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Meza-Cuadra

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“Moreover, we note with concern the fact that rebel groups in Darfur continue to receive financing from various sources and countries in the region. This poses an ongoing threat to the relative stability in Darfur and, ultimately, runs counter to efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the country. We would highlight the importance of all parties complying with the established arms embargo. We deplore the repeated violations thereof and call on the Government of the Sudan and Member States to implement this international obligation; comply with measures relating to the assets freeze; and cooperate with the Panel of Experts. We also note with concern the continued clashes between the Government of the Sudan and the rebel groups in the Jebel Marra area.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we note with concern the fact that despite the improvement in the security situation in many areas of Darfur, the number of victims of sexual violence remains alarming. In addition, some cases are not reported for various reasons, including fear of reprisals, stigmatization or a failure to implement the law. We underline the urgent need to bring those responsible for these atrocity crimes to justice. We support Ms. Patten's recommendations and wish to stress in particular the importance of including sexual violence as an independent listing criterion for sanctions. In this regard, as stated by the Secretary-General in his most recent report, we believe that selective sanctions are an important tool to address this problem and that the Security Council can contribute to preventing such crimes.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, we wish to thank you for having convened this meeting and also to thank Ambassador Joanna Wronecka, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, for her detailed 90-day report on the work of the Committee and for her important work at the helm of the Committee. We would highlight in particular the briefing given by Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict, who informed us ofthe deplorable situation faced by the Sudanese people, particularly women and children, who are the primary victims of this scourge, perpetrated by State and non-State actors.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to acknowledge the role of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel in strengthening the regional response to terrorism and transnational organized crime, as well as the courageous work of the MINUSMA forces in particularly difficult operational environments and situations. We reaffirm our strong support for the efforts undertaken by the Council and other regional and international actors for sustainable peace in Mali, which will be possible only with the decisive and firm leadership of the Malians themselves.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“The attainment of sustainable peace will be possible only through a comprehensive approach that includes improvements in security, political dialogue and the rule of law as essential requirements to address the root causes of the conflict. We also believe that it is indispensable to promote measures that include greater participation and empowerment of women. In that regard, we welcome the establishment of a working group on women's participation in the peace process, under the leadership of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). In the same vein, we believe that the involvement of young people in defining and building the future of their country is crucial.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We believe that it is also key to complement those actions with the establishment of an independent judicial system that can address human rights violations, as well as contribute to the fight against impunity and for accountability for various crimes, such as kidnapping, sexual violence and intercommunal violence. Thirdly, in relation to the promotion of sustainable development, we highlight the efforts of the Malian Government in developing the strategic framework for economic recovery and sustainable development, and the support provided by the Peacebuilding Commission Fund to carry out projects aimed at building a peaceful and inclusive society. However, we are concerned about the inequality in economic performance between the capital Bamako and the other regions of the country.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Those elements are central to the development of peaceful, transparent and inclusive legislative elections, as well as to lead to greater social cohesion. Secondly, with regard to the fight against insecurity, we note with alarm the situation of ongoing violence and instability in various parts of the country, especially in central Mali, which is evidenced by a precarious humanitarian situation. We support the efforts being made to strengthen the Malian armed forces in order to equip them with the technical and training capabilities that will enable them to confront terrorist and rebel groups, while also counting on the trust and support of the population. It is equally important to strengthen national control over the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, which triggers a continuous spiral of violence.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Peru believes that the full implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali should remain the priority for the Malian Government and people, with the support of the international community. On the basis of that progress, it is essential that all parties pool their efforts around three core objectives, which we believe are important to prioritize. First, with respect to the political process, we believe that it is necessary to work without delay on the political and institutional reforms required to improve governance, security and socioeconomic development, as set forth in resolution 2423 (2018) and in the Pact for Peace. It is also urgent to move forward with reforms related to the constitutional review, decentralization and upholding the rule of law.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in French): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and thank Assistant-Secretary-General Bintou Keita for her briefing. Similarly, we welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, Her Excellency Ms. Kamissa Camara. We are grateful for her presence, which signifies the support of her Government for the peace process. (spoke in Spanish) We acknowledge the recent strides made in Mali, including the establishment of provisional administrations at the district level and the implementation of an accelerated process of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and integration. We also highlight the establishment of the Ministry of National Reconciliation and Social Cohesion.