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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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“In July last year, the Council endorsed our deal on Iran's nuclear programme. The deal in itself was a major success of patient multilateral diplomacy. Six months later, the deal was implemented, and we keep monitoring the full implementation of all its parts, counting also on the good cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. In parallel, the European Union is working to make sure that the benefits of the deal reach the Iranian people and improve regional cooperation. Because after the deal, we all knew that we had to build on the positive momentum. In November we met again in Vienna, where the deal was signed with the new International Syria Support Group. For the first time since the beginning of the war, all regional and international actors were finally at the same table.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“We will also make clear recommendations on the way forward with one main goal - to recreate some confidence between the two sides and the conditions to go back to meaningful negotiations. We are convinced that the current stalemate is not sustainable for anyone. There is no status quo, and we all know it. If the situation does not improve, it will get worse. And that is something no one - no one, first of all the Israelis and the Palestinians - can afford. We need to be as realistic as we can in analysing the difficulties, risks and threats of the regiona and today's world, but we also have to recognize the signs of hope when we see them or when we manage to build them. This is a strong reminder that change - and change for the better - is possible if the international community is united and focused.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“We have had several meetings at the principals' level to draw together the way forward. Here in New York, we invited Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the League of Arab States to also join the discussion. The cooperation among our envoys has proceeded for months, so let me thank the United Nations, the United States and Russia for all the common work we have done so far. A few days ago in Paris, we discussed how the international community can help and accompany this work. As Council members know, the Quartet's report will be made public very soon. We will describe very frankly the immediate obstacles to direct talks and the policies that threaten the viability of a two-State solution.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, the lack of unity between the Palestinian factions is still a major stumbling block. Each of these trends - alone and/or combined - could make the two-State solution impossible to achieve. We would risk the collapse of all hope. The Israeli and the Palestinian leaders have a responsibility towards their people, the region and the world. They can halt destructive policies and rhetoric, reverse the trend, and finally rebuild the conditions for meaningful negotiations. The future of the situation is in the hands of the two peoples and of their leaders. Right now, we all know that there is no peace process at all and the international community cannot just sit and wait for the next war. We in Europe keep believing that the entire world has to do its part. Last year, our European Union pushed to revitalize the Middle East Quartet.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“That is why I made the Middle East peace process - if we can still refer to a "peace process" - a top priority for our action at the very moment when the prospect of two States is moving beyond reach. The possibility of a secure State of Israel and a viable State of Palestine living side by side is fading away. And together with the prospect of two States, peace would also move beyond reach. The trends could not be more clear. First, violence and incitement are not just inflicting terrible human suffering; they amplify the mistrust between the two communities. Secondly, Israel's policy of settlements systematically erodes the prospects for a viable two-State solution. It also raises serious and legitimate questions about the Israeli leadership's true ultimate goals.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“This is first and foremost in the interests of every single Israeli and every single Palestinian, and the events in the rest of the region make it even more urgent than in the past. A further escalation, especially around the holy sites in Jerusalem, would have grave consequences for the whole region. Contrarily, a peaceful solution to the conflict, with bold leadership demonstrated by both sides, could unlock genuine regional cooperation. The Israelis would benefit from it, and the Palestinians would benefit from it. The entire Middle East, Europe and the world - we would all benefit from peace. It would set a new paradigm of cooperation in the Middle East. Peace in the holy places would send such a powerful message to the whole world.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“The hardest the task, the stronger our cooperation must be. In a moment I will talk about Syria, Libya and other crises that are constantly at the top of our common agenda, and also of the news cycle. But let me start by addressing a much older conflict that will soon enter its eighth decade. Let us not wait for the next open war between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Because that is what will happen if they do not go back now to meaningful negotiations. The proliferation of conflicts and crises in the region is not a reason to forget about the fate of the Israelis and the Palestinians. On the contrary, the new security threats in the Middle East should push everyone to renew our efforts towards ending this conflict.