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Meza-Cuadra

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“These people, who are in many cases exposed to the most precarious living conditions, have the right to return voluntarily to their homes and businesses, in a safe and dignified manner, under internationally accepted parameters. The right of ownership of these persons must not be undermined in any way. More than ever, the tragic situation demands that the United Nations and other humanitarian actors have immediate, safe and unrestricted access to those most in need. We Wish to reiterate our admiration of, and support for, the work of humanitarian workers. We also stress the importance of cross-border assistance for the survival of millions of people.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“Under no circumstances can the fight against terrorism be used as an excuse to violate human rights and international humanitarian law, especially when, as in Idlib, the lives of approximately 2 million children are at stake. It is essential to prevent a further escalation of violence. Its humanitarian impact is incalculable. It could lead to massive new refugee flows and further complicate regional stability. We are also concerned about the situation of nearly 5 million internally displaced persons and the 6 million Syrian citizens, who constitute the largest population of refugees and displaced persons in the world today.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the holding of this meeting and thank Mr. John Ging for his valuable and informative briefing this morning. Peru is following the situation in Syria with great concern. The conflict continues to claim lives and destroy civilian infrastructure. The sorely needed humanitarian assistance is still delivered only in a limited way. More than 13 million people - two out of three Syrians - need it. Our main focus at the moment is Idlib, a highly volatile scenario. The extreme vulnerability ofnearly 4 million civilians should compel us to direct our attention to the need and responsibility to protect them.”
2018-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8332 (2018) · source
“I conclude by highlighting the important support role played by MONUSCO, the African Union, subregional organizations and neighbouring countries in ensuring that the electoral process can be a turning point towards peace, progress and development in this country.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“In this regard, we are particularly concerned about the fact that draft legislation on confidence-building measures has not been considered, including the draft amendments to the 2015 law on public demonstrations. In this regard, we encourage the Congolese authorities and all political actors to step up efforts to promote the broad participation of women in the electoral process as candidates and as voters, and in the political life of the country in general. Evidence shows that the participation of women and young people makes a decisive contribution to building sustainable peace based on a shared vision of the future.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“Likewise, the Government could detail the logistical support it may require from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) for the timely transfer of electoral material. We also view as valid the recommendation of the International Organization of la Francophonie regarding the need for the prompt publication of the list of voters so as to allow for its verification and amendment if necessary, thereby ensuring the necessary climate of trust in the process. All of this should take place in the context of strict respect by the Government for the free exercise of the political rights of all political groups and citizens in general, and pursuant to the electoral code of conduct.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“We believe that it is vital that the international community, and the Security Council in particular, be kept informed about the process so as to support the Congolese Government and citizens in their efforts to ensure that the process is a success and to build sustainable peace. The process clearly involves a number of significant challenges that must be overcome. In our view, a deadline must urgently be set for an audit of the voting machines and to devise alternative plans developed in case the machines do not function correctly or difficulties arise in their use. To that end, we appreciate the proposal put forward by the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo that a team of independent technical experts could ensure that the machines work correctly.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and the noteworthy briefings by Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Monseigneur Marcel Utembi and Ms. Solange Lwashiga Furaha. We would also like to express our gratitude for the important work they undertake in their respective domains. Peru is closely monitoring progress against the electoral calendar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under the leadership of the Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission. We underscore the need to ensure that December's electoral process is legitimate, democratic, credible, inclusive and peaceful. In this regard, we welcome the decision of President Joseph Kabila not to seek re-election.”
2018-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8331 (2018) · source
“Breaking the Vicious cycle of conflict and poverty is the main task of the Burundian people, but it also requires the support ofthe international community.”
2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source
“We also believe that the difficult situation suffered by the almost 400,000 Burundian refugees in neighbouring countries, in particular women and children, must be urgently addressed. On the other hand, we believe that it is essential to promote accountability for human rights violations committed in the country and to build the necessary institutional framework for that purpose. It is important that the Government and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights decide on and agree the memorandum of understanding so that they can resume their activities on the ground. Finally, we would like to highlight the important role of regional organizations and neighbouring countries in support of stability in the country.”
