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1. “We also welcome the establishment of a high financial oversight committee, as well as the announcement of the finalization of the reunification of the Central Bank of Libya. Those positive steps can be an important impetus for supporting the political process and contributing to the unification of other institutions for the benefit of the Libyan people. My delegation agrees with the Secretary-General that the political process in Libya has reached a critical phase. We urge the relevant Libyan actors to agree on a realistic electoral framework and resolve all contentious issues with a view to holding peaceful, transparent and inclusive elections as soon as possible.”

   2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

2. “We encourage the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to continue to support the efforts of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in the implementation of the 2020 ceasefire agreement and in the development of the operational plan for the orderly exit of foreign forces, fighters and mercenaries. In order to prevent a deterioration of the humanitarian situation and the entry of arms and ammunition into the country it is important to ensure full respect for the arms embargo, in line with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. We commend the efforts of the United Nations team in Libya to prepare a response for a possible increase in humanitarian and protection needs along the borders.”

   2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

3. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Bathily for his briefing and Ms. Al Jerbi for her remarks. We welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Elsonni, to today’s meeting and will listen closely to his statement. Ecuador has followed with concern the news about the armed clashes that occurred in Tripoli a few days ago, leaving dozens dead and many more injured. Those tragic events threaten to undermine the gains that have been made, as well as efforts to establish a healthy security environment conducive to progress on the political front. It is essential that the parties involved address their differences through dialogue and fulfil their responsibility to guarantee security and respect for civilians’ human rights.”

   2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source

4. “My delegation wishes to take this opportunity to reaffirm the content of the joint statement on the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic delivered by the representative of Ecuador on behalf of 57 countries in the framework of the fifth Review Conference of the States Parties to Chemical Weapons Convention, which took place from 15 to 19 May 2023, in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands. This statement was joined by eight members of the Security Council, namely, Albania, France, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as my country, Ecuador. In closing, I affirm Ecuador’s support for the work of the OPCW and reiterate, as several delegations have done, that no use of chemical weapons by any actor, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances can or should go unpunished.”

   2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source

5. “The OPCW report submitted to the Security Council in accordance with paragraph 12 of resolution 2118 of 2013 (see S/2023/484) outlines once again the lack of significant progress in the matter due to the limitations imposed despite the efforts made by the technical teams. This is why we urge the Syrian Arab Republic to comply with the OPCW’s requirements, promptly submit the required information to clarify all the gaps identified in its declarations and allow unrestricted access to all sites and locations under investigation to the staff of the OPCW technical teams.”

   2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source

6. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Deputy to the High Representative of the Office for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Adedeji Ebo, for his briefing. We also welcome the presence of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye at today’s meeting. We appreciate the efforts of the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, as well as those of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), aimed at providing detailed and independent information on the status of the complete and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.”

   2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source

7. “Finally, I would like to thank all the members of the Council and to acknowledge the commitment of their delegations in the negotiations we are conducting for the renewal of BINUH’s mandate, with the confidence we need to achieve a more robust mission and more decisive support from our Organization.”

   2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

8. “If we fail to act, the repercussions in Haiti and the Latin American and Caribbean region could be unprecedented, including in terms of persons displaced and in other precarious situations. As of May, the number of children suffering from acute malnutrition has increased by 30 per cent compared to 2022, and half of Haiti’s children depend on humanitarian aid to survive. The need for psychosocial support and mental health care in the context of the situation in Haiti is self-explanatory. I would like to once again acknowledge the work of the humanitarian actors in that regard.”

   2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

9. “I should point out that in the context of the implementation of resolution 2645 (2022), the Secretary-General provided recommendations for enhanced security support, specifying in his letter dated 8 October 2022 (S/2022/747) — which for clarity I will cite it in its original language — that (spoke in English) “A return to a more robust United Nations engagement in the form of peacekeeping remains a last resort if no decisive action is urgently taken by the international community, in line with the options outlined, and if the national law enforcement capacity proves unable to reverse the deteriorating security situation.” (S/2022/747, p.8) (spoke in Spanish) In the context of the humanitarian note on Haiti of 23 April by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, based on the Council’s own request that it be promptly informed when a risk of famine caused by conflict and widespread food insecurity arises, the Council’s action is critical.”

