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1. “We note with alarm that various actors involved in the conflict continue to violate international law, international humanitarian law and human rights. These crimes must be duly investigated and those responsible prosecuted and punished. In that regard, we condemn the firing of missiles at Saudi Arabia, since targeting urban centres is a war crime. We also stress that any military response must respect the principles of proportionality, legality and precaution. We regret the fact that trade in essential goods and humanitarian access continue to be restricted. That is notwithstanding the important presidential statement that the Council adopted in March (S/PRST/2018/5), with concrete commitments aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people, and the generous contributions announced for the humanitarian response plan. As Mr.”

   2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

2. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. We would particularly like to thank Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Lowcock for their important and detailed briefings. Peru fully supports the dialogue initiated by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General with all the parties to the Yemeni conflict, and would like to emphasize his assessment that there is a real possibility for a political solution if we act inclusively, pragmatically, swiftly, even-handedly and with restraint. We believe that because they are so closely linked, the political and humanitarian aspects of the Yemeni conflict must be addressed simultaneously and with the utmost urgency. We therefore express our deep concern about the escalation of hostilities, which is exacerbating the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world today.”

   2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

3. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”

   2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source

4. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza, Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

5. “I now give the floor to Her Excellency Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

6. “We wish to conclude by expressing our appreciation of and support for the work of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and her team, and to highlight the high priority given to this issue by the Secretary-General, in keeping with the need to build sustainable peace. In the words of the Secretary- General, the time has come "to give that agenda the investment and action it deserves, so as to replace horror with hope" (S/2018/250, para. 22). I resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

7. “The Peruvian commitment to the women and peace and security agenda is also manifested in the progressive increase in Peruvian women's participation as Blue Helmets, pursuant to resolution 1820 (2008). In this regard, we wish to highlight the importance of incorporating the gender perspective into the mandates of peacekeeping operations deployed by the Council. There is also the need to adequately train Blue Helmets to protect women and children's human rights. The Security Council must also continue to encourage, support and monitor specific commitments and plans to prevent sexual violence in the conflicts on its agenda. We consider it important to recall, in line with resolution 1820 (2008), that sexual crimes should not be subject to amnesty in the context of conflict resolution processes.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

8. “It is necessary to understand that their traumas are also psychological in nature and carry the potential to destroy the social fabric of a community. We cannot ignore the stigma and fear of the victims, or their intimidation by their attackers. The majority of cases of sexual violence are not reported. This reflects the low level of confidence in and credibility of national institutions, which is exacerbated when the aggressors are members of the security forces. It is necessary to create a closer relationship between the State and its institutions and the victims. In this regard, Peru has a national plan on violence against women and a comprehensive reparations programme for the victims of violence in Peru between 1980 and 2000.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

9. “To that end, the empowerment of women, gender equality and access to justice are key. Evidence illustrates that greater participation by women in decision-making processes results in a lower likelihood of conflict, and that defending and promoting their rights reduces their vulnerability. Equality and empowerment have a direct impact on the maintenance of peace and security. The same applies to access to justice. We reaffirm the critical need to ensure that those responsible for such acts of violence are held accountable before the justice system and to eliminate all structural obstacles that hamper investigation and prosecution of rape and other forms of sexual violence. Moreover, due attention to and the rehabilitation of the victims are critical to any process of building sustainable peace.”

   2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

10. “We are convinced that the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, has a fundamental role to play in preventing this atrocious crime. We note with deep concern the magnitude of the problem and the changing patterns of sexual violence noted in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2018/250). Its widespread and systematic use as a military tactic and attack against collective identities must be acknowledged and confronted as a threat to peace and international security. Consequently, we must condemn in the strongest terms all forms of sexual violence in armed conflicts, which overwhelmingly affects women, girls and boys. We must protect the victims and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. But that is not enough. A comprehensive strategy against this scourge requires addressing its root causes.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

11. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Peru. I welcome the important briefings of the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, and Ms. Pramila Patten, as well as the valuable testimony of Ms. Razia Sultana. We also welcome the participation of a significant number of countries that have requested to take part in this open debate. My delegation is especially grateful for the support and contribution of women's organizations in preparing for this annual debate and for the Informal Expert group on Women and Peace and Security, which Peru has the honour to chair alongside Sweden. We wish to express Peru's commitment to the women and peace and security agenda, which is a crucial component of the fight against sexual violence in conflicts.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

12. “I thank Ms. Sultana for her informative briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

13. “I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/250, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence. I also wish to also draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2018/311, which contains the text of a letter dated 2 April 2018 from the Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

14. “Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Ms. Razia Sultana, Senior Researcher of Kaladan Press. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following to participate in this meeting: Mr. Gerton van den Akker, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Ms. Clare Hutchinson, Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security of the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

15. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, the Sudan, Switzerland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