2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source
“We therefore believe that the Security Council must remain attentive to the developments in the country with a view to promoting the peace and stability required to overcome the humanitarian crisis and to address the root causes of the conflict. In that regard, we stress the need for the country to remain committed to implementing the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement, as well as to upholding the delicate balance that it has established among the Burundian communities since the civil war. To that end, we believe that it is vital to restore and to move forward in the intra-Burundian dialogue facilitated by the East African Community. We hope that it can become the inclusive and representative mechanism necessary to overcome the political crisis and to improve the security situation in the country.”
2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes the convening of this meeting and the briefing by Mr. Michel Kafando. We take note of some positive developments since the referendum, such as the decrease in Violence and the announcement by President Pierre Nkurunziza that he will not stand in the 2020 elections. However, we note with concern that there continues to be a climate of instability, confrontation and a lack of dialogue, as well as ongoing reports of human rights violations and restrictions on the fundamental freedoms of expression, association and the press. The Government's action, or rather inaction, in the area of human rights and the actions of associated groups such as the Imbonerakure are of particular concern.”
2018-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8325 (2018) · source
“The severe water shortage is therefore of great concern, given its impact on health, the desertification of cultivated land and security, which is particularly critical in the Basra region. It is necessary to prevent the emergence of conflicts owing to such a situation by adopting effective measures to protect the population, especially the most vulnerable. It is important to prevent their difficult situation from being exploited by violent extremists. We also hope for an early resolution of the pending issue of Kuwaiti prisoners and the disappeared. In conclusion, I once again highlight the work of Mr. Jan Kubis and UNAMI, in particular with regard to the new and essential roles to promote spaces for inclusive political dialogue and internal reconciliation.”
2018-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8324 (2018) · source
“We also highlight the development of the national poverty reduction strategy and the 2018-2022 development plan geared towards a fairer and more efficient distribution of oil resources in the various regions of the country. We also look forward to the development of a United Nations Development Assistance Framework, in line with the recovery and resilience programme proposed by the Secretary-General at the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq held in Kuwait. We believe the efforts to promote the return of a large number ofrefugees to their places oforigin in safe conditions to be important. However, we believe that it is also necessary to promote conditions to ensure their livelihood and well-being.”
2018-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8324 (2018) · source
“We look forward to progress on establishing the investigative team on the atrocity crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, particularly since there continue to be attacks on and the killings of civilians by the remaining terrorist elements. We underline that, in order to effectively deal with that threat, it is necessary to address its root causes by promoting justice, the rule of law and the inclusive and sustainable development of the country. Peace should serve to improve the quality of life of the population. In that regard, we highlight the national and regional efforts, supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the United Nations Development Programme, to establish assistance, reconstruction and development programmes.”
2018-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8324 (2018) · source
“We commend the progress made towards the prompt conclusion of the electoral process following the complaints submitted and the end of the manual recounting of votes, as well as the establishment and underpinning of a Government capable of leading the country towards a sustainable peace. We underline the importance of the international community continuing to support and to assist the Iraqi reconstruction process. In line with the most recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/677), we underline the importance of the full participation of women and young people in the formation and the political life of the Government, as well as the process of rebuilding trust, in particular with the Kurdistan region.”
2018-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8324 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We commend the convening of this meeting, and we thank Mr. Jan Kubis, Ms. Suzan Araf Maroof and Mr. Philip Spoerri for their briefings. We note with concern the protests in various Iraqi cities, some of which are violent, and the consequent climate of distrust and instability to which they give rise. We are particularly concerned about the possibility of new outbreaks of extremism and violent insurgency at a time when, following the important elections held in May, a new Government must be established in order to meet the legitimate demands of citizens and to deal with the significant challenges facing the country.”
