announcement of its readiness to resolve any issues with the federated states in accordance with the Constitution.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

28. “We therefore fully support the eradication of terrorist activities, which are the main obstacle to Somalia's development. However, it is also clear that the security dimension is not the only issue we need to address. The Government of Somalia needs the determined support of the international community to address the root causes of radicalization, such as poverty, lack of education and employment opportunities, and violent extremism. In that regard, we want to underline the importance of the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia to the inclusive political process led by the Government of Somalia, including the provision by the United Nations of its good offices in support of all the issues envisaged in resolution 2408 (2018).”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

29. “Despite some progress on the ground as a result of the security measures taken by the Federal Government of Somalia and the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia, the security situation in Mogadishu continues to be worrying. We condemn Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups, which continue to be the primary threat to peace and security in Somalia. They are maintaining a presence in central and southern Somalia despite the measures that have been taken. Our Government believes that the peace and security of States must be given top priority and attention in the United Nations because if there is no peace, there can be no development, and if there is no development, it is difficult to ensure people's dignity, integrity and freedom.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

30. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (Spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to echo previous speakers in welcoming the new Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the Security Council. We are grateful for the detailed and informative briefings by Mr. Michael Keating, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Francisco Caetano Madeira, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, and Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive Director of UN-Women. At the outset, I want to express my delegation's dismay over Monday's attacks by the Islamist group Al-Shabaab on a Government building in Mogadishu, which resulted in six deaths and more than a dozen wounded. We would like to convey our condolences to the Somali Government and to the affected families.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

31. “Finally, in view of those assertions, I would like to conclude by encouraging all members of the Council and the international community to continue their constructive role in creating the external conditions necessary to facilitate consultations and dialogue that can help the Myanmar Government to find a solution to this situation.”

    2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source

32. “Nonetheless, my delegation welcomes several aspects clarified in a letter dated 27 June, addressed to the President of the Council from the Permanent Representative of Myanmar, including: the implementation of the Mechanism of the Union Enterprise for Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Development in Rakhine, in order to provide humanitarian assistance to all communities in need and coordinate such assistance; the signing of a memorandum of understanding by the Government of Myanmar, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme on 6 June, paving the way not only for assistance at the various stages of return and resettlement in the repatriation process, but also for an improvement in humanitarian assistance and livelihood opportunities for returnees, as well as for all communities in Rakhine state; the Government's declaration that it does not accept any violation of human rights and will take action against any perpetrator in accordance with the law, provided that the accusations are supported by sufficient evidence; and the public commitment of the Government of Myanmar to implementing the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, as well as establishing a ministerial-level commission to implement the recommendations.”

    2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source

33. “In that regard, we call on the Government of Myanmar to redouble its efforts to create conditions conducive to the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes in Rakhine.”

    2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source

34. “Burgener, travelled to the area in June and July, having visited Rakhine and held meetings with Myanmar authorities. As part of that sequence of visits, of particular note was the visit in early July of the delegation led by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who arrived in Cox's Bazar and met with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Equatorial Guinea commends the reception and assistance that the authorities of both countries and United Nations agencies gave to all the delegations to facilitate their work. However, we also share the various concerns about the situation of refugees in community centres, as well as the setbacks that have so far prevented a large-scale voluntary and safe return that is backed by a political settlement guaranteeing the rights of the Rohingyas in Myanmar.”

    2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source

35. “We commend the efforts of the Government of Bangladesh and its people, with the assistance of the United Nations, its partners and other non-governmental organizations, in providing security, shelter and humanitarian assistance to all individuals who have fled the violence, and we encourage them to continue doing so until those people can return voluntarily, safely and with dignity to their homes in Myanmar. Within the framework of efforts to address the crisis, a working delegation comprised of Council members visited Bangladesh and Myanmar in April and May, where it visited specific locations and had the opportunity to talk with governmental and military authorities and officials at various levels. Subsequently, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Ms.”

    2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source

36. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation would like to thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his clear and detailed briefing. We also thank Mr. Tegegnework Gettu, Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, and Ms. Cate Blanchett, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador, for her valuable and moving presentation. Following the mass exodus that occurred in August last year, in which more than 700,000 Rohingyas were forced to flee Myanmar to Bangladesh, my delegation has paid particular attention to the situation of the refugees from that minority ethnic group, who have remained in vulnerable conditions in Bangladesh community centres for a year.”

    2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8333 (2018) · source

37. “Griffiths outlined to the Council on 18 June, which not only updated us on Al-Hudaydah but also set out a framework for the resumption of political negotiations, to be guided by a set of principles based on the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative, the results of the National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2216 (2015), which should include groups from the South, civil society and women, as well as discussions aimed at addressing political and security issues as part of a package. Finally, we call for the conflict to be resolved with negotiations, not weapons. We applaud and appreciate the work of the Security Council, which, despite the difficulties, continues to devise strategies to restore peace and stability in Yemen.”

    2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

38. “In that regard, we urge the Security Council and the relevant parties to make concerted efforts to provide safe and unhindered humanitarian access in order to help create the conditions necessary to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Yemen. The stalemate of the political situation in Yemen is a cause for concern for Equatorial Guinea. The military conflict rages on, the steps taken in the political process have been inadequate and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, so it is important that the parties involved in the crisis understand that a political process, conducted through direct, frank and inclusive dialogue, is the only way to find a lasting solution to this grave situation. My delegation therefore continues to welcome the approach that Mr.”

