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Meza-Cuadra

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“These must be properly investigated, and those responsible must not go unpunished. It is imperative that the Council remain united and consistent in assuming its responsibility to protect civilian populations in all humanitarian crises, wherever they occur, in line with international law and international humanitarian law. In this regard, we must ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches the more than 22 million Yemenis who need it. The humanitarian crisis must be addressed immediately, in parallel with and independently of the political process, which implies the permanent opening of ports, especially Al-Hudeydah, as Yemen is a country completely dependent on the importation of food, medicine and other goods, as well as the opening of Sana'a airport for commercial flights and emergency medical evacuations, among other urgent measures.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“After more than three years of violence and pain, in which none of the warring parties has achieved military or territorial gains, it is clear that there is no military solution. We therefore consider it essential that the new Special Envoy, Mr. Martin Griffiths, be able to count on the strong support of the Security Council and on the assistance required for the complex task of re-establishing dialogue among all parties involved so as to resolve the conflict. That will require a major coordination effort between the Council and those countries with the capacity to influence the warring parties, based on a cautious and balanced approach to developments in Yemen. In that spirit, we strongly condemn the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Yemen attributable to the various actors involved in the conflict.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We wish to begin our statement by welcoming and paying special tribute to the efforts of Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy ofthe Secretary-General for Yemen, who has performed his role with great responsibility, prudence and perseverance in extremely difficult circumstances. We also thank Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for his precise yet broad overview of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. Peru is dismayed by the humanitarian situation in Yemen and considers it urgent to reach an inclusive political solution to the conflict.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“We believe that, in that context, it is essential to ensure that the Panel of Experts can continue to conduct impartial and detailed assessments on the implementation of the sanctions regime and on the current situation on the ground for the due consideration of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and of the Council. We also believe that it is necessary to provide all necessary means to the new Special Envoy and to support him in his difficult task of re-establishing dialogue and trust among all the parties involved in the conflict.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“We are committed to that, in particular since the Council has entrusted us with the responsibility of chairing the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014). That is a task that we hope to fulfil with equanimity and impartiality, working constructively with all the members of the Council. In that regard, we emphasize the importance of always considering developments in Yemen in a balanced way, with respect for due process and on the basis of the available evidence. Peru condemns the launching of missiles against the territory of Saudi Arabia, among various other equally condemnable events and actions that are also mentioned in the most recent report of the Panel of Experts on Yemen (see S/2018/68), some of which have serious humanitarian consequences on the territory of Yemen.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom, in its capacity as penholder for issues relating to Yemen, for its efforts to reach a compromise acceptable to all members of the Council on the renewal of the relevant sanctions regime. Our support for the two draft resolutions (S/2018/156 and S/2018/157) that we considered is based primarily on our conviction of the importance of preserving the aforementioned sanctions regime in order to contribute to ending the conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. We believe that it is necessary to deter and to limit the capacity for action of the individuals or entities that threaten peace, security and stability in that country in order to promote the achievement of a political solution.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, taking into the content and spirit of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi, which put an end to a tragic period of violence that must never recur, we support the work of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, other United Nations agencies and friendly countries in the framework of preventive diploacy, in full respect for Burundi's sovereignty.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“Similarly, in the light of reports of the deterioration of the human rights situation, we encourage the Government to strive for real progress in its relations with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Finally, we share the opinion that the proposed revision of the Constitution is a matter that falls within Burundi's domestic sovereignty, but at the same time we believe that the initiative should be conducted through an inclusive process that ensures the broad participation of the population.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (Spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank the Special Envoy of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi, Mr. Michel Kafando, for his important work. We also thank the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, Ambassador Jiirg Lauber, in his capacity as Chairman of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. We share the concerns expressed by the Secretary- General in his report on the situation in Burundi (S/2018/89), in particular on the need to reactivate the inter-Burundian dialogue under the auspices of the East African Community and other regional organizations.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“We wish to express our sorrow concerning and solidarity with the victims of the conflict in Syria, and our support and admiration for the United Nations humanitarian workers and those of other agencies deployed on the ground. We hope that the important step that we have taken today will help to achieve a lasting solution to the Syrian conflict in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank you, Mr. President, and your team, as well as the Permanent Representative of Sweden and his team, for the tireless efforts made to achieve this important consensus, and we also thank the members of the Council for their flexibility. This commitment will allow for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria and the urgent and necessary provision of humanitarian assistance. We underscore the need to maintain unity within the Council in terms of its responsibilities to protect the civilian population, in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law. Peru, a sponsor of resolution 2401 (2017), which we have just adopted, will closely monitor its urgent implementation and compliance therewith by all parties involved.