2018-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8324 (2018) · source
“We also emphasize how important it is that countries with influence on the parties to the conflict use their diplomatic efforts, and we welcome the work being done in that regard. Lastly, we would like to point out that the achieving a sustainable peace will require broad consensus on a shared vision for the future. In that regard, it is important to ensure that the process is inclusive and that all sectors of Yemen's population are represented, particularly women and young people. I would like to conclude by recalling the words of the Executive Director of UNICEF when she recently visited the country and learned that more than 11 million children are at risk. She said that there is no justification for continuing this carnage.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“We would like to highlight the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to restore dialogue and build trust between the parties, with a View to achieving a ceasefire and facilitating a political solution. We believe that his work should have the full and unanimous support of the Council and the international community. We welcome the announcement of the forthcoming meeting in Geneva between representatives of the Government of Yemen and the Houthis, which we hope will enable us to make progress towards a political solution. We emphasize the importance of ensuring that the parties commit in good faith and without prior conditions and that they act pragmatically, moderately and quickly.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“The reality is that there is no humanitarian plan B if Al-Hudaydah port collapses, and there is no guarantee that an offensive will not result in that collapse. As Mr. Ging reminded us, many of the people's needs are still unmet despite the commendable humanitarian efforts. We must be consistent in our responsibility to protect them, including by preventing further escalation. If not, we run the risk of pushing the people's support to the rebels and generally turning to the violent extremism that leads to terrorism. We emphasize that the ports and airports must remain open and operational, in accordance with the Council's provisions. And humanitarian aid and the people's access to it cannot and should not be made conditional on any military objectives.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“The most recent violations are the coalition's bombings of civilian infrastructure in Al-Hudaydah, including the health, water and sanitation services that are crucial to coping with the new cholera outbreak. Just today there were attacks on a market and near a hospital. This must stop. Peru firmly condemns the crimes committed by the Houthi rebels, including the indiscriminate firing of rockets at urban centres in Saudi Arabia, the planting of anti-personnel mines and attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. However, we must emphasize that any response must comply with international law, and any claims to a military solution must be ruled out, considering that they entail the risk of aggravating an already disastrous humanitarian situation.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“We believe that it is important for the Council to discuss the issue transparently, reporting on the ongoing efforts to prevent escalations and to put an end to a conflict that has no military solution and that has brought about the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. Peru deplores the ongoing violence and suffering. At this juncture, we are concerned about the risks to Al-Hudaydah, the port of entry for the food, medical supplies and fuel containers that Yemenis depend on. We also deplore the fact that as the Panel of Experts on Yemen mandated by resolution 2342 (2017) reports, all the parties to the conflict continue to violate international law and international humanitarian law, as well as specific mandates of the Council on the conflict in Yemen.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We, too, would like to begin by congratulating the United Kingdom on having assumed the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. We wish you, Madam President, every success and assure you of our support. We would also once again like to congratulate the Swedish delegation for the successful discharge of the presidency during the month of July. In addition, we welcome the convening of this meeting, and we thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. John Ging for their briefings. Peru applauds and supports their tireless efforts, together with their teams, to find a solution to the conflict in Yemen and to protect the population under extremely difficult circumstances.”