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“But what truly matters to all of us is that we are turning this commitment to multilaterlism into practice on a daily basis. This has also been possible thanks to United Nations leadership, starting with the Secretary General and to the whole senior leadership of the United Nations. Our cooperation in these months and years has been truly excellent and makes such a difference in so many places in the world. Our European Union has put multilateralism at the core of our common external action. We have learned the hard way that unilateralism does not pay off. This is no time for global policemen. This is no time for lonely warriors. If we want to finally put an end to the many crises we face i and most of all, to prevent new ones before they explode - our only hope is to work as truly united nations.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“Our cities have been hit by terrorist attacks, just like so many other places in the world, from Africa and Asia to America. Hatred and violence are growing within our own societies. Together with inequality and insecurity, xenophobia, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism are also on the rise. In times like these, we need each other. We need all nations to come together, united. We need the United Nations, because only together can we draw the way forward and make sure that tomorrow will be better than today. One year ago, I told the Security Council that our European Union believes in multilateralism and in the United Nations. Today 1 can add that multilateralism will be one of the core principles and priorities of our new global strategy for foreign and security policy, which I will present in the coming weeks.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“The entire Middle East is in turmoil, with so many forces trying to redefine the regional balance of power and so many people calling for an end to their suffering. Inequalities are on the rise in large parts ofthe globe. Climate change is challenging the economy and security of large parts of our world. An unprecedented number of people is on the move. Tens of millions are fleeing war, looking for a chance of survival or for a better life. We often say that Europe is facing a refugee crisis. Let us always remember that this is first and foremost a crisis for the men, women and children who are going through it as they flee their homes. And it concerns the whole world, not just Europe. But indeed our own continent faces a great deal of challenges.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“(spoke in English) When we last discussed cooperation between our European Union and the United Nations a year ago (see S/PV.7439), I had just taken office as the Union's High Representative and it was my first time in the Security Council. Since then, I have came back to the Chamber also to discuss migration and our fight against terrorism. I cannot count all the exchanges, meetings and common work I have done with United Nations agencies all around the world, and with so many of those present her in different multilateral formats. I believe that this is the only way we have i as Europeans andresponsible members of the international community - to face these difficult times in the history of the world.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“At the outset, I should like to thank the French presidency of the Council for having organized this briefing. This year marks the second time we have met under this agenda item during a French presidency. That may not be a coincidence, especially given France's ability to build the kind of global unity that brought us success in the Climate Conference in Paris in December. I believe that this is an excellent opportunity to exchange views on a cooperation of truly strategic value to the European Union and the United Nations. I also wish to extend my best wishes to our Muslim colleagues and friends for the onset of Ramadan, which begins today.”
2016-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7705 (2016) · source
“We have differences also on how a new order in the region and in the world should look, but I believe there is something on which we can all agree. The only alternative to a new world order, and a new regional order, is chaos. That is the enemy we are fighting today - perennial conflict, constant instability, global disorder - our common enemy is chaos. At this seventieth anniversary of the foundation of the United Nations let us join forces, as we did successfully in the Iranian deal negotiations. Let us all choose cooperation over conflict. Finally, let us build a cooperative world order. Europe is ready.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“All communities and minorities must be granted security, freedom and the right to contribute to their country's public life, if we want resilient and strong societies across the region. Only democracy and inclusiveness bring about stability, and they are the most powerful weapons against terror. Too many times we are faced with a narrative opposing democracy and security. That is a false dilemma. We know that very well in Europe. A society can be stable and safe only when it is fully democratic. The region and the world need a new order, and this crisis might be an opportunity. There might be differences among us. There have also been differences around this table this morning. But as Foreign Minister Steinmeir mentioned just a few interventions ago, there are also many things on which we can unite.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“For those reasons, we have decided to work together with our partners in the Quartet to hold a principals' meeting here today in New York and to invite Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the League of Arab States to work together in a regional framework. The whole region has an interest in this, and leverage to put an end - hopefully a happy one - to this conflict. The key is political will and unity among the regional international players. But we know that the current crisis is not only political, it is also cultural. Over past years and decades too many forces have bet on the rise of sectarianism, with the disastrous results that we all see. That trend must be reversed. We need to help communities stick together, and not tear them apart. We need inclusive societies and democratic political processes.