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Mnatsakanyan

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2014-07-28

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2019-09-25

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1. “In our specific situation, strict adherence to the terms of the 1994 ceasefire agreement and the 1995 ceasefire strengthening agreement, which was concluded on a trilateral basis, the withdrawal of snipers and the implementation of a mechanism for the investigation of incidents of ceasefire violations along the front lines represent credible and tangible verification measures and must be implement without delay. Finally, the rhetoric of war and hatred has no place in a genuine peace process. Public figures should refrain from resorting to hate speech and glorifying the perpetrators ofhate crimes. Silencing the voices ofpeace and reconciliation and stiffling efforts to promote trust and confidence among peoples are the exact opposite of preventing conflicts.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

2. “The proposals by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Minsk Group's co-Chairs in Kazan, Russian Federation, in 2011, which stem from the Madrid principles and are based on the core principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act, particularly those pertaining to the non-use or threat ofuse of force, territorial integrity, equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and the elements outlined in the statements by the Presidents of the co-Chair countries between 2009 and 2013, represent in their integrity a reasonable compromise for the peaceful settlement of the conflict. They enjoy Armenia's full support. Thirdly, the road to peace is paved with good will, genuine political commitment and leadership. Confidence-building measures are essential requisites ofa peace process at all stages.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

3. “I asked for the floor to make a further statement in response to the comments made by the representative of Azerbaijan, and I refer to my earlier statement, in which I spoke about the risks ofa resumption of conflict and the prevention of a resumption as an equally important priority that is of concern to us. I referred to the most recent escalation and the most recent developments, which have been a matter of serious concern. I also referred to the lessons to be drawn from the most recent developments. Those lessons are many. First, the alternative to a peaceful settlement of the conflict is sheer catastrophe: a return to the war, destruction and deprivation of the 1990s. Armenia has no interest in war, but is capable of defending peace and determined to do so. Secondly, genuine and lasting peace will be based on a compromise.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

4. “The Government of Armenia has decided to provide humanitarian assistance to the Yazidi community through appropriate United Nations channels. The international community is witnessing shocking horrors that should in fact be addressed as part of our commitment to the prevention of mass atrocities. The time for the international community to act is now. The need to mobilize efforts throughout the United Nations system is a matter of the utmost urgency. We call upon all the relevant bodies and mechanisms of the United Nations to act without delay. The role of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide is vital on this matter. Armenia calls upon the Security Council to treat the tragic situation of the Yazidi population as a matter of the utmost urgency.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

5. “Earlier this year, the Armenian delegation raised the issue of religious and ethnic minorities in the Middle East that have been targeted by terrorist groups and called the attention of the United Nations to the plight of the Armenian population of the town of Kassab in Syria. Unfortunately, the situation in the region continues to deteriorate. In the past few weeks, the international community has witnessed highly disturbing developments caused by the actions of Islamic State fighters in north-west Iraq. Minority populations, most specifically the Yazidis, who are among the ancient peoples of Iraq, have been subjected to mass killings. Hundreds of thousands of people, including Yazidis, Assyrians, Armenians and other minorities, have been forced to flee. They are in a state of critical deprivation of the basic necessities of life.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

6. “For the past few weeks, the international community has witnessed an alarming escalation of tensions, along with a considerable increase in the number of ceasefire violations across the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and attempted incursions and subversive operations by units of the Azerbaijani army along the border between Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. Numerous lives have been lost, including those of civilians. Prompt action by the co-chair countries of the Minsk Group of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and, in particular, the initiative of the President of the Russian Federation to host a trilateral meeting with the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Sochi on 8 August, averted further escalation. Yet again, there are lessons to draw from those latest developments.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

7. “In that respect, we recognize prevention that aims beyond simply pre-empting an actual outbreak of conflict. We stress the equally important priority of preventing the resumption of conflict in situations where a final resolution remains pending. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a case in point. That conflict is the result ofthe use of force on the part of Azerbaijan, in violation of the Charter of the United Nations, against the population of Nagorno-Karabakh, which had exercised its right of self-determination.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

