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Meza-Cuadra

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“We emphasize that the large-scale participation of citizens in consolidating and strengthening democracy is essential to combating violent extremism and building sustainable peace. In that regard, we would like to highlight the increase in the participation of women compared to the presidential elections of 2014, and we encourage more women and young people to participate in the political life of the country. In our view it is very important to ensure that women exceed 30 per cent of the total numbers of voters in the presidential elections to be held next April. However, we condemn the terrorist attacks on the country's population and civilian infrastructure, and we are concerned about the serious political fragmentation that unfortunately continues to foster instability and insecurity in the country.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and for Mr. Yamamoto and Mr. Fedotov's informative briefings. We also want to thank Ambassador Kairat Umarov for his important work as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). We support all of them in their execution of their various and complementary duties. We are also grateful for the briefings by Ms. Ghizaal Haress and Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal of Afghanistan. Peru continues to closely follow developments in Afghanistan, which we had the opportunity to visit at the beginning of this year. We want to commend the Afghan authorities and the millions of Afghan women and men who participated in the parliamentary elections on 20 October.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8426 (2018) · source
“We particularly encourage a greater participation of women and young people. In conclusion, I emphasize that today, we have reason to be optimistic. However, we must also exercise caution because, while a turning point that allows us to glimpse a better future has been reached, the reality today is that there is much to be done to end the suffering ofmillions onemenis, as we heard in today's briefings. Peru will continue to support the efforts to achieve a political solution in Yemen that puts an end to the serious humanitarian crisis.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“We would like to express our appreciation to the delegation of the United Kingdom for its diligence in dealing with that matter and to underline the importance of keeping the Council united around the priority that should be given to the protection of the civilian population. We considerit vital that the international community, in particular the neighbouring countries, increase their contributions towards stabilizing and revitalizing the local economy, since factors such as inflation and the devaluation of the currency significantly increase the risk of famine. We emphasize that achieving sustainable peace will require broad consensus around a shared vision for the future. In that regard, it is essential that the process be inclusive and that all sectors of the Yemeni population be represented.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“In view of the continuation of the talks in January, we encourage the parties to continue to build trust. We believe that the exchange of prisoners should be followed by other actions, such as the full opening of Sana'a airport. We welcome the transparency shown in Sweden, which should allow the international community, and the Council in particular, to monitor and to support the implementation of the agreements reached and promote greater confidence among all parties in the peace process. The withdrawal of forces from Al-Hudaydah and the leading oversight role that the United Nations will play in those efforts require the prompt adoption of a Council resolution.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“We would also like to stress the need to maintain the momentum generated at the meeting held in Stockholm. We join others in highlighting the role played by the host country, Sweden, and the important participation of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. We would especially like to pay special tribute to the Yemeni parties for the specific commitments they have made and emphasize the urgency of implementing them and giving priority to the attention required by more than 14 million Yemenis exposed to imminent famine. It is critical to strictly comply with the ceasefire agreed at the ports of Saleef, Ras Issa and especially Al-Hudaydah, which Mr. Griffiths has called the "centre of gravity" of the conflict. We also emphasize the understanding reached in relation to Taiz - another urban centre severely affected by the conflict.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the President for convening today's meeting and Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their very important briefings. We would like to express our appreciation for the efforts they are making in their respective and complementary fields of action, bringing all parties closer to an inclusive political solution to the conflict in Yemen and addressing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. We believe that their work should receive the strongest and most unanimous support of the international community, including that of the Security Council. We would like to welcome the recent understandings reached, such as the valuable support and commitment to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8424 (2018) · source