16. “I shall now make another statement in my national capacity. Peru abstained in the voting because we believe that the draft resolution did not adequately reflect the need to guarantee due accountability for the use of chemical weapons throughout Syrian terrority and because its language is imbalanced and would not help to restore the Council's unity, which is critical to addressing the events in Syria in a comprehensive manner. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The representative of the United Kingdom has asked to make another statement.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

17. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/355, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the delegation of the Russian Federation. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Russian Federation Against: Cote d'Ivoire, France, Kuwait, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Peru The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 3 votes in favour, 8 against and 4 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

18. “Peru joins the Secretary-General's urgent appeal to all Member States to act with restraint in these dangerous circumstances and to avoid any act that could escalate the situation and worsen the suffering of the Syrian people. My delegation reaffirms its commitment to continue working in order to achieve sustainable peace in Syria, to guarantee protection for the civilian population, to ensure that there is no impunity for atrocious crimes, as well as to help defuse the situation. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of the United Kingdom has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

19. “We regret the stalemate in the Security Council and our inability to take a decision on the issue. In that regard, Peru encourages the Secretary-General to redouble his efforts in accordance with the prerogatives entrusted to him in the Charter of the United Nations with a view to helping to resolve the stalemate in the Council and to establish the attribution mechanism. Peru believes that any response to the crimes committed in Syria, as well as a solution to the conflict in Syria overall, must be consistent with the Charter, with international law and with the Council's resolutions. As the Secretary-General has reminded us, the Council is the organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and it is up to its members to act in unity and to uphold that responsibility.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

20. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Peru. Peru notes with great concern the developments in Syria. In the face of military action, as a response to information on the use of chemical weapons against the civilian population in the country, we reiterate the need to keep the situation from spiralling out of control and causing a greater threat to stability in the region and to international peace and security. Peru condemns any use of chemical weapons as an atrocity crime. For that reason, we have supported the urgent deployment to Syria of an Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Fact-finding Mission, as well as the establishment ofa dedicated, independent, objective and impartial attribution mechanism.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

21. “I thank the Secretary-General for his valuable briefing. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

22. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to warmly welcome His Excellency Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2018-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8233 (2018) · source

23. “The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2411 (2018). The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8232 (2018) · source

24. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2018/341, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Cote d'lvoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8232 (2018) · source

25. “This must not occur given that our duty is to put an end to the suffering of millions of people and to impunity for atrocity crimes. Peru reiterates its commitment to living up to the lofty responsibility that the maintenance of international peace and security entails. My delegation will continue to work towards a solution to the conflict and protect the Syrian people, in keeping with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I would like to recall the statement by the President of the Security Council contained in document S/2017/507, on the length of interventions.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

26. “On that understanding, we believe it important to recall once again that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and that any response to the barbaric events taking place in that country must be in keeping with the norms of international law and the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. We recall also that in its resolution 2401 (2018), the Council ordered a humanitarian ceasefire throughout the entire Syrian territory, and that it is urgent to make headway in the political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). As the Secretary-General himself said, of particular concern is the potential threat posed by the current deadlock. We must at all costs prevent the situation from spiralling out of control.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

27. “We note with alarm the fact that the conflict in Syria continues to involve atrocity crimes committed with impunity and that it has deteriorated into a serious threat to regional and global stability, to the point where it is giving rise to serious tensions. With respect to reports of the further use of chemical weapons in Douma, we believe it necessary to resume, as a matter of urgency and in a renewed spirit of compromise, negotiations that will lead to ensuring full access, as required, for the Fact-finding Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which is being deployed in Syria to determine what happened; and to create a dedicated, independent, objective and impartial mechanism to attribute responsibility.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

28. “I shall now make statement in my capacity as the representative of Peru. We would like to express our gratitude for the briefing by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and to thank him for his willingness to help to achieve a solution to the impasse in which the Security Council currently finds itself. We encourage him to continue to spare no effort in this respect, in line with the prerogatives conferred upon him by the Charter of the United Nations. Peru expresses its deep-rooted concern at the divisions that have emerged in the Council, in particular between its permanent members, and at the regrettable use of the veto, which limits our capacity to maintain international peace and security and to resolve the humanitarian conflicts and crises that form our agenda.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

29. “I thank the Secretary-General for his valuable briefing. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

30. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to warmly welcome His Excellency Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source

31. “Finally, we believe in the importance of the work of the 1540 Committee, particularly in responding to the risk that non-State actors, especially terrorists, may acquire chemical, biological or radiological weapons or fissile materials. Lastly, we commend the Chair's successful efforts to ensure the Committee's adoption of a programme of work, which will promote the full implementation of resolution 2325 (2016) and serve as the basis for its next comprehensive review. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.40 am.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