8. “In that regard, we underline the importance and value of structural prevention as a long-term goal and of sustainable prevention efforts that address both the current and the potential root causes of conflicts. Armenia recognizes the remarkable potential of the non-governmental sector and civil society as a whole in identifying and promoting confidence-building measures as an effective instrument of prevention. Often, such efforts face considerable constraints, especially in conditions where a Member State evinces serious failures to uphold basic human rights and stifles fundamental freedoms. That problem deserves to be more prominently recognized and addressed. Armenia has a significant interest in advancing international efforts, at both the global and the regional levels, to achieve and maintain effective prevention.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

9. “I thank you, Mr. President, for the initiative to focus on conflict prevention in the present open debate. We would certainly expect this debate to be a new stepping stone in the evolution of the concept and practice of conflict prevention. We commend and support the efforts of the Secretary-General, the Secretariat and the Department of Political Affairs, in particular. Over the years they have made significant contributions to strengthening capacities, tools and mechanisms for tangible prevention, as well as by leading high-quality debate on its conceptual elaboration. The presence here today of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights demonstrates the urgency of addressing prevention in a comprehensive and all-embracing manner.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

10. “Both organizations have been strengthening their institutional interactions with the United Nations, which should eventually enable them to perform shared peacekeeping tasks as well. In conclusion, I reiterate Armenia's strong commitment to continued operational engagement in promoting peace all over the world.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

11. “The peacekeeping brigade of the Armenian armed forces is the main professional capacity-building framework for that purpose. As a troop-contributing State, Armenia has gained significant experience in peacekeeping operations. We participate in NATO-led operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan. In October, Armenia will contribute a platoon to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, a demonstration of our intention to gradually increase our contribution to United Nations peacekeeping. As a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Armenia recognizes that the Organization may have a possible role in peacekeeping, decided on a case-by-case basis. Together with other members ofthe Collective Security Treaty Organization, Armenia has also been working on improving its preparedness for peacekeeping.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

12. “However, it would also be realistic to expect neighbouring States to see contrasting interests in conflict situations, to the extent that they may favour one party to a conflict at the expense of the other. In that regard, the effectiveness of operations depends greatly on the explicit consent of all the parties directly concerned in the conflict. The specific nature of an operation, as well as the strength and composition of a peacekeeping force and the rules of its engagement, should be based on a political agreement between all the parties to the conflict. In dealing with considerable direct threats to its own security over the past 23 years, Armenia has acquired an acute understanding of the value of peacekeeping. We have developed a firm foundation of self-defence coupled with a solid peacekeeping component.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

13. “Indeed, regional organizations may hold mandates to provide regional security or economic and social cooperation, as well as to protect human rights. The effectiveness of action at the regional level, however, relies primarily on the strength of institutions for regional cooperation. It should be admitted in that respect that the levels of institutionalized cooperation differ among regions. As a global Organization, the United Nations is well placed to facilitate cross-regional cooperation in order to complement regional capacities and employ their comparative advantages. It could be reasonably argued that proximity to conflict implies a greater incentive for States adjacent to conflict zones to seek resolution in the interests of lasting regional peace and security.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

14. “The legitimacy of peacekeeping continues to rest with a mandate from the Security Council, while the actual implementation of operations relies on the engagement of Member States, including by means of regional arrangements. We therefore underline the continued need to improve modalities for increased interaction, consultation and coordination among all stakeholders, including the mandating body - the Security Council - the Secretary-General, troop-contributing States and the respective regional organizations. Such a need is particularly prominent in light of the increasing experience of setting up hybrid peacekeeping operations. We strongly share the view about the significant role of regional organizations in maintaining peace and security.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

15. “Armenia joins all others in welcoming the present debate as an important contribution to advancing the capacity and effectiveness of peacekeeping. We therefore add our voice in thanking the presidency for its initiative to focus on specific aspects of partnerships in the context of the regionalization of crisis management. Coherence in constructing peacekeeping operations remains an overriding objective. To achieve that, we underline the centrality of the role of the United Nations as the clearinghouse for generated experience, standard-setting and coordination. The capacity of the Secretary-General and the respective departments should therefore be continuously strengthened.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source