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Mendez Graterol

lines on the record: 63
first: 2015-06-25
most recent: 2016-08-22
sittings or episodes: 8
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“As has been reiterated by all members of the Council, the solution is political and therefore efforts must be redoubled to make this goal a possibility. If the conflict is not settled, there will only be more suffering and the further resurgence of terrorism in Syria.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“ISIS, the Al-Nusrah Front and their associates have become a serious threat to peace and stability in the region. Their influence must be fought by all means possible. We reiterate that humanitarian assistance operations are linked to the end of the conflict. Accordingly, we reiterate our support for the peace efforts of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura to find a political and peaceful solution to the armed conflict in Syria. The complex humanitarian situation in Syria requires that the parties sit down to negotiate without preconditions for the benefit of the people of the country. Finally, we call on the parties and those actors who have an influence upon them to resume political negotiations as soon as possible.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“We also recognize what has been done to remedy the situation by the Syrian Government and the World Food Programme, which benefit 4.1 million people and completed 87 parachute drops, to help the people in Deir ez-Zor. As mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, Al-Raqqa is also one of the areas where humanitarian needs have increased. We reiterate our condemnation of the systematic practices of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) involving the denial of civilian access to humanitarian aid, forced executions, criminal actions perpetrated against members of ethnic minorities and women, and the recruitment of children in areas under its control. Such actions violate international humanitarian law and international human rights law and constitute war crimes for which their authors must be brought to justice.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“We therefore pay tribute to their efforts in such adverse and very dangerous conditions. We reiterate that they cannot be allowed to become military targets, much less actors in the armed conflict. Their sole task is to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need, in accordance with the provisions of international humanitarian law. Their work however must be coordinated with the State concerned in conformity with international law. In the context of intense armed confrontations, we condemn the destruction of basic infrastructure, such as hospitals and water and electricity installations. Despite the adoption of resolution 2268 (2016), attacks continue against hospitals and basic services, exacerbating the difficult humanitarian situation already being endured by those affected by the armed conflict.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“The text of the resolution points out that terrorist organizations should not be protected by the cessation of hostilities but fought by all means necessary under international law. We also welcome the proposals of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) concerning 48-hour pauses, as well as the recent announcements made by the Russians concerning the establishment of humanitarian corridors in Aleppo and other parts of Syria. We stress the importance ofraising the sieges on all affected cities in accordance with resolution 2268 (2016). We condemn sieges because they run counter to international humanitarian law. In that context, we are aware that in some cases, conditions on the ground make it difficult for humanitarian organizations to do their work.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“We reiterate that the Government of Syria has the responsibility to protect its citizens, as it has been doing in the areas under its control and even beyond. The Council should therefore step up its efforts to find a political and peaceful solution to the armed conflict. We hope that both Russia and the United States, as referenced in the Secretary-General report (S/2016/7l4), can continue to find areas of understanding to bring about a strong and lasting peace in this Arab country. Under the Venezuelan presidency (see S/PV.7634), the Council adopted resolution 2268 (2016), creating the political space to help the civilian population with its most urgent needs. We call upon the co-chairs of the International Syrian Support Group to pursue their bilateral consultations aimed at implementing the provisions of the resolution.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“Of particular interest is the work carried out by UNICEF in helping 214,000 Syrian children who are in hard-to- reach areas, as well as the immunization campaigns carried out by the World Health Organization. We understand that the situation is not ideal, given that clashes continue in various parts of Syria, in particular in Aleppo besieged by armed groups linked to Al-Qaida. We condemn the criminal activities that have led to the loss of human life. We are concerned that the situation on the ground could threaten the progress made since the cessation of hostilities was declared. In that regard, we are convinced that the humanitarian issue must be addressed impartially and deliberately in order to avoid its politicization. It is a question of ending the siege of the civilian population.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mendez Graterol (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Stephen O'Brien, and his team for their work in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomes the humanitarian progress registered in Syria in the month of July. Over 480,000 people received humanitarian assistance, amounting to 40 per cent. It is also important to highlight that since the beginning of the year, humanitarian agencies have been able to access 68 per cent of the besieged populations on more than one occasion, benefiting over 400,000 people.