“In this regard, we acknowledge the efforts of the delegations of Sweden and Kuwait to move the draft resolution forward with a view to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian population. However, we must bear in mind that only the achievement of a political solution that lays the foundations for sustainable peace in Syria will make it possible to overcome the humanitarian disaster that continues to affect its population. In this vein, we wish, finally, to stress the importance of convening the constitutional committee before the end of this year, with a view to making progress in the construction of a political solution to the Syrian conflict, guided by resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“On the other hand, we would like to welcome the first advances made by the Astana group in the identification of missing persons, the return of mortal remains, and the release of detainees and missing persons. We hope that new and further developments in these important humanitarian issues will contribute in the coming weeks and months to promoting the relief from tensions required to end the conflict and achieve Syrian reconciliation. I conclude by stressing the need for the Security Council to remain united in the exercise of its responsibilities under international humanitarian law, as reflected in the adoption of resolution 2449 (2018), which, inter alia, has extended access to cross-border assistance.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“We consider it essential to avoid another humanitarian tragedy by preserving the demilitarized zone established in Idlib, thanks to the agreement reached by Turkey and the Russian Federation last September. We also consider it necessary to address the precarious conditions in which the civilian population trapped in Deir ez-Zor is living, and to protect them from attacks directed against Da'esh militants. In reiterating our strong condemnation of all terrorist activity, we emphasize the need to observe the humanitarian principles of proportionality, legality and precaution. In welcoming the recent United Nations humanitarian deployment in Rukban, we underscore the obligation to allow sustained access to assistance for as long as necessary.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for Mr. Mark Lowcock's important briefing. Peru follows with deep concern the continuing conflict and the serious humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. It is clear that in recent months there have been developments on the ground and that levels of violence have been reduced. It is also true that millions of people are living in conditions of extreme vulnerability. We must deplore the persistence of violence in the north-west of the country and its impact on the civilian population, with new fatalities and injuries.”
2018-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8423 (2018) · source
“Even if the National Police is able to maintain internal order without the support of the Mission, the impact on the other areas of support must be considered, particularly in the area ofthe rule of law. We wish to highlight the important role played by the Mission and the United Nations country team in all of these pending tasks, as well as the coordination role of the Secretariat in the framework of the reform process of the Organization's peace and security pillar. In this context, we believe it is important to strengthen cooperation with the Organization of American States and the Caribbean Community. I conclude by reiterating Peru's commitment to continuing to support the efforts of the Government and the people of Haiti to forge sustainable peace.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“In this regard, we note the announcement to create an independent commission to monitor the investigations of the PetroCaribe case. We hope to have more information on this in the next report. Bearing in mind that the Mission's withdrawal is scheduled for 15 October 2019, coinciding with the elections scheduled for that same month, we consider it important to provide the required electoral assistance and that the Haitian authorities move forward with the adoption of the electoral law and updating the electoral rolls. We also consider it important that the transition take into account the evolution of security conditions and the overall capacity of Haitian institutions to guarantee stability.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we reiterate our concern about the persistence of prolonged pre-trial detentions, as well as prison overcrowding, which has led to an unacceptable number of deaths in prison. We encourage the full implementation of the law on legal aid and reiterate the need to complement it with other essential pieces of legislation that remain pending, including with respect to the penal code, the code of criminal procedure and the law on prisons. We also believe it necessary to overcome problems within the Ministry of Justice and appoint more judges in order to facilitate access to justice. The fight against corruption is a key element in strengthening the rule of law and building the confidence of the population in its institutions.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“It is necessary to prevent protests from degenerating into episodes of violence. To that end, we highlight the important programmes aimed at reducing community violence and in particular the work of mobile teams and the development of quick-impact projects. We consider it important to incorporate the gender approach and include youth in the design and implementation of such projects, and to ensure their adequate funding. We believe that the implementation of the strategic development plan for the police should serve to strengthen respect for oversight procedures and capacities and facilitate access to justice, when appropriate. Reports of abuse and corruption among bad apples in the police force must be duly investigated.