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“We therefore resolutely support the decisions adopted by the Secretariat to implement a plan of action, as well as the investigations led by Mr. Dmitry Titov, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. We also look forward to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's cooperation in ensuring that those responsible are prosecuted and convicted. Secondly, concerning the political process, we reiterate the importance of maintaining the date of 23 December for the holding of elections, but we also underscore that it is very important that there be no further delays and to ensure that the process be transparent and fair so that it will be acceptable to all stakeholders.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his informative briefing. We also welcome Ms. Leila Zerrougui of Algeria as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), and pay tribute to Mr. Sidikou. As this is the first time that we are taking the floor to speak on the subject of MONUSCO, we would first like to condemn in the strongest terms the attack on the Blue Helmets of MONUSCO in December, which led to the deaths of 15 peacekeepers and wounding of 44 others. The safety of MONUSCO personnel is absolutely essential to fulfilling its responsibilities, without which it would be unable to protect civilians.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“That would require, among other things, full respect for international law and for fundamental rights and freedoms, as well as the promotion of confidence-building measures, dialogue and negotiation. It would also require the participation of women and young people in relevant national processes, disarmament and investment in sustainable development, the prevention of natural disasters, urgent attention to humanitarian crises, and, of course, political support and the cooperation of the international community.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“That is reflected in its inclusion as a specific item on the agenda. Peru prioritizes the preservation of the non-proliferation regime and highlights the need for the Council to remain united when considering issues relating to Iran. In that regard, we note the importance of strengthening multilateralism, cooperation and international law in order to address the serious challenges faced by the international community. Thirdly, we note that the situation in Iran also reflects the need to tackle the root causes of long- standing regional conflicts, which demonstrate the link between international peace and security and human rights and development.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“The situation in Iran, a country of particular importance for Middle East stability, could certainly escalate. Similar situations in recent times in other countries in the region have had serious consequences. Secondly, Peru is convinced that in order to be credible, coherent and effective, the Council's action should reflect the unanimous commitment of its members, based on a rigorous, objective and dispassionate analysis of the facts. The Council showed that unity and rigour when it addressed the Iranian nuclear issue. Its consistent action, including the imposition of sanctions, was key to reaching the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. My country believes that the implementation of that agreement, as endorsed and monitored by the Council, is today essential to the preservation of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Peru welcomes the briefing by Assistant Secretary- General Taye-Brook Zerihoun and thanks him for the information he provided on the situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In that connection, we regret the loss of human life, we note that the freedom of expression and association are inalienable rights, and we stress that the Iranian authorities have the responsibility to protect all people and guarantee the peaceful exercise of their fundamental rights and freedoms. In the context of international peace and security, we wish to take this opportunity to share three points. First, we believe that the Security Council, the organ with primary responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security, should always have the ability to contribute to conflict prevention, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): As this is our first statement since we became a non-permanent member of the Security Council, we would like to thank the presidency of Kazakhstan for its work in January. As this is the fifth time that we return to the Security Council, I would like to begin by remembering Ambassador Javier Perez de Cuellar, who represented Peru in this organ in 1973 and 1974. At that time, he pointed out that the Peruvian delegation would utilize its experience at the United Nations and fulfil its mandate by carefully and intensely considering the problems facing the Organization with a view to contributing thoughtfully and dispassionately to resolving them. He said that he intended to follow in the spirit and the letter of the Charter of the United Nations. Peru reaffirms Ambassador De Cuellar's remarks.”
2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source
“That is why our National Plan against Trafficking in Persons 2017- 2021 - the result of an inclusive process of thinking and preparation - takes into account the social, structural and institutional factors that exacerbate the vulnerability of individuals, including insecurity, violence and institutional weakness. In addition to that, we take into account the transnational scope of the crime of trafficking. We believe firm action by the international community is essential, including active promotion of cooperation at the regional and global levels. The United Nations, in particular through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, should head up such action and make it effective.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we stress that neither crime should imply the criminalization of natural migration processes. Thirdly, we need a targeted approach for the protection of children and women, which includes identifying vulnerabilities with a view to improving prevention mechanisms and caring for victims. A gender perspective should also guide the creation and implementation of relevant laws and measures. Peru believes that it is imperative to address those three elements through a complete, comprehensive and coordinated strategy to combat this crime.