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Finally, we would like to stress the need for the international community, particularly the regional and subregional organizations that played a pivotal role in the pre-electoral phase, to continue monitoring the post- electoral process closely, with a view to overcoming any impasses and supporting an orderly transfer of power that will enable the new Government to focus on the major challenge that lies ahead, that of building sustainable peace.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“However, with regard to the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2019/6), we are very concerned about the continuing precarious situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, exacerbated by the Ebola outbreak, which according to the World Health Organization had claimed the lives of 370 people as of 2 January, and which is the reason for the three-month postponement of the elections in the provinces of North Kivu and Mai-Ndombe.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“We also believe that it is vital that the Council remain united in support of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this post-electoral period, which will help to strengthen democracy in the country and its institutions and promote a political dialogue that seeks a genuine national consensus and preserves and consolidates peace, as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission has indicated, with all of it being done on a basis of respect for the decision of the Congolese people, as expressed at the polls.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“We were interested to hear the announcement of the provisional results by the Commission electorale nationale independante last Wednesday establishing the winner of the elections, as well as the valuable information provided by the observers. Like them, we deplore the incidents that took place yesterday and hope that the transfer of power in the Democratic Republic of Congo will take place in a peaceful, orderly manner and in accordance with the constitutional mechanisms and electoral regulations of the country, with the full participation of Congolese civil society. We believe that any challenge to the results by participating political actors or observers should be carried out peacefully through the competent legal bodies.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the briefings by Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Foreign Minister Joseph Malanji, Ambassador Fatima Mohammed, Mr. Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo and Monseigneur Utembi. Peru takes note of the holding of presidential, legislative and provincial elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which were described by various bodies as inclusive. We congratulate the Congolese people and all the institutions that have contributed to the process on this historic event. We also welcome the constructive role of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this complex electoral stage.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“I would like to conclude by expressing our strong support for the role of UNOWAS and by encouraging the international community to continue to cooperate closely with the regional Office and the Special Representative in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace in West Africa and the Sahel.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, with respect to the field of development promotion, we know that building a sustainable peace implies a synergy among peace, justice and development that allows for the construction of robust, transparent institutions. Only in that way can the deep causes of the conflict be effectively addressed in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. From that perspective, we welcome the priority that UNOWAS attaches to the promotion of sustainable and safe development in the region. We highlight its particular interest in intercommunal conflicts arising as a result of climate change and the preparation of intersectoral studies on this subject. We also highlight its leadership in the implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2391 (2017).”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Secondly, with regard to regional cooperation, we would highlight the comparative advantage that UNOWAS has to articulate a regional vision and action to combat common scourges such as terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime. We welcome the fact that such action is complemented by effective coordination with the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and other subregional organizations and United Nations offices. We would underline also the advisory function provided by UNOWAS concerning the necessary reforms in the security sector, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for ex-combatants, and the promotion of local dialogue.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Peru is convinced that those challenges require a multidimensional, long-term and integrated approach that addresses the root causes of the conflict. In that context, we would like to highlight three areas in which UNOWAS is called upon to play a central role in the coming months. First, with respect to electoral monitoring and preventive action, we emphasize the functions of monitoring andearlywarningwithrespectto thepolitical situation in the region, which are complemented by mediation and good offices, capacities that we believe must continue to be strengthened and enhanced. In that context, we look forward to the role that UNOWAS will be playing in the upcoming elections in Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Benin, Nigeria and Senegal, based on the model of transparent and inclusive processes with the full participation of women and young people.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the valuable briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, on the important work that is being carried out by the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). As the Special Representative has stated, despite the fact that some progress has been made in the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, the continuing insecurity and political tensions in the region are deplorable, as is the tragic humanitarian situation, particularly in the Sahel region and the Lake Chad basin, which is the result ofthe actions of terrorist groups, transnational crime, clashes over the control of natural resources and a limited State presence, among other factors.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“We would like to conclude by highlighting the professionalism and sense of duty of the humanitarian personnel of the United Nations and other agencies deployed in Yemen, and by underlining the importance of ensuring that the parties guarantee their security and provide the facilities they need for their work, including the timely issuance of the appropriate visas. Peru remains committed to achieving a political solution to the conflict that brings the ongoing humanitarian disaster to an end, ensures accountability for the atrocious crimes that have been committed, improves regional stability and makes it possible to achieve sustainable peace in Yemen.