2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source
“It is a task that faces the natural challenges of a project that is as complex as it is ambitious. Colombia has launched an exemplary national project of maintaining peace and sustaining development. I conclude by reaffirming Peru's commitment to and support for the Colombian peace process and the Mission deployed by the Council's mandate, at the request of the parties. We have followed the large and complex peace process since its inception and are now a guarantor of the peace agreement and its commitment to all Colombians. We are convinced that the Security Council will continue to work constructively with the new authorities in the interest of peace and security in Colombia.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“The visit of youth leaders to an ecotourism project of ex-combatants in Miravalle, organized by the Mission, is a good practice that we encourage to be replicated in other locations in Colombia and other conflict situations worldwide, in line with resolution 2419 (2018) on youth, peace and security, adopted by the Council in June. The benefits of peace are numerous and concrete. Recently, in the Lindosa mountain range in the department of Guaviare, on land previously affected by the conflict, a group of investigators discovered what is considered to be one of the most important samples of cave art in the world, resulting in the establishment of eight protected zones. Like that finding, the peace process seeks to rediscover and showcase a rich past in order to build a more prosperous future.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we welcome the launching of the hearings of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace - a commitment not only to all of the victims, but to all Colombians. In that regard, we welcome the important Pact of repudiation of violence against social leaders, signed by all Colombian political parties, as well as the massive mobilization of Colombian citizens against such violence. The assassination of leaders, activists and ex-combatants must cease and be subject to the investigations and criminal prosecution that the Colombian institutions have the power to carry out. That is also important in order to promote reconciliation. On that point, we note the importance of the participation of women and youth, and welcome the increasingly active role of the working group on gender of the National Reintegration Council.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Peru knows well the challenge that drug trafficking poses to security, State institutions and democratic governance, just as it understands the effectiveness of combating the scourge by addressing its root causes with the help of the concerned civilian population. We can thereby promote alternative, comprehensive and sustainable development. We believe that such development is also important to the process of reintegration, which requires the weaving ofa new social fabric. In that process, we must take into account the social and economic dynamics of each region, along with its opportunity. It is also important to promote the participation of the private sector and international cooperation. Upholding the rule of law is critical to promoting the trust and legitimacy that all society-building requires.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“It was an opportune moment to acknowledge the country's recent developments, crowned by the most peaceful and inclusive electoral process in decades. We wish to highlight the legacy of peace of the outgoing Administration and the democratic aspiration of the Colombian people. We would like to focus on three aspects of the endeavour that we consider critical and are obviously interconnected - security, reintegration and reconciliation. Security requires a redoubling of efforts to combat organized crime. We are concerned about its spread due to the limited State presence in remote rural areas previously controlled by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP).”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to welcome Vice-President Oscar Naranjo Trujillo to the Council. He has been key in this process, and through him I would like to congratulate President Juan Manuel Santos and his entire Government on their commitment to the peace process in Colombia. We also congratulate Ambassador Maria Emma Mejia Velez, who has also made decisive contributions to the process. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his briefing. We reiterate our support for the important tasks he and his team carry out. On 20 July, Colombia celebrated 208 years as a Republic.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“This means promoting sustainable development, improving the governance of agriculture, generating rural employment and preventing the exploitation of natural resources, among other urgent measures required to build sustainable peace.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“We note, however, that security is still precarious in South and North Kivu. Regarding the human rights situation, we consider it necessary for MONUSCO to expand its monitoring role, particularly with regard to the increase in complaints against State agents registered in recent months. The authorities must cooperate with the investigations and punish those responsible. Regarding the humanitarian situation, we deem it essential to strengthen the cooperation of the United Nations, the African Union and other humanitarian agencies and cooperating sources, based on an immediate support strategy. We highlight the coordination with the World Health Organization to control the Ebola outbreak. In addition to the electoral process, it is essential to address the root causes of the crisis.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“Fourthly, adequate financing of the process must be ensured, and the needs for support from MONUSCO and eventually, the international community must be identified in a timely manner. Fifthly, it is important for the Government to determine the role of the team of international experts and regional and subregional organizations with a view to ensuring their participation and issuing appropriate invitations. With regard to the security situation, we would like to highlight the important role played by MONUSCO and its joint action with the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo, as well as the Intervention Brigade. We appreciate the success achieved in reducing intercommunal violence and encouraging the return of displaced persons in Ituri and Tanganyika.