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Unity among Libya's actors and factions is the most effective and the only weapon against Daesh. Daesh needs to ally with local militias to keep control of the ground. Where it does not manage to find allies, Daesh is easier to eradicate. It is politics that holds the key to its defeat. Conflicts only strengthen terrorist groups. That is what war does. Conflicts are powerful and probably the most powerful source of radicalization. Think of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, including the most recent flare-ups. That is why the European Union believes that relaunching the Middle East peace process and achieving results both for the Israelis and the Palestinian people could send a very powerful message of reconciliation to the whole region and far beyond that, to the world.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We actively support his work and actively support his proposal on the working groups and on a contact group on Syria. All regional and international Powers should put their rivalries aside and find ways to cooperate on a common agenda built on a collective interest in security, peace and democracy. Only in a more cooperative regional environment can we hope to build peace in Syria and defeat Daesh. That is true for reconciliation processes not only in Syria but throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In Iraq and in Libya we need a Government of national accord to start not within weeks but within days to stop the internal divisions, to fight Daesh and to begin rebuilding the country. Daesh has nothing to do with the history of Libya. It built its strengths on the civil war and the divisions among factions and militias.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Different regional and international actors have substantial influence on the Syrian parties. It is time now to bring them all to the table for serious, substantial negotiations inside the United Nations-led framework. Let us focus on the way forward. Let us be united and concrete. If we, the international community, cannot manage to do it, and to do it in a united way, how can we think we can unite the region and the actors in Syria on a common agenda that can defeat Daesh and bring peace and democracy to the country? That is the question. That is why the European Union supports the Secretary-General's Special Envoy. We are working together with Mr. Staffan de Mistura and his team in a very active way to start the process start and advance with strength and a sense of urgency.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The European Union has launched the first concrete action to remove mines and improvised explosive devices in the Iraqi regions freed from Daesh. Together with the United Nations Mine Action Service, the European Union is coordinating the work on booby traps. Our action is aimed at helping people return to their homes once their homes are safe and at starting to rebuild their communities and countries. The European Union is engaged in very concrete terms on the ground, but we all know very well that, in this aspect of the fight, military power will not be enough to defeat Daesh. Military might alone will not solve the crisis, either in Syria or elsewhere. In Syria it is urgent to start the process leading to a peaceful, inclusive political transition. International and regional Powers must take on their responsibility in that respect.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“But, as members know, a number of our member States are; and the European Union itself as such is concretely working on some complementary dimensions of this collective effort, in full cooperation with our regional and international partners. That means, for instance cutting offthe supply lines of terrorist groups. We have provided more than 1,300 intelligence leads on foreign fighters and other terrorists in Syria and Iraq. We are assisting our partners on criminal justice issues and in improving their capacity to investigate and prosecute foreign fighters. We are supporting the different security agencies in Iraq to better share information and coordinate their efforts. We are working on another crucial element, namely, stabilizing liberated areas. That also means building a future for the territories liberated from Daesh.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“I believe we can now finally be ready to move on. I believe we are now finally ready to realize that these two goals can only go hand in hand and that they are, and have to be, our real focus while we mobilize at the same time all the humanitarian support needed to respond to the urgent needs of the symptoms of this crisis, starting from the humanitarian situation of the huge number of refugees that are hosted in the region and in Europe. The two top priorities are fighting terrorism and finding political solutions to the main crisis - starting from the two key ones, the one in Libya and the one in Syria. It is absolutely necessary to address the military dimension of the threats posed by Daesh and Al-Qaida. The European Union in itself is not directly involved in the anti-Daesh military campaign.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Ms. Mogherini: I thank you, Mr. President, for bringing this discussion within the United Nations framework. That is a step the European Union appreciates. It is time for the international community and for all of us to take a step forward. It is time, we believe, to leave behind the divisions of the past. Today we are here to discuss two top priorities for all of us: the political solution of conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa and the fight against terrorist groups such as Daesh and Al-Qaida's affiliates. For too long these two priorities were perceived as conflicting goals. For too long we discussed whether to prioritize the political processes or the fight against Daesh and terrorism. These divisions over the years have weakened our action on both tracks. They weaken the international community.