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“It is of the utmost importance that Council members, in particular those who are able to exercise their influence on the ground, show the world their unity, sense ofduty and willingness to compromise, and that we send a clear signal that prioritizes human beings over other interests. The Council must be able to rise to the occasion and fulfil its sensitive and important responsibilities. All can count on my delegation's commitment to carrying out actions that will alleviate the human suffering in eastern Ghouta and throughout Syria.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“We stress the importance of the immediate implementation of a 30-day cessation of hostilities to allow for providing aid and setting out and implementing the humanitarian assistance response plan and the five priorities that Mr. Lowcock mentioned. Those are all indispensable and urgently needed measures that Peru fully supports. Implementing them will require a genuine political will to reverse direction and turn them into a reality. Accordingly, we thank Sweden and Kuwait for their generous efforts to reach a consensus on a draft resolution on a cessation of hostilities, which we hope can be adopted as soon as possible.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“We deeply regret that humanitarian convoys are unable to reach besieged and difficult-to-access areas, such as eastern Ghouta, among others, despite repeated appeals from the United Nations and various countries, including Peru, to facilitate immediate, safe and unrestricted access in eastern Ghouta, as well as other areas of Syria. All those facts, which are ultimately allowing for and fuelling a hell on Earth, as the Under-Secretary- General just pointed out to us, warrant our strongest condemnation. We must remind all parties, including the Syrian authorities, of the responsibility to protect the civilian population. The United Nations has determined various actions that can be taken to alleviate the suffering of civilians in eastern Ghouta and other affected areas.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his briefing today on the tragic situation facing the more than 400,000 people living in eastern Ghouta and in other cities. We heard with dismay that, in that area, the basic principles of international humanitarian law and human rights continue to be disregarded. That has been evidenced by the incessant and merciless bombardments resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties - many of whom are women and children - on a daily basis. Far from decreasing, the bombardments have intensified over the past several days and weeks, as has been the case with regard to the number of people with urgent medical issues who are dying because they cannot be evacuated.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“There is a complementarity between the Secretary-General being fully equipped with the means presupposed in Article 99 of the Charter and the Security Council (in conformity with the spirit of Article 34) maintaining a peace agenda not confined to items formally inserted." (A/46/1, p. 3) More than a quarter of a century later, the challenges and threats to peace and security are perhaps more complex, but it is clear that the principles and purposes enshrined in the Charter remain valid and relevant.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“In View of their relevance to a more effective application of Chapter VI of the Charter, I would like to mention some of them here: "The hostilities in the Gulf have made it agonizingly clear that the devastation of two States, with untold loss of innocent lives damage to the environment and immense suffering of millions, represented a startling failure of collective diplomacy. In the aftermath of these hostilities, therefore, a renewed emphasis is rightly being placed on the need for preventive diplomacy Preventive diplomacy presupposes early warning capacity, which, in turn, implies a reliable and independently acquired database.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“The Charter requires all Member States to cooperate, while respecting their respective areas of sovereignty, to carry out the purposes listed in Article 1. In that respect and to conclude, we wish to recall that the first purpose enshrined in the Charter is to specifically maintain international peace and security. To that end, the Charter expressly requires us to take effective and collective measures to prevent and eliminate threats to peace. As was mentioned, this month we commemorate the liberation of your country, Mr. President, which was possible thanks to the Council's response to a flagrant act of aggression, in its implementation of Chapter VII ofthe Charter 27 years ago. On that occasion, Secretary- General Javier Perez de Cuellar drew some important conclusions from the historic episode and presented them in his annual report.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“On the one hand, there is often conflict among the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference; and on the other, among those ofjustice and the fulfilment of the obligations of States in accordance with the Charter itself, including responsibilities in the area ofhuman rights. That usually results in an impasse, which unfortunately hampers the cooperation that is required for the collective security system to develop effective preventive diplomacy in favour of international peace and security. Given this situation, we must bear in mind that the principles listed in Article 2 of the Charter are geared towards collective action, and that, in that sense, they are complementary.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“In its recent history, Peru has resorted to the International Court of Justice, arbitration and negotiations supported by friendly countries to resolve sensitive and complex border disputes with its neighbours - neighbours with whom, now such disputes have been peacefully resolved, we enjoy the best of relations concerning trust and cooperation. Peru is committed to international law and its progressive development, which is why we are concerned by the unsystematic manner in which the Charter of the United Nations is often interpreted. Such interpretation attributes absolute qualities to certain principles, to the detriment of others.