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“First, confidence-building must continue, in accordance with the measures set forth in the political agreement of 31 December 2016 to guarantee the free participation of all political forces and their candidates. Secondly, the security of all political actors and their supporters must be guaranteed, including commitments among all forces and measures to prevent acts of intimidation and neutralize divisive rhetoric and incitement to violence. Thirdly, verification of the functioning of the voting machines is recommended, in order to ensure that it is not possible to manipulate the results. That should be done through due coordination with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the participation of the opposition and civil society.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“In such a complex scenario, we would first like to underscore the importance of creating an atmosphere of trust, transparency, credibility and inclusion with a view to ensuring a safe and mass turnout of citizens and all political forces in the current electoral process, as well as the peaceful recognition of its results. We highlight the efforts made by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in that regard, which are focused on complying with the electoral calendar and completing the audit of voter registration, with the support of the International Organization of la Francophonie. In addition, we consider it urgent to deepen the following five main lines of action.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and for the important briefings delivered by Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Ambassador Mansour Alotaibi and Ms. Justine Masika Bihamba. Peru notes with concern the grave security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the east of the country, as well as the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Congolese. We deplore and condemn the human rights violations, including sexual violence, that are occurring in increasing numbers in the country, as we have heard this morning.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source
“We express our recognition and full support for the dynamic and outstanding diplomatic action carried out by Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, with all the parties concerned, to bring positions closer and avoid further escalation. We believe that these efforts, starting with the ceasefire arranged in Al-Hudaydah and an eventual settlement on the management of that important port, can and should be complemented by an authentic commitment on the part of all parties, in good faith and without preconditions, to the inclusive political solution that Mr. Griffiths has been promoting and, in short, to sustaining an agreement that puts an end to the conflict and the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of Yemenis.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“I wish to refer briefly to the situation in Yemen, and specifically to developments in the port ofAl-Hudaydah. The situation, which constitutes the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today, remains highly volatile and of great danger to the civilian population. We emphasize that there is no military solution to the conflict and that the humanitarian consequences of an attack on Al-Hudaydah - the main port through which most of the food, medicine and fuel consumed in Yemen arrives, and which is home to hundreds of thousands civilians - are highly unpredictable. We therefore welcome the ceasefire arranged by the coalition, and we hope that it will become definitive.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Mladenov's concrete efforts to alleviate the suffering of civilians, reduce tensions and prevent escalation, as well as the decision of the Egyptian Government to arrange the opening in May of the Rafah crossing, which is vital to millions of Palestinians. We also highlight the important work carried out by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in the provision of essential services, as well as the need to provide it with stable financing to overcome its current deep financial crisis. Thirdly, on the political solution, Peru believes that the necessary relief of human suffering must be complemented by the renewal of the parties' commitment to the peace process and the urgent resumption of negotiations leading to a solution based on two States and the 1967 borders.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Secondly, with respect to the humanitarian situation, Peru regrets the progressive deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza and underlines the urgency of addressing its root causes. In that light, we consider the recovery of control of Gaza and its border crossings by the Palestinian Authority to be a priority. We also consider necessary the cessation of measures of retaliation against the civilian population, such as the reduction of the Palestinian fishing area in Gaza's waters or restrictions on the flow of fuel and construction materials through the Kerem Shalom pass. We welcome the recent Israeli announcement in this regard. We highlight the Mr.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Peru regrets and strongly condemns that the victims of Israeli military action include numerous minors, journalists, health- care personnel and civilians not involved in the conflict. We reject the generalization according to which the entire Gaza population belongs to the ranks of Hamas. The scenario is extremely complex and sensitive, and requires the leaders of both parties to act with moderation and commitment to peace, with respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations. This calls for, among other things, a halt to and reversal of settlement activities, the demolition of buildings and evictions in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, which undermine the possibilities of a two-State solution and contravene the provisions of resolution 2334 (2016).”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Peru recognizes the Palestinian people's rights and freedoms of association and expression, and stresses that they must be exercised in a peaceful manner. In this regard, we emphasize that Hamas and the leaders of the demonstrations in Gaza should refrain from provoking incidents near the Israeli fence. Peru strongly condemns the firing of rockets and incendiary devices that endanger the lives of civilians and cause material damage, levelling thousands of hectares of crops. At the same time, we emphasize that, in accordance with international humanitarian law, the legitimacy of Israel's self-defence depends on its adherence to the principles of proportionality and precaution. In this regard, we emphasize that lethal force must be used only as a last resort, under imminent threat of death or serious injury.