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Mocanu

lines on the record: 32
first: 2022-07-19
most recent: 2023-08-03
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“Present and future generations, particularly vulnerable civilians — children, including the very young, women and the elderly — will endure starvation, malnutrition and even famine. We need to redouble our efforts to avoid a global humanitarian crisis before it is too late to save lives. And we need to act in accordance with international law with regard to secure food delivery, unrestricted access for aid workers and funding.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“But we need to return to the spirit of the Initiative if we are truly committed to leaving no one behind. Food prices are now skyrocketing. Wars and conflicts are one of the causes. The other is climate change, which is having a visible impact on the soil and people’s lives. We see it in the Horn of Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and, increasingly, the northern hemisphere. It is a threat that cannot be overlooked. After last week’s Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment, and in anticipation of the Sustainable Development Goal Summit to be held in September, action is needed more than ever. We cannot afford to simply stand by and watch a vicious cycle in which food supplies are deliberately disrupted or destroyed, agricultural lands ravaged and access to vital resources blocked.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“But the civilian ports on the Danube River have a special mission at this moment in history — to provide alternative ways to export grains from Ukraine to the world and to ensure the safety of ships and their crews. Since the very first hours of the bombing of Ukrainian ports on 25 July, and consistent with our stance on Ukrainian refugees, we have allowed boats on the Danube River to seek shelter at Romanian ports to save their crews’ lives and safeguard their cargoes. What is unfolding is a global humanitarian crisis, and it requires all of our attention. Romania has facilitated the export of more than 20 million tons of grain from Ukraine to the world, in addition to the 32 million tons that were shipped via the Black Sea Grain Initiative.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It also notes that almost 600 million will be chronically undernourished by 2030, which is 23 million more than there would have been if Russia’s war against Ukraine had not happened. Not only has the war shaken important pillars of the global food system, it has disrupted supply chains, raising the cost of energy and fuelling inflation, especially in the import-dependent countries of Africa and Asia. After Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative last month, grain prices rose to their highest levels since the beginning of the war. In the past 10 days we have witnessed aggressive actions by Russia designed to disrupt grain exports to third countries by targeting port infrastructure on the Danube, close to Romania’s territory.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I thank the United States for convening this debate and the briefers for their insights. I also wish you success, Mr. President, in implementing the objectives of your presidency, which has just begun. Let me also inform you that Romania did not hesitate to join the communiqué proposed by the United States condemning the use of food as a weapon of war. It is consistent with our strong belief that food must not be used as a weapon of war. Depriving individuals of their right to food is against international law, deeply unethical and an illegal tactic that inflicts further suffering on civilians. The recently published report on The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World notes that one in five people in Africa are going hungry in 2023.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Otherwise, we become an accessory to impunity. That is not the image of ourselves we want to project for future generations.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“The pragmatic choice was favoured, one that made every effort so that developing countries could benefit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the grain exported through it. The Black Sea Grain Initiative is a win for all those participating in it and for all those benefiting from it. The Initiative is a clear expression of leaving no one behind. It is imperative that it be restored. We continue to be appalled by the high number of attacks targeting schools and hospitals in Ukraine. Again, attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are strictly prohibited under international law and must cease immediately. This includes the ongoing missile and drone strikes against the Ukrainian ports of Odesa, Chernomorsk and Mykolayiv. Upholding international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter is paramount.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“Together with the 32 million tons of grain exported via the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the total amount that left from the Black Sea shores and was exported to the world is over 50 million tons of grain. That means a choice was made to uphold trust, solidarity and universality. My country will continue to uphold its promise to the world and to make its own contribution in mitigating the risks of a global food crisis, both in its national capacity as a direct neighbour of Ukraine and as a member of the European Union. Together with the United Nations, the European Union did everything in its power to deal with the challenges posed by an actor that had undermined international law.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“But we will stand in solidarity with those in need. Romania joins previous speakers in commending the efforts of the United Nations and others, in particular Türkiye, on being constructive with a view to alleviating the tensions on the food market. We also call on Russia to reconsider its decision and make the right choice in returning to the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Black Sea Grain Initiative remains a good example of multilateralism at work. But all players need to be constructive and abide by the rules — the Charter of the United Nations, international law and international humanitarian law. Out of the 41 million tons of grain from Ukraine that were exported through the European Union solidarity lanes, over 20 million transited Romania.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank France and Ecuador for calling for this meeting, Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo and Under-Secretary- General Griffiths for their briefings, as well as the United Kingdom presidency for allowing my delegation to take the floor. Yesterday, Secretary-General António Guterres spoke about trust, solidarity and universality when launching his policy brief on the New Agenda for Peace. In his policy brief, he also mentions that the war is a choice. A year and a half since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is still waging a war of choice. Defying in a similar way the needs of developing countries, Russia’s decision to denounce the Black Sea Grain Initiative is a matter of choice. But Russia’s decision has multidimensional effects around the world. We have yet to anticipate them all.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“The stories of survivors of sexual violence, mostly women and girls, like the ones we heard this morning, need to be told, but most importantly, need to be heard so that action can follow. As government representatives, we need to create the conditions to ensure that conflict-related sexual violence does not remain underreported or continue to be one of the least condemned crimes.