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first: 2010-06-16
most recent: 2023-12-18
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“I reiterate Brazil’s continued support to a lasting settlement of the persisting divisions in Libya, through peaceful dialogue and political means. As we cautioned in 2011, when abstaining in the voting on resolution 1973 (2011) (see S/PV.6498), only an inclusive and meaningful political process can succeed in bringing durable peace and in addressing the demands of the Libyan people for better governance, more political participation, economic opportunities and social justice.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“The establishment of mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability of public spending, including in the context of reconstruction efforts in Derna, should protect Libya’s wealth from misappropriation and mismanagement, pursuant to Libyan laws, for the benefit of the Libyan people. It should not justify foreign oversight or a transfer of control to entities that might favour interests outside Libya. Also, the reports of the erosion and confiscation of Libyan assets frozen in foreign banks should be carefully examined and addressed. There must be a technical solution to mitigate the risk of losses as an unintended consequence of the asset freeze. Authorities in foreign jurisdictions need to seek advice from the Libya Sanctions Committee before taking decisions that can impact the status or the availability of Libyan frozen funds.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“It is critical that the remaining differences on the implementation of the electoral laws be overcome as soon as possible, based on nationwide consensus, including the views of the wider spectrum of Libyan stakeholders that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya has been consulting with, including women. Secondly, the sustainability of any political settlement depends on the respect by all stakeholders of Libya’s right to conduct its affairs without foreign interference. The unification of Government institutions, including the military, may well be facilitated by the international community, including United Nations-mediated processes and neighbouring countries, while respecting Libya’s sovereignty. Thirdly, respecting Libyan sovereignty is also extremely relevant regarding ownership and control over its natural resources.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“First, the path towards parliamentary and presidential elections in Libya must be Libyan-led and Libyan-owned and pursuant to the existing, nationally agreed framework. We hope institutional stakeholders will engage constructively, in a spirit of compromise, to translate the aspirations of the Libyan people for government unification and legitimacy. We welcome the Special Representative’s initiative to convene the representatives of the Presidential Council, the House of Representatives, High State Council, the Government of National Unity and the General Command of the Libyan National Army to discuss the next steps in the electoral process.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative Bathily for his briefing and for the intensification of his efforts in facilitating the intra-Libyan dialogue following the adoption of resolution 2702 (2023). I thank the representative of the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya for his briefing, and I welcome the Libyan delegation to this meeting. I join others in expressing condolences for those who recently drowned off the coast of Libya — another tragic event on the Mediterranean Sea, unfortunately. I will make three points on the situation in Libya that Brazil considers worth emphasizing as particularly relevant to the work of the Security Council.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“Strong national institutions that ensure accountability for serious crimes make their societies more resilient against relapse into conflict and violations of international law.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“The clear-cut draft framework on the completion of functions recently presented by the principals of the Mechanism provides the Security Council with important input for its guidance on the future mandate for the Mechanism. Brazil reiterates that States bear the primary responsibility for holding accountable those who perpetrate crimes in their territories. International tribunals are supplementary to the national judiciaries. They must act when national institutions are unable or unwilling to adjudicate those crimes themselves. The principle of complementarity ensures that States retain ownership in their right and, above all, duty to provide justice to their citizens.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“We call for full cooperation with the Office of the Prosecutor with a view to the arrest of the two remaining fugitives. We also highlight the need to collaborate with the Mechanism in respect of the execution of outstanding arrest warrants and orders of surrender and relocation of acquitted or released persons. The Mechanism inherited judicial cases and the residual functions of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It is of the utmost importance to preserve their legacy. By adopting resolution 2637 (2022), the Security Council allowed the Mechanism to continue its work for two years. Ahead of the expiration of the current mandates of its Prosecutor and judges in June, we must acknowledge that the Mechanism still needs time and resources to complete its mandated tasks.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“That means that there must be clear timelines for the completion of its activities. While we regret the challenges for the staff’s morale and working environment, in general, we understand the need to reduce the proposed budget for 2024 and downsize personnel and resources. We also welcome the recent conclusion of the core judicial cases. However, there are long-term residual functions that the Mechanism is expected to perform while or if their transfer to national jurisdictions is not possible, including the supervision of the enforcement of sentences, the protection of victims and witnesses, requests for judicial reviews and the preservation of its archives. The tracking of fugitives is also a key function of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“I thank Judge Graciela Gatti Santana and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their most recent report (see S/2023/566) on the activities of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). I also commend them for their dedication to the fulfilment of the mandate of the Mechanism. This is Brazil’s last intervention on the activities of the Mechanism in our current mandate. Since January 2022, we have had the privilege of following closely all the activities related to Mechanism and of participating in the Council’s debates on it. In this position, we could have an optimal vantage point to examine the challenges the Mechanism faces in terminating its functions, despite the efforts undertaken to that end. The Security Council conceived the Mechanism to be temporary and its functions to diminish over time.