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's initiatives in that area, more specifically his mediation and the provision of his good offices in numerous countries, with a view to preventing conflicts and their escalation. We eagerly await the establishment of a high-level consultative council on mediation and the Security Council. In line with that initiative, Peru encourages the Council to play a more active role in its work to promote and recommend that Member States resort to the peaceful means I have just mentioned, which we are convinced would constitute a major contribution to international peace and security. That conviction is based on our own experience.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“We therefore support the reforms promoted by the Secretary-General, and we encourage him to persevere in that regard. Moreover, we believe that this is a highly opportune moment to reflect on the validity of the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. On this occasion, we will focus on the importance of the principle of the pacific settlement of disputes and on a more active Organization in the promotion of the peaceful means listed in Chapter VI of the Charter: negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement and resort to regional bodies and arrangements.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru welcomes the convening of this meeting. We are also grateful for the enlightening briefing delivered by Secretary-General Antenio Guterres, and we welcome to New York former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, whom we thank for his very valuable presentation. In particular, we welcome the presence of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, and other senior officials. In view of the growing complexity of the global challenges we face today, Peru believes that strengthening multilateralism and rejuvenating the Organization to make it more coherent and efficient in supporting the maintenance of peace is of the utmost importance.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“Peru supports the recommendations made by the external advisory team, which recently proposed a new operational framework and a more efficient use of the Mission's resources that is commensurate with its functions. We therefore support the work of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis and his entire team. My country continue to follow closely the Iraqi process, which we believe will continue on this path, which has enabled it to overcome the Da'esh terrorist threat.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“These initiatives point to the growing confidence of the international community in the future of the country. We believe, therefore, that we must continue to build on this so that we can effectively address the needs of the 3.4 million persons in highly vulnerable situations and the 3.2 million internally displaced persons. We eagerly await the national elections slated for 12 May and believe it is key to ensure that all citizens participate, especially women and youth, and that internally displaced persons can vote too. We must ensure the credibility and transparency of the process and of the technology to be used. In all of the areas I mentioned, UNAMI must continue to provide advice and assistance to the Government and the people of Iraq.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“To that end, it is therefore critical that there be an increase in professional civilian staff across all regions of the country, which would help the process of national decentralization. It is also important to tackle corruption and to promote tolerance and reconciliation, as well as work towards the socioeconomic development of the country and the establishment of initiatives and investment and development projects that offer opportunities for all Iraqis, especially its young people. In this connection, we welcome initiatives such as the United Nations recovery and resilience programme in support of the national development plan launched by the Secretary-General, and the recent international conference convened by Kuwait at which pledges of $30 billion were made to rebuild Iraq.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“We regret that in November and December 2017 terrorists were able to take more than 60 lives. We highlight the need to promote the rule of law and to ensure accountability for the atrocities committed by Da'esh, in line with resolution 2379 (2017), adopted by the Council last September. We support United Nations efforts to facilitate dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil. This new phase should be strengthened and translate into a fluid, complementary relationship between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. We believe it necessary to continue to strengthen and sustain peace in all its aspects, which means that we must rebuild the country and especially strengthen its institutions, in particular its capacity to defend itself, provide security and protect the human rights of its people.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait for presiding over today's meeting and extend our appreciation to Mr. Jan Kubis for his briefing on the situation in Iraq. Peru is closely following developments in Iraq and welcomes the losses inflicted on Da'esh and its expulsion from the country. We commend the support displayed by broad segments of Iraqi society and stress the importance of international support, in particular that of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in attaining this important objective. Nevertheless, as stated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/42), there is a need to remain vigilant as to potential terrorist regroupings and fresh terrorist attacks.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“This leads me to hail the extraordinary meeting of the donors conference that took place in Brussels on 31 January, and I also hail the willingness stated by many countries to use their good offices and to contribute to alleviating the situation on the ground.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“We note with concern the ongoing deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, described a few months ago by Secretary-General Antenio Guterres himself as "one of the most dramatic humanitarian situations I have seen in many years working at the United Nations". We deem it urgent to meet the basic needs of the people in Gaza. Poverty and marginalization are fertile breeding grounds for radicalization and violent extremism. It is important to promote sustainable peace, twinning humanitarian assistance with development plans that offer hope and opportunities to the youth. We take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. It is important to support the Agency and to endow it with stable and predictable financing.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“For example, information must be forthcoming on the plight of fallen or detained Israeli soldiers. We believe that the return of the remains of the fallen to their relatives would be an important gesture of humanity. By the same token, we believe that it is essential that the right to legitimate defence be invoked by the Israeli authorities legally and proportionally and in a careful manner. The human rights of Palestinian citizens, including minors, cannot be trampled upon. In a similar vein, we also believe that it is crucial to reject hate speech, anti-Semitism and discrimination in all its forms. In any society, ethnic, cultural and religious diversity should be viewed as something precious, never as a threat.