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Meza-Cuadra

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“First, Peru, guided by its commitment to multilateralism, international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes, supports a two-State solution within internationally recognized and secure borders, to be negotiated directly between Israel and Palestine on the basis of the 1967 borders. The negotiations should also determine the final status of Jerusalem. In 1947, Peru was one of the 11 member countries of the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine that recommended the establishment of two States, which was reflected in the General Assembly's adoption that year of its historic resolution 181 (11). Peru was one of the 33 countries that voted in favour of it.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru welcomes today's meeting for our quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East. We would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his detailed and comprehensive presentation. This being our first statement on this subject in our capacity as a non-permanent member of the Council, we want to emphasize our concern about the situation in the Middle East and to reiterate our commitment to finding a solution to the question of Palestine that will help to achieve sustainable peace in the region. In that regard, we would like to highlight three aspects.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we would like to commend the initiative to complement the response to the humanitarian crisis in Somalia with a preventive perspective. The drought needs assessment will help the Federal Government understand the factors that contribute to the vulnerability of the country. Lastly, given this situation, it is important to bear in mind that more than half of the working- age population, most of whom are young people, are currently unemployed - a situation exacerbated by the return of 400,000 refugees. We therefore commend the fact that the Government has launched a national development plan aimed at promoting the recovery of the Somali economy and tackling the deep-seated causes of the conflict, and we hope it will receive the support of the international community.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and their partners in bringing about peace and stability in the country. We believe that it is important to provide predictable and sustainable financing for AMISOM. in order to avert risks related to a premature or sudden drawdown, as it is quite possible that that would reverse the substantial political progress made over the past decade. It is also important to maintain coordinated efforts among AMISOM, UNSOM. and UNSOS and the countries that contribute to the peace process. In that regard, it is worrying that differences among some countries in the Middle East may be accentuating the differences between the central Government and the federal member states.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“The political divisions that have existed in Somalia are perhaps the biggest obstacle to the reforms the country needs. National reconciliation should be understood as a grassroots-driven process that is initiated by society from the local level to the federal level. We believe it is appropriate to evaluate the possibility of beginning parallel preparations for universal elections in 2020 and 2021. We believe that encouraging greater participation by women and young people in the elections could have a substantial impact on consolidating a national agenda focused on sustainable development in the country. Those efforts must go hand in hand with affirmative policies in the areas of human rights and international humanitarian law for the entire population. We recognize the significant contributions of AMISOM, UNSOM.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“Along the same lines, we commend the steps taken towards the building ofa Somali police service and the Somali National Army. My delegation is convinced that, in addition to those institutions, joint and coordinated action is necessary at all levels of Government. It is key to continue building trust between the Federal Government and the federal member states, as well as to provide them with stability and predictability in distributing roles and responsibilities among them. In that regard, we believe an overhaul of the Constitution is critical to resolve key issues of the conflict. We welcome the adoption of a road map, and we stress the need to agree on a division of powers and a model for managing and controlling natural resources and distributing income.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“We also we want to recognize the progress made by Somalia and the efforts of the new Government, specifically in the process of building a federal State, including the outline of a national security strategy, despite the difficult circumstances and the fact that much remains to be done in Somalia. We commend the dialogue between the Federal Government and the federal member states on, inter alia, agreeing on the principles that should form the basis of that strategy. We also welcome the establishment of the National Security Council. We believe it is critical that there be a gradual and orderly transition of responsibilities in the area of security from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to Somali authorities, while ensuring that they be properly prepared to respond adequately to existing threats.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the holding of this briefing and express our gratitude to Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), for his comprehensive briefing. We also appreciate the briefing by the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira. Peru supports the goal of achieving sustainable peace in Somalia and vigorously condemns the terrorist barbarism of Al-Shabaab. We also express our concern about the serious human rights violations seen in the country, especially the rights ofboys and girls, many of whom are Victims of recruiting.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8165 (2018) · source