32. “We would also like to stress the importance of reaching compromise in the Council concerning the unacceptable use of chemical weapons in Syria with a view to ensuring that the facts are fully investigated and that responsibility for it can be determined through an attributive mechanism. We are also concerned about the possibility that the misuse of new scientific innovations may lead to illicit proliferation activities, particularly through illegal technology transfers and illicit financial transactions. In that regard, we want to underline the importance of ensuring that all States implement measures aimed at fulfilling all their obligations, especially those relating to internal control and export. We must all adopt effective national controls in line with resolution 2325 (2016).”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

33. “We reiterate our deep concern about the threat of terrorism and the risk of non-State actors acquiring, developing, using or trafficking such weapons and their delivery systems. We believe it is essential for the international community to remain united in order to respond effectively to the serious challenges facing non-proliferation regimes, which are the most serious threats to international peace and security in the world today. It is urgent that the challenge posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear and ballistic programme be addressed. We also believe that it is crucial to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear programme and to strictly monitor its implementation.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

34. “I would now like to make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Peru. We would first like to thank Ambassador Sacha Llorentty Soliz for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We would like to commend his work and that of his team, and to express our strong support for the full implementation by all States of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 2325 (2016), especially speaking as the new Coordinator of the Working Group on monitoring and national implementation. Peru is committed to all efforts aimed at achieving general and complete disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and their delivery systems, which constitute a threat to international peace and security.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

35. “I thank Ambassador Llorentty Soliz for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

36. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Sacha Sergio Llorentty Soliz of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I now give the floor to Ambassador Llorentty Soliz.”

    2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source

37. “We look forward to the results of the MINUSMA strategic review, which will help redefine the Mission's action plan and strategies in the light of the challenges on the ground in the forthcoming renewal of its mandate. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mali.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

38. “We consider it necessary to pay special attention to the links between terrorism and cross-border organized crime and to strengthen the regional response to these scourges, inter alia, by increasing operational and logistical support to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). In that regard, we welcome the signing of the technical agreement between MINUSMA, the European Union and the members of the G-5 Sahel, in accordance with resolution 2391 (2017), and encourage donors to continue to contribute to that effort. Thirdly, with regard to the strengthening of MINUSMA's operational capabilities, we are concerned that 100 per cent of the authorized force has not yet been deployed and that it continues to lack equipment.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

39. “We believe that it is important to ensure that the process is conducted transparently and inclusively, includes broad citizen participation, and serves to bring more women and young people into political life. Regional and international support are also important. The second goal concerns the implementation of a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme for former combatants, as well as reform of the security sector. In that regard, we commend the efforts of the Malian Government and encourage it to continue to move ahead and pick up the pace. Nevertheless, we must bear in mind that the crisis in Mali is connected with the entire Sahel region.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

40. “We stress the importance of the implementation of the 2015 Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. In accordance with the timeline and the road map adopted in March, we encourage the promotion of defence, security, decentralization and socioeconomic development with a view to building lasting peace in the country. We commend the work of the Agreement Monitoring Committee, the independent observer and the 2374 Sanctions Committee in support of the implementation of the Agreement. We would also like to highlight the role of MINUSMA. (spoke in Spanish) We also underscore the need to move forward with the following three goals. The first concerns the holding of free and fair elections this year.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

41. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. At the outset, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. We also thank Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and Ambassador Olof Skoog, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali, for their briefings. Despite some progress, Peru notes with concern the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in Mali, particularly in the central and northern regions of the country. Clashes continue among armed groups, as do the activities of terrorist groups in areas with a weak State presence.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

42. “I thank Ambassador Skoog for his very informative briefing. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

43. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Annadif and by Ambassador Olof Skoog, Permanent Representative of Sweden, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Annadif.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

44. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I warmly welcome His Excellency Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/273, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

45. “I remind speakers of the content of presidential note S/20l7/507 with regard to the length of statements. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

46. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Peru. We regret that we were not able to achieve consensus this afternoon on a draft resolution with regard to the delicate situation in Syria. We underscore that the investigation being carried out on the use of chemical weapons must be complemented by an independent, impartial and professional mechanism that attributes responsibility. That is why we abstained in the voting on this occasion. We reiterate the need for the Security Council to regain its sense of unity on this very delicate subject so that it can fulfil its high responsibilities and thereby alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. That is why we will continue to explore options on this important matter. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

47. “If there is no objection, I will suspend the meeting. We will continue after our consultations. The meeting was suspended at 4.40 pm. and resumed at 5.45 pm. The President (spoke in Spanish): I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2018/322, submitted by the Russian Federation. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation Against: France, Poland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Sweden The President (spoke in Spanish): The result of the voting is as follows: 5 votes in favour, 4 against and 6 abstentions. The draft resolution was not adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

48. “The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/2018/322, submitted by the Russian Federation. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

49. “I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2018/175, submitted by the Russian Federation. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation Against: France, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Cote d'Ivoire, Kuwait The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 6 votes in favour, 7 votes against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution was not adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source

50. “The Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/2018/175, submitted by the Russian Federation. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source