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We need to do this in partnership with all the countries involved on an equal footing and in full and mutual respect. The European Union is ready to do its part. That has not always been the case, I know. Now, I believe, we are ready to do it. I believe that we are ready to address challenges that affect us all and to do so not only from a security perspective, but first and foremost from a humanitarian perspective. The European Union can do a lot - it will do a lot - but we cannot do it alone. This has to be a common global effort. That is why we count on the Security Council's support in saving lives and dismantling criminal organizations that are exploiting peoples' desperation. Let me end by quoting Pope Francis, who has said that "there are stories that make us cry and feel ashamed".”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“These are comprehensive partnerships that cover all migration-related aspects: legal migration and mobility, with visa facilitation; the fight against irregular migration; asylum and international protection; and migration and development. We are working with regional partners in building capacity for maritime border management and search-and-rescue operations. It is also important that the European Union and the countries party to the Rabat and Khartoum processes, as well as the African Union, work in close partnership on this issue. We therefore very much welcome the prospects for convening a special summit in Malta in the autumn, as I have already discussed with Ms. Zuma recently. We are addressing together the issues of poverty, war, human rights, and unequal distribution of and access to resources, be they financial or other kinds.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“That is also why we are stepping up our cooperation with and support to key countries in Africa and the Arab world, such as Tunisia, Egypt, the Sudan, Mali and the Niger. We are also stepping up cooperation with Turkey in view of the situation in Syria and Iraq. We are increasing our work within existing dialogues and partnerships, as well as regional efforts, such as the Rabat and Khartoum processes. These are fundamental elements of our comprehensive approach to addressing all migration-related issues. We have already established mobility partnerships with Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan, and a dedicated dialogue with Lebanon.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“The European Union is ready to support them in any possible way to make sure that Libya becomes the prosperous, stable country it can and deserves to be, united against all challenges the country and its people are facing, and Europe will be at their side in the ways they will decide and determine. In the meantime, Europeans and Libyans need to work together in partnership to fight trafficking and smuggling organizations. That is a Libyan interest and responsibility; it is a Mediterranean interest and responsibility; itis aEuropeaninterest andresponsibility; it is an African interest and responsibility; and, I would say, it is a global interest and responsibility. We do not and we will not act against anyone except in partnership with all. We need to work together, and we are here to work together.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“That is why the European Union is not only supporting but supporting actively and with full determination the United Nations-led process of dialogue to reach an agreement on the formation of a Government of national unity. The European Union is politically, logistically and financially supporting this process. I am myself in close, daily contact with Bernardino Leon in that respect. In Brussels, we hosted a meeting ofmayors and municipal representatives from all over Libya recently, as well as a business dialogue. Ten days ago, I myself was in Tunis with Bernardino Leon to meet and talk to all Libyan parties taking part in the dialogue. Our message to all Libyans is clear.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“Respect for and the promotion of human rights and international law are key - on issues like the one before us, more than ever. Let me explicitly assure the Security Council that no refugee or migrants intercepted at sea will be sent back against their will. Their rights under the Geneva Conventions will be fully honoured. Let me be very clear also on another critical point - Libya. This is not all about Libya; we know that very well. This can happen in other parts of the world, but we all also know very well that the vast majority of human trafficking and smuggling in recent months is happening in Libya - or rather, through Libya. As long as there is no unity Government that will exercise its legitimate authority over the entire territory of the country and its land and sea borders, the situation is likely to continue this way.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“We also want to work withthe Office oftheUnitedNationsHighCommissioner for Refugees. Yesterday, I again spoke with Antonio Guterres. Our teams have already intensified their common work, as it is our firm intention to always respect international law, international humanitarian law and human rights. That is a core, fundamental value on which the European Union was built, and as I said, it is our firm intention to honour it. We are taking responsibility; we are working hard and fast, but we do not want to and we cannot work alone. We need partnership if we want to put an end to these tragedies. We need to think and act together. We need to share responsibilities. It is a European responsibility and a global responsibility. For the European Union, multilateralism is key. Work in partnership is key.