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Despite the challenges pointed out in the Secretary-General’s report regarding the upcoming general elections, we are confident that the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be able to overcome polarization and pervasive hate speech. It is the primary responsibility of key political players to ensure that the upcoming elections will be an opportunity for making real progress towards sustained peace and development for all Congolese.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“The State’s capabilities and authority must be strengthened to ensure the protection of civilians. The transition and withdrawal must be well coordinated with national and provincial authorities, neighbouring countries and other relevant stakeholders. As the forces of the Southern African Development Community prepare to engage in North Kivu, we expect them to act in full cooperation with MONUSCO. Regarding the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process in and the security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil believes that MONUSCO`s support must continue until the very end of the Mission, as they are essential pieces of the transition process.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“We reiterate the need for unimpeded humanitarian access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the full protection of camps for internally displaced persons, especially for women and girls. It is unacceptable that vulnerable people face violence and exploitation in places where they were supposed to find protection and support. The transition of MONUSCO takes place in a very challenging and complex environment. As we prepare to renew the Mission`s mandate, taking into consideration the disengagement plan agreed between the United Nations and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the focus must be on the responsible transfer of tasks. Brazil reiterates that MONUSCO`s departure should be done responsibly, avoiding potential risks of creating more violence and human rights abuses against the population.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“We remain concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Incidents of ceasefire violations between the Mouvement du 23 mars and the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo and heightened tensions constitute a step back in the efforts to stabilize the situation. We call on all parties to the conflict and the neighbouring countries to re-engage in the political processes, notably the Luanda and Nairobi processes, to find a long-term solution that ensures sustainable peace in the region. We also reiterate our calls for all armed groups to lay down their arms and for all external support to illegal armed groups to cease immediately. My delegation is appalled by the continued humanitarian impact of the conflict and by the surge in reported conflict-related sexual violence.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bintou Keita for her briefing. I also thank Ms. Sandrine Lusamba for bringing to the Council her perspectives on the fragile situation in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I welcome the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to this meeting. Brazil welcomes the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/932), which provides updates on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and on the transition process of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). This is a crucial moment for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and it deserves our careful attention.”
2023-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9500 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our firm commitment to just and lasting peace, based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and the legitimate security concerns of all parties.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“We take note of recent decisions that may affect the legal status of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. We call on all parties involved to avoid any measures that could restrict individual freedoms or deepen resentment that fuels conflict. It would be regrettable if the deep, historical ties between the Orthodox communities in Russia and Ukraine fell victim to the dynamics of war. On the contrary, the shared Orthodox faith, as a constituent part of their national identities, should foster dialogue. As expressed on many previous occasions, Brazil supports a peaceful solution to the conflict, in accordance with Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations, and is willing to contribute to efforts to restore peace as soon as the parties are ready to engage in negotiations.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Ilze Brands Kehris for her briefing and Mr. Vakhtang Kipshidze for his remarks. I also welcome the representative of Ukraine to today’s meeting. Brazil attaches great importance to the freedom of religion or belief, without discrimination. It is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination based on Religion or Belief, adopted by the General Assembly in 1981. As a pluralistic and multi-ethnic society, Brazil encourages tolerance and respect for religious diversity. Under no circumstances should religious practice foment tensions within or between countries.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“The mediation efforts to end the ongoing fighting in the Sudan and to ensure a successful political transition must include the full and meaningful participation of civilians, especially women. Inclusive efforts are more likely to achieve and sustain peace. The conflict in the Sudan remains one of the world’s most serious crises, yet we, as a Council, have so far not been able to act in a concrete way to help alleviate the plight of the Sudanese people. We note with satisfaction the Secretary-General’s decision to initiate an independently-led strategic review of UNITAMS. We should take this opportunity not only to renew our commitment to United Nations efforts in the Sudan, but to renew our commitment to the Sudanese people and to ending the current crisis.