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We also look forward to a new round of consultations this month and emphasize the importance of increasing the participation of women and young people. All of those efforts are all the more important, as Mr. Lowcock reminded us, when many of the needs of the people are still unmet and the risk of famine and the spread of diseases such as cholera persists. We must remain steadfast in honouring our responsibility to support and protect them. That includes removing all bureaucratic obstacles that restrict access to essential goods. Humanitarian aid and access to it cannot and must not be made conditional on any military objective.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge the Yemeni parties to reaffirm their commitment to the inclusive political solution that the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General has launched and to tackle the difficulties that this complex process may bring carefully and in good faith, while avoiding unilateral action that runs counter to the positive spirit that should accompany it. We also encourage them to continue to work on confidence-building measures that contribute to a better climate of understanding. We therefore welcome President Hadi's decision to pay the salaries of the civil servants in Al-Hudaydah and look forward to further developments in the area of prisoner exchanges and the opening of land and sea routes.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We stress that this progress is still preliminary and must necessarily be complemented by urgent new measures, such as defining the parameters for what constitutes a ceasefire violation for the parties and determining the modalities ofthe process. We should emphasize that the agreements reached in Sweden constitute a turning point in the bloody and prolonged conflict in Yemen, and that in no circumstances should possible delays or breaches serve as justification for abandoning commitments under the Stockholm Agreement.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and the important briefings by Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock, who have both described a scenario that requires the urgent support of the international community and, in particular, of a united Security Council. We would like to express our gratitude and full support for the efforts they are making in their fields to put an end to the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today and bring the parties closer to an inclusive political solution. We also salute the Yemeni parties for their willingness to negotiate and hold a dialogue, which has made it possible for the Redeployment Coordination Committee to meet three times and for some progress to be made in the operational implementation of the agreements reached in Sweden.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We must also recall the need to ensure access to justice and accountability for atrocity crimes committed during the protracted conflict. I wish to conclude by stressing the importance ofthe Security Council remaining attentive to developments on the ground, with a view to ensuring that the ceasefire in Idlib, established in September by the Russian Federation and Turkey, is maintained. The success of any effort to achieve sustainable peace in Syria, such as the constitutional committee, will depend to a large extent on preventing Idlib from becoming the scene of a new humanitarian tragedy.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“We hope that those conditions will be met and that the work of the committee will result in a new constitution leading to free elections, supervised by the United Nations, within the framework of the broader political settlement process as set out in resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), and with full respect for the unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. We also consider it essential that those efforts be supported by confidence-building measures and national reconciliation. In particular, we encourage and expect further and more substantive progress in the identification of missing persons, the surrender of remains, and the release of detainees and missing persons.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“Pedersen, with a path on which to advance, together with the main governmental actors involved, in order to guarantee the establishment, in the coming weeks, of a committee that the Syrian population and the international community can recognize as credible, balanced and legitimate. We believe that in order to achieve that complex objective, it is of the utmost importance for the committee to be representative and include all sectors of Syrian society, in particular Syrian women, and to be equipped with transparent and democratic mechanisms for its functioning and decision-making.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and thank Mr. De Mistura for his important briefing. We wish to highlight once again the sense of responsibility and professionalism that has characterized his complex work and made possible progress in laying the groundwork for ending the devastating Syrian conflict. We thank him for his tireless efforts and his genuine commitment to peace and justice. We particularly look forward to the latest developments in connection with the formation of the constitutional committee, which we attribute largely to Mr. De Mistura's perseverance and diplomatic skill as well as to the commitment shown by the Astana platform countries. Those developments provide the new Special Envoy, Mr.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“We also highlight the role ofneighbourhood cooperation through the establishment ofjoint commissions, which in addition to helping combat criminal networks, serve to strengthen the intelligence services and border control required to combat illicit drug trafficking and trafficking in persons, natural resources and weapons.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would like to highlight the Regional Action Plan to Address Illicit Drug Trafficking, Related Organized Crime and Drug Abuse in West Africa, which was developed by the Economic Community of West African States, with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. In addition to other initiatives supported by that Office, we also underscore the launch of the Compendium of Best Practices on Drug Use. Prevention, Drug Use Disorders Treatment and Harm Reduction in Africa, in partnership with the African Union and in coordination with the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“We must also fight corruption and promote the creation of opportunities and decent employment, especially for young people and rural communities. In that regard, despite the challenges we continue to face, we would like to highlight Peru's successful model of alternative, comprehensive and sustainable development, which has enabled us to combat the flow of drugs by promoting rural development. We believe the third area to be strengthening regional and neighbourhood cooperation. We think that it is essential for the international community to fight threats from a regional and neighbourhood approach since we face a phenomenon that is usually cross-border in scope and develops patterns based on the various geographic contexts in which it operates.