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“The statement of the European Council of 23 April asks the High Representative to "undertake systematic efforts to identify, capture and destroy vessels before they are used by traffickers", in accordance with international law. To that end, my presence here in the Security Council today is so important for us. In recent weeks, we have prepared for a possible naval operation in the framework of the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy. The mandate of that operation is currently being elaborated with the European Union member States in Brussels, and will be discussed at the meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council exactly one week from now, on 18 May, with the possibility of the first decisions being taken on that opportunity. We want to work with the United Nations, in particular the Security Council.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“On 23 April, we Europeans decided to step up our efforts to tackle the humanitarian tragedy in the Mediterranean. This includes efforts to disrupt trafficking and smuggling networks. The European Council decided to immediately strengthen the European Union presence at sea, reinforcing the existing Operations Triton and Poseidon. Their capacities are being strengthened by tripling the financial resources available to them and by the sending of additional maritime assets. On that occasion, European leaders also asked me to propose actions to disrupt the business model of human trafficking networks across the Mediterranean.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“We will propose to increase our settlement efforts and to enhance legal opportunities to reach Europe. As European Commission President Juncker said in the European Parliament a few days ago, if we close the door to all, people will come in through the windows. On the other side, the Security Council has also called for the full implementation of the Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, and urged all Member States to address illicit migration flows and to contribute to dismantling smuggling networks in the region. We all know that we need to work on the whole set of issues related to these tragedies. Tackling only one aspect will not lead to a solution, and we need to work not only together - as Europeans first of all, we have understood this - but also with the regional and global communities.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“That is why it is so important for me to be here today. The European Union will do its part. We have already discussed, last month here in New York, how to address this tragedy. As I stressed then, the European Union is increasing its work to address the root causes of the tragedies, and tackling trafficking and smuggling in the Mediterranean. Since then, we have worked on this with the African Union, including by holding our college-to-college meeting in Brussels a few weeks ago. In two days from now, on Wednesday, the European Commission will present a new European agenda on migration, offering solutions to both the immediate challenges and ways to better manage migration in all its aspects in the longer term, taking a new approach and taking on new responsibilities.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“First, we need close partnership with the countries in the region, regional organizations, starting with the African Union, and the wider international community, in particular the Security Council. Secondly, we need to act in a comprehensive way to address all related issues - the immediate humanitarian emergency, the security situation and the root causes in countries of origin and transit. I would like to stress that sometimes the countries of transit become countries of destination themselves. Tackling the root causes means tackling poverty, unequal access to resources - be they natural or financial - conflicts, crises, and violations ofhuman rights. What we need today is shared solidarity, a long- term vision and immediate action, in full partnership at the regional and global levels.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“It is not only a humanitarian emergency but also a security crisis, since migrant networks are linked to, and in some cases finance, terrorist activities; which contributes to instability in a region that is already unstable enough. Addressing the situation is, first of all, a moral duty for us, but it is also in the shared interests of all the countries involved, the ones around the Mediterranean as well as countries of origin and transit. We are here to act immediately and to act together. We need an exceptional response. I would like to say the European Union is finally ready take responsibility - by saving lives, welcoming refugees, address the root causes ofthe phenomenon and dismantling criminal organizations. We need to address these challenges with two basic principles: partnership and a comprehensive approach.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“This is an unprecedented situation, and an exceptional situation requires an exceptional and coordinated response. There is an urgent need to respond in an immediate and joint way - an emergency response to a structural phenomenon that is here to stay if we do not act effectively on its deep, real causes, namely, poverty, conflict, crisis and human rights violations throughout Africa and the Middle East and beyond, including what is being seen in the situations in Syria, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. We are aware of the fact that there is no one magic solution, but that there must be a comprehensive response to a complex problem.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“Ms. Mogherini: I thank the Lithuanian presidency for the invitation to participate in today's meeting, which we value greatly. We are here to share with the Security Council the urgent need to address the tragedies that we are facing in the Mediterranean. The year 2015 looks even worse than the previous year, despite the fact that 3,300 migrants died in 2014 trying to enter the European Union by sea, which means that three out of four people who perished while crossing a border anywhere in the world died in the Mediterranean Sea. This tells us that our first priority is to save lives and prevent further loss of life at sea. We in the European Union believe that this is a responsibility that we all share, not only as Europeans but also globally.”