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we highlight three elements that we consider of crucial importance. First is the importance of analysing the increasingly clear and complex nexus between transnational organized crime and situations of conflict, in particular terrorism. Indeed, there is a perverse dynamic in which terrorist groups benefit from lucrative transnational crimes, including human trafficking, which they in turn use to consolidate their power and control over vulnerable groups and individuals. Second is the almost inherent relation between human trafficking and migrant trafficking. In their search for better living conditions, in many cases generated by humanitarian emergencies, migrants and refugees are often easy targets for criminal networks.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Human trafficking is as complex as the horrors it generates, in which persons, in addition to being coerced into giving up their freedom, are deprived of their dignity, exploited as commodities in prostitution networks, subjected to forced labour or forced to sell their organs to the highest bidder. We have looked on in horror at images of African migrants sold as slaves in Libya. That is why we welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2388 (2017), which my country has had the opportunity to co-sponsor, with a view to responding to this problem in a more efficient, coherent and coordinated manner - in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru welcomes today's debate and highlights the importance of sharing perspectives and experiences so as to more effectively and coherently fight human trafficking in situations of conflict, which increases human vulnerability We appreciate the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/939) and his briefing, as well as the briefings by the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and the Director of the International Organization for Migration Office to the United Nations.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Finally, Peru wishes to reiterate its support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and for the institutions of the United Nations system that work to promote the rights of children in armed conflicts around the world.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Additionally, Peru has welcomed the Canadian initiative on the Vancouver principles on the maintenance of peace and the prevention of the recruitment and use of child soldiers, which we hope will be adopted very soon. As one of the incoming non-permanent members of the Security Council, as of 1 January 2018, my country is committed to continuing to take concrete actions to comply with the mandates established by Council resolutions on this issue. Peru is gratified that the children and armed conflict agenda continues to occupy a central place in the work of the Security Council, alongside additional integrated efforts in the field of human rights with a View to achieving sustainable peace.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Our country has been implementing various measures to guarantee the rights of children and adolescents, in line with our international obligations and commitments, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Those measures are being implemented for the sake of children in consideration of their needs and specific vulnerabilities. Specifically, in relation to conflict and post-conflict situations, Peru has been making significant efforts to ensure that its policies, programmes and decisions focus on preventing the recruitment of children - bolstering their protection and well-being, facilitating their reintegration and promoting development based on human dignity.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Peru highly appreciates the latest report of the Secretary-General on the subject (S/2017/821), in which he expresses his great concern about the magnitude and gravity of the violations committed against children in 2016, including murders and mutilations, recruitment and, in certain situations, denial ofhumanitarian access. This debate is being held as we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or armed groups and the Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups, which seek to protect children from recruitment and use by armed forces or groups and to promote their liberation and social reintegration. Peru calls on countries that have not yet done so to endorse that instrument.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the French presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate to address an issue of key importance, given that children - the future of humankind - are one of the most vulnerable segments of our populations. They are affected in many ways by the devastation that accompanies armed conflict. We also thank Mr. Mubin Shaikh and Ms. Virginia Gamba for their valuable briefings. Conflicts and violence severely affect the lives of children in many parts of the world. In addition to suffering the direct consequences of war and armed Violence, they are also affected by displacement, loss of family members and associated trauma.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Peru strongly believes that the women and peace and security agenda should be a central element of the process to reform United Nations peacekeeping operations, and we will work hard to make that possible. As a non-permanent member of the Security Council as of 2018, we commit to making further progress in gender equality in peacekeeping operations, and in all areas related to that agenda, especially through our participation in the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, which we will co-Chair with Sweden as of 2018.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Peru has also carried out other measures to implement the women and peace and security agenda, such as the creation of a registry of displaced persons, which has allowed for the adoption of measures to protect the rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations. Similarly, in 2005, a comprehensive reparations programme for victims of violence that occurred between 1980 and 2000 was established. The Ministry for Defence has also created an internal committee for gender equality, with the objective of coordinating, articulating and overseeing the incorporation of the gender perspective into policies and institutional management of the defence sector, including the peacekeeping missions in which Peru participates.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“As the Secretary-General has pointed out in his latest report on this subject (S/2017/861), improving women's access to meaningful leadership and their participation in peace efforts begins with active collaboration with civil-society organizations, especially organizations run by women. Accordingly, we are pleased to see the trend of systematically incorporating a gender perspective in the mandates ofpeacekeeping operations, as well as the incorporation of women as actors in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, and the importance ofproviding specialized training on the protection, special needs and human rights of women and girls in situations of conflict. That is why my country has been increasing the participation of female personnel in each of the six peace missions to which we contribute.