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we encourage the strengthening of cooperation between the International Criminal Court and the Government of the Sudan, as well as by the countries of the region, in order to help to find a solution to the conflict in Darfur whereby the objectives of peace and justice are achieved for the benefit of the people of that country, in accordance with international law.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Venezuela shares the position of the African Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the League of Arab States and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries on the matter. However, we call upon the Government of the Sudan, the competent regional authorities and neighbouring States to cooperate effectively with the International Criminal Court with respect to the arrest of those suspects who do not enjoy jurisdictional immunity and who are currently being investigated by the Office of the Prosecutor for alleged crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide and whose arrest warrants have been issued by the International Criminal Court in the case of the situation in Darfur.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“Undermining these principles would weaken the institutions of the Court, as we would be applying justice in a selective fashion, using a policy of double standards to the detriment of the spirit and purpose of the Rome Statute. The arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against President Omar Al-Bashir undermines the right to jurisdictional immunity for the sitting Heads of State of those States that are not party to the Rome Statute. The process to suspend the jurisdictional immunity of a sitting President in exercising his office so that he can be naturally tried by justice in his country represents a procedure set out in the Constitution of the Republic of the Sudan.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“We support the efforts of the Prosecutor to ensure that justice and accountability become a reality and also encourage the Court to assess the situation objectively and impartially. Its role in the impartial investigation of the actions of all parties to the conflict is extremely important so as to strengthen the credibility ofthis legal body. The Court must work in a balanced manner in order to promote justice and to achieve a firm, lasting and comprehensive peace. In that context, we are concerned by the attempts made by some to politicize the work of the ICC, which affect the principles on which the Court is based, such as autonomy, independence, impartiality, transparency and objectivity.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“This would help not only to break the prevailing cycle of impunity but also to prevent the recurrence of these actions, as well as to promote confidence in the institutions of the Sudanese State. In this respect, we believe that it would be beneficial to promote an effective dialogue between the International Criminal Court and the African Union in order to study practical arrangements that would facilitate the work of the Prosecutor and of the Court, including the possibility of taking certain steps in the region and of achieving agreements based on mutual respect and full respect for international law. We believe that this would complement regional initiatives to fight impunity.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“Although we believe that some gradual progress has been made through the implementation of the provisions of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur as well as the mediation efforts of former president Thabo Mbeki, the situation in Darfur remains a source of concern. In this respect, we share the concerns of the Prosecutor concerning the continuation of the violence that is affecting the civilian population. For our country, accountability is an indispensable condition for achieving a lasting peace in the Sudan. Hence, we stress that those who have committed violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the armed conflict in Darfur must be tried.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“We reiterate the importance of international cooperation in achieving the objectives ofthe Court, as well as the firm objective of defending the strengthening of the institutions and the effectiveness of the ICC as the only body in the criminal sphere. In that respect, we encourage all Member States that are not yet parties to the Rome Statute to accede to that instrument in order to achieve its universalization and to contribute to building the rule of law nationally and internationally. More than 10 years have passed since the adoption of resolution 1593 (2005), through which the Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the Office of the Prosecutor. Since then, very little progress has been made with respect to its implementation.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mendez Graterol (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for introducing the twenty-third report on the investigation into the situation in the Sudan, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2015). At the same time, my country would like, as a State party to the Rome Statute, to acknowledge the work done by her Office and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the fight against impunity and the promotion ofjustice. Our country firmly supports the efforts of the Prosecutor to ensure justice and accountability in the fight against impunity, as well as the strengthening of the international criminal justice system, so as to make it more transparent and effective.”