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“In May (see S/PV.8247), the Council adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/9) stressing the importance ofincreasing our understanding of those ties in order to improve our response. To that end, we believe it is important that the Council and its Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism continue to expand their understanding of this issue and adopt the necessary measures to deal with it wherever it appears. The second area is focusing on root causes. Peru acknowledges that if we are to tackle transnational organized crime and drug trafficking we need a multidimensional approach that among other things builds and strengthens capacities and institutions to promote human rights, the rule of law and sustainable development, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“In many others, links are established with armed groups and terrorist organizations. Illicit drug trafficking often results in vicious circles of violence and corruption that can destabilize countries, undermine public safety and increase the risk of violent conflict. We would like to highlight three actionable areas where we believe the Security Council can contribute to combating those threats. We consider them essential to preventing conflicts, combating terrorism and consolidating sustainable peace. The first area is identifying and combating the ties between organized crime and terrorism. Resolution 2195 (2014) recognizes the existence ofthat connection, particularly in Africa.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefing by Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Peru has noted with concern the impact of the world drug problem on West Africa, a subregion that in recent years has become an area of production and consumption as well as one of transit to European markets. Inadequate border controls and political and socioeconomic crises have encouraged transnational organized crime and drug trafficking, which corrupt institutions and erode the social fabric. In some parts of the region, rivalries between drug traffickers over control of areas of influence exacerbate intercommunal tensions. In some cases, a country's authorities and security forces may be co-opted.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“We acknowledge the work done by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, particularly the positive results achieved by the mobile courts, which will contribute to ensuring justice and security in protection-of-civilians sites. Lastly, I would highlight the work and the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union. We reiterate the importance of the Council remaining united in the process of ensuring the support and political follow- up necessary to continue making progress in the South Sudanese peace process, as well as that of working closely with the African Union and IGAD.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“We were saddened by the deaths of three humanitarian workers in September and October, and call on the Government of South Sudan to make every effort to put an end to the violence and restore the dignity of women and girls, as well as punish those responsible for these atrocity crimes. We are certain that the setting up of a hybrid court will contribute to peace and reconciliation. We also note with concern violations of the sanctions imposed by the Council, including the arms embargo imposed last July. We call on the countries responsible for these violations, as indicated by Ambassador Wronecka, to meet their obligations.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“This is happening in a context of ongoing violations of human rights. The United Nations country task force on monitoring and reporting on children in armed conflict documented 90 grave incidents, including recruitment, sexual Violence, killings and mutilations. For this reason, we believe that the visit of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict last November was timely. We hope that it will contribute to the South Sudanese authorities making progress and drawing up a comprehensive action plan aimed at putting an end to the grave Violations of human rights taking place in that country. We also deplore the gravity of the humanitarian situation and condemn the acts of Violence committed against humanitarian workers and their assets.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“We support the call of the Secretary-General on the leaders of South Sudan to establish transitional security arrangements and to form the revitalized Government of National Unity. With regard to the formation of the Government, we deplore and call for a review of the appointment of Mr. Malek Reuben Riak as Deputy Minister of Defence, as he is the subject of sanctions imposed by the Council and must be accountable to justice for having armed groups of young people involved in atrocity crimes. Peru condemns most emphatically the countless cases of sexual violence against women and girls in South Sudan, as described for us by Ms. Patten. The recent brutal attacks on more than 150 women and girls in an area close to Bentiu, in the northern part of South Sudan, cannot go unpunished.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“We would also highlight the joint visits of the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) in Opposition. We believe that these are important steps in fostering the trust needed to build sustainable peace in South Sudan. Nevertheless, we must express our concern at the fact that the ceasefire is not being fully respected throughout the territory of South Sudan, especially in Yei, Central Equatoria and the Wau triangle, in Western Bahr el-Ghazal. We stress the importance of regional forums for dialogue and the need for them to be inclusive and impartial. We call on opposition groups to participate in national dialogue, as true peace in South Sudan will be possible only through political will and inclusive dialogue involving all parties.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting and for the important briefings oer. Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Ms. Pramila Patten and Ambassador Joanna Wronecka. Just a few months after the signing ofthe revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and its ratification by the transitional national legislature, we await expectantly the initial measures to carry out pre-transition tasks. We deem positive the meetings held by the various committees over the past two months, including that of the National Pre-Transitional Committee and the National Constitutional Amendment Committee, which agreed on working modalities and the manner in which pre-transition tasks will be carried out.