“That is why we support the Secretary- General's decision to address that cross-cutting issue of many peacekeeping operations. To conclude, we believe that sustainable development is inseparable from peace and security. In that regard, it could be of interest to include in future reports figures for economic growth, which have been good, with social indicators that give a clearer idea of the challenges facing Mali in the area of sustainable development, which we all support.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“We also emphasize the need to move forward with the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for former combatants and to create decent employment to prevent the resurgence of violence. Peru considers the mandate given to MINUSMA to provide operational and logistical support to the Joint Force of the Group of Five of the Sahel to be positive. At the same time, we believe that the operational capabilities of the Mission should be strengthened. We note with concern that the entire authorized force has not yet been deployed and that there is a significant deficit in its equipment. In that regard, we highlight the need to guarantee the safety of the Blue Helmets on the ground. Mali represents one of the most dangerous environments.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“Along those lines, we welcome the recent decision of the Secretary-General to establish the International Commission of Inquiry and to request the Malian authorities to look into abuses and Violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law, including conflict-related sexual violence. We support the fight against impunity and implementation of the rule of law in Mali. Secondly, in the area of security, Peru highlights the importance of adopting a regional perspective that addresses in an integrated and multidimensional way the root causes of the conflict, including the link between terrorism and drug trafficking, organized crime, human trafficking and other criminal activities.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“The establishment of a timetable for that is a step in the right direction. However, it is necessary to accelerate the pace. The holding of free and transparent elections is a central objective, which must have strong regional and international support. An increased participation of women and young people should help to build and strengthen the inclusive institutions required to sustain peace. We also believe it important to move forward as soon as possible with the constitutional review process in order to establish the necessary order for national institutions to provide security and justice in the country, in line with the peace and reconciliation agreement.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“We believe that the humanitarian situation facing the civilian population is serious, as is the recurrence of heinous Violations of human rights in Mali, in particular in the central and northern regions owing to the actions of terrorist groups, clashes between the various armed groups and a lack of State presence. Peru recognizes and supports the work carried out by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) amid an adverse environment and in complex operational situations. I would now like to briefly mention the political and security aspects, in which it is urgent to make progress with greater speed. First, on the political front, almost three years since the signing of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, it is necessary to make it a reality.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his very useful briefing. I would also like to welcome the presence of Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. (spoke in Spanish) Peru notes with concern the situation in Mali. As a non-permanent member of the Council, we hope to contrbute to strengthening the commitment of the international community to national actors with a view to supporting their efforts to achieve sustainable peace in that country.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“We therefore welcome the fact that Afghanistan and the States of Central Asia are moving in a similar direction, with a view to transforming the area into a zone ofpeace, cooperation and prosperity, as reflected in the Treaty declaring Central Asia a nuclear- weapon-free zone. In addition, we believe that the trade integration and territorial connectivity promoted by the Afghan Government and the States of Central Asia will become pillars of stability and prosperity for the subregion, as was the case at the time of the Silk Road. As the old Eastern proverb says, alone you can go quickly, but together you can go farther.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“I should like here briefly to refer to the experience of the Latin American region, which could be useful for other developing regions. With the Treaty of Tlatelolco, we were pioneers in declaring ourselves a zone free of nuclear weapons. It is also the first zone of peace in the world. Thanks to peace and various integration and partnership processes, in recent decades our region has registered significant rates of growth and a considerably reduced poverty rate. Integration with neighbours and cross-border development have given the process added impetus, especially with the periodic bilateral meetings between the respective Heads of State, with the participation of ministers.