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1. “In January, the African Union Summit adopted a road map reaffirming its decision on practical steps to silence the guns by 2020, whose effects can be measured and which divides the burden of the tasks involved between the African Union and regional organizations. The month of April saw the signing of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, which the Secretary-General and the Commissioner discussed this morning in their briefings. To that we can add the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/454) pursuant to resolution 2320 (2016), on options for providing support to African Union peace support operations.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

2. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would first like to thank China, as President of the Security Council for the month of July, for choosing the subject of enhancing African capacities in the area of peace and security for today's open debate. It demonstrates China's commitment to strengthening peace and security efforts in Africa. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union for their comprehensive briefings on the evolution of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) in the various areas related to peace and security. The past few months have seen a number of developments with regard to the strengthening of peace and security in Africa.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

3. “In conclusion, let me take this opportunity to express our full support to the people and the Government of Haiti. We have full trust in the ability of its elected Government and people to overcome this critical phase and open a new chapter of development, prosperity and conclusion in its region.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

4. “Fourthly, we must also firmly and seriously address the accusations of sexual abuse by MINUSTAH because during the Council's latest visit to Haiti, we listened to their national concerns on that issue. We sensed their bitterness at us not having addressed those cases and understand the situation's potential impact on the reputation and credibility of the United Nations. Finally, as the peacekeeping era in Haiti draws to a close, supporting the efforts of building and sustaining peace must be the focus of the upcoming phase of the engagement of the United Nations and the international community in Haiti, especially in the light of a clear national vision of priorities that requires coordination among the different components of that engagement.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

5. “Josette Sheeran as the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Haiti, to guide the implementation of the United Nations approach to cholera and to support national efforts to implementation the Sustainable Development Goals in Haiti. We also call for the provision of the necessary funding for fighting and ending this epidemic. Thirdly, the capacities of the United Nations country team must be enhanced so that it can meet the future needs of Haiti and can focus on infrastructure development; the promotion of vocational training, education and health services; and the creation of a legislative environment conducive to foreign and domestic private sector investment, especially in the agriculture and tourism sectors. Such initiatives will give rise to job opportunities for tens of thousands of young people and promote the empowerment of women.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

6. “First of all, we stress the importance that the new United Nations mission mandate be limited to the building of Haitian national institutions, especially rule-of-law institutions and the Haitian National Police, in line with the national priorities and needs set by the Haitian Government, without any non-traditional or successor mandate. Secondly, we attach special importance to the cholera outbreak in Haiti, especially as the United Nations bears a moral and legal responsibility to support the Haitian authorities in combating the epidemic. Therefore, the expected United Nations presence in Haiti must enjoy the necessary capacities to fight the outbreak. We welcome the report's reference to the appointment of Ms.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

7. “In that connection, we welcome the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/604), as well as ongoing efforts to withdraw the military and police components of MINUSTAH in a way that does not affect - and thus far has not affected - the broader security situation in the country. In that regard, as MINUJUSTH takes on its mandate in October and in the light of our conclusions from the Council's valuable field visit to Haiti last month under the presidency of Bolivia, we would like to make the following five observations.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

8. “Therefore we have supported the calls to review the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), to close it down and adopt a new approach for a United Nations presence in Haiti by establishing a new United Nations mission - the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) - that is better able to meet the needs of the country. It must focus on the police and rule of law components. It is therefore important to work to prevent any setbacks in the transitional period the closure of MINUSTAH and the deployment of MINUJUSTH.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

9. “In that regard, we believe it important for the United Nations to continue to play an effective and vital role in Haiti until the building ofnational institutions is complete, and to help Haiti to enhance its capacities with a view to optimally shouldering its responsibilities. That will help prevent Haiti from relapsing into a new crisis with new humanitarian, security and political complications that might require international intervention once again. Moreover, we believe it is imperative for the international community to work together to support Haiti and mobilize efforts to promote the capacities of State institutions during this critical turning point so that Haiti can turn a new page towards a more prosperous and stable future.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

10. “We hope that the return of Haiti to constitutional order and the full reactivation of its executive and legislative branches will promote political and institutional stability and increase the country's ability to overcome urgent challenges. Despite progress at the political and institutional levels, Haiti continues to face many serious challenges on several fronts, starting with the difficult economic situation and the numerous humanitarian and security challenges, especially with the ongoing cholera outbreak in the country, as well as the weak rule of law institutions and national police.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

11. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ms. Sandra Honore Braithwaite for her comprehensive briefing. We greatly appreciate her efforts and the relentless work of her team of civilians, military and police to promote long-term stability in Haiti. We witnessed these efforts clearly during the most recent Security Council visit to Haiti. Egypt welcomes the progress in promoting democracy and security in Haiti, especially with regard to the endorsement by the Parliament, on 22 March, of the Prime Minister and the new Cabinet, as well as the most recent results of local elections, which were recently held in Haiti.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

12. “We take note of some of the positive proposals made by China in order to achieve a gradual detente. In that regard, we again urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to cooperate with all efforts to promote dialogue and to cease any measures that may lead to further escalation and intention. We call on all international parties to provide the conditions necessary to reach a mutually agreed settlement that would guarantee regional and international peace and security, in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations and the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Egypt stands ready to make every possible effort to support a peaceful settlement to this crisis in a manner that would preserve regional and international peace and security.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

13. “Egypt calls on the international community and the Security Council to deal in a comprehensive manner and without selectivity with all challenges facing the Non-Proliferation Treaty so as to preserve the credibility and effectiveness of the non-proliferation regime and relevant Security Council resolutions. That is especially important in therefore light of the continued erosion of the credibility of that regime, which represents the main pillar of the broader international security architecture. That erosion is the result of the non-universality of the Treaty and the double standards applied when addressing challenges thereto. In conclusion, my country encourages all parties to exercise self-restraint and to resume discussions aimed at reaching a peaceful settlement as soon as possible.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

14. “We call once again on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to comply fully with all its commitments, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions; to eliminate its entire nuclear arsenal; and to re-join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as a non-nuclear State without delay or preconditions. Egypt is fully committed to make every possible effort at the national level to implement all Security Council sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Egypt supports fully all efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea nuclear programme issue and at achieving durable peace on the Korean peninsula, including all reunification efforts, especially in light of the special and historic relations between Egypt and the countries of the region.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

15. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Jenea for his technical and useful briefing. We stress once again that the current situation on the Korean peninsula remains one of the main challenges to the nuclear non-proliferation regime. Egypt expresses its great concern at the continued escalation and tension on the Korean peninsula as a result of the nuclear programme of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which represents one of the main threats to international peace and security.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

16. “In that connection, we would like to pay tribute to the Permanent Representative of Italy and his delegation as the Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). We stress the centrality of that role in following up and briefing member States of the Security Council on any developments, whether they be irregularities, violations or contraventions, in a timely manner in order to allow the Procurement Working Group, and thereby the Security Council, to undertake the appropriate measures. In that regard we welcome Ambassador Cardi's intention to hold informative meetings open to all States Members of the United Nations.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

17. “Secondly, the continued ballistic missile tests will eventually exacerbate regional tensions. Thirdly, we look forward to the completion of the investigation of the Iranian shipment seized by Australia in early 2016. We call upon the Secretariat to inform us as soon as possible of the relevant technical conclusions. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that resolution 2231 (2015) and compliance with it by all parties should be comprehensive and integrated. The Security Council shall be held accountable by the international community and international public opinion to verify how earnest and serious that compliance is. Any failure or omission in that regard will eventually undermine the value and credibility of Security Council resolutions.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

18. “Secondly, it has participated in the illicit smuggling of arms and weapons for militias and armed groups, which runs counter to resolutions of the Security Council and the provisions of international law. Thirdly, Iran has continued to intervene in the internal affairs of Arab States and has, in that connection, exported destructive and chaotic ideas that incite sectarianism, violence, extremism and terrorism. In that vein, the previous Secretary-General spotted several instances of Iran violating its obligations. Mr. Feltman mentioned them in his briefing, and I will not reiterate them. However, I would like to highlight certain points. First, there was an arms shipment seized by France in March 2016. In fact, the report proved that that shipment was of Iranian origin and had been shipped from Iran with Somalia as its destination.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