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for convening today's open debate, which is highlighting the responsibility that States have in ensuring the full and meaningful participation and leadership of women in all efforts to maintain peace and security, including those to prevent conflicts. The Security Council has adopted eight resolutions on the subject since 2000. Despite the progress and good practices that have been developed in the past 17 years, there are still barriers to the effective implementation of this agenda. Peru is convinced that the participation of women is essential for the resolution of conflicts and the maintenance of peace and for peacebuilding, since they offer different perspectives that enrich peace negotiations.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Along those lines, during its forthcoming participation as a non-permanent member of the Council during 2018 and 2019, Peru will continue to support the facilitation of a minimum framework of understanding for the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties, as well as an improvement of the situation on the ground.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Moreover, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2334 (2016), we reiterate the call to all parties directly involved to put an end to acts of violence, human rights abuses and inflammatory rhetoric, which exacerbate feelings and deepens resentment. In that regard, Peru recognizes the inalienable right of Israel to safeguard its own security and existence by exercising legitimate self-defence, in accordance with the principles of proportionality and lawfulness. Since 1947, when Peru was part of the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine, we have maintained an unchanging and clear position on the issue. We support the solution of two States living within secure and mutually recognized borders as a basis for peaceful coexistence.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Peru, a country committed to multilateralism and the development of international law, attaches the utmost importance to compliance with resolutions adopted by the Security Council, such as resolution 2334 (2016), which calls upon Israel to cease its settlement practices, demolition of homes and evictions in the territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. Peru notes with concern the reports provided by Mr. Mladenov regarding the intensification of those practices throughout the year. Such practices seriously endanger the territorial integrity of the Palestinian State and make the two-State solution increasingly distant.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“In that regard, Peru encourages and supports the more visible commitment being undertaken by the Quartet, the renewed support for the Arab Peace Initiative in Amman, the good offices deployed by various European States, the efforts of the United States and the very praiseworthy efforts of Egypt in the name of peace. We also highlight the personal commitment expressed by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his first official visit to the region of helping the parties to resume meaningful negotiations.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“We furthermore expect that the agreement, by having a positive impact on security conditions, will pave the way for the gradual elimination of restrictions on the movement of goods and people to and from Gaza. For that purpose, a definitive renunciation of the use of violence and a recognition of the existence of the State of Israel are imperative. In that context, it is necessary to lend a renewed sense of urgency to the efforts of the international community to promote direct negotiations between the parties in order to achieve the two-State solution - two States living side by side in conditions of peace and mutual recognition.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“On this occasion, however, we appreciate the commitment to intra-Palestinian reconciliation agreed to in recent days, under the auspices of Egypt, which we hope will further the peace process between Israel and Palestine. We hope that such agreement will make it possible for the Government of National Consensus to resume its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip and be better able to meet the pressing humanitarian needs of its population, particularly in the provision of basic services. We also ohpe that it will lay the foundation for the reunification of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, under the control of a legitimate and democratic Palestinian Government.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru welcomes the convening of this quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We are grateful for the valuable briefing made by Mr. Miroslav Jenca, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. The treatment afforded to the sensitive issue of the Palestinian question in a forum such as this usually leads to actions on the ground that undermine the expected two-State solution. The serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the various terrorist acts tend to be the focus of our attention in debates such as this.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“The Group of Friends also welcomes the fact that MINUJUSTH will work closely with the country team to ensure a smoother transfer of the tasks necessary for carrying out the reform of the rule of law.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group notes that MINUSTAH has continued to implement its comprehensive withdrawal as well as the joint MINUSTAH-country team transition plan, with a View to ensuring a gradual transfer of tasks and assets to MINUJUSTH, the Haitian authorities, the country team and other partners, so that the Mission can close on 15 October and so that the mandatory core areas, including the good-offices function and the commitment to the rule of law, justice reforms, police development and human rights addressed by MINUSTAH, will be taken up to MINUJUSTH on 16 October, while United Nations support in the areas of governance will be implemented through the country team, if resources permit.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“We believe that MINUSTAH has succeeded in stabilizing Haiti and that it is time to begin the transition to a new United Nations presence, focused on strengthening Haiti's rule-of-law institutions, providing support and capacity-building for the National Police and participating in human rights monitoring and reporting, as set forth in paragraph 66 of the Secretary-General's report.