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“It is imperative to confront this issue at its various stages, including the eradication of illicit crops, access to precursors, the social implications of consumption, and prevention programmes. International cooperation is required, including triangular and bilateral regional cooperation with neighbouring countries. Our experience in dealing with similar challenges has shown that alternative development programmes have been particularly effective for those segments of the population involved in drug production. We are prepared to share our experience with the Afghan authorities. Thirdly, regional partnerships in their various forms can do a great deal to enhance the collective security, development and stability of their members.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we underscore the consensus of the members of the Council regarding the importance of complying with the electoral programme established for Afghanistan, including the election of an inclusive and representative parliament in 2018 and a new Government in 2019. Secondly, it is vital to confront terrorism on the basis of a broad and comprehensive approach that, in addition to focusing on its root causes, takes account of its links with transnational organized crime and the global issue of drugs from a regional perspective. We are concerned that, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Afghanistan's production of opium and poppies has increased 87 per cent and 63 per cent, respectively, compared with the previous year, which channels additional resources to groups that promote violence.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“In this respect, we support the conclusions of the strategic review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan on the need to concentrate efforts, in addition to maintaining internal stability, on achieving sustainable peace and reducing the external dependence of Afghanistan. International and regional cooperation can do a great deal in this respect by supporting the efforts of the Afghans themselves to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Investment in infrastructure projects and regional connectivity projects given priority by the national authorities could have the potential of preventing greater conflicts. We believe that, in accordance with SDG 16, the rule of law and the consolidation of transparent, accountable and inclusive institutions are key elements in promoting a peaceful society.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Based on our national experience, we underscore the importance of linking security and development in the framework of a broad and integrated approach, with the support of the international community, especially neighbouring countries. Here I should like to make three points. First, tackling the deep-rooted causes of the conflict in Afghanistan is a task that goes beyond the realm of peace and security. It involves investing in the sustainable development of a country with a very young population, with an average age of 18 years, and a poverty rate of approximately 39 per cent, a state of affairs that is exploited by extremist groups and various criminal organizations.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation commends Kazakhstan's initiative to convene this important debate on security, development and regional partnerships in Afghanistan and Central Asia. We welcome your presence, Mr. Minister, as well as that of the Ministers from the Central Asian region. We also thank the Secretary-General for his presentation this morning. As has been noted, we have just returned this week from a visit to Afghanistan that has made it possible for us to better grasp the issues facing the country and their regional and global implications in an increasingly interdependent world. Here we would like to thank the people and the Government of Afghanistan for their hospitality and to reiterate to them our support in the achievement of sustainable peace in the country.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Today, as Peru has the privilege of receiving a visit by Pope Francis, we would like to conclude by recalling the message that His Holiness delivered on 25 September 2015 before the General Assembly with regard to the topic that bring us here today: "A system of ethics and laws based on the threat of mutual destruction, and possibly the destruction of all humankind, is a contradiction in terms and an affront to the entire edifice of the United Nations, which would become a group of nations united by fear and distrust." (A/70/PV3, p. 5)”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We must promote preventive diplomacy and build the necessary trust to safeguard the non-proliferation regimes through a more comprehensive approach. Indeed, in many cases, distrust generates a perception of insecurity that, in turn, leads to increasing stockpiling of arms. We must address that perception in order to counter proliferation and arms stockpiling, particularly in the nuclear arena. In order to do so, creating open channels of communication and mutual understanding, devising open and transparent processes, setting up monitoring and verification mechanisms and crisis control protocols are, inter alia, confidence-building measures that make up a basic foundation for cooperation that will help mitigate the risk of escalation or accidents that could have grave consequences.