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“We urge all the parties to the conflict in the Sudan to uphold their obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law. We commend the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) for strengthening its reporting and monitoring capacity, despite the significant challenges that it has faced since 15 April. As we heard during the open debate on 25 and 26 October (see S/PV.9452), the voices of Sudanese women are crucial to ending the conflict and paving the way for a peaceful political transition. We commend the resilience of those women who have advocated for peace, justice and freedom. The Sudanese people would benefit from inclusive peace initiatives.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“After seven months, the conflict has reportedly resulted in more than 10,000 deaths, the destruction of the country’s infrastructure and 25 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. We deeply regret that the parties were not able to agree on arrangements to cease their hostilities, and we join others in calling for an urgent ceasefire and inclusive peace talks. The expansion of the conflict to new areas and the recent military escalation in Darfur are having an enormous impact on civilians. We remain alarmed by the heightened intercommunal tensions and the high incidence of conflict-related sexual violence. We are gravely concerned about the continued attacks on civilians, including along ethnic lines.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“I join others in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Pobee for her comprehensive briefing, and I welcome the Sudanese delegation to this meeting. We welcome the agreement reached between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces as a result of the Jeddah talks last week. We commend the role played by Saudi Arabia, the United States and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, also acting on behalf of the African Union. We also take note of the belligerent parties’ commitment to improving humanitarian access and implementing confidence-building measures. Those are crucial first steps that if implemented will certainly help to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people, but they are far from enough.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“More than 200 hostages of several nationalities have not been released, and humanitarian access to them continues to be denied. All those violations of international humanitarian law must stop now. All civilians, Palestinians and Israelis alike, have been paying the price of decades of systematic denial of the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. The establishment of a viable Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel, within secure, mutually accepted and internationally recognized borders, is the only possible solution. A lasting peace must be the ultimate goal for all. Brazil hopes that the Council will truly and functionally remain seized of this matter. Our voice will be strong and fearless in insisting on that.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“We do hope that if truly and urgently implemented, today’s decision will at least mitigate the dreadful situation we have before us. More than 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip. The number of dead children is shamefully appalling. A total of 1.5 million Palestinians have been forcibly displaced in a mere month. Hospitals and schools have been destroyed, damaged or rendered useless. Al Shifa Hospital was raided today, putting hundreds of sick and wounded in extreme danger. Hundreds of thousands in Gaza lack or do not have adequate provision of water, electricity, medical supplies or shelter. Hundreds of foreigners continue to be prevented from leaving the region. The number of humanitarian workers killed has risen to more than 100, the highest in any conflict in the history of the United Nations.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“Before the adoption of the text today, more comprehensive and timely resolutions had been attempted, including one submitted by Brazil (S/2023/773). Successive vetoes, the spectre of pocket vetoes, or the lack of a real negotiating process prevented them. As the Council repeatedly failed, the General Assembly acted on 27 October. Its resolution (resolution ES-10/21) called for the protection of civilians, respect for international humanitarian law in Gaza and an immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities. Such measures have been and continue to be supported by many Member States, including Brazil. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for a humanitarian ceasefire. Unfortunately, the resolution we have just adopted falls short of those bold but necessary steps.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“The adoption of a Security Council resolution on the horrific humanitarian and hostage crisis unfolding in Gaza and Israel (resolution 2712 (2023)) is certainly to be welcomed. It was long overdue. A response by this body commensurate with the gravity of the situation was urgent since day one — that is, more than five weeks ago. It was urgent not only to prevent further violence against civilians and the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, but also to restore some of the Council’s credibility. It has been a long, painful process, as we all know. I thank the delegation of Malta and others, especially for their flexibility, for helping us to conclude what we hope is only a first step in the Council’s deliberations on this matter.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“Brazil reaffirms its repudiation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We reiterate our commitment to preventing and combating terrorism through the means permitted by the law, with a particular emphasis on international cooperation and actions that tackle the root causes of that unjustifiable phenomenon.