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru welcomes the convening of this quarterly debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. It also thanks Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his comprehensive briefing. Regarding the sensitive issue of the question of Palestine and its repercussions for regional and global stability, we wish to share three concerns. First, with respect to the escalation of violence, we note with concern the rigidity of the positions, the lack of dialogue and the intensification of hostilities, which constitute a highly volatile environment with unpredictable consequences. The situation is particularly unsettled in Gaza due to violence, which we regret.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Lastly, we support the ongoing internal reforms within both the United Nations and the African Union aimed at creating a closer and more efficient partnership to address their common challenges.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to peacebuilding and sustainable development, it is also essential that the United Nations, the African Union and other relevant organizations work together on post-conflict reconstruction and development by addressing root causes. To that end, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union's Agenda 2063 should be mutually reinforcing. We want to emphasize the role of the Peacebuilding Commission in that regard, as well as the importance of promoting the rule of law in order to safeguard human rights and foster economic growth, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. We also underscore the importance ofmitigating and adapting to climate change.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“It also requires greater participation on the part of citizens, the private sector and civil society, and especially women and young people. We believe that the efforts of member States must be buttressed by the political and diplomatic support, normative framework and technical cooperation that the United Nations system, the African Union and other regional and subregional actors are called on to provide, in a coordinated and coherent manner. In that regard, we highlight the roles of the African Union in Mali and the Sahel, the Economic Community of West African States in Togo and Guinea-Bissau and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in South Sudan.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we want to highlight the African Peace and Security Architecture and initiatives such as the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel and the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram. Secondly, with regard to conflict prevention, we must coordinate strategic action for mediation and facilitating dialogue, early-warning systems and confidence-building measures, and give Visibility to best practices and help countries interested in replicating them. We believe the electoral calendar in Africa provides opportunities for that. We underscore that prevention requires inclusive and accountable institutions with the ability to address the demands of citizens, which are generally indicators of the root causes of conflict.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“In that context, we consider it Vital to strengthen multilateralism and cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, as well as with other regional and subregional organizations and international financial institutions, in order to respond to the current challenges. We would like to highlight three main lines of action for enhanced cooperation. First, with respect to peacekeeping, we urge the Council to closely coordinate with the African Union and other regional organizations in order to strengthen the effectiveness of peace missions, in accordance with resolution 2320 (2016), which promotes complementarities and synergies, including joint analysis and planning missions. Regional organizations are key in addressing terrorism, a task that is normally beyond the mandates and capabilities of peacekeeping operations.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“Peru notes with concern that despite African countries' potential and the efforts and progress they have made in consolidating and sustaining peace, many continue to face serious challenges and threats driven or exacerbated by violent extremists, terrorist groups and criminal organizations. The transnational and cross-border reach of those non-State actors, the agents of the vast majority of conflicts today, reflects the underlying causes of the global effects that are especially seriously apparent on the African continent - poverty, inequality, climate change and weak institutions.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased to see you, Madam President, leading this timely and important meeting on the eve of tomorrow's meeting with the African Union Peace and Security Council, and we thank Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde and Mr. Smai'l Chergui for their important briefings. We would also like to note that this meeting falls on the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, whose memory continues to inspire the region and the world in their efforts to achieve peace and combat poverty. We also commend the courage of the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea for the important step they have just taken towards peace and reconciliation.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“We especially appreciate that such recognition confirms the need for responses from the international community, and from the Council in particular. They should be based on an adequate assessment of the risks and the strategies to manage them. That accords with the reforms advocated by the Secretary-General. We conclude by stressing the importance of workingjointly on these issues, including with regional and subregional organizations, financial institutions, the private sector, academia and civil society, using holistic strategies that are more coherent, effective and efficient. To summarize, let us work in a more coordinated manner to face the great challenge that lies before us within the scope of our respective competencies.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source