   2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

10. “We call on all members of the Council to be guided by the declaration made in January by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, in which my region welcomed the signing of the 21 December agreement on a national consensus for an inclusive transition and transparent elections and called on States to consider the possibility of participating in a multinational support force for the Haitian police, whose deployment the Secretary-General recommended nine months ago at the request of the people and Government of Haiti.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

11. “In Ecuador’s view, the Secretary-General’s visit to Haiti also demonstrated his support for BINUH, which is a political mission that plays a key role in supporting anti-corruption efforts and in fully restoring the judicial system and the rule of law. Given that Haiti’s transition process has been delayed by the security situation, we must stop repeating the self-contradictory notion that in order to take concrete steps it is first necessary to hold elections, when we all know that organizing an electoral process requires significant protection and security efforts, which are currently impossible to ensure without international assistance through the provision of a support force for the Haitian police.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

12. “In that regard, while I acknowledge that the Council did strengthen BINUH last July with its adoption of resolution 2645 (2022), the speed with which Haiti’s security and humanitarian situation is deteriorating is beyond the institutional capacities of any special political mission. For that reason, I agree with the delegation of China’s assertion in the Council on 15 July last year (see S/PV.9095) that a fundamental adjustment is imperative. BINUH, which is responsible for supporting political stability and good governance and has assisted and encouraged the expansion of the Haitian- led dialogue, needs the capacity to support efforts to strengthen the effective implementation of the political commitments that have been made.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

13. “In that regard, I appreciate Secretary-General António Guterres’s visit of Saturday, 1 July, in solidarity with Haiti, as well as the recent working visits to the country by Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary- General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Executive Directors of UNICEF and the World Food Programme, the Chair of the Sanctions Committee and Mr. William O’Neill, the Independent Expert on human rights in Haiti appointed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Haitian people have indeed received the message. Now they are waiting for concrete action by the Council.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

14. “Marie-Yolène Gilles of the Fondasyon Je Klere, which reflects the precarious situation, the horror in which the Haitian people are living and their cry for help. It was not her first time speaking before the Council, but her briefings are always very informative. Here in the Chamber in April (see S/PV.9311), I asked a question. If we on the Security Council are unable to contribute to overcoming the state of gang-generated violence and cruelty in Haiti, how can we hope to resolve the much larger conflicts around the world? That is why addressing the issue of Haiti is vital to ensuring trust in the United Nations and in multilateralism. In that context, I urged the leaders of the United Nations system to spare no effort in conveying our message of solidarity and in transmitting the voices and cries of the people in Haiti.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

15. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I recognize the presence in the Council of the Foreign Ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, as well as the Permanent Representative of Barbados. I am grateful for the briefings by Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness of Jamaica, speaking on behalf of the Caribbean Community, Ambassador Michel Biang of Gabon, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti and Ms. María Isabel Salvador, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), whom I also commend for advancing the work of BINUH in three short months. I especially appreciate the briefing by civil-society leader Ms.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source

16. “Likewise, Ecuador supports the IAEA’s role and tasks of cooperation, verification and monitoring, which are essential actions in the context of the JCPOA. We therefore welcome the high-level meetings held between the IAEA and the Islamic Republic of Iran in March 2023 and take note of the joint statement expressing Iran’s willingness to allow the IAEA to carry out further appropriate verification and monitoring activities. We reiterate Iran’s responsibility to cooperate fully with the IAEA in all aspects of its obligations under the JCPOA and the NPT. The Agency’s monitoring to ensure the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme is vital. In conclusion, for Ecuador, lasting peace and security for all States are based on dialogue and cooperation.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source

17. “My delegation therefore calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to comply fully with its obligations under resolution 2231 (2015), including its annex B. In that context, we join others in rejecting any transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles or other types of weapons that could constitute a flagrant violation of the agreement. Ecuador defends the multilateral non-proliferation regime, whose cornerstone is the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). In keeping with the provisions of that instrument, we recognize the right of States to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, without discrimination, and we reiterate the obligation of States to comply with the provisions of the Treaty.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source

18. “While a new framework has not been achieved, for Ecuador, dialogue under the existing agreement remains the best option for dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue, as stated by the Secretary- General in his latest report on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2023/473). We therefore call for the restoration of the actions envisaged within the context of the JCPOA and encourage all the parties concerned to renew their efforts to resume the full and effective implementation of the Plan and resolve outstanding issues. The findings of report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning highly enriched uranium particles, which are inconsistent with Iran’s declared level of enrichment, is of deep concern.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source

19. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I appreciate the briefings by the Under-Secretary- General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ms. Rosemary Di-Carlo, and by Ambassador Olof Skoog. I also acknowledge the work of the Permanent Representative of Malta, Ambassador Vanessa Frazier, in her capacity as Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). We regret the current situation of the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a result of unilateral actions outside of the agreement, endorsed by the Security Council in July 2015 through resolution 2231 (2015). We recognize the efforts of those seeking to keep the JCPOA in force. We had hoped that the negotiations for a new JCPOA would bear fruit.”

