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Mogherini

lines on the record: 177
first: 2014-09-19
most recent: 2019-03-12
sittings or episodes: 7
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“It is true that the European Union has been first and foremost an example of perseverance and a symbol of multilateralism and cooperation. We have learned from our own mistakes that cooperation is the way forward, and I think that sometimes perseverance, even stubbornness, is what we need in these times. The European Union will always be a solid and reliable partner for the United Nations and for its Security Council. Let me conclude on a personal note. This will be my last briefing to the Security Council, as our mandate expires at the end of this year. It has been a pleasure for me to work with the Council and its members over these past five years. I can assure the Council that whatever happens in and around the European Union, it will always find in our Union the strongest and most reliable partner ever for the United Nations system.”
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“I wish also to thank Indonesia for all the investments that it is making in this respect. As the Council is aware, the European Union will always invest all its political and financial capital, which is not insignificant, in supporting the strengthening of regional and subregional organizations. We look forward to developing a similar kind of partnership with regional and subregional Latin American organizations, because also across the Atlantic, let us say, from New York on south, we have a very deep, comprehensive and strategically important cooperation that I am sure could be very valuable in strengthening multilateral frameworks in the United Nations. Last but not least, I would underline what the representative of Peru said and thank him for that.”
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“I could never thank Kuwait enough for the role that it is playing in the region - in particular, as its representative mentioned, as the co-Chair of the various conferences to which we have contributed. Kuwait can always count on us not only to pledge but also to deliver on our pledges, be it in the case of Iraq, Syria or with respect to the Rohingya issue. Let me close by making two last points. The representative of Belgium asked me ifI saw any opportunities to develop triangular cooperation similar to that which we have with the United Nations and the African Union and other regions. I believe the Association of Southeast Asian Nations could be an excellent candidate for the next experiment in this respect, because the European Union is already cooperating very closely with it.”
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“This is not only an effort that is being carried out by our African friends but is really the basic DNA of our common agenda for the truly equal partnership we have established with all our partners in Africa through the African Union as well as through subregional organizations and bilaterally with various countries. I would also underline the importance, as mentioned by the representative of Kuwait, of the EU- League of Arab States coordination. The summit we held in Egypt was indeed a historic moment. We have a common history and agenda in our region, starting from the two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the need to preserve Jerusalem as the future capital of the two States and also our common efforts to stabilize Iraq and to work on the reconstruction and stabilization of the country.”
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“President, rightly mentioned, our conflict- prevention work goes beyond that because whenever we act in the Balkans, Latin America, Asia, Africa or Europe itself in support of political processes and multilateralism we undertake conflict prevention. I think we do that even when we do not realize it. The most successful conflict-prevention activity is the one that never gets to finding out that there was a conflict to de-escalate. Let me underline a few other points that were raised by some members. I should like to underline the shared importance we attach to the issues raised by the Permanent Representative of care d'Ivoire - investing in young people and our common efforts to offer them not only educational opportunities but also high-quality jobs.”
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“Every time I travel and meet the United Nations teams involved in mediation on the ground - I am thinking of Tripoli or elsewhere, from Yemen to Syria and other places - I also meet experts and people from the European Union institutions to which we contribute United Nations teams to strengthen capacity as well as to create a link between us. The next step that I believe could be of interest is the issue of the EU-African Union-United Nations triangular cooperation agenda. I think that the three organizations could benefit from discussing the idea of undertaking conflict prevention activities together. As we know, Africa is a continent that offers many different fields of conflict-prevention activities. But as you, Mr.”
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“Those are just a few examples of our common engagement on that very important agenda. The same is true when it comes to crisis prevention and mediation. That was a question raised by the Permanent Representative of Germany. The European Union and the United Nations already do a great deal together. First and foremost, we took a recent decision to establish a high-level dialogue on conflict prevention, as both organizations have upgraded that to be our top political priority. We are looking at conducting joint conflict analysis, which is the basis for early warning systems and early action that can be coordinated on the ground. As the European Union, we already provide expertise and capacity to the United Nations mediation teams.”
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“Most importantly and most practically, we have started the first pilot engagement in the Central African Republic, which is currently under way with a joint EU- United Nations engagement in crisis management with women and peace and security as a key element. 1 would like to add that beyond the concrete work that is ongoing, we have a common EU-United Nations effort to promote the role of women in mediation and negotiation processes. In particular, I would mention the support that we give to women in Syria and Yemen in their respective negotiation processes. I will be pleased to be together with the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria tomorrow in Brussels, together with some women from Syria, in support of their views and to work for peace and reconciliation in their country.”