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“We reiterate our condolences to the Government and the people of Haiti in the wake of that tragedy. While acknowledging the Government's efforts to prevent the risks that such disasters entail, including its fight against cholera and food insecurity, we underscore the need for the international community to continue providing humanitarian aid to this country. We share the concern of the Secretary-General about the lack of progress in key areas. The climate of instability and social tensions make the work of the Mission difficult. We are alarmed by the recurrence of violent protests which, in recent months, have resulted in the unfortunate loss of human life. The strengthening of the operational capacities of the Haitian National Police should be reflected in more effective action against the proliferation ofarmed gangs.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefing given by Ms. Helen La Lime. We also wish to welcome the presence of Ambassador Denis Regis, Permanent Representative of Haiti. Peru has closely followed developments in Haiti - a friendly country of our Latin American and Caribbean region - and supports the vital role of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti in strengthening national institutions mandated to guarantee security, the rule of law and human rights in the country, in line with the targets and indicators proposed by the Secretary-General to drawdown the Mission in a sustainable manner. The earthquake of 6 October reminded us of Haiti's high vulnerability to natural disasters.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8419 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I underscore the importance of the Council remaining united in shouldering its responsibility to ensure the full enforcement and implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015) with a view to ensuring the validity of the non-proliferation regime and maintaining international peace and security.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we share the Secretary-General's view of the need to address issues not directly related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, without prejudice to preserving the agreement and its accomplishments. Specifically, in accordance with paragraph 3 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015), we urge the Iranian authorities not to engage in any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of launching nuclear weapons, including launches using such ballistic-missile technology. We believe that it is of the utmost importance that the Iranian authorities act prudently and with self-restraint, given that the development of their ballistic missile programme is perceived as provocative and/or an armed escalation capable of increasing tensions in a particularly unstable region.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“We stress the need for strict compliance with all restrictive measures contained in annex B, which include transfers related to nuclear energy, ballistic missiles and weapons to or from Iran, as well as provisions on asset freezes and travel bans. In relation to that and to the arms embargo imposed by the Council in connection with the conflict in Yemen, we must also express our concern about reports of the alleged transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles, their parts and related technology to the Houthi rebels in Yemen. We encourage the Iranian authorities to carefully consider and address those concerns with a view to fostering greater confidence in their readiness to comply with their international commitments and obligations, thereby generating new dynamics conducive to the promotion of sustainable peace in the Middle East.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“With regard to the sixth report (S/2018/1089) of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), we welcome the progress made in the implementation of the JCPOA and commend the monitoring activities carried out by the International Atomic Energy Agency. It has been verified once again that Iran is complying with all the provisions of the agreement, including the Additional Protocol to its Safeguards Agreement. We must nevertheless express our concern about allegations of an alleged violation of paragraph 2 of annex B ofresolution 2231 (2015), which refers to activities involving the supply, sale, transfer or export of dual-use items, materials, equipment, goods and technology.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“As a country committed to multilateralism, international law and the non-proliferation regimes for weapons of mass destruction, Peru gives high priority to compliance with and the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), through which the Security Council endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), on the Iranian nuclear programme. We believe that that agreement and the subsequent follow-up and monitoring regime reflect the value of multilateralism and diplomacy in peacefully resolving international disputes and maintaining international peace and security, and that it must be preserved for that reason.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we welcome the presence of the Secretary of State ofthe United States ofAmerica, Mr. Mike Pompeo. We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and the important briefings by Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo and Ambassador Karel van Oosterom, to whom we express our special thanks for his work this year as Facilitator on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). We are also grateful for the briefing by the observer of the European Union.”