19. “That should eventually be integrated into the wider context of the implementation of international resolutions relating to the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction. We consider the accurate, succinct, comprehensive and effective implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) to be an important element for stability in the Middle East, which will also prevent the launch of a regional arms race. It presents a rather significant opportunity to limit turbulence in the region, which is further exacerbated by Iran's regional behaviour, in particular the following subversive acts. First, Iran has been fuelling conflicts in hotspots of armed conflict in the Middle East, especially in Yemen and Syria.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

20. “Egypt has on previous occasions welcomed the nuclear agreement with Iran enshrined in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). We view that agreement as a step towards the consolidation of security and stability in all the countries of the Middle East. Nevertheless, resolution 2231 (2015) goes beyond the provisions of that agreement, as it forges clear technical and legal regulations governing the transfer of conventional weapons and related technologies by Iran. We stress the significance of the accurate and succinct implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) in accordance with its purpose, namely, addressing the risks of nuclear proliferation. Similarly, Iranian nuclear activities should be subjected to the necessary international controls in order to ensure Iran's compliance with its international obligations.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

21. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs; Mr. Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; and Mr. Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, for their comprehensive and detailed briefings regarding the follow-up on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). We are of the view that the Security Council should always be credible and earnest when addressing the risks of nuclear proliferation, without selectivity or politicization. We have always underscored that principled position in all international forums. In that same vein, Egypt's efforts to promote the universality of the non-proliferation and disarmament regime bear witness to our firm national position.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

22. “Furthermore, I would like to reiterate that it is important to lift the embargo imposed on the supply of arms to the Libyan national army, as that is the only entity with the mandate to counter terrorism in Libya. It should serve as the nucleus for any Libyan armed forces that are to be constituted in Libya in the future. In conclusion, we hope that 2017 will be the year of the restoration of peace and stability to our sisterly country Libya.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7988 (2017) · source

23. “Ghassan Salame as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Libya. We are completely ready to cooperate closely with him for the success of his mission. In that regard, we would like to refer to the importance of sparing no effort and quickly convening the meeting of the committee made up of members of Parliament and the High Council of the State to ammend the political framework, which is the only way towards a settlement in Libya. In that vein, Egypt emphasizes that, according to the Libyan Political Agreement, the Parliament remains the only body mandated to endorse any ammendments that are to be introduced to the Agreement, and it is the body that is in charge of adopting any new configurations of the Government of National Accord.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7988 (2017) · source

24. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt voted in favour of resolution 2362 (2017). My delegation would like to make the following comments. First, in connection with enforcing the ban on the illicit exports of oil and oil products, the parties concerned should depend upon sound information in order to avoid any diversion. That should be a precondition before the Sanctions Committee takes any measures. Secondly, in relation to the breifing submitted by the Libyan focal point regarding the arms embargo according to paragraph 6 of resolution 2278 (2016), we expect a response to the additional inquiries that might be submitted by the Sanctions Committee on the contents of that briefing. Thirdly, with regard to the general political and security situation in Libya, we welcome the appointment of Mr.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7988 (2017) · source

25. “Based on our chairmanship of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), we seek to enhance the role of the Committee, especially in the light of the security challenges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and given their grave humanitarian repercussions.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

26. “Based on that, the current resolution provides some addition elements that cover a number of matters and the most urgent developments, with some technical updates to the remaining paragraphs of the resolution so that the final report that the Group of Experts will submit will be the basis for new substantive consultations between the members ofthe Council to fully review the sanctions measures. On that basis, we can adopt a new resolution before the end of October 2017. Egypt reaffirms the importance of the sanctions regime - an important tool for enhancing security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which in turn is considered to be the cornerstone for peace and security in the Great Lakes region.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

27. “In the light ofthe consultations that took place within the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which reflected our consensus in supporting the Group of Experts through the extreme circumstances they are facing, the resolution provides an additional two months to the Group of Experts so that it can carry out its work pursuant to the relevant resolution, resolution 2293 (2016), and submit its final report to the Security Council.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

28. “The Government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must carry out a swift and complete investigation to uncover the truth and hold those perpetrators accountable. We call on them to cooperate with the United Nations and the two countries concerned - the United States and Sweden - in a way that is in line with relevant legislation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

29. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt welcomes today's unanimous adoption of resolution 2360 (2017), based on our conviction that the sanctions regime contributes to consolidating peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to support the efforts to reduce the threats posed by armed groups and other entities that are threatening civilians, perpetrating grave crimes, prolonging violence and causing instability. In that regard, I would like to mention a specific situation surrounding the adoption of that resolution, in the light of the killing of the two members of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp. We condemn that act in the strongest terms, as does the resolution. The Council stands with the families of the victims and the countries concerned.”