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group of Friends notes that although significant progress has been made, Haiti continues to face significant humanitarian challenges as well as a vulnerability and particular exposure to natural hazards. In addition, the Group affirms that progress in Haiti's reconstruction and social and economic development, supported by effective and coordinated international assistance and an increase in its institutional capacity to benefit from that assistance, is crucial to achieving sustainable stability, and reiterates the need for security to be supported by sustainable development, efforts in which the Government of Haiti will play a leadership role with the help of the United Nations country team. The Group of Friends welcomes the Secretary- General's report of 5 October submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2350 (2017).”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the Group of Friends would like to take this opportunity to invite Member States, regional, international and bilateral donors, financial institutions, the private sector and other donors to provide greater voluntary financial support and other appropriate support for the new approach. We note that the United Nations country team will be responsible for implementing the new approach, with the coordination of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and welcome the 10-year national plan for the elimination of cholera as the basis of the new Government's policy on the issue, as well as the renewed engagement of the Government with the United Nations and other international partners to that end.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group of Friends reaffirms its solidarity with and commitment to the people and the Government of Haiti in their pursuit of stability, reconstruction, recovery, socioeconomic development and democratic consolidation, and recognizes that Haiti continues to face multiple development challenges that require the implementation of structural reforms. The Group of Friends welcomes the General Assembly's resolution 71/161 on the new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti, which aims to renew the Organization's efforts to eliminate cholera transmission and care for victims of the disease.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group of Friends recognizes that strengthening national human rights institutions as well as respecting human rights, including respect for women and children and due process, combating crime and sexual and gender-based violence, putting an end to impunity and prolonged pretrial detention and providing accountability, are essential to safeguarding the rule of law and security in Haiti, including access to justice. In that regard, the Group takes note of the conclusion of the Secretary-General's report that prolonged pretrial detention and prison overcrowding remain a serious human rights problem.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group of Friends reiterates that there can be no true stability or sustainable development in Haiti without strengthened democratic institutions and credible democratic processes. In that context, the Group emphasizes the importance of promoting the rule of law through the strengthening of Haitian institutions and encourages the Government of Haiti to advance in the fields of justice and human rights, including the empowerment of women and their full participation in decision-making.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group of Friends underscores the importance of national ownership and reiterates the vitality of the commitment of the Government of Haiti to strengthen the rule of law and continue to make progress in the justice and security sectors. The Group of Friends commends the efforts of the Government of Haiti to address a number of major problems facing the country, including by intensifying its flagship programme, the Caravan of Change. The Group agrees with the call of the Secretary-General for moving forward on a joint legislative agenda and underlines the need for MINUJUSTH to support the Government in achieving progress in the performance of the judiciary.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group believes that strengthening the Haitian National Police (HNP) is one of the most important contributions that the successor Mission will make to further consolidate the stabilization of Haiti and in that regard welcomes the continued increase in its capacity to ensure public order and provide security to Haitian citizens and takes note of the objectives of its strategic development plan for 2017-2021. We have noted the implementation of a revised approach to mentoring and counselling conceived as part of the Mission transition strategy towards MINUJUSTH and observe that UNPOL has continued to work with the HNP in order to strengthen its capacity to handle the issue of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group of Friends acknowledges that, eight months after President Jovenel Moise took office, Haiti continues to take steps to further consolidate its democracy and stability, and we encourage the Haitian authorities to conduct indirect elections to form municipal, departmental and interdepartmental councils and assemblies, as provided for in the Constitution. The Group also notes that the overall security situation has remained relatively stable and has not been affected by the ongoing withdrawal of MINUSTAH's troops and the reduction of the United Nations Police (UNPOL) presence.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Group also recognizes the important role that MINUSTAH has played in guaranteeing the stability and security of Haiti, expresses its deep appreciation to the staff of MINUSTAH and to all Member States that have contributed to the Mission, and pays homage to those who were injured or lost their lives in the performance of their duty. The strengthening of the rule of law and democratic institutions and the establishment of a political culture conducive to democratic stability and the improvement of socioeconomic conditions are key elements for achieving greater security, stability and prosperity in Haiti. The Group of Friends reaffirms the primary responsibility of the national Government for implementing its strategies for peacebuilding and peacekeeping in order to address the interconnected nature of Haiti's challenges.