2016-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7710 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we recognize the work done by the regional offices for West and Central Africa, which still have many challenges ahead. Lastly, Venezuela reiterates its commitment to peacebuilding in Africa and will continue to offer our contributions and experiences on the basis of interregional and international cooperation.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Regional anti-piracy coordination is the answer to combatting and eradicating the phenomenon of piracy and insecurity in the vast area of the Gulf of Guinea basin, and has a significant impact on the economy of the countries of the region. In that regard, we hope that the extraordinary meeting to be held in Lome in October will be a significant milestone in subregional cooperation in intergovernmental security efforts, and we call on the international community to support it strongly. In the context of the United Nations, it is important to adopt joint positions and comprehensive solutions for preventing conflicts in politically stable countries such as those of the subregion, whose main challenge is oriented to sustainable development.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Meeting the challenge of creating and strengthening State post-conflict capacities is the essence of sustainable peace, and all initiatives undertaken to address the maintenance of security in the Gulf of Guinea should be agreed in coordination with States on the basis of cooperation, with respect for the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The need for an integrated strategy is urgent. It should include formulas to prevent the manifestations of terrorism and organized crime that have arisen in Africa, particularly in the Sahel - all of which were exacerbated by the intervention in Libya in 2011 - from expanding throughout a region that, through the efforts of its peoples and Governments, has remained immune to that threat.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Similarly, we reaffirm the need for sustainable financing methods for all public and private institutional initiatives, with emphasis on the tasks of inclusive social development that address the local needs of the people of the region. Compliance with financial commitments undertaken by various partners, particularly international organizations and countries, is urgent in order to successfully complete the proposed projects, and in that sense we call for them to be addressed in a comprehensive and timely manner.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Similarly, we strongly support the trust fund established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to strengthen the institutional capacities of the States of the region. We recognize the technical, operational, logistical and legal assistance provided by the IMO to coastal States of the region, which has been broad and important to the implementation of a coordinated subregional strategy in various fields related to commercial navigation, port security, and professional training and safety, thereby encouraging the participation of all stakeholders. Such cooperation, led by States, is a point of reference to consider in addressing security issues in Africa.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“It is therefore an inescapable responsibility to promote all initiatives that pave the way towards strengthening and promoting such efforts in the social, economic and political spheres, as well as in the field of security. In this context, we recognize the efforts of the States of the subregion of the Gulf of Guinea, with the support of the international community, to coordinate, through multiple initiatives and specific programmes, the implementation of a strategy to counter piracy and armed robbery. I highlight in particular the work of the Gulf of Guinea Commission and the Maritime Organization for West and Central Africa, and the specific efforts of the maritime strategy of the African Union, which have institutionalized the joint response to the regional challenge.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“The attention being accorded to this issue by the Security Council, following the adoption of resolutions 2018 (2011) and 2039 (2012), is as pertinent as ever, given the threat posed to the stability of countries and peoples by the penetration and action of criminal groups that threaten the achievements of that African subregion in development and the strengthening of political stability. Venezuela appreciates the peacebuilding process taking place in Africa, which is of great importance to the work of the United Nations and regional and subregional bodies that undertake them, both because they represent a fundamental step towards achieving sustainable and inclusive development in the region, and because of their credibility and trust palced in them by their peoples.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“The coastal region of the Gulf of Guinea and the States there have been affected by the threat of piracy, transnational organized crime, the trafficking and illicit use of natural resources such as oil and gas, illegal fishing and trafficking in drugs and persons, all promoted by criminal networks that have appreciably affected economic growth. This has had a negative impact on society, threatening the stability of the countries of the subregion as well. This situation must serve to mobilize international cooperation in support of those States to address this issue.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mendez Graterol (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing on the challenges that the security situation in the Gulf of Guinea poses to peacebuilding. I would also like to congratulate the Council presidency and the delegations of Angola and Senegal for promoting today's discussion of an issue of such importance for peace and security in West and Central Africa, particularly the coastal countries on the Gulf of Guinea. We believe that the Council's adoption of a presidential statement on the subject (S/PRST/2016/4) in the framework of this open debate is very important, as it emphasizes its commitment to keeping a watchful eye on developments in the Gulf of Guinea and in West and Central Africa as a whole.