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“The implementation of all four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, in a balanced manner, embodies the necessary holistic approach advocated by the wider United Nations membership. That approach should include the facilitation of technical assistance and capacity- building adapted to local realities, tailored to the needs and priorities of the requesting States. The development of policies and principles to prevent and counter the terrorist threat should abide by the same principle of national ownership. We acknowledge the role played by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate in supporting the Counter- Terrorism Committee and Member States, including by conducting country assessment visits with the consent of the host Government.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“It fulfils the expectation that all Committee members will exercise equal authority and responsibility with respect to listing decisions, in addition to being a safeguard against the politicization of listing requests. The lack of an internationally agreed-on definition of terrorism fuels criticisms of selectivity and double standards in the efforts to combat that deplorable phenomenon. The response to terrorist threats never happens in a legal vacuum. The rules of the Charter of the United Nations and international humanitarian law fix the boundaries within which the use of force can be exercised, even in the face of a terrorist threat.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“We therefore urge for a swift conclusion to the nomination process of six new experts, based on the shortlist drawn up in April by the Committee’s presidency. The terrorist threat posed by Al-Qaida and Da’esh would certainly be magnified were they to acquire weapons of mass destruction. However, while other groups could certainly pose a similar threat, according to resolution 2610 (2021) their designation depends on proof of association with Al-Qaida or Da’esh. We welcomed the communication in August by the 1267 Sanctions Committee emphasizing the need for Member States to submit their listing proposals along with their supporting evidence.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“State obligations on proliferation, however, should remain independent of Security Council designations. We need to preserve the balance between development and security needs in the 1540 regime. The core of prevention efforts under that regime should not hamper international cooperation on materials, equipment and technology for peaceful and legitimate purposes. We often think of non-proliferation in conceptual terms, but more often than not the real work lies in improving processes and making marginal practical improvements in implementation. We therefore welcome Ecuador’s efforts in leading a revision of the assistance mechanism in order to make requests simpler and clearer for Member States both seeking and providing assistance. We also highlight the need for a fully staffed Group of Experts to assist the 1540 Committee in its work.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“Brazil thanks Ambassadors Frazier, Nusseibeh and Montalvo Sosa for their briefings today and for their able leadership, respectively, of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism; and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). The collaboration between the three subsidiary bodies is appropriate and timely when the threat of the proliferation of mass destruction concerns non-State actors designated by the Council as terrorist entities.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9478 (2023) · source
“The police personnel in United Nations missions act to fulfil one of peacekeeping’s most fundamental tasks — re-establishing order and normalcy in conflict-affected societies, either directly or through cooperation with local institutions. In doing so, they contribute to respect for human rights and a resumption of economic activities. They are therefore an essential part of the peace and security architecture to which Brazil is proud to contribute with some of its best law- enforcement professionals.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“In September Brazil hosted a United Nations certified instructor development course for three training programmes on community-oriented policing, police monitoring, mentoring and advising, and police capacity-building and development. We should also ensure the security of police personnel as they discharge their tasks. Investing in strategic communications can dispel mis- and disinformation and curb threats arising from such malicious practices. Having open channels of communication with local communities, national authorities and relevant stakeholders is also crucial to explaining mandates and calibrating expectations of missions.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“More women should occupy command and leadership positions in order to advance those gains. The performance of missions and their police components depends on proper capacities and resources. In his New Agenda for Peace, the Secretary-General rightly recommends that mandates should be adequately resourced and adapted to changing circumstances and political developments. To that end, police personnel should both receive adequate training so that they can respond flexibly to changes on the ground and be given tools that are adequate to the fulfilment of a mission’s mandate. Brazil continues to be committed to promoting capacity-building in peacekeeping, including for police components.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Due to the nature of their mission, police also act as partners in transitional periods, when the security of communities is at risk and the State cannot perform its functions adequately. The police contingents in United Nations missions are also very relevant in peacebuilding. There, the institution-building aspect is central to supporting the political processes aimed at achieving normalization and social stability. The United Nations police can and should promote the women and peace and security agenda. The deployment of female police officers has a positive impact on engagement with communities, where women are likely to be in more vulnerable positions. Female officers play a special role in building trust and confidence with communities, contributing to a more efficient implementation of missions’ mandates.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Lacroix and Police Adviser Shahkar for their briefings, and Commissioners Fossen and Bizimungu for their remarks and for their valuable work. I also want to express my appreciation to Ms. Landgren for her insights. The police component of United Nations missions has continued to carry out increasingly complex tasks. Working in areas where State institutions are weak or non-existent, United Nations police personnel may be called on to re-establish order and protect civilians in very challenging environments. In that context, it is a great advantage that police components are especially well positioned to engage with local communities, which is key to any mission’s success and to promoting sustainable peace.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Brazil remains willing to contribute to all efforts to bring about peace as soon as the parties are ready to engage in negotiations. We reiterate our commitment to a just and lasting peace based on a political solution that takes into account the purposes and principles of the Charter and the legitimate security concerns of all parties.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9470 (2023) · source