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Among the measures put in place by Romania to prevent the risks associated with human trafficking for refugees from Ukraine, I would like to mention a mechanism for the early identification of victims, the establishment of a national emergency fund for victims, a dedicated working group for preventing sexual exploitation and the funding of non-governmental organizations for delivering survivor-centred support, including access to psychosocial, health care and legal services. We invested all those efforts because we consider that ending the climate of impunity is the way forward to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence. Likewise, we believe that accountability measures should be adopted and implemented at the national level and international accountability mechanisms should be in place.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“On the other hand, the active presence of Romania as co-chair of the Women and Peace and Security Focal Points Network, reconfirms our commitment to advancing the global women and peace and security agenda, which also includes conflict-related sexual violence. We will make sure that the topic will be diligently addressed at the ministerial meeting of the Women and Peace and Security Focal Points Network to be held in September. The Secretary-General’s report raises awareness regarding the increased risks of trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation in Ukraine’s vicinity following the large-scale displacements triggered by the war of aggression started by Russia. Allow me to assure you that the Romanian authorities, along with partners from civil society and the private sector, worked tirelessly to circumvent that phenomenon.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“This year’s report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/413) identified 17 countries in which conflict-related sexual violence is deployed as a strategy in conflict by terrorist and non-State armed groups, but also by State authorities. Unfortunately, in almost all settings covered in the report, impunity persists, undermining peace processes and reconstruction efforts. Our national pledge to implement the provisions of the Security Council resolutions on combating abuse and sexual exploitation in conflict are mostly visible in two areas. On the one hand, we have invested in training our armed forces, including those participating in peacekeeping activities, on the prohibition of all forms of sexual violence against civilians.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate. I also thank the briefers, Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ms. Patten and the representatives of civil society for sharing the realities of sexual violence in conflicts. My delegation aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and also the statements delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security and the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect. Allow me to share some national perspectives. Seventy-five years since the establishment of the United Nations, the adoption of its Charter and of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one thing remains clear: a world without human rights is a world without peace.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“On the contrary, accountability should be in place. In that vein, Romania supports an effective, transparent, democratically anchored, representative and accountable Security Council to respond to the current realities and challenges. For those reasons, Romania co-sponsored and strongly supported the so- called veto initiative resolution in the General Assembly in April (resolution 76/262). Both the intergovernmental negotiations and Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) provide us with the opportunity to act now. We cannot afford to give even an inch in our defence of the Charter of the United Nations and the democratic values and principles of multilateralism. Let me assure the Council that Romania will do its utmost to actively contribute to those debates.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“More important, we have become increasingly aware of that fact and cannot walk away from the responsibility to support the pillars of multilateral action. The Charter of the United Nations is the basis of our actions. The United Nations community has always taken a firm stance in defending the Charter and its principles whenever necessary. Unfortunately, there are States that do not see the value of lessons learned. Misusing the platform of the Security Council, the General Assembly or any United Nations forum in order to promote a false narrative is incompatible with the principles of multilateralism and the international rules-based order. We cannot allow impunity when Russia has persistently promoted its narrative over the past nine months with regard to its illegal brutal invasion of Ukraine.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We are witnessing a worsening security situation in the Sahel region; the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss; the shrinking of space for the exercise of human rights and the enjoyment of fundamental freedoms at the global level; the unresolved Middle East peace process; the energy, climate and financial crises; the increased use of new technologies and weapons in conflict; and Russia’s unjustified and illegal war against Ukraine and its worldwide consequences. The maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion of sustainable development and the promotion and defence of human rights and obligations to respect international treaties and mutually agreed commitments based on international law have been challenged throughout the entire year.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“My delegation echoes previous speakers in thanking you, Sir, for convening today’s debate. Romania aligns itself with the statement delivered by the delegation of the European Union. We deem it necessary to comment in our national capacity, considering this debate to be most timely as we approach the end of 2022. Not long after we seemed to be on track to recover from the coronavirus disease pandemic, it is now high time to take stock of what needs to be reformed in the United Nations system, given the wide range of challenges around the world.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“To conclude, Romania would like to reaffirm its full solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, while recalling the necessity to uphold the very principles of the United Nations Charter in preserving the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Such developments reinforce Romania’s traditional stance on the matter, given that promoting respect for international law is one of the pillars of our national foreign policy. It is in that spirit that Romania already announced its intention to join the proceedings initiated by Ukraine against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice in the case concerning Allegations of genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation). The Romanian judicial authorities have also opened in rem investigations into the crimes against humanity allegedly committed on the territory of Ukraine based on the passive personality principle, in conformity with our criminal code.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“A mobilization of that scale is extraordinary and requires a creative approach to coordinate efforts taking place at the international, regional and domestic levels in order to maximize efficiency. All initiatives aimed at ensuring accountability must be well balanced so as to avoid duplication of actions, make good use of resources and, not least, protect the interests of the victims, who should not be further traumatized by multiple interviews during investigations and trials. There is clearly a momentum for international law and international humanitarian law, as the world is more united than ever by the goal of safeguarding the relevance and integrity of fundamental legal norms.