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“I fully agree with our South African colleague that it is not a soft issue but a security one that is at the core of not only our military activities, first and foremost, but also our mediation and diplomatic work. We have a common initiative on regional acceleration of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The EU and United Nations promote together the elimination of sexual abuse in our peacekeeping operations. That is a part of the work in which we are engaged. The EU and United Nations jointly promote the priorities of the United Nations global networks of national focal points on women and peace and security.”
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“It would be difficult for me to find the most appropriate words to describe the scope, depth and importance of the cooperation partnership between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations following what you, Mr. President, have just said. (spoke in English) I will take a few minutes first to thank all members for having underlined from different perspectives and angles the quality and relevance of the cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations. I will also not overlook the questions that were raised very briefly. First, with regard to women and peace and security, it is an essential element of the EU-United Nations cooperation. It is also an essential element of our own European Union security agenda.”
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“We will continue to support the United Nations and its work by collaborating as much as possible with our partners and friends worldwide that believe in a cooperative multilateral international order, as we do.”
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“The United Nations is not only a covenant of States, it also represents hope for millions of human beings who still suffer from the same human rights violations that the world collectively decided to ban after the misery of the Second World War. The European Union is contributing to a stronger and more effective multilateral system. We are investing in our cooperation with the United Nations system as never before because we want to assume our responsibility for our common home. I believe that we must all renew our commitment to support the United Nations - politically, financially and diplomatically, here in New York as well as on the ground, in all the peace process that need a multilateral framework to succeed. For us Europeans this is the best investment we could make.”
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“The Agency's work is essential, first and foremost to the lives of millions of people, but also to preserve the viability of a two-State solution between Israel and Palestine. We believe that the only alternative to the two-State solution is turmoil and violence in the holy places. That is why the European Union and its member States will continue to work together with international partners to preserve the viability of a two-State solution in the holy places. Protecting and reforming the United Nations is our collective responsibility. As Europeans we feel that responsibility because we see the United Nations as our common home. It is the centre of gravity of the international system, the tool we have to build a more peaceful and cooperative global order.”
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“Our approach is always to build and never to dismantle. We do not believe that the current multilateral system is perfect. Nothing is perfect. That is why we fully support the reform agenda of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and are contributing in practice to a more effective multilateral system. We need to expand and improve the system for global governance, not weaken or demolish it. When the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) faced a serious funding crisis, the European Union and its member States stepped in to fill the gap and prevent a sudden cessation of the Agency's work. We want UNRWA to continue its vital reforms, but we cannot afford the collapse of the Agency and the ensuing chaos.”
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“We have serious issues with Iran's behaviour on other matters, starting with ballistic missiles, human rights and regional dynamics. But without a nuclear deal, discussion with Iran would be much more difficult, not easier. Dismantling a deal that works and delivers will never be a good starting point to advance our collective security interests. The European Union will continue to support all efforts to strengthen and expand the global non-proliferation regime. The Council can count on our contribution towards the full, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. We have imposed the toughest sanctions on North Korea and, at the same time, have kept channels open to encourage dialogue at all levels. We are ready to support the difficult process under the way with our expertise and our political support.”
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“Iran's implementation of its nuclear-related commitments has been confirmed in 14 consecutive reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the latest just a couple of weeks ago. Alongside Iran's implementation, the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions is an essential part of the deal. We will therefore continue to work to preserve the economic dividends of sanctions- lifting. This is a contribution to our collective security on the part of the European Union and its member States, and I would like to thank in particular France, Germany and the United Kingdom. It is also a way to prevent nuclear proliferation, especially relevant in an extremely tense region. Finally, it is also a contribution to preserving the credibility of the Security Council, which endorsed the Iran deal through resolution 2231 (2015), adopted unanimously.”
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“We need to work to preserve the Treaty and for Russia to return to full compliance. Europe is not party to the Treaty, but is clearly extremely interested in its existence. The global architecture for disarmament and non-proliferation is being questioned like never before. To us that is one of the greatest paradoxes of our times, because deterrence is clearly no longer enough for preventing a war, given the fragmentation of centres of power in today's world. A new arms race - and a nuclear arms race in particular - can only make the world less secure. Our collective security requires a solid multilateral architecture for non-proliferation and disarmament. That is why the European Union will continue to work to preserve the nuclear deal with Iran.”