    2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9367 (2023) · source

20. “Prevention is the best chance of ensuring that an increasing number of children have access to well- being and physical and mental health. Making that possible is a collective responsibility. Ecuador stands ready to contribute to that end.”

    2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source

21. “We support the Secretary-General’s call for the rehabilitation and reintegration of children who were recruited as victims, not as former combatants. The Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism is a valuable tool for the investigation and classification of violations against children. The international community should ensure its funding, and States should guarantee the access and safety of personnel, in accordance with resolution 1612 (2005), which includes a set of mandates that must be fulfilled. We must encourage the strengthening of institutions that promote accountability, transitional justice, investigation and the sentencing of perpetrators of violations in armed conflict, in cooperation with international institutions such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.”

    2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source

22. “In the current context, it is vital to strengthen and define efforts to establish national frameworks for the protection of children, with the support of the relevant agencies and bodies of the United Nations system, based on international law, international humanitarian law, international refugee law and the international architecture for the protection of children, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict. We also encourage the implementation of demining plans that reduce the risk of death and maiming from improvised explosive devices. The Security Council should emphasize family reunification and the safe and dignified return of children displaced by violence, in particular when they have been forced or have had to do so unaccompanied.”

    2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source

23. “The report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/363) and today’s briefings have confirmed the increase in 2022 in grave violations committed against children, who continue to be disproportionately affected. Ecuador therefore underscores the importance of the children and armed conflict agenda in the Security Council and the work of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Gamba de Potgieter. As a member of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, my country acknowledges her work and that of her team, as we believe that we need a concerted response by the international community if we are to address the deteriorating situation in various regions of the world.”

    2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source

24. “The killing, recruitment, use and kidnapping of children, and sexual violence committed against them, among other atrocious acts committed against children in conflict situations, are crimes that leave lifelong physical and mental scars on the victims, deprive them of their right to fully experience childhood, hinder their reintegration into society and prevent them from contributing to it as agents of change. My delegation condemns the obstruction of humanitarian access by State and non-State forces and the destruction of schools and hospitals, wherever they occur. Given the extreme level of vulnerability of children and the violations and abuses of their rights in conflict situations, we cannot remain silent.”

    2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source

25. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council, and at the same time we appreciate the focus on prevention and response strategies that you have proposed for this debate. I am grateful for the information provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mrs. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, and Mr. Omar Abdi, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Programmes, and for the first- hand account by Ms. Violeta, to whom we listened especially closely.”

    2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source

26. “In conclusion, we reiterate that call today and encourage deploying the necessary means to build on the Yaoundé Architecture, while never losing sight of the fact that strengthening institutions and the rule of law is the basis for the sustainable development needed to anchor stability and security in the region.”

    2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source

27. “At a Peacebuilding Commission meeting in May on a topic related to the subject of our current discussion, Ecuador called for maintaining and improving collaboration on maritime activities in the Gulf of Guinea among United Nations entities, including the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, while always maintaining respect for the principle of national ownership and consultation with the countries directly concerned and regional organizations.”

    2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source

28. “In that regard, we welcomed the fact that the third Extraordinary Meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, held on 25 April, requested the development within three months of a strategic framework for reviewing the current systems and structures, maintaining those that work well and exploring mechanisms to strengthen the areas that need it. We look forward with optimism to the outcome of that mandate. We also appreciate the support provided by the Group of Seven Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea, which adds to the efforts of the countries in the region. We hope that the downward trend in piracy incidents observed since 2021 will be sustained until they are fully eradicated.”

    2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source

29. “For its part, the Security Council, in its resolution 2634 (2022), expressed concern about the destabilizing and negative impacts of transnational organized crime, oil and cargo theft, illicit trafficking and diversion of arms, drug and human trafficking, illegal trade and smuggling; illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and piracy and armed robbery at sea. Those challenges and criminal acts transcend borders, and tackling them requires joint international action, as exemplified by the Yaoundé Architecture, a successful initiative that should therefore be supported with greater international cooperation.”