“Strikes against civilians and civilian infrastructure affront international law, human rights law and international humanitarian law. We urge the parties to adopt all the necessary measures to protect the population in conflict zones from the consequences of indiscriminate shelling, as well as the widespread use of land mines that will affect vast swathes of territory for decades to come. Also of particular importance is the protection of nuclear facilities. Brazil reaffirms its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States and its commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes. We once again urge both parties to engage in the search for a political solution to the crisis in accordance with Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations, and to do so either directly or through third parties.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9470 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Jenča for his briefing. We deeply regret the civilian casualties in Donetsk. We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the victims and to express our solidarity to those injured in the incident. This episode, as with many previous episodes, demonstrates yet again the urgent need for the parties to de-escalate the conflict. It is clear that continued fighting will not bring about peace. Rather, it will only aggravate the suffering imposed on millions of civilians on both sides. That is the only way to put an end to the senseless loss of human life, the destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure and the many dire consequences for the entire world, especially for developing countries. Brazil’s position on the war in Ukraine is well known.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9470 (2023) · source
“Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations, dedicated to the peaceful settlement of disputes, provides the means to reach a just, comprehensive and lasting peace. Diplomatic negotiations and strict adherence to international law are the only way to achieve it. Brazil believes that the international community has an important role to play, exerting its influence with the parties to find a way out of the crisis. We welcome the efforts of other international actors and remain willing to contribute to initiatives towards a peaceful settlement of the crisis, as soon as the parties are ready to engage in negotiations. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“Brazil shares the concern expressed by other Council members about the hardships that the Ukrainian population will be subjected to in the coming months, aggravating their already dire condition with the expected drop in temperatures in the region. We again strongly condemn attacks against energy and transport infrastructure and residential areas. We remind the parties of their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law. This is the fourth formal Council meeting on the Ukraine crisis during our presidency. Our position remains unchanged: Brazil defends the cessation of hostilities and the resumption of dialogue between the parties. It is both essential and urgent to reverse the course of the war, in the name of the safety and well- being of civilians on both sides of the front line.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I thank Mr. Rajasingham for his comprehensive briefing and welcome the delegation of Ukraine to this meeting. Attacks in the past few weeks, which included the destruction of a postal centre in Kharkiv on 22 October, confirm the worst predictions about the consequences of a protracted conflict for the civilian population. After 20 months of fighting, the number of civilian casualties continues to increase, and we are no closer to a solution. We mourn the human lives lost and condemn the continuing destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure, in particular energy and transportation, as well as residential areas.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Rajasingham for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Director for Coordination, Coordination Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Rajasingham.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2705 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9463 (2023) · source
“In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9463 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/807, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2023/758, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9463 (2023) · source
“Brazil reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of a mutually acceptable peaceful solution and remains willing to contribute to efforts leading to a peaceful solution. Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations provides the road map to a peaceful solution. Diplomatic negotiations and strict adherence to international law are the only way to ensure a just and lasting peace in the region and everywhere. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“We are seriously concerned about the long-term impact of the deployment of landmines in extensive portions of the Ukrainian territory, as well as the risks of diversion of weapons and ammunition to criminals and terrorist groups. We encourage the parties to adopt, to the maximum extent possible, measures to prevent such a scenario, in line with the multilateral instruments that we have at our disposal. The protection of civil nuclear installations is crucial. We renew the call for Member States to join the Arms Trade Treaty and uphold the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms. We also urge the parties to act with transparency and refrain from transactions that may constitute violations of relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source