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“A clear violation of the fundamental principles of our international system came with Russia's illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula and its behaviour in eastern Ukraine. And the situation in Crimea also led to the militarization ofthe Sea of Azov. That is what happens when international law is violated - tensions rise, conflicts proliferate and we all lose. Russia is an important interlocutor for the European Union. We work well together on several files, from Iran to the Arctic. Yet it is no mystery that we are deeply worried about certain behaviours, not only in Ukraine but also in Salisbury, as well as about the use of espionage against the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. We have also expressed serious concerns about Russia's compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.”
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“So let me conclude by referring to the European Union's support for global solutions to global challenges. From the Paris Agreement on Climate Change to the Sustainable Development Goals, progress on these agreements would have been impossible without the strong commitment of the European Union and, most importantly, we continue to work and the Security Council can continue to count on us for their full implementation. This is a moment in human history when cooperation among nations and respect for the rules that govern our international systems are more needed than ever. The concept of global governance risks being replaced by the 01d law that "might makes right". We need to avoid our system of rules from being disrupted and our multilateral system from being called into question.”
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“The Council's role is and will be key, and we are ready - I am personally ready - to intensify our exchanges with all members of the Security Council on this. Staying in the Balkans, let me say that this year we have already seen something historical in that region. The Prespa agreement is another positive example of European Union-United Nations cooperation and a remarkable example of political leadership by the two countries, North Macedonia and Greece. A positive conclusion to the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina would give even more hope to the whole region and would serve as a model and inspiration to Europe and the world. I have mentioned a number of geographic priorities, but we all know that most of the challenges we face have a global dimension.”
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“For a full-fledged resumption of the talks, the tariffs that have been imposed by the Government of Kosovo must be revoked. The day the tariffs are suspended, I will immediately call for a new meeting of the dialogue to reach a legally binding agreement that should address all outstanding issues and fully normalize relations between Pristina and Belgrade. As Council members know, I personally facilitate the dialogue, but the dialogue does not belong to me, the European Union or any of us around this table. The Dialogue belongs to the parties. It is up to them to find an agreement that would be acceptable, convenient and sustainable to both. At the same time, a final agreement will need to be in line with international law and supported by the Security Council.”
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“We realized together that we could empty those centres and save lives only by working together, and thanks to our cooperation in one year we have helped over 30,000 people to return voluntarily to their homes or find international protection whenever needed. This is probably our most innovative contribution to a more effective multilateralism - regional organizations joining forces on the ground and in triangulation with the United Nations agencies. I would like now to mention two more contributions of the European Union to the multilateral system, starting with reconciliation in a region closer to the European Union reconciliation - the Balkans. Let me thank every member of the Security Council for their constructive approach to the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.”
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“We have moved from the 01d donor-recipient relationship to a partnership of equals in particular during the Abidjan Summit a year and a half ago. We set our common priorities together and we try to understand how everyone can contribute to achieving them by each playing its own role. This new approach is also changing the way we work together in the United Nations context. For over a year now, we have been working in a trilateral format with the African Union and the United Nations. Our common work began on a common challenge - the dramatic situation of African migrants in Libya's detention centres.”
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“We know that the transition of responsibilities can only happen gradually, but it has to happen, in connection with the path of reforms. The United Nations and the its Assistance Mission in Somalia have a special role to play in coordinating the international community's work in the country, and for that reason we look forward to the appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Clearly, our cooperation with the United Nations and Africa goes well beyond peacekeeping, but in all sectors our approach is the same. Africa wants and needs to take responsibility for its own security, its own economy, its own present and its own future, and as Europeans we want to accompany our brothers and sisters on this path.”
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“As these processes take place, a United Nations presence must be guaranteed. We will continue to support the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali with our two European training and capacity-building missions on the ground. Something similar can be said for Somalia. The Federal Government of Somalia is working to take greater responsibility for the security of the country. While Somali forces have to step up and take full responsibility for security in their own country, which is the only way make security in Somalia sustainable, they still rely on the support of their international partners - first and foremost the European Union - starting with the African Union Mission in Somalia, which the European Union continues to support and finance.”