    2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source

30. “In his most recent report on Central Africa (S/2023/389), the Secretary- General referred to those challenges and pointed out that the fact that such incidents have continued shows that maritime security enforcement capabilities must be strengthened, in particular by criminalizing acts of piracy and establishing universal jurisdiction over such acts in national legislation, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as we also heard about from Assistant Secretary-General Pobee.”

    2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source

31. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I appreciate the valuable information provided on the state of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The progress achieved since 25 June 2013, when the Yaoundé Code of Conduct Concerning the Prevention and Repression of Piracy, Armed Robbery against Ships, and Illegal Maritime Activities in West and Central Africa was adopted, is undeniable. It deserves the recognition and support of the international community in addressing the remaining challenges related to maritime cooperation and security in the Gulf of Guinea, such as the relocation of criminal activities.”

    2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source

32. “I conclude, on this symbolic Africa Day, by echoing the words of the Secretary-General from this morning: let us work together towards the Africa we want; the Africa the world needs; and the Africa that the African people deserve.”

    2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source

33. “Finally, we wish to stress the importance of the United Nations continuing to respect the basic principles of peacekeeping, such as the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except in self-defence and in defence of a mandate authorized by the Council, as that is essential for the success of such operations. We also recall that peacekeeping operations do not eliminate the need to address the root causes of conflict. It is therefore crucially important to also ensure adequate financing for the Peacebuilding Fund and, in general, to invest in sustainable development — the only path to lasting peace.”

    2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source

34. “Ecuador welcomes these advances and expresses its support for any initiative to make peace operations more efficient and effective, while unconditionally respecting human rights and international humanitarian law at all times. We believe it is necessary for the United Nations to work with the African Union to strengthen monitoring and reporting policies so that the General Assembly may be provided with the budgetary, financial and performance reports it needs. Resources are always scarce, and decisions on their use must be analysed in depth, taking into account the specific circumstances of each case and the existence of an adequate level of co-responsibility, always prioritizing political solutions and maximizing the impact of capacities and operations.”

    2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source

35. “It further recognized that one of the major constraints faced by the African Union in effectively carrying out the operations it conducts, with the authorization of the Council and in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter, is the need for predictable, sustainable and flexible resources. In his report on the subject (S/2023/303), the Secretary-General noted that the African Union, working closely with the United Nations and other partners, had made significant progress in the key areas of human rights and compliance frameworks on conduct and discipline, the operationalization of the Peace Fund and agreements on accountability for financial activities.”

    2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source

36. “Of course, this does not mean that peace and security in Africa is isolated from the rest of the world, or that it excludes or limits the participation of countries from other regions in supporting the search for those solutions. The situation on the African continent is and will continue to be a priority for the United Nations, and the international community has an important role to play, including in areas related to cooperation, assistance and funding for development and peacebuilding. We hope that all these aspects will be considered in crafting the New Agenda for Peace. A few months ago, the Security Council welcomed the important efforts of the African Union, subregional organizations and regional mechanisms in peace operations and the growing role they play in them, in accordance with its resolutions and decisions.”

    2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source

37. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye for their briefings this morning. I also thank you, Madam President, for your presence and for the timely convening of today’s meeting. Naturally, our thanks also go to Ms. Bitania Tadesse, representative of Amani Africa, whose briefing we have listened to with attention. During the process leading to its election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, Ecuador had the privilege of taking in different African perspectives and visions on the continent’s current challenges and found a common factor: the will for ownership of the solutions, that is, “African solutions for African problems”.”

    2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source

38. “We recognize in particular the efforts of the Secretary-General, which are reflected in the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and other humanitarian achievements, and we call on the Council to further support his efforts, so that we may move towards a peaceful resolution on the basis of the territorial integrity and political independence of Ukraine.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source

39. “Finally, we once again insist that the Russian Federation bring an end to the military occupation and hostilities against Ukraine and reiterate our deeply held belief in the validity of the statement by the President of the Security Council S/PRST/2022/3, of 6 May 2022, by which the Council recalled that all Member States had undertaken, under the Charter of the United Nations, the obligation to settle their international disputes by peaceful means and expressed strong support for the efforts of the Secretary-General in the search for a peaceful solution.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source

40. “Export control efforts must therefore focus on the need to guarantee the protection of civilians and take into account the obligation to respect the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution in the use of any weapon. We once again condemn the violations of the arms embargoes and sanctions regimes prohibiting such exports and any transfers aimed at fuelling the aggression or military occupation.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source