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Leaders on both sides are responsible for showing tangible restraint, a commitment to peace and respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations. This leads me to recall the obligation to implement the resolutions of the Security Council. In particular, we deem it urgent to put an end to some practices that have been on the rise in the past year, that is, settlements, the demolition of homes and eviction, in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. All of this must stop, in line with resolution 2334 (2016). Moreover, we urge those parties directly involved to desist from, investigate and punish all violations of and international humanitarian law, all terrorists act and all attacks on civilians. Tangible steps to this end must be taken.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Against that backdrop, we stress the importance and urgency of a forging a basic framework of understanding that would help to reverse negative trends on the ground and favour the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties, with a view to achieving the only viable solution: two States living side by side with secure and mutually recognized borders. In that connection, we should remember the relevance and validity of the Oslo Accords, which provided the parameters necessary for such a solution, as well as the important role of the Quartet. We consider it necessary, in the political, religious and social spheres, to act with respect, while also seeking to build mutual trust as a precursor to the resumption of constructive dialogue.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of today's meeting and welcome the presence among us this morning of the Secretary- General. We would also like to express our gratitude for Mr. Nickolay Mladenov's very detailed briefing. We particularly welcome the presence of Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, and other sennior officials. Peru follows the situation in Palestine with deep concern. The inflexibility of positions, the absence of dialogue between the parties and the unbroken stream of violent episodes have led to a stalemate in the peace process in the form of an unstable and unsustainable status quo.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“We thank the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the Community ofPortuguese-speaking Countries, the European Union and other international actors committed to assisting Guinea-Bissau for their valuable efforts.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“That is why we believe that peacekeeping and peacebuilding require greater investment in social development, and in particular in Peacebuilding Fund projects aimed at empowering women and young people, promoting national reconciliation and strengthening the judiciary. We underscore the importance of ensuring the predictability and stability of the Fund's financing. We also believe that it is important that the activities promoted by the Peacebuilding Fund be coordinated with the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and the United Nations country team. In conclusion, we support the renewal of the UNIOGBIS mandate for an additional year, in line with the recommendation of the Secretary-General.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we highlight the launching of the Network of National Human Rights Defenders. As the Secretary-General noted in his report (S/2018/110), reform is needed in this area, including strengthening the armed forces and the professionalization of the police. Similarly, we call for full respect for the fundamental right to freedom of expression in Guinea-Bissau. Thirdly, with regard to socioeconomic development, we would like to highlight the fact that, although the World Bank has reported economic growth of5 per cent over the past year, it should be borne in mind that such growth is primarily attributed to the country's main exports being sold at a higher price on the international market. Nonetheless, a country whose poverty rate is approximately 70 per cent is socially and economically vulnerable.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States, which include imposing sanctions on those who obstruct the implementation of the Conakry Agreement, in line with regional rules and regulations. We believe that it is important to increase the participation of women and youth in the necessary dialogue and subsequent elections. That is why we highlight the efforts of the Women's Facilitation Group, which seeks to increase the participation of women in the country's political processes. Secondly, we are concerned that, despite the current relative stability, a stalled political process could lead to renewed violence and rampant crime, especially considering that the country is vulnerable to threats such as terrorism, organized crime and human trafficking.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“First, Peru deems the successful holding of 2018 and 2019 elections to be crucial to achieving sustainable peace. In that regard, we are concerned about the nomination of a Prime Minister who does not enjoy consensus among all parties, as called for in the Conakry Agreement. That undermines the credibility of the Government. Additionally, four of the members of the National Electoral Commission, including its President, could not be nominated for the National Assembly, which has not convened since January 2016. Such conditions complicate the holding of legislative elections slated for May. That is why we believe it is necessary and urgent for all parties to resume inclusive dialogue with a view to implementing the commitments undertaken.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes the holding of this meeting and thanks Mr. Modibo Toure, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau, for his briefing. We also thank Ambassador Mauro Vieira for his commitment and leadership as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. Peru is monitoring with concern the situation in Guinea-Bissau. Despite efforts by the international community and regional organizations to reach a solution to the political crisis, little progress has been made in the implementation of the Conakry Agreement, concluded in October 2016. We would like to make three main points.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“To that end, the solution to the conflict must be comprehensive and allow for the presence of the State in all areas of the country to ensure security, safeguard human rights and promote sustainable development for the entire Syrian population. It is also necessary to promote increased participation by women and young people and to strengthen civil society organizations, especially in the drafting of a new constitution. Indubitably, the Syrians themselves bear the primary responsibility for arriving at a solution to the problem. However, the international community and the Security Council have a moral responsibility to end that tragedy, and for that reason we must be united in lending our full support and active engagement to Mr. De Mistura in the successful discharge ofhis duties.