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“I would like to mention two cases I particularly care about 4 which does not mean that I do not care about the others, but these two examples are particularly appropriate in these times. The first is Mali. I believe that a sort ofrenaissance of Mali is possible, and I believe that a solution to the problems that Mali is facing can come only from the people of Mali themselves. Just a few days ago, I met with the representatives of the movements that signed the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. This was my second meeting with them to discuss some key political and institutional reforms, including security sector reform. The European Union is the first supporter of the Joint Force created by the Group of Five for the Sahel - a regional solution to regional challenges.”
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“African Union peace support operations are a vital instrument for the promotion of international environment of peace and security on the African continent and globally. The African Union is pursuing major financial and institutional reforms in order to become a major player for regional security. I was honoured to be present at the latest African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa just a few weeks ago. This is a process we fully support, and we should do so, including through the possibility of utilizing United Nations contributions for African Union peace support operations authorized by the Security Council, and in compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law.”
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“New threats to peace and security in Africa have an impact on the stability of both our two continents - ours is the closest to Africa - and I would mention in particular the growing terrorism threats and transboundary criminal activities that are challenging our security on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea. The role of United Nations peacekeepers has sometimes been questioned. We in the European Union believe that it is an essential tool towards sustainable peace and security. The European Union Member States, taken together, contribute one-third of the United Nations peacekeeping budget. That is more than any other global Power, and we are proud of that. We also believe in African solutions to African challenges.”
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“In the meantime, we are working on Venezuela, together with the relevant United Nations agencies, to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in need inside and outside the country, following the key principles of humanitarian law and avoiding any politicization of the aid delivery. In all these cases, our strongest interest is to restore peace and security, and that is possible only in a multilateral framework. We always work in support of the United Nations and for peace. The United Nations is the key partner for us on conflict resolution in Africa. From the Central African Republic to the Sudan, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Guinea-Bissau - wherever there is a peace process and a United Nations peacekeeping mission, the European Union is there to support politically, financially and with our own missions on the ground.”
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“The crisis affecting the country has political and institutional causes; it is not a natural disaster. Its solution needs to be peaceful, political and democratic. We believe that no military development, from inside or outside of the country, would be acceptable and a solution cannot be and should never be imposed from the outside. We believe that an international initiative can help build a peaceful and democratic way out of the crisis. For that reason, we have set up an international contact group with European and Latin American countries to help create the conditions for a political process that would lead to free and fair presidential elections, in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution and international standards. Even when there is no multilateral framework, the European Union tries to work to build or rebuild one.”
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“First, we can serve as a guarantor of the peace process; secondly, we can help make the process more inclusive, involving in particular women, minorities and all sectors of civil society; thirdly, we can help with reforms; fourthly, we can support the reintegration of former fighters; and last but not least, we can promote regional trade and infrastructure with all of Afghanistan's neighbours. We are now following this up with our partners, first of all within Afghanistan, but obviously also in the region and in the international community, starting with our friends in the United States. I have talked about four conflicts in our greater region, but allow me to also look to this side of the Atlantic. The situation in Venezuela has been deteriorating dramatically.”
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“We are following very closely the contacts between the representatives of the Taliban and the United States Government. We believe the Taliban need to engage in intra-Afghan talks with the Government in Kabul, together with other parts of the Afghan political spectrum. Those talks should be accompanied by confidence-building measures and a lasting ceasefire. The European Union has offered to support peace in Afghanistan with five practical contributions, which I presented in Geneva a few months ago.”
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“We are coordinating our action directly between the European Union and the United Nations, but also through the quartet that brings together the United Nations, the European Union, the League of Arab States and the African Union, in coordination that, to me, is essential. Together we can help Libyan players to truly move towards reconciliation, through a national conference to be held in Libya and elections with the right conditions in place. The European Union is and will continue to support that process with all its means. Another country that is clearly at a crossroads this week, and where European Union-United Nations cooperation is key, is Afghanistan. Last year was the deadliest ever for civilians since the start of the war in 2001, and yet 2019 could be the year of peace.”
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“After eight years of war, while war continues, the people of Syria are still hoping and preparing for peace, and there are some little signs of hope coming from the region. The Stockholm Agreement on Yemen tells us that steps towards peace can always be possible, even after immense suffering. We are fully and actively supporting Special Envoy Martin Griffiths. The Security Council's continuous engagement will be crucial to his success and to the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. The possibility of peace will not turn into reality if we do not invest all our energy in it. That is also true for Libya, where we are working as the European Union in the closest possible cooperation with Special Representative Ghassan Salame, and we are enforcing resolution 2420 (2018), on the arms embargo.”