41. “We deplore the fact that the prolonged invasion of the territory of Ukraine continues to fuel those risks amid growing global military spending, which already exceeded $2 trillion dollars last year. At last Monday’s meeting (see S/PV.9321) we raised the issue and today reiterate the urgent need to put an end to the use of explosives in populated areas. We deplore the fact that explosive weapons with wide-area effects have been the cause of 92.5 per cent of civilian victims in Ukraine. We also recognize the vital role of some defence materials and systems, including anti-aircraft systems, which can contribute to preventing or decreasing the destruction of infrastructure and the number of civilian casualties, when used properly.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source

42. “We are always concerned about the challenges to peace and security posed by the large-scale inflow of arms and ammunition in any situation of armed conflict, including the risks of diversion, propagation and escalation. Measures to counter those risks are key to post-conflict recovery and to regional security and stability, and even to the prevention of conflicts on other continents. For that reason, we reiterate the continuing need to increase the standards of marking, registration and traceability of weapons and their ammunition, prioritize the protection of civilians and the objective of global stability over any other logic with regard to industry, production or distribution.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source

43. “That right is the pillar of peaceful coexistence among nations and is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, including in Article 51, the relevant first part of which I quote. “Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Nations, until the Security Council has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace and security.” Ecuador therefore recognizes the right of Member States to equip themselves with tools for the defence of their territorial integrity, provided that the equipment, its transfer and its use do not contravene international law or international humanitarian law.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source

44. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to express my appreciation for the valuable information provided by Director Ebo, which complements the recommendations offered by the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs at the 10 April and 8 February meetings of Security Council (see S/PV.9301 and S/PV.9256, respectively). I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine at today’s meeting. I reiterate once again Ecuador’s historical position of rejecting armed violence, militarization and a focus on armaments. This position has always been accompanied by our recognition of the right of peoples to legitimate self-defence, in accordance with international law.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source

45. “In that process of consolidation, it is imperative that we support the Government of Iraq in the application of strategies that promote social and economic development and governance. Finally, UNAMI assistance will also be essential in building institutional capacities to promote the participation of all social and political sectors, particularly of women and youth and minority, ethnic and religious representatives.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source

46. “The action plan to prevent the recruitment and use of children by the Popular Mobilization Forces is a tool, the implementation of which can contribute to a sustained reduction of human rights violations and abuses against minors. The Council must reject violence and defend the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Peace in Iraq is conducive to peace in the region. Ecuador will support the renewal of UNAMI’s mandate for an additional year. We also hope that there will be a possibility to carry out an independent strategic review of the mandate, in close consultation with the Government of Iraq and all stakeholders, with a gender- inclusive approach.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source

47. “Iraq must strengthen its channels of cooperation at the local and regional levels in order to address challenges such as the devaluation of the national currency, the effects of climate change, especially water scarcity, and the dependence on humanitarian assistance, as well as the challenges in promoting the return and reintegration of displaced persons and in creating effective institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. We condemn the continuing attacks attributed to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, which — as we heard earlier — continue to threaten the lives and safety of civilians despite their decrease in number compared to the previous year. We deplore the civilian casualties caused by improvised explosive devices and remnants of war.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source

48. “We also encourage the Iraqi authorities to continue the discussion process with a view to adopting new legal frameworks on priority issues through a participatory and multi-stakeholder approach at both the national and local levels. In accordance with resolution 2631 (2022), effective governance based on the implementation of national objectives, as well as political stability and the promotion of conditions conducive to well- being and development, are indispensable factors for ensuring progress in peacebuilding. We encourage the continuation and deepening of efforts to strengthen the rule of law and institutions in Iraq through transparent accountability processes that ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, consistent with the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source

49. “Mr. Montalvo Sosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hennis-Plasschaert for the information she provided us and Ms. Khanim Latif for her briefing. I also welcome the presence in the Chamber of the Permanent Representative of Iraq. Ecuador supports the work carried out by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and welcomes the outcomes of the actions taken by the Special Representative to promote peace, national reconciliation and security in Iraq. We agree with the principles that the Government of Iraq’s reform agenda aims to pursue, with a focus on combating corruption, creating jobs, diversifying the economy and improving the provision of public services.”

    2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source

50. “Finally, we reiterate the importance of engaging the efforts of all actors in support of coordinating a Yemeni-led political transition under the auspices of the United Nations, with a view to ensuring conditions of economic well-being and development for Yemen and its people.”

    2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source