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“From our perspective, that requires first addressing the challenge posed by the nuclear and ballistic programme of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The nuclear non-proliferation regime must also be enforced through the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear programme - a prime example of the implementation of confidence-building measures as monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency. We also want to highlight the importance of preserving the commitment of the Council with regard to the unacceptable use of chemical weapons in Syria, with a view to fully investigating the facts and punishing the parties responsible. Thirdly, in this complex context, Peru agrees that we must go beyond the imposition of sanctions.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“Thanks to the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, agreed at Tlatelolco, we are part of the first nuclear-weapon-free zone in a densely populated region of the world. In line with such commitments, we call for the universalization of international instruments, such as the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty and the recent Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which establishes the illegality of the use and possession of such weapons. Secondly, Peru believes that the challenges faced by the nuclear non-proliferation regime are the gravest threats to peace and security worldwide today. Consequently, ensuring a united Council so as to enable an effective and consistent response to such challenges is, in our View, a priority.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“As expressed in the document entitled "Manifesto: the world, the twenty-first century", endorsed by President of Kazakhstan, nothing can be further from the objectives of peace, security and development than the grave threat of the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery. We agree with that Vision and would like to share three comments accordingly. First, Peru is committed to disarmament and the non-proliferation regimes on weapons of mass destruction. We believe that ensuring international peace and security means eliminating the risk posed by such weapons. There is no better means to do that than to guarantee their non-existence. As such, we must promote disarmament.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We also are gratified to see you preside over the Security Council, Mr. President, and we commend Kazakhstan for its exceptional work during its presidency. My delegation welcomes the timely convening of this high-level debate on confidence-building measures needed to ensure the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and we thank President Nursultan Nazarbayev for his participation. We likewise note Kazakhstan's leadership in setting a bold example for the international community on nuclear disarmament. We also thank the Secretary-General for his salient briefing.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“Libya's situation as an country of international transit demands the strengthening of appropriate measures for preventing and addressing abuses and human rights Violations. In that regard, we think it important to pursue initiatives aimed at establishing oversight and control mechanisms in the country. In conclusion, we reiterate our support for Mr. Salame's work, and we will continue to closely monitor the Libyan political process with a View to helping contributing to Libya's efforts to achieve in the near future the standards of good governance, sustainable development and guaranteed respect for and promotion of human rights that it deserves.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“Sharief so eloquently emphasized. The national conference should be an inclusive space for dialogue and reconciliation, leading, as soon as possible, to transparent, credible general elections that are accepted by all parties. The endorsement and support of the international community will be essential to achieving that goal. However, we are still concerned about the ongoing violence and acts of terror, such as the murder of the mayor of Misrata and the recent attack on Tripoli's airport. We are also worried about the serious and reprehensible violations of human rights reported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, including trafficking in persons and the situation of migrant groups. According to UNICEF reports, more than 36,000 migrant children in Libya require urgent humanitarian assistance in Libya.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“The dialogue between the High State Council and the House of Representatives is a positive step, insofar as it expresses mutual recognition and interest in progressing towards a national transition based on implementation of the Political Agreement signed in 2015. We call on all domestic stakeholders to participate actively in that process, which, in the words of Mr. Salame, is Libya's only path to stability and unity. We welcome the initiative to convene a national conference under the auspices of the Secretary- General. It will be essential to establish a platform for coordination, commitment and cooperation between the various political actors and Libyan civil society. We would like to highlight the importance of involving all national actors committed to sustaining peace in the country, especially women and young people, as Ms.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank Mr. Ghassan Salame', the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, for his instructive briefing on the situation there, as well as the statements by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Sweden, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, and by Ms. Hajer Sharief. In that regard, we would like to emphasize the importance of advancing the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement and the United Nations action plan in order to facilitate and mediate the political process being conducted by the Libyan parties.”