    2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

39. “After more than three years of war, and particularly now, in the wake of the latest offensives against the key city of Al-Hudaydah, the entire country is closer to famine than ever before. All of this is happening as cholera is striking with greater force. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that Al-Hudaydah has recorded the highest numbers of suspected cholera cases since the original outbreak began in April 2017. In this regard, we welcome the admirable contributions of OCHA and the WHO, particularly in view of the fact that they have had to provide even more medical supplies and vital services. In the face of this critical situation, we are concerned about the 3 million internally displaced persons who have been forced to flee their homes by the conflict.”

    2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

40. “My delegation has followed with concern the developments in Yemen since the beginning of the conflict, which has claimed many human lives and displaced thousands, leading to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has jeopardized the sustainability of the lives of the 22 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, of whom more than 8.4 million, including children and women, are in a very serious situation and in urgent need of food supplies. We share the concerns expressed by other Council members about today's attacks on a market and a nearby hospital that have claimed human lives. Humanitarian organizations have been warning us about the tragic humanitarian situation in Yemen.”

    2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

41. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to thank the delegation of Sweden for its leadership of the presidency of the Security Council in July. I also want to wish you, Madam President, and your delegation all the best for success during your presidency, and to assure you of my delegation's support. We thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, for his briefing, and support his proposal for consultations between the parties in Geneva. We also thank Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), for his comprehensive briefing, which provided a very timely explanation of the real and difficult situation that Yemen is facing.”

    2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

42. “We note that in the case of any problem, the root causes of the conflict must be tackled first, because therein lies the foundation for the lasting peace that is sought in this case. In that regard, we would like to recall the words of the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, during the sixth national dialogue round table, held from 16 to 23 of this month, between the Government and the political parties of our country, when he said, "The chief guarantor of national unity, the balance of State institutions by virtue of the attributes conferred to them by law, is the Government, which must ensure that the needs of the people are met in order to defuse possible divisions and overcome the challenges the country faces." Finally, my delegation would like to express its appreciation for all the hard work that the Security Council is doing in Colombia under the protection of the resolutions adopted in this Chamber and with respect for the Charter of the United Nations to put an end to the situation that has affected the Colombian people for several decades.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

43. “It must allow that process to continue, establishing strategies and taking necessary measures to reintegrate the members of that group into society and to provide the necessary protection and security in the areas formerly occupied by FARC, protecting also thousands of children and women who were displaced by the fighting and guaranteeing their rights as members of civil society. The Colombian Government is called upon to take action in the interest and to the benefit of the people of Colombia, who for so long have been victims of the many differences that sadly persist to this day, though on a smaller scale. We encourage the Government to continue engaging in the negotiations being carried out in Cuba with the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

44. “We therefore urge all parties to the Colombian political process, despite the change of Government, to work together to ensure the implementation of the Peace Agreement, which enjoys the unanimous support of the members of the Security Council and concerning which the representatives of the country's main political parties stressed the need to ensure irreversibility. To guarantee the development of the Colombian political process, the new Government must facilitate the improvement of the gains already made with regard to the reintegration and security of the former combatants of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP).”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

45. “It demonstrates the goodwill of the Colombian people and the progress made, with the support of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and thus demonstrates the positive changes in its national policy. However, we note with great concern the confrontations that continue to take place in the country despite the signed pact, which is recognized by all parties, institutions, political parties and the President. We are concerned that all the progress achieved is being reversed.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

46. “Mrs. Mele Colifa (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of my delegation, I would like to express our appreciation for the briefing just delivered by Mr. Jean Arnault, which not only provides a clear, detailed and concise picture of the current situation in Colombia, but also shows the ongoing effort that the United Nations team is making to support the peace process in the country. We also welcome the presence of His Excellency Oscar Adolfo Naranjo Trujillo, Vice-President of Colombia. The successful conclusion of the recent presidential elections held at the end of May and beginning of June is a another step forward in the political process in Colombia, which has been under way since the triumphant legislative elections of 11 March.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

47. “Equatorial Guinea highly appreciates his efforts in drafting the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel, whose main objective is to change narratives in the Sahel and mobilize additional resources and support for the immediate and long-term needs of the region, in line with the United Nations- African Union Framework for Implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In that regard, we strongly call on the international community, the United Nations and all private economic actors to become fully involved and respond by investing in the Sahel.”

    2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source

48. “Moreover, my country welcomes the collegial efforts of the entire United Nations system to recalibrate the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and further advance its implementation with a more integrated and cross-cutting cross-pillar approach. Such efforts will undoubtedly help marshal additional resources for the Sahel and ensure that the assistance of the international community is well coordinated and that it complements and supports the countries of the Sahel. In conclusion, I should like to welcome and congratulate Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw of Mauritania on his appointment as Special Adviser to the Secretary- General for the Sahel.”

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49. “The communique highlighted the following, inter alia: first, the importance of achieving an early resolution to the crisis in Mali through efforts to ensure lasting peace and security in the Sahel; secondly, the importance of seeking a lasting solution to the long-standing Libyan crisis as a key element in responding to the situation in the Sahelo-Saharan region; and thirdly, its appreciation for the initiatives of the international community, in particular the regional economic communities, the United Nations, the European Union and other bilateral and multilateral partners, and their sustained efforts to promote peace, security and development in the Sahel.”

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50. “\ The Council must also reiterate its full support for the communique issued at the ministerial meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council on the situation in Mali and the Sahel, held on 27 June.”

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