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2019-08-20
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  1. “I hope that it will continue its long-standing policy of supporting both parties in reaching a negotiated two- State solution. What is badly needed is a resumption of dialogue, in the absence of which violence is spreading. In conclusion, today's debate once again underscores that the Middle East offers one of the most intricate webs of political, religious, social, economic and cultural forces worldwide. It is a fascinating and wonderful region. The people in the Middle East deserve peace and stability. We, the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole, need to support all initiatives that bring us closer to that goal.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source

  2. “Iran's regional role, ballistic programme and threats to maritime security in the Gulf need to be, and are being, addressed. We do that through political dialogue and, if need be, coordinated sanctions. France, the United Kingdom and Germany are right now looking into options of how to foster regional cooperation on maritime security. We are convinced that active de-escalation by all sides will yield positive results, whereas greater pressure and unilateral actions will do the opposite. With regard to Israel and Palestine, overall, I have served almost eight years as a diplomat in Israel. Germany's steadfast commitment to the security of Israel is a cornerstone of its foreign policy, and it is the bedrock of my personal belief. There, as in the region as a whole, the United States is the key stability factor.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source

  3. “We have the small group and that of Astana, which, in theory, can reconcile conflicting interests and foster regional cooperation. Bridging those two formats will be key to bringing peace to the Syrian people. Germany stands ready to play a role in that regard. With regard to Iran, we remain firmly committed to maintaining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) because, under the JCPOA, Iran is subject to the world's most robust nuclear verification regime, implemented by the International Atomic Energy Agency. We believe that that is a valuable safeguard to ensure a nuclear-weapon-free Iran, and we have not seen any viable alternative to it. At the same time, we are not naive, and we know that the JCPOA is only one part of the puzzle.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source

  4. “Where international law is disputed or brushed aside, political processes that promote de-escalation and confidence-building need to be put in place. I believe that this has to lie at the heart of our Middle East policy. Today we are far from providing solutions to the problems of the Middle East, but we can create the foundations for the development of those solutions. Thirdly, we should be guided by the principle of coordination and cooperation of all outside actors and choosing multilateral solutions instead of unilaterally imposed ones. I would like to pick out three brief country files to illustrate that approach. Concerning Syria, the bloodshed there must end. In this instance, we have not one but two platforms of dialogue of the international community.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source

  5. “The stability of the Middle East has always been a question of global concern. The involvement of the international community comes with increased responsibility. Only if all outside actors look beyond narrow national interests and regional actors invest in lasting stability can we make progress towards a secure Middle East. The international community therefore cannot stand on the sidelines. But which principles should guide our action? The answer is threefold. First, we should be guided by the principle of fully upholding respect for international law. That is particularly true for international humanitarian law, which, looking at Syria in particular, is too often ignored. Secondly, we should take de-escalatory steps and devise de-escalation strategies.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source

  6. “We have to change the negative dynamics in the region and stop moving from bad to worse in the Middle East. Long-term instability in the Middle East will make us all suffer, and most certainly the people in the region. But how do we move forward in the Middle East? It is for the nations of the regions themselves to create political environments that allow their people to lead lives without fear of repression, torture, hunger and violence, and that instead provides them with safety, dignity and liberty. Dialogue and compromise within the region that bridge religious and ethnic divides are the only sustainable way to reconciliation. As much as the States of the region have to do their share to build peace at home and in the neighbourhood, it is not their task alone.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source

  7. “Secondly, we observe long- term internal conflicts, which contribute to large-scale fragmentation. Syria and Yemen are two examples. Thirdly, we are looking at an interplay of intra- and inter- State conflict. That is what characterizes the nature of the conflicts in Syria and Yemen. They increasingly involve regional and outside actors. Fourthly, powerful regional actors are displaying increasingly aggressive behaviour, thereby undermining regional stability. Last but not least, we notice an increased interest by new actors from outside the region, often pursuing a selfish and destructive agenda. The combination of those factors makes the situation in the Middle East more volatile and dangerous than it has been for a very long time.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source

  8. “Germany welcomes the initiative taken by Poland to put today's meeting on the agenda. We particularly appreciate United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo's presence among us today. The Middle East has always been looked at as a volatile region, and one of the truisms was, and is, that it can be destabilized easily. Unfortunately, that is what we witness today. But that is not the old story. Many trends indicate that we are looking at a new Middle East, and that new Middle East certainly does not match the vision of a prosperous and peaceful region, which spread in the 1990s. It is the story of increased tensions and mounting dangers. Allow me to distinguish five trends. First, we see heightened tensions among the States of the region. That, for instance, holds true of the situation along the Gulf.”

    2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source