2015-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7439 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to have participated in this debate, which was very important for me personally and for the European Union. I assure you that I am ready, both personally and on behalf of the European Union, to work to maintain our friendship and partnership with the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, in the months and years to come. As you said, the European Union is not only a regional organization, it is also the most significant regional integration process in the world.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Our Union, the European Union, is built on the same values and the same vision of a cooperative world order that led to the foundation of the United Nations, 70 years ago. In 70 years, the threats to peace have evolved continuously, and so must we. Our tools need to be updated so as to meet new challenges. But our hopes and aspirations - to save future generations from war, fight for democracy and human rights, and promote social progress - are still the same. The European Union is confident it can play a key role in working towards a more peaceful future. We seek the cooperation of others in the world, under the guidance of the United Nations. We will only succeed if we all do our part. We will only succeed if the nations of our world are truly united.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“When peace fails, we must be willing and able to act decisively and, often, quickly. Most often the United Nations is called upon to take the lead. The result is that United Nations peacekeeping is facing ever-increasing demands. The United Nations needs to adapt its response to crises that are ever more complex and increasingly involve a large number of non-State stakeholders. Conflicts have changed; so must the means to respond to them. The EU fully supports the review of United Nations peace operations the Secretary-General launched last year. The review is timely and very necessary. We look to the Security Council to take on the leadership role as prescribed by the Charter. The world expects the Security Council to respond decisively and timely to the crises we face.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Understanding these interdependencies should make us even more committed to supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General for a truly transformational and comprehensive approach to poverty eradication and sustainable development this year. This year is also the twentieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). It is a unique opportunity for us all to support the United Nations in its work for the advancement of gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls and the fight against all forms of violence against women. I am pleased to have just attended the opening session of the fifty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women. This is an important year, too, for our common work on peace.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“The year 2015 is a crucial year for the United Nations; not only will we celebrate its seventieth anniversary, but we will also see crucial processes coming to their conclusions and new ones taking shape - processes that will determine the global agenda for decades to come. The results will influence global security for a generation or more. We are in the midst of discussions on the post- 2015 agenda. We must advocate a truly transformative agenda. It must address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development in a balanced way, and everywhere in our world. Peaceful societies and freedom from violence are crucial ingredients, and peace is not possible without development and respect for human rights.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Speaking of the Middle East and of cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations, we cannot forget the European Union's role - and my personal one - as a facilitator in the talks with Iran. Our aim is ambitious, and at the same time very realistic: we need an agreement that both satisfies Iran's legitimate aspirations to a peaceful nuclear programme, and guarantees the security of the region and the whole world. The only possible deal is one that guarantees the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme. There is still work to be done, and the next weeks will be crucial ones. But, we have never been so close to what could be a turning point in the history of Iran's relationship with the West and with the region. We should not waste such a historic opportunity. Just before I conclude, allow me to look ahead.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“The international community must take its responsibility in facilitating the resumption of negotiations. We are ready to do our part. The Quartet must redouble its efforts to facilitate a renewed peace process and, in doing so, reach out to all stakeholders, in particular in the region, to make sure that the push for peace is supported and embraced by all key actors. In that context, allow me to recall that the Arab Peace Initiative remains a cornerstone of any future peace. The regional turmoil reinforces the sense of urgency. As Daesh challenges our frontiers, and the frontiers and sovereignty of existing States, Israel and Palestine have the chance to mutually recognize their borders and their right to security. Peace in the Holy Places could lay out the most resounding message against extremism, for the region and the whole world.