2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8159 (2018) · source
“We also welcome complementary initiatives, such as the Alliance for the Sahel, launched in July 2017 and led by the European Union, with the participation of the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the United Nations Development Programme.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“Peru would like to highlight the reintegration programmes that have been developed with people associated with that terrorist group, as well as actions aimed at supporting the fight against impunity by strengthening the judicial institutions responsible for prosecuting the group's members. The contribution that UNOWAS is able to make to addressing transnational organized crime, which in many cases provides financial support for such terrorist activities, will also be important to those efforts. In conclusion, we recognize the advantages of having this Office in the subregion, but we also emphasize the importance of ensuring that it can rely on resources that are adequate to ensuring its ability to continue its important work.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“One commitment of UNOWAS that we deem relevant is the strengthening of political institutions to make them more efficient and transparent. Similarly, the recent agreement between UNOWAS and the United Nations Office for Central Africa to work together and increase cooperation and assistance in the Lake Chad basin is noteworthy. It is a shared vision that is vital and of the utmost urgency that seeks to respond to the difficult living conditions in the region. Thirdly, in the area of fighting against terrorism and violent extremism, in the aforementioned articulating framework with various African organizations, UNOWAS has demonstrated efficiency in contributing to a cross-cutting approach to address the serious threat posed by the actions of Boko Haram.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“Of special note is the development of mediation and good offices, which have prevented the emergence and aggravation of political crises. Those capacities must be strengthened and enhanced. Secondly, in the area of promoting development and institutional strengthening, it is precisely the ability of UNOWAS to see the big picture that has allowed it to do outstanding work in coordinating with the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and various regional organizations in the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, for example. Peru believes that such a multidimensional approach can contribute to the achievement of the common objectives of creating inclusive governance in the region and establishing programmes aimed at promoting development.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“At the same time, the Office is the appropriate platform for coordinating regional and subregional efforts and alliances that address the existing complex cross-border threats to peace and security in the area, while promoting both the full exercise of human rights and a gender perspective in the prevention and peace consolidation processes. Given the Office's fundamental role recognized by various international actors, we would like to underscore three successful areas for action that reveal its important potential. First, in the area of preventive diplomacy, Peru believes that UNOWAS stands out particularly in its capacity to be an active agent of conflict prevention. Its monitoring and early warning functions have helped to ease tensions and offer peaceful political solutions in various States.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation appreciates the convening of this meeting and the briefing delivered by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Chambas, on the situation in West Africa and the Sahel. Peru especially welcomes the work of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) as a sui generis tool for effective action, especially in relation to prevention. Its regional and holistic vision gives it a special ability to take action, together with its flexibility and adaptability to the various challenges of the current subregional scene.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“But it will be equally important to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles to the entry of containers into the country. In our view, sustaining peace in Darfur means achieving a permanent ceasefire and addressing the root causes of the conflict. In that regard, we welcome UNAMID and the United Nations country team's initiative in implementing the Integrated Strategic Framework for the period 2017 to 2019. Donor contributions, including from non-conventional sources and regional financial institutions, should be solicited to ensure that it is adequately implemented.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“Peru supports the recommendation to postpone the delivery of the Kalma base until the end of phase 2 of the reconfiguration process, so that the process can be carried out as safely and peacefully as possible. We are also concerned about the delays in establishing a temporary base in G010. We believe that will be key to enabling UNAMID to make progress with the peacekeeping process and focus its resources and activities on sustainable development in Darfur with a View to addressing the root causes of the conflict. We consider it urgent and vital to address the problems preventing humanitarian aid from reaching its recipients. We acknowledge the fact that improvements have been made in the process of issuing visas, improvements that should also be extended to humanitarian personnel.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“We would like to remind the Sudanese authorities of their responsibility to protect the civilian population, particularly women, children and internally displaced persons in vulnerable circumstances. It will be very important to strengthen the capacity of the police and the judiciary to prosecute and punish those responsible for atrocity crimes. With regard to the evaluation of the UNAMID reconfiguration and drawdown process, we would like to highlight three issues that require urgent attention. First, the speed with which phase 1 of the process has been carried out has to some extent limited the ability to plan and implement the reconfiguration process adequately. It will be crucial to ensure that phase 2 is conducted in a more organized and coordinated way among the teams involved.