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“A negotiated political transition towards a democratic, inclusive, reconciled and united Syria - that is the only realistic path out ofthe conflict. Anything else would not lead to a stable, sustainable, secure, inclusive or prosperous Syria. That is why we fully support Special Envoy Pedersen in his difficult but essential work. Precisely to support the United Nations-led process, tomorrow the European Union will co-chair with the United Nations the third Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region. Its aim will be to mobilize international support to the United Nations-led political process, gather pledges to guarantee humanitarian aid for Syrians, both inside and outside of their country, and support the countries of the region, starting with Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.”
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“For working with the United Nations is the best way to serve our collective interests - the interests of peace, security and global progress. That is why the European Union has increased its cooperation with the United Nations across all fields of action. Allow me to update the Council on some of our main fields of cooperation with the United Nations, starting with conflict resolution. Conflicts in our times are more complex than ever. They always have local, regional and global dimensions, and solutions can be built only when those three dimensions align. That is possible only in a multilateral framework. That is clearly true for Syria. Since the beginning of the war, we have said that the only sustainable solution can come from the United Nations-led process and from the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015).”
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“Our support for the United Nations and multilateralism is a choice based on our values and, at the same time, it is a pragmatic choice. A decision taken in a multilateral context is by definition more democratic and inclusive, but also more solid and sustainable over time. (Spoke in English) The European Union will therefore never be heard questioning whether the United Nations serves its interests and values, because we in Europe know that the Organization serves universal interests and values. And we know that precondition to be essential for building sustainable peace and security, which is always in our own ultimate interests. The question we always ask as Europeans, rather, is "What can we do to support the United Nations?".”
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“The European Union and the United Nations were born from the same founding idea, after the two world wars: the idea that, in order to avoid another disaster, a multilateral mechanism was needed - a mechanism to work towards building win-win solutions as the only alternative to a new continental and world war. For us that idea is still valid, but over the decades our elective affinity has grown even stronger. There is a European path to peace and security, which is identical to the United Nations path to peace and security. It is a path built on mediation and peacekeeping operations, on sustainable development and the protection of human rights, on humanitarian assistance and on the development of, and respect for, shared rules.”
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“It is an honour for me to speak before the Security Council for the third time. Allow me to underscore that I am proud to do so at a time when five European Union member States are sitting around the table and when cooperation and coordination among the European Union member States in the Security Council has increased enormously. The decision to strengthen that coordination came directly from member States for reasons of principle, but above all because we are aware that we are stronger and more effective together; we are aware of our responsibility; and we can and want to put that strength at the service of the United Nations, multilateralism and a cooperative approach to international relations. We share the same values and interests, starting with the defence of multilateralism and the United Nations system.”
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“Whoever wants to invest in this system, will find in the European Union a partner and a friend - a reliable, constructive and cooperative partner.”
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“We are helping our Eastern partners to strengthen their economies and their institutions and bolster their resilience - and in just a few days we will announce a visa liberalization agreement with our Ukrainian friends. We are finding new ways to support Africa's growth, together with African Governments, the African Union, the private sector and civil society. In 60 years, the European Union has become not only the most successful peace project in the world, but also an indispensable partner to move beyond the current disorder and to try to build a more cooperative world order together. We will always return to this centre of gravity, this pivot of a rules-based international system. Because the European way is the way of the United Nations. The European vision is the vision of the United Nations.”
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“The best way to preserve and reinforce that credibility is by making the United Nations system more effective. Therefore, we stand behind the Secretary-General's reform agenda on the peace and security pillar, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and United Nations management reform. The agenda has the potential to make the whole United Nations family less fragmented, more united and coherent. The European Union cares about the United Nations as a precious tool. In 60 years, we have become a super-Power for peace, security and democracy. We are accompanying reconciliation processes in all corners of the world, from Afghanistan to Myanmar.”