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“The Palestinian factions should set aside their rivalries with a view to moving towards real national reconciliation, and restore governmental control in Gaza. As I mentioned previously, I visited Gaza a few months ago. The humanitarian situation faced by the population ofthe Gaza Strip must be addressed urgently. Basic infrastructure and services must be restored. The European Union has welcomed pledges made by members of the international community towards the reconstruction of Gaza; those pledges now need to be honoured as a matter of urgency. The European Union calls for a fundamental change of the political, security and economic situation in Gaza, including the end of the closure, and responses to Israel's legitimate security concerns. Direct negotiations between the parties should resume as soon as possible.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“There is no other solution than a two-State solution, with a secure State of Israel and an independent, democratic, sovereign and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition. We also know that we need to facilitate a regional framework that can support a solution. Out of the current regional crises, we have the opportunity to redefine a different balance that would be peaceful for all, but we have to start from the fundamentals: we need to protect the viability of the two-State solution. Israel should renew its commitment to halt all new settlements in the West Bank and should resume the transfer of Palestinian Authority revenues, in line with its obligations.”
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“If we do not mend the wound, it will only get worse. If we do not act, more violence will come. We need action. For that reason, my first visit as High Representative was to Gaza, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Ramallah in the Middle East. Europe is ready to take its part of the responsibility in restarting the process, which is why we took the initiative of hosting, a few weeks ago in Europe, a Quartet meeting - the first one in over a year, at principals level. We need to recreate the international framework that can lead to a solution. We all know that the only way to resolve the conflict is through an agreement between the parties that ends the occupation which began in 1967, that ends all claims, and that fulfils the aspirations of both sides.”
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“We need to put an end to the conflict and to safeguard the territorial integrity of Ukraine. But we also have to make sure that Ukraine becomes a functional State that honours the aspirations of its peoples. Whoever wishes to push towards those goals will find Europe's door wide open for cooperation. Europe was built on the principle of cooperation, both within its borders, and with our neighbours. We want to keep that as a core principle of our policies. The conflictual, complex world we live in needs more cooperation, not less, everywhere. The most recent crises should not distract us from the Middle East peace process. Let us not forget that another war was fought in Gaza no more than six months ago. We should all put our best efforts into restarting the peace process. The alternative to peace is not the status quo.”
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“The swift and full implementation of all points of the Minsk Agreements by all sides is key to bringing about a sustainable political solution to the conflict. We will continue to support the implementation of the Minsk agreements, notably through in-kind and financial contributions to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission. I am constantly in touch with the United Nations Secretary-General, as well as the Secretary General of the OSCE, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, to ensure that our respective support is effective and well coordinated. We are also grateful to various United Nations agencies for coordinating international humanitarian efforts and for their objective reporting on the human rights situation. Our policy towards Ukraine is crystal clear - we want to put an end to the conflict.”
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“And let us not forget the number of refugees and internally displaced persons. Fundamental norms of international law, enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, are being challenged. That cannot go unanswered. The European Union condemns the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol as a violation of international law. That is also the position of the United Nations, as expressed in the 2014 General Assembly resolution 68/262. Let me say that the United Nations counts. It was important that the package of measures adopted in Minsk on 12 Feb was endorsed by the Security Council. The ceasefire is fragile and no effort should be spared to sustain it. The Withdrawal of heavy weapons is only a first step.”
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