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“We believe it is necessary for the parties involved to work constructively in determining the mandate of a constitutional committee, including its terms of reference, selection criteria and other related matters. In that regard, we would like to especially highlight the efforts of Mr. De Mistura to launch, as soon as possible, the constitutional committee agreed to in Sochi. We would also like to underscore the importance that initiatives, such as the one in Sochi, are always complementary to the Geneva talks process, as Mr. De Mistura also indicated today. Secondly, there is also a need to address the root causes of the conflict.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“First, against that backdrop, it is now more urgent than ever to move the political process forward. The 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015) should continue to guide our efforts; there is no military solution to the conflict. In that regard, we welcome the fact that the parties focused on substantive aspects during their recent conversations, including the holding of United Nations- supervised elections and the constitutional issue. However, we must express our concern about the lack of tangible results following the eighth and ninth rounds of negotiations held in Geneva and Vienna in December and January, respectively.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this informative meeting ,and we thank Mr. De Mistura for his complete briefing. We acknowledge his intense and always prudent work, and we express our commitment to positively contribute to the success of his efforts. We would like to begin by expressing our deep concern about the new and recent actions by regional actors and about the escalation of the conflict in Syria. It constitutes an additional threat to peace and security in the Middle East and should lead us to reiterate the need to end the conflict. It is especially necessary to end the suffering experienced by the Syrian people, as well as the grave and ongoing violations of international law and international humanitarian law, including the use of chemical weapons.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“In our experience, that is key to effectively fight terrorism and build sustainable peace. We would like to recall, that between 1980 and 1992 - the worst years of terrorism suffered in Peru - the economic damages amounted to more than $20 billion. To put that number into context: the gross domestic product of Peru stood at $36 billion, while poverty exceeded 60 per cent of the population. Peruvians have now closed that sad chapter, with the economy having grown substantially, to almost eight times what it was at that time, and poverty having been reduced to 20 per cent. However, the lesson that we as Peruvians have learned from those dark times is that we must always remain vigilant over terrorism and never let our guard down.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I take the floor briefly once again, in my national capacity, to associate myself with my colleagues who have acknowledged the importance of convening this meeting in accordance with resolution 2341 (2017), on protecting critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. Peru welcomes and supports the efforts of the United Nations and the Security Council in that important area, including the establishment of a specific Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force. We consider it of the utmost importance to evaluate the efforts of Member States to protect their infrastructure against terrorist acts, as well as to develop preventive measures within the framework of their national strategies and policies. We also believe it is important to work on rebuilding damaged infrastructure.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“The Committee and CTED will continue to assess States' implementation of resolution 2341 (2017) so as to support their work to prevent such attacks and to cooperate closely with their key partners through the regular exchange of information.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“There is a need to initiate and strengthen joint training and exercises for law enforcement aimed at strengthening their preparedness and enhancing response capacity, communication networks and early- warning mechanisms. I should stress the importance of including other relevant Security Council resolutions, such as resolution 2309 (2016), on civil aviation, and resolution 2322 (2016), on international judicial cooperation, in our work to protect critical infrastructure. Many States continue to face significant challenges in their efforts to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2341 (2017). It is therefore important that our recommendations be taken up by our implementation partners and integrated into their work and technical assistance programmes.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“There is a need to further encourage all States to identify what constitutes critical infrastructure in their respective national contexts. States should also develop national strategies for reducing risks and incorporate those strategies into their national counter-terrorism plans. There is a need to enhance overall international cooperation through the exchange of information, knowledge and good practices, and of ideas and research concerning critical-infrastructure protection. States bear the responsibility for the protection of critical infrastructure, but private owners of such infrastructure and soft targets must also address their security needs and reduce vulnerabilities. It is also vital that Government and the private sector share information on threats, vulnerability and measures to mitigate risks.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“CTED is developing an initiative aimed at raising awareness of the requirements under resolution 2341 (2017), and accordingly enhancing States' capacities within the framework of the Working Group on the Protection of Critical Infrastructure including Vulnerable Targets, Internet and Tourism Security of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force with a view to developing a comprehensive compendium of good practices concerning the protection of critical infrastructure. CTED has also engaged with the private sector on the issue. It notably co-chaired the related work of the World Economic Forum and promoted the need to protect critical infrastructure both in Davos and in the context of the work of the CTED-Asia Information and Communication Technology Counter- Terrorism Dialogue.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source