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“With regard to the latter, we would like to highlight the efforts made by Egypt and the importance that the Council closely follow them, while providing the necessary support. I would like to conclude by noting, as other delegations have done, that we continue to expect a written report on compliance with resolution 2334 (2016) by the Secretary-General, which was requested by 10 members of the Council, as that would provide greater transparency and allow for a deeper discussion on this sensitive topic. We hope that that practice will be resumed in the coming quarters.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“There is a clear need for political gestures to build a climate favourable to detente, dialogue and negotiation between the parties, with the support of the international community and the Council. In that regard, we have taken note of the information provided by the United States Ambassador on the peace plan that her country is preparing. We look forward to further details on that. We believe that all possibilities of resuming negotiations aimed at reaching a two-State solution with secure and internationally recognized borders must be explored. In line with that objective, we underline the urgency of alleviating the humanitarian situation in Gaza and moving forward the process of intra-Palestinian reconciliation.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“We must continue to condemn the recurrence of indiscriminate attacks against the civilian population and terrorist attacks by Hamas and other radical Palestinian actors, the imbalanced Israeli responses and the confrontational rhetoric of its respective authorities, which fuel ongoing hostile dynamics. We reiterate that settlement practices, the demolition of buildings and evictions in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 undermine the possibility of reaching a two- State solution and openly violate international law and resolution 2334 (2016). We underline the need for the Israeli authorities to stop and reverse those practices, and we note with particular alarm the political and social impact that would be caused by the demolition of a set of structures in the town of Khan Al-Ahmar.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting, and Mr. Mladenov for his important briefing and dedicated efforts. Wemustexpress ourdeep concernaboutthe situation described regarding the continued deterioration of the political and humanitarian conditions underpinning the question of Palestine and the acute risks that that represents for a particularly unstable region and the maintenance of international peace and security. We note with dismay the complex humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, which has been exacerbated by recurrent episodes of violence and cuts in funding to assistance programmes. It is evident that the situation favours those actors interested in promoting violence and extremism.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“Peru calls on all parties to exercise restraint with a View to promoting detente and constructive dialogue, in accordance with applicable international law and the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source
“Last month, when the Council was considering the legislative initiative concerning the transformation of the Kosovo Security Force into a regular army (see S/PV.8399), we expressed the need for careful evaluation. We underline the need to take into account the presence and role of the Kosovo Force, as well as the impact of the measure on the political dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. In the same vein, we agree with the Secretary-General that the three laws adopted by the Kosovar Parliament are not in conformity with resolution 1244 (1999) and the Brussels agreements, which, as we recall, provided for the establishment of an international security force led by NATO and of the Kosovo Police Force, respectively.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to express our thanks for the convening of this meeting and for the briefing by the Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix. We would also like to welcome the presence of the President of Serbia, Mr. Aleksandar Vueic', and the President of Kosovo, Mr. Hashim Thaci. Peru supports the peacebuilding process in Kosovo, the normalization of relations between Pristina and Belgrade and stability in the Balkan subregion. To that end, we consider it paramount that all parties remain committed to the fulfilment and implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and the Brussels agreements, and that the Council remain united and attentive in the exercise of its role as guarantor.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8427 (2018) · source
“In that regard, and in conclusion, we want to commend the convening at the end of November of the Geneva Ministerial Conference, which reaffirmed the commitment of the international community to consolidating peace and promoting development in Afghanistan. We also pay tribute to the important work being done by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the United Nations country team, in line with their respective mandates, as well as the work of the Netherlands as penholder on the Afghanistan issue.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“We also underscore the importance of fighting drug trafficking, promoting alternative development and combating the transnational organized crime that is yoked in an evil nexus to terrorist groups in Afghanistan, as Mr. Fedotov pointed out in his briefing this morning. Finally, we wish to commend the efforts of international partners in assisting Afghans in their quest for the peace that has eluded them for so long. Peru believes that the support of the international community and neighbouring countries in Central Asia is crucial to advancing the intra-Afghan dialogue with a view to building sustainable peace.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“In the light of the upcoming presidential elections, it will be crucial for political leaders and their supporters to conduct themselves maturely, avoiding any exacerbation of differences, fostering a spirit of democratic unity and a rejection of violence and safeguarding the intra-Afghan dialogue process in the quest for peace. We also want to underscore how important it is that the competent authorities work rapidly and transparently in counting and tabulating votes. In order to foster the people's trust, national institutions must show themselves to be effective in preventing and avoiding the problems that result from the kind of technical and logistical deficiencies that were encountered during the parliamentary elections.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source