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“The nuclear deal with Iran shows the way forward, in our view. It set a milestone for non-proliferation, making everyone more secure - in the region, in Europe and in the world. World Powers negotiated the deal, but the agreement was immediately ratified by the Security Council. The deal now belongs to the entire international community, not only to us who were in that room in Vienna. The International Atomic Energy Agency has certified its implementation five times. That is the European way. Enforcing and strengthening the rules of non-proliferation, we brought to an end 12 years of confrontation through peaceful dialogue. It is the European way and it is the way ofthe United Nations. A successful deal makes the whole system more credible because it shows that we can collectively deliver on our citizens' needs.”
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“In that connection, I would like to once again thank Staffan de Mistura for his incredible work and leadership. When it comes to Yemen, the European Union is sponsoring track-two and peacebuilding initiatives, but those efforts need to feed into a United Nations process. In Libya, a window of opportunity has just opened. We firmly support such an opportunity and believe that the Libyans must seize this moment. We are fully behind all United Nations efforts to bring a political solution to the crisis. Whatever the format, whatever the initiative, we believe that the United Nations must be the centre of gravity of all peacebuilding efforts, carried out in an effective manner. Only the United Nations can guarantee the coherence of the process and the strength of the outcome and implementation.”
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“In some situations, we need to be imaginative and look for new channels when the traditional formats seem to fail. This seems to be the case for Venezuela, where it is vital to stop the escalation and establish a new form of mediation that can be agreed to by all sides. We stand ready to help in any useful way in support of any helpful initiative that can be put in place. The European Union is not interested in photo opportunities. Between a theatrical empty statement and a silent effective mediation, we will always choose the latter. In our view, the real impact matters more than the headlines. In all cases, coordination and complementarity are the key and the best way to guarantee coordination is by working together with the United Nations. Peace for Syria can come only through negotiations among the Syrian parties in Geneva.”
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“We must preserve and enlarge that unity, for instance through cooperation between the European Union and the League of Arab States and between the Quartet and Arab States. I see the representative of Egypt sitting here as one of the key players in this respect. I was honoured to discuss these perspectives at the summit of the League ofArab States in Jordan last month. Of course, we need the Israelis and the Palestinians first of all to directly negotiate with each other, supported by the accompanying efforts of the international community, starting with the United States, the European Union, Russia, the United Nations and all those that believe that peace needs the direct involvement of the two parties but also our contribution to help them reach a solution. Different initiatives can make important contributions to a peace process.”
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“(spoke in French) When we speak of multilateralism, it is not a rhetorical profession of faith. It is a matter of taking these rules seriously, investing in multilateral institutions and seeing in the United Nations the overall framework within which our actions take place. It is not an ideological posture, but a calculated and pragmatic choice at the same time. No world Power is strong enough to put an end to the crises of our time. Each crisis implicates too many actors and involves too many issues. Any contribution is welcome, and no one can contribute in a vacuum. (spoke in English) With regard to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, last year we revived the Middle East Quartet and reached an unprecedented consensus among us on the risks for the two-State solution and on practical recommendations.”
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“For this reason, we do not and will not recognize Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. We will continue to work to bring the conflict in eastern Ukraine to an end, with the full implementation of the Minsk Agreements. When any such violations occur, we are all less secure. When accountability is not guaranteed, the credibility of the entire international system is called into question. We have repeated time and again, to move on to another subject, that after the chemical attack in Syria, for instance, that accountability for those crimes must be guaranteed. We therefore fully support the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in its important and delicate work. We believe that this is the correct place, the correct forum, where accountability should be guaranteed.”
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“I have been following very closely the past few hours the results of the elections in the Republic of Korea to see if that will open new avenues of engagement. This leads me to a third point before I conclude. Another essential feature of the European way is that we believe in a global order based on rules that are agreed together and respected by all, as should be the case for non-proliferation. In our chaotic era, rules are too often perceived, globally but also in our own countries, as a constraint for some, more than a guarantee for all. But more power politics is the perfect recipe for further destabilization. International rules for us are not a threat but a protection for every nation's autonomy. These rules include territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders.”
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“We therefore support Antonio Guterres' proposal to establish a United Nations office on Counter-terrorism, to be headed by an under-secretary-general. His proposal could enhance coordination and effectiveness in our work, to the benefit of all. Security today is a truly global issue. Let us look at an obvious example that the Security Council has had to deal with several times recently and in a very important manner - the situation in the Korean peninsula. A military escalation with North Korea would lead to devastating consequences. We believe that we all have an interest in avoiding confrontation and pushing for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to re-engage with the international community.”
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