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“Sandra Honore Braithwaite, and thanks her for her detailed briefing. As MINUSTAH's mandate comes to an end, we would like to thank Ms. Honore, particularly for her role in supporting the political process in Haiti, professionalizing the police and maintaining a safe and stable environment. The Group acknowledges the work of all the previous Special Representatives who have contributed to the stabilization of Haiti and wishes to pay special tribute to the former Special Representative for Haiti, Mr. Hedi Annabi, who gave his life in the service of peacekeeping during the earthquake of2010.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, the United States, Uruguay and my own country, Peru. We thank the President for organizing this debate to discuss the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/840) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The report covers the main events that have occurred since the publication on 12 July of the previous report (S/2017/604) and the progress that has been made as MINUSTAH comes to a close. It also covers the establishment of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). The Group of Friends welcomes the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Ms.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“There is an urgent need for the international community to provide greater support to those who face such a tragic situation. The scant progress made in the peace process and growing differences make it imperative for the international community to address the Palestinian question with a renewed sense of urgency. The United Nations and the Security Council, in particular, have a very important role to play. As a non-permanent member of the Council in 2018 and 2019, Peru will continue to support the facilitation of a minimum framework of understanding for the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties and to improve the situation on the ground.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“In addition, Peru recognizes Israel's inalienable right to preserve its own security and existence, including by exercising its legitimate right to self- defence, while emphasizing that it must do so under the principles of proportionality and legality. In accordance with resolution 2334 (2016), Peru strongly condemns the commission of terrorist acts against the civilian population and the motivations of the perpetrators of such acts. Peru notes with concern the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The extreme divisions among Palestinian leaders themselves, along with the scarcity of basic services and restrictive measures imposed by Israel, lead to despair, a greater proclivity for hate speech and additional and more serious outbreaks of violence.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Likewise, it believes that the visit undertaken by the President of the United States of America to the region on his first trip abroad could foster the conditions necessary for a resumption of the political dialogue. We also highlight the good offices of various European and Asian States. Peru emphasizes the importance of complying with resolution 2334 (2016), adopted in December 2016, which urges Israel to cease settlement building in the territories it has occupied since 1967. That practice, which has become more intense in recent months, is contrary to international law and poses a serious threat to the territorial integrity of the Palestinian State and to the prospect of the two-State solution.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Since 1947, the year in which Peru joined the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine, our position on this issue has been clear and unchanged. Peru supports the two-State solution, with secure and mutually agreed borders, as the basis for peaceful coexistence. In that regard, Peru encourages and supports the various initiatives carried out by the international community, which are aimed at resolving the Palestinian question and would allow for the implementation of the agreements reached in Madrid and Oslo. Peru believes that renewing the commitment to resuming peace talks on the basis of the two-State solution at the summit of the League of Arab States is a positive step forward.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Peru welcomes the holding of this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We are also grateful for the briefing provided by Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. However, we deplore the ongoing deterioration of the situation on the ground, including the recent events that took place in connection with the mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem. Peru reiterates its appeal to all of the parties directly involved to temper their actions and to move towards a constructive dialogue in a framework of respect for international law and humanitarian law.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, Peru acknowledges that States and African organizations are called upon to shoulder greater responsibilities in the joint endeavour of promoting peace and security in the continent. That will be possible only through close cooperation among the Security Council, United Nations agencies and the various African subregional and regional organizations in order to capitalize on each entity's comparative advantage, based on the knowledge of the threats posed and unique circumstances on the ground.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“The establishment and renewal of peacekeeping mission mandates are opportunities for partnership with African countries and regional and subregional organizations, which should be analysed by all organizations concerned and equipped with the necessary resources. Similarly, acknowledging that peace and development are directly related, we feel that it is essential for the international community to take part in building the capacity of Governments so as to enable them to address the threats to peace and security in Africa, within the framework of what is referred to as sustaining peace. To that end, Peru underscores that several countries in the region have been implementing constitutional, institutional and political reforms.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“My country believes that the Council's firm commitment to security is important, as it continues to supporting African countries in the fight against radical groups, as stipulated in resolution 2359 (2017), which authorizes the deployment of the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force to restore peace and security in the region. That measure seeks to combat the terrorist threat, transnational organized crime, trafficking in illicit weapons and drugs, and trafficking in persons. Peru believes that such schemes can also be used in other African subregions. Although the initiatives I mentioned are examples of the way in which joint efforts can help to combat threats to peace and security, many challenges remain.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source