    2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7981 (2017) · source

30. “We therefore believe that the Council has taken a very important step in countering such ideology through the adoption of resolution 2354 (2017) and the Comprehensive International Framework to Counter Terrorist Narratives.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

31. “We propose that the Council launch a comprehensive investigation into the incident and other similar incidents. We look forward to incorporating the results of such investigations into the sixth report of the Secretary-General on the efforts to counter Da'esh. Finally, my delegation wishes to see greater accuracy in the use of terms and concepts that have been heard recently at the United Nations. One term that has not appeared in our documents is "Islamic extremism". We hope that everyone realizes that there is no such thing as Islamic extremism. Islam is a religion that does not know extremism. There are individuals who use religion - the religion of Islam, or any other religion - as a cover for the terrorist ideology they wish to espouse.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

32. “In that vein, it is everywhere in the news that Qatar paid up to $1 billion dollars to a terrorist group active in Iraq in order to obtain the release of members of its royal family who had been kidnapped and detained in Iraq by that group while they were on a hunting trip. If proved to be correct, that alleged violation of Security Council resolutions will definitely have a negative bearing on counter-terrorism efforts on the ground. It represents clear support for terrorists. We therefore would like to know the Secretariat's view on the matter, namely, a Da'esh-linked group gaining access to such a sum of money at a time when efforts are being undertaken to liberate Mosul. We also want to know how the Security Council will respond to such flagrant violations of its resolutions.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

33. “Fourthly, the report also indicates that although ISIL's financial situation has steadily declined over the past 16 months, it continues to rely on the same two revenue streams, in particular hydrocarbons and taxation. IfISIL is continuing to trade in hydrocarbons, who is consuming this oil? What are the means of moving oil from Syria and Iraq to the consumer or the buyer? We would also like information on the nature of financial transactions related to these activities. Fifthly, pursuant to Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 2161 (2014), 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015), all Member States have an obligation to prevent terrorists from benefiting, directly or indirectly, from ransom payments or from political concessions.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

34. “The question here is, how can the Security Council address these security and legal gaps in its counter- terrorism efforts? We look forward to receiving specific proposals from the Secretary-General and the Secretariat as soon as possible. Thirdly, paragraph 6 of the report refers to the use by ISIL of the Internet and social media for terrorist purposes. There is also a general recommendation in paragraph 61 on the importance of effectively monitoring the exploitation by terrorists of information and communications technologies. In this respect, there should be specific recommendations to stem the flow of terrorists and stop the capacity of terrorists to recruit.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

35. “We would like to have greater elaboration and more detail on these two points, in particular, how do foreign terrorist fighters still manage to reach Syria and Iraq? Which routes do they follow to get there, and how do they go from Syria and Iraq to other countries or regions? These are questions that should be answered. Secondly, in the context of the problem of foreign terrorist fighters, paragraph 48 mentions that transit States are facing a challenge as they cannot detain, prosecute or extradite suspected foreign terrorist fighters on their territory in the absence of sufficient legal grounds and admissible evidence, and that there is therefore a risk that foreign terrorist fighters stopped in transit States will remain free to travel to other places.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

36. “Mr. Awad (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I should like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for his briefing. The fifth report of the Secretary-General on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (S/2017/467) covers many important aspects related to international counter-terrorism efforts. It includes specific proposals, but also reflects the existence of a number of gaps that should be focused on in future. We call on the Secretariat and the members of the Council to pay attention to them. Allow me to summarize these gaps through a number of queries and observations. First, paragraph 5 of the report notes that the flow of foreign terrorist fighters from many regions to Iraq and Syria has slowed and that the return and relocation of foreign terrorist fighters from conflict zones to other regions poses a threat to international security.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source

37. “That will have a positive bearing on the nature of outcomes and their implementation when the Council establishes similar tribunals and