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“In the last decade, together with the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples ofOur America, we have created various initiatives, projects and funds for projects considered priorities by the Haitian Government. Those have had a positive impact in that nation. We have actively contributed in the fields of social development, humanitarian assistance, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance of infrastructure, and education, through the PetroCaribe Energy Cooperation Agreement. Our country will continue to support this sister nation in the Caribbean, joining with regional efforts and with those of the United Nations, with a view to contributing to overcoming the enormous challenges of consolidate peace, stability and democracy on the basis of respect for Haiti's sovereignty and political independence.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We are troubled by the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and by the reduction in financing for assistance programmes, which have limited the ability of the United Nations system and the Haitian Government to adequately address the problems affecting the social and economic development of that country. We believe the efforts to support the actions of the health authorities in Haiti should be redoubled, in order to set up mechanisms for controling cholera. That epidemic has taken the lives of hundreds of Haitians in recent years. The creation of the High-level Committee for the eradication of the epidemic and the campaign for its prevention and elimination should be reinforced with the support of the international community. Our country is committed to maintaining and strengthening its cooperation with Haiti.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We should appraise the proposal made by President Martelly in his address to the General Assembly (see A/70/PV.22), in which he reiterated what had been said last March in his letter to the Secretary-General (S/2015/191, annex) on the need to resume, in a gradual and organized manner, the MINUSTAH reconfiguration plan, in line with a consensual timetable agreed upon with the new Government, starting in 2016. That should be done without jeopardizing the progress already made, or the country's internal and external security. Despite the progress that has been made, there are still major challenges to be overcome in addressing the root and structural causes of poverty and exclusion that the Haitian people have suffered from for decades.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“For that reason, any decision on the future of MINUSTAH should be taken in coordination with the Government and in line with the security and stability conditions on the ground, taking into account the response capacity of the of the Haitians in managing their internal and security affairs. That is why we consider it a priority to reinforce the capacities and increase the number of officers of the Haitian National Police, in accordance with the 2012-2016 development plan.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“It is therefore essential that all political factors in Haiti work together to promote greater voter participation of Haitians in the election of their authorities, strengthening the trust of the citizens in the institutions of the country, and so that the new authorities feel that they are fully supported by their people and the international community. Concerning the future of MINUSTAH, we welcome the recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General with regard to carrying out a strategic assessment of the situation in Haiti, after the establishment of a new Government. Such a review must take into account the level of political stability and security throughout the country. We must avoid making hasty decisions that could set back the progress that has been achieved in the political, economic and social fields.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The United Nations system and the international community as a whole should continue to support the work of the Haitian Government and the electoral authorities of Haiti through appropriate technical and logistical support and the provision of adequate financial resources, in order to encourage the successful completion of the upcoming elections. We believe that a positive indicator of political stability will be the peaceful unfolding of the elections that will begin the political transition to a new Government in 2016.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“At this key moment for peace and political stability in that brotherly Caribbean country, combating poverty and social injustice requires everyone to contribute. We are pleased to recognize the outstanding work of President Michel Martelly over the past five years towards achieving these goals. We also acknowledge the efforts of the United Nations, through MINUSTAH, which continues to play a critical role in ensuring political stability in Haiti. We also commend the countries contributing troops and police to MINUSTAH. This year is vitally important to the strengthening of Haitian institutions.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the introduction of the report of the Secretary- General (S/2015/677) by his Special Representative and the Head of MINUSTAH, Ms. Sandra Honore, to whom we reiterate our congratulations on her active role in supporting the authorities of the Haitian Government on their path to peace, stability, democracy and development. Venezuela is committed through deep historical, political and cultural links to the independent, political sovereignty and strengthened democratic institutionality in Haiti. We therefore appreciate the successful holding of the first round of parliamentary elections on 9 August. The Haitian people and authorities demonstrated their democratic commitment and political maturity once again, as well as their ability to take control of their own destiny.