2018-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8418 (2018) · source
“We must remember that the success of the Mechanism depends on the cooperation of States in enforcing its sentences, complying with its orders and responding to its requests for assistance. We also reiterate the need to respond to concerns about the early release ofpersons convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, some of whom have expressed no remorse for their crimes. I would like to conclude by urging for the provision ofsignificant assistance to the Mechanism's Department of Management of the Secretariat and Office of Legal Affairs, and by stressing, in line with resolution 2422 (2018) adopted in June, the need for the Council to remain united in its support for the Mechanism. I encourage the Council to continue to strengthen its important action in that regard.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Mechanism's roster of 25 judges is expected to be filled through elections before the end of the year and stress the importance for Member States to nominate women candidates. We also commend the transparent, swift, efficient and effective manner in which the Mechanism is fulfilling its judicial functions - which have been especially intense in over the past six months 4 including by having certain judges carry out their work remotely. We also emphasize the need for the Mechanism to maintain an even balance between civil and common law approaches. We highlight the assistance that several African and European Governments have provided to the Mechanism so that convicted persons can serve sentences in their own countries, and we underline the need to bring to justice those fugitives who are still at large.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“Recognizing the fundamental importance of access to justice and international criminal law in building sustainable peace, Peru underlines the importance of the Mechanism, which was established by resolution 1966 (2010) to carry out the remaining residual functions of its predecessors, the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Although it is a small and temporary structure whose functions and size will diminish over time, the Mechanism continues to contribute to the administration of justice. It is time that we underscore its important role in deterring and preventing atrocity crimes.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. I also thank Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism of the Criminal Tribunals, and its Prosecutor, Mr. Serge Brammertz, for their important briefings. Taking into account the completion of Judge Meron's mandate next January, in my current capacity as Chair of the Working Group on International Tribunals, I would like to pay special tribute to Judge Meron for his great contribution to the establishment and efficient functioning of the Residual Mechanism and his well-known track record in the service ofinternational criminal justice.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“That requires predictable, sustainable and flexible financing for peace support operations, which, in turn, requires renewed support from traditional contributors, the development of innovative financial mechanisms and greater involvement of the private sector. In that regard, we believe that, as recommended by the Secretary-General in his Action for Peacekeeping initiative, the Organization must be able to prioritize the financing of support missions deployed by the African Union where the needs are greatest. We would like to conclude by emphasizing that investment in the development and strengthening of regional capacities for prevention presupposes a more efficient and effective exercise of our shared responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“Within the framework of the reforms that are being promoted, the United Nations system must pay special attention to the development and strengthening of regional capacities to support national efforts. In that regard, we stress the importance of promoting greater participation by women and young people. We also stress the need for fluid coordination mechanisms to enhance the complementarity of the various actors in their distinct operational and geographical scopes, as well as the synergies generated as a result of regional actors' better understanding of the circumstances and requirements on the ground.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“That is consistent with the concept of sustainable peace and with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals. As the Secretary-General has pointed out, in addition to being an end in itself, development is an effective and efficient means of tackling the contemporary proliferation of conflicts by addressing their root causes. Yesterday, as we considered the importance of supporting national reconstruction and reconciliation processes (see S/PV.8413), we highlighted the Peacebuilding Commission's role in preventing the recurrence of conflicts by gathering various actors capable of forging the alliances necessary to sustain peace and development.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would also like to highlight the meeting held last September on the situation in Nicaragua (see S/PV.8340), at which the members of the Council were able to provide support to the efforts of the Organization of American States to contribute to the achievement of a political solution that would make it possible to prevent a major conflict in that country. The nature and extent of contemporary conflicts reflect the growing vulnerability of many countries to global challenges such as violent extremism leading to terrorism, transnational organized crime and the negative effects of climate change. In that connection, we stress the importance of having the capacity to analyse risks and conflicts, as well as to mediate and, in general, to develop and strengthen inclusive, transparent and accountable institutions.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“We emphasize the need to develop a comprehensive legal basis comprising administrative structures and coordination mechanisms with the United Nations and the Security Council, based on Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. That would promote synergies and complementarities between the United Nations system and various regional and subregional organizations, with a view to institutionalizing and increasing the effectiveness of the peace and security architecture. The Council maintains active cooperation with the African Union and subregional organizations such as ECOWAS, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Southern African Development Community. The same is true of the European Union in its involvement in various conflict-affected countries.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to express my gratitude to Cote d'Ivoire for having convened this debate on regional cooperation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. We are also deeply honoured by your presence here today, Mr. Minister. (spoke in Spanish) We are also grateful for the enlightening briefings delivered by the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We wish to underscore the importance of promoting the greater involvement of States and regional and subregional organizations and their close cooperation with the United Nations system, with a View to preventing and resolving contemporary conflicts more effectively.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“In that light, and to conclude, we wish to emphasize that supporting the reconstruction of conflict-affected countries and in general promoting sustainable development is not only an end in itself but also an effective and efficient means of preventing conflicts and maintaining international peace and security.”