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Romania hopes that the transport of grain and fertilizers from the Black Sea region to other countries will not be jeopardized. Good faith is essential in upholding and implementing what was agreed, as that is the best way to alleviate the current food crisis, increase humanitarian assistance and support food production. The Russian missile strikes on Odesa’s seaport, a crucial infrastructure for grain export, which took place a day after the signing of the Istanbul agreements, were strongly and widely condemned. Another dimension of the consequences of the war in Ukraine can be seen in the field of accountability. Almost all available judicial avenues have been activated to address the consequences of the unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“We commend the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, under the direct and personal guidance of the Secretary- General, as well as the efforts of Türkiye, throughout the past months, which culminated in the signing of the Istanbul agreements and the inauguration of the Joint Coordination Centre in Istanbul two days ago. Awaiting the meaningful implementation of the Istanbul agreements, Romania will continue to lend its support to ease food crisis pressures by continuing to facilitate the export of grain via alternatives routes, including land, rail, the Danube River and the Black Sea port of Constanta. So far, 2.7 million tons of Ukrainian cereals have already transited our territory.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“The plan was put together with the help of partners from the United Nations agencies in Romania, civil society and the relevant ministries. The plan has the full support of our Prime Minister and highlights Romania’s commitment to helping Ukrainian refugees integrate smoothly in our country and be able to acquire personal independence without feeling all the effects of the war. The areas targeted in the plan are education, health care, employment, housing, childcare and vulnerable groups, while both European and national funds will be employed to implement it.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“A neighbour to Ukraine, Romania has not only “followed closely the ongoing event”, but set in motion a wide range of concrete measures to tackle the consequences of the unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. I would like to take this opportunity to inform the members of the Security Council of such actions taken in the areas of refugees, food security and accountability. While the war is entering its sixth month, we have not forgotten our commitment to providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees seeking shelter in Romania. In order to provide predictability for the future of the Ukrainian refugees who enjoy temporary protection on our territory, this Tuesday a national plan for the medium- and long-term integration of Ukrainian refugees in Romania was released by my Government.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on steering the work of the Security Council during the month of July, including in deciding to remain focused on the topic of peace and security in Ukraine. I would also like to thank Ms. DiCarlo for her comprehensive and sobering briefing on the latest developments regarding Ukraine. Romania aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of the European Union, in its capacity as observer, in condemning in the strongest terms the violation of the Charter of the United Nations by a permanent member of the Security Council and the blatant attack on the rules-based international order.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Teachers also received training in the provision of social and emotional support for Ukrainian children and communicating with their parents in order to facilitate integration, as well as psycho-pedagogical assistance and counselling. Five months after Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine began, the Romanian authorities are now focusing on a long- term approach to protecting the rights of Ukrainian refugee children. In that sense, preparations for the next school year are in place. and complementary early-education activities at kindergartens, nursery schools and day-care centres will be organized at the community level alongside already existing measures.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We have been working and continue to work together to tackle them, including with the United Nations agencies present in the field. We are making efforts to bridge the gaps that have been identified so as to strengthen our capacity to protect children affected by war. In line with resolution 2601 (2021) and as a supporter of the Safe Schools Declaration, the Government of Romania has taken steps to create a climate of normality in terms of facilitating access to education for refugee children fleeing the war. Ukrainian children and students are entitled to education free of charge in both Ukrainian and Romanian as a measure to ensure their integration.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As a neighbour of Ukraine, Romania has done its utmost to ensure protection for all Ukrainian refugee children, including those who are unaccompanied. Currently, of the total number of Ukrainian refugees entering Romania, 25 per cent are children. Ukrainian children under the protection of Romanian social services, or those living in host communities with family members or caretakers, can benefit from counselling services tailored to their specific needs, including trauma care provided by child-protection specialists. The Romanian authorities treat the issues of abduction and trafficking in human beings as seriously and responsibly as possible. Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and the inflow of refugees, our authorities have focused close attention on such issues.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Romania acknowledges and expresses its deep appreciation to all child- protection actors — those from the United Nations in particular, but also from civil society — who work to protect children and support their resilience and recovery during periods of conflict and violence, and primarily in their aftermath. By the end of 2021, the total number of people worldwide who had been forced to flee because of conflicts, violence, fear of persecution or human rights violations had risen to nearly 90 million, according to the annual Global Trends report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Children accounted for 41 per cent of all forcibly displaced people. The Russian military aggression against sovereign Ukraine pushed the already growing numbers of displaced people to more than 100 million.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Romania adds its voice to those of previous speakers in thanking Brazil for convening this open debate, but also in condemning the unprecedented levels of serious violations against children described in the report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2022/493). And we appreciate the hard work done by Special Representative Gamba de Potgieter and her Office. Children are the most innocent victims in conflicts, and unfortunately we read and hear almost every day about horrific stories that affect them, whether in Africa, Latin America, Asia or even Europe. Many of the Security Council’s debates and consultations deal with such stories — perhaps more often than intended — and it continues to be the Council’s duty to make every effort to alleviate the horrendous tragedies that children are subjected to.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source