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mendez Graterol (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): As this is the first time I am taking the floor in a public meeting of the Security Council this month, I congratulate Spain on assuming the presidency of the Council for October. You can rely on our full support, Sir, in contributing to the successful discharge of your important responsibilities. I also congratulate the Russian Federation on its outstanding presidency of the Security Council in September. Like previous speakers, we extend our condolences to the people and Government of Brazil on the passing of Lieutenant General Jaborandy, the late Force Commander of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We thank you, Sir, for convening this debate to address the situation in the Republic of Haiti.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“In line with our established position, our country condemns and categorically rejects terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We note with concern the growing radicalization ofyoung people and the increase in extremism, which has led to the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters in countries of the Middle East and Africa. We therefore urge the systematic, concrete continuation of the efforts begun in Kosovo to combat this scourge, while also addressing the root causes. In conclusion, we once again call on all parties to redouble their efforts in the search for a peaceful, just and lasting political solution within the framework of international law, including full observance of resolution 1244 (1999) and the Brussels agreements of 2013.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“We believe that each ofthose missions - based on their respective mandates - should continue to play a proactive, complementary role with a view to finding a sustainable, just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the question of Kosovo. For, as we have pointed out, direct dialogue among the parties is essential. We believe that there must be support for the process of voluntary returns of Serbs displaced from their homes in Kosovo, with strict adherence to the Brussels agreement of 2013. It is noteworthy that the report indicates that the rate of returns has continued to decrease - a trend we hope will be reversed. We welcome the establishment of the Interministerial Commission for Return and the implementation of the strategic objectives as established by the Ministry for Communities and Return.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“We note with satisfaction the efforts made with the support of the European Union as part of the second Rule of Law Compact, in order to resolve problems of accountability, corruption, crimes committed against ethnic groups, organized crime, gender discrimination, discrimination based on the grounds of ethnicity, developing a sytem for the protection of witnesses and pending claims regarding property. The United Nations has played a fundamental role in Kosovo, especially through UNMIK by promoting security, stability and respect for human rights. That work has been complemented through the cooperation mechanism of the international security force in Kosovo and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“The reconciliatiaon process also requires the continues work of the Working Group on Missing Persons, with a view to clarifying the fate of the thousands who went missing during the conflict. We welcome the fact that the necessary measures have been adopted to set up the specialist court responsible for investigating accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity that were said to have been committed during the armed conflict in Kosovo. We hope that that court can be begin its work without any further delay. There can be no impunity for such crimes, and delivering justice is a positive step in achieving peace and reconciliation.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Although the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/579) refers to a slight decrease in incidents related to religious sites as compared the report of the previous quarter (S/2015/303), parties must work with determination to avoid situations of this kind, which have an impact on reconciliation among the different communities living in Kosovo. Cooperation among local leaders, especially between the mayors of North and South Mitrovica, is a positive element in strengthening relations among the various communities. That serves to illustrate once again that citizens constitute a key element in generating trust, and we therefore welcome initiatives in the regard.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“The results include the integration of the judiciary and civilian protection personnel, the creation of new administrative boundary line crossing points and the harmonization of vehicle insurance policies. Other key issues are the establishment of an association of Serb municipalities, the Interministerial Commission for Return and implementation of the strategic objectives outlined by the Minister for Communities and Return. In that regard, the return of Serb Kosovan citizens should be facilitated by ensuring an atmosphere of security, ethnic and religious tolerance and respect for their economic and property rights, as well as for their freedom of movement. Promoting and respecting human rights in Kosovo requires the full implementation of the relevant international norms to prevent discrimination of minorities and displaced persons.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would like to emphasize once again that the resolution 1244 (1999) is still the internationaljudicial basis in force for achieving a solution within the context of the political negotiations on the future of Kosovo, conducted with respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Serbia. We reiterate our support for the implementation of the 19 April 2013 First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations between Belgrade and Pristina. We have always stressed the importance of the Brussels dialogue between Serbia and the local and provincial authorities in Kosovo in which both parties are working to arrive at a mutually agreed-on settlement.