2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source
“The proliferation of conflicts in today's world is linked to growing inequality within and among countries, as well as to vulnerability to global phenomena such as climate change, violent extremism and transnational organized crime. Modern conflicts are also characterized by their cross-border impact. Refugee crises have serious political consequences for many countries. Fluctuations in natural-resource prices affect all economies. In an irreversibly interdependent world, it is vital to bolster multilateralism and international cooperation and develop partnerships with regional and subregional organizations, financial institutions, the private sector and civil society in order to effectively respond to the challenges that we all face.”
2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source
“Post-conflict reconstruction requires major investments in infrastructure, which creates jobs and relaunches the economy. However, in order to attract the necessary investments and safeguard the legitimacy of the national institutions charged with promoting them, preserving the rule of law is crucial. Citizens must be able to see that infrastructure is being rebuilt with transparency, without corruption or discrimination, for the benefit of all sectors of society. Moreover, given the increasing frequency of natural disasters related to climate change, it is vital to ensure that any new infrastructure is resilient, in keeping with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. My third point is the responsibility of the international community.”
2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we would underscore the important role of the United Nations, particularly its Peacebuilding Commission. In that context, we would stress three points. First, we would underline the need to foster social cohesion and political consensus. Rebuilding a conflict-affected country must have as a foundation the reweaving of its social fabric. There can be no lasting peace if we do not at the same time make progress in the area of national reconciliation, guaranteeing access to justice and promoting human rights. It is therefore vital to foster the emergence of new political stakeholders that are committed to rebuilding a shared future. The participation of women and young people in this process is key. Our second point is that we must make transparent investments in inclusive and resilient infrastructure.”
2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source
“Achieving lasting peace requires broad national consensus around the issue of the reconstruction of affected areas as well as economic revitalization. Opportunities should be created and tangible benefits ensured for the population, in a spirit of equity and transparency, promoting the return of displaced persons and ensuring that priority attention is accorded victims. It is therefore necessary to consolidate inclusive and accountable institutions that are capable of reducing inequality and ensuring access to justice and the rule of law, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The international community must support efforts to achieve these goals, on the understanding that there can be no development without peace or peace without sustainable development.”
2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to begin by conveying our condolences to the people and the Government of the United States on the sad passing of former President George H.W. Bush. We wish to honour his memory and legacy. We welcome the convening of this debate and the important briefing delivered by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. We wish also to welcome your presence, Mr. Ouattara, and to thank you for your important message. We are also grateful for the presence of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and of other high-level officials. Peru agrees with other speakers that have underscored the importance of sustained, inclusive economic growth and post-conflict reconstruction to building and sustaining peace. We would in particular underscore the good practices of Cote d'Ivoire.”
2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source
“We underline the importance of the international community's support for that plan, which seeks to promote development in Burundi's rural areas, taking into account governance, the sustainable management of the environment and planned land use. In that regard, we highlight the work of Ambassador Lauber and the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. Finally, we believe that it is important for the Council to monitor developments in the country closely, and that regional organizations and neighbouring countries support them more closely in order to ensure an environment conducive to the holding of credible, transparent and inclusive elections in 2020.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we stress the importance that the so- called 2018 Kayanza road map, on the organization of the 2020 general elections, include all political forces in the country in its drafting and implementation. We also consider it important to expedite the dialogue between the Government and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights so that the agency can resume its activities in Burundi, in a context of ongoing reports of human rights violations and abuses. On the other hand, we acknowledge the Government's efforts to strengthen the economy of the country through the national development plan, with a view to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, thereby addressing the root causes of conflicts and reaching sustainable peace.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefings delivered by Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Michel Kafando and Ambassador Jiirg Lauber, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, on his recent visit to the country. Peru underscores the importance of the inter-Burundian dialogue, andhopes thatthe Government will reconsider its position that the dialogue has become obsolete under the new Constitution and subsequently decided not to participate in its latest meeting. We believe that an inclusive process of inclusive dialogue is indispensable to improving the political situation and building sustainable peace in Burundi.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“In particular, we expect substantive developments in the identification of missing persons, the surrender of mortal remains, and the release of detainees and missing persons. It is also necessary to address the serious humanitarian situation of millions of refugees and internally displaced persons, and to guarantee the availability of financial resources and, above all, the political will to allow them a safe and dignified return under internationally accepted parameters. In conclusion, I reiterate the importance of establishing a representative constitutional committee before the end of the year and continuing to provide all the necessary support to the efforts being taken by the Special Envoy to achieve that end.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source