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his report (S/2017/lll3), and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for his briefing on the various aspects of the reconfiguration of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). We consider Darfur's progress towards stability a positive development. The arms-collection campaign has resulted in a decrease in violence in recent months, and we encourage the Government to continue those efforts in line with the provisions of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, backed by the necessary political support. However, we note with concern that violations of human rights continue.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“As a non-permanent member that only recently joined the Security Council, Peru reiterates its full support for the authorities and the people of Colombia in the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We wish to conclude by welcoming the open, transparent and inclusive way in which the Colombian peace process is being conducted, with the support of the international community. We also welcome the united commitment of the Council, which, at the request of the parties, has monitored the process from its origins, as well as the important work carried out by the Verification Mission in that regard. From our Latin American perspective, we would also like to acknowledge the work accomplished on this topic by Ambassador Elbio Rosselli Frieri of Uruguay, under whose presidency of the Security Council a visit to Colombia was organized. We also pay tribute to the role played by Ambassador Mattew Rycroft of the United Kingdom on this issue.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we consider that the reconversion of the FARC to legal political life and the accreditations granted by the High Commissioner for Peace, with the guarantees that have been provided and other support, are key aspects of the process that undoubtedly require the tolerance and commitment of all Colombian society, which are supported and underwritten by all countries, in particular the members of the Council. Along the same lines, we value the efforts ofnational authorities to promote access to land and productive projects in rural areas. These measures go beyond the commitments assumed in the Peace Agreement and complement other reintegration mechanisms and training programes offered by the Government with a view to achieving sustainable peace.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“At this stage of the process, we highlight the actions of the Office of the Prosecutor and the importance of the measures adopted by the Government to guarantee the security of all citizens, particularly in the framework of the National Protection Unit and the implementation of the new Horus plan. It is of the utmost importance to prevent and avoid the occurrence of further deaths of social leaders, human rights defenders and former members of the FARC. We agree with Mr. Arnault that reintegration constitutes a guarantee to prevent the perpetuation of the conflict.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“With respect to the latest developments, we want to share the following comments: Peru supports the comprehensive strategy based on a preventive approach, led by the Government in partnership with local authorities and civil society, to mitigate the factors of risk and vulnerability. In that sense, we highlight the efforts to address organized crime in rural areas formerly controlled by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), within the rule oflaw and in full respect for human rights. The laying-down of arms has undoubtedly been a milestone in the peace process. We welcome the efforts of the national authorities aimed at the full implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace so as to minimize the cases of dissidence of the former militants of the FARC.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We highlight once again the example that the Colombian peace process offers to the international community and to strengthening Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace. Peru expresses its appreciation to the Colombian people and Government, as well as to the various parties involved in the process, their authorities and leaders, for their courage and determination and for having placed the supreme value of peace above all their differences. It is obviously a complex process that faces many challenges at this stage of implementation - no doubt more complex than the previous one - but it looks to the future with hope and conviction that sustaining peace is inseparable from sustainable development.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is grateful for the convening of this informative meeting on the situation in Colombia and the briefing by Mr. Jean Arnault on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. We especially welcome the participation of Vice-President Oscar Naranjo and, through him, convey our gratitude to President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon and his Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mejia Ve'lez. We take this opportunity to reaffirm Peru's commitment to the peace process in the sisterly Republic of Colombia - a commitment based on a shared history and vision of the future, and active cooperation aimed at sustaining peace and the development of our peoples.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We believe that it is therefore very important to ensure that we decrease poverty and inequalities in a country that is facing many challenges in that regard. Lastly, we emphasize the role that women and children can play in the political process currently taking place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we will support all efforts of MONUSCO aimed at involving them more substantially in that process.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“The events of late last year demonstrate that the need to maintain the support and participation of the international community to ensure calm conditions allowing for the appropriate transition of power at the end of this year continues to be very important. Thirdly, from the perspective of sustainable peace, like our colleagues who spoke before us we stress the gravity of the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which is primarily affecting children. The support of the international community and donors is needed to deal with the situation currently faced throughout the Congo. We also draw attention to the consequences of increasing political instability and the deteriorating economic situation, which is reflected in the rate of inflation affecting those most vulnerable.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source