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mendez Graterol (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing and to recognize his efforts in carrying out his important responsibilities in the past few years. We congratulate Mr. Zahir Tanin on his appointment to replace Mr. Zarif and wish him every success in his new role. We also welcome the fact that at this meeting we are hearing directly from the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacie, and from Mr. Hashim Thaci.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, the Security Council should support every effort aimed at promoting peace and stability in Syria and reconciliation for its people. In that regard, we support the diplomatic activities of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura. We believe his efforts will help to put the country on a path to peace.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“Syria has been a victim of barbaric terrorists whose acts of violence are designed to impose their totalitarian ideologies and inciting hatred and religious intolerance. Venezuela firmly condemns such acts. It is well known that the use of chemical weapons can be traced to terrorist groups with foreign financing whose goal is to overturn the legitimate Government of President Bashar Al-Assad. If those terrorist organizations should succeed in imposing their totalitarian solutions, the consequences for the Syrian people and the Middle East would be even more devastating than what is currently going on in Libya. That is why the international community must support the Syrian Government and people in their fight against the terrorism afflicting this brother country.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“In fulfilling its mandate, the Investigative Mechanism must respect the principles of impartiality, transparency and objectivity, in accordance with the terms agreed on by the Secretary-General with the OPCW, with the goal of achieving concrete results based on the investigation of the issue. Venezuela reiterates that any solution to the armed conflict in Syria must be political, peaceful and negotiated. That is the only way to preserve peace and stability there with the full cooperation of the people of Syria and their Government. We must ensure respect for its sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, as laid down in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“We believe that those links between Syria and the two organizations will continue to be strengthened within a framework promoting international peace and security. We hope that the Joint Investigative Mechanism of the United Nations and the OPCW, to be established pursuant to resolution 2235 (2015), will enable them to throw light on the allegations of the use of chlorine against the civilian population, with the goal of identifying the people and entities, whether groups or Governments, that have used or ordered the use of chemical substances as weapons in Syria.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mendez Graterol (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): Venezuela voted in favour of resolution 2235 (2015) in the firm belief that the use of toxic substances as chemical weapons is a war crime and a crime against humanity that we categorically condemn wherever and however it occurs. My country is a party to the Chemical Weapons Convention and fully committed to its purposes and principles. My delegation wishes to emphasize the importance of fulfilment by the Syrian Government of its plan for eliminating chemical weapons on its territory and the cooperation of the Syrian authorities with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as referred to in the OPCW's report on the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013).”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we support the mediation efforts of the international community - particularly the countries of the region and regional organizations, such as the African Union, whose role, through the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel on Sudan and South Sudan, led by President Thabo Mbeki, as well as the Joint Chief Mediator - as fundamental steps that will help end the onoing conflict in that brotherly African country. Finally, Venezuela reaffirms that the achievement of peace and stability in Sudan require cooperation between all stakeholders, including the African Union and subregional organizations, bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we believe that the development of an environment conducive to sincere, honest and genuine dialogue is essential. We therefore reiterate our call for an immediate end to hostilities. To that end, we believe that the implementation of the provisions of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, contained in the Constitution of the Sudan, must be accelerated because it provides a framework that could serve as a basis for negotiations among the parties to the conflict, complemented by a national dialogue to be convened by the Government. We call on the parties to immediately cease hostilities.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“We note that the African Union fulfils a fundamental role as a facilitator of political peace processes in the continent, in particular in the Sudan. We believe that cooperation between the Security Council, the International Criminal Court and the regional and subregional organizations of Africa must be founded on mutual respect and strict adherence to international law. My country is aware that the Sudanese political situation is complex and that significant challenges remain on the ground. Nevertheless, we reaffirm our full support for a negotiated solution to the situation in Darfur, through an inclusive and direct political dialogue among the parties to the conflict, without preconditions, that would lead to lasting stability in the country.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source