“To that end, we emphasize the importance of all parties engaging constructively in the negotiations, demonstrating their commitment to the future and unity of the country, and fostering the confidence required to advance a process of national reconciliation and build sustainable peace in Syria. In that regard, efforts should seek primarily to avoid the further fragmentation of the country and to achieve its long-term stability, and not be motivated by the ulterior strategic and geopolitical considerations that have broadly intensified the conflict in Syria. We consider it essential, within the framework of those efforts, to promote the adoption of confidence-building measures that would contribute to a more favourable environment for Syrian reconciliation.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source
“We encourage the parties to maintain a constructive spirit in the Special Envoy's forthcoming meetings with the Syrian Government and the countries of the Astana group, with a view to finding points of convergence on the specific issue of the composition of the committee's third list. Peru reaffirms its commitment to Syria's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. Without prejudice to that, we stress that, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, every Government must exercise its sovereignty in a manner consistent with the legitimate efforts of the international community to maintain international peace and security, in particular when the responsibility to protect millions of people in grave situations of vulnerability is at stake.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source
“We believe that we are at a critical moment in which it is essential to act swiftly in the political sphere and to achieve commitments and concrete progress in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). In the immediate term, that will require the constructive participation of the Syrian Government and opposition groups in the establishment of a constitutional committee, in accordance with the Sochi declaration. The drafting of a new constitution is necessary to lay the political and institutional foundations for sustainable peace in Syria. We therefore welcome the commitment made in the Istanbul communique of 27 October to convening the constitutional committee by the end of this year.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his briefing. On this occasion, we reiterate our gratitude to him and his team for their important and tireless work, which is consistently constructive and thoughtful, to find a solution to the conflict in Syria and protect civilians. Peru is closely following developments following the positive agreement reached between Turkey and the Russian Federation in September on the establishment of a demilitarized zone in Idlib. While we welcome the decrease in violence following this agreement, we cannot fail to underline the extremely fragile nature of the current Syrian situation, taking into account the diversity of actors present in the area and their opposing positions.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source
“In any society, ethnic, cultural and religious diversity must be appreciated as a value, and never as a threat. We face an extremely turbulent and uncertain situation, which requires more than ever that leaders on both sides show concrete restraint, commitment to peace and respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations. Those efforts must necessarily be supported by the international community. The Security Council, in line with its sensitive responsibility to ensure international peace and security, cannot and must not remain silent in the face of the gravity of developments on the ground. Peru supports all efforts to reverse the cycle of destruction, address the underlying causes of this prolonged and bloody conflict and achieve the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source
“To that end, we welcome the significant contributions recently made by countries in the region and by the European Union, which have made it possible to alleviate the shortfall in UNRWA's resources for the current year. The prospects for a political solution are becoming increasingly unclear. It should be a cause for alarm that recent opinion polls allude to a significant reduction in the support of Israeli and Palestinian citizens for the two-State solution. Persistent and harmful practices such as settlements, property demolitions and evictions in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 undermine precisely the two-State solution and contravene resolution 2334 (2016). Those illegal practices must cease. We also consider it imperative to reject hate speech, anti-Semitism and discrimination in all their forms.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source
“We believe that an agreement of that type should serve to improve the tragic humanitarian conditions in Gaza, bearing in mind that the intensification of violence is often accompanied by retaliatory measures that create chaos on the civilian population. We also consider it necessary for the Palestinian Authority to resume effective control over Gaza, with a View to improving the humanitarian situation and laying the foundations for a resumption of Palestinian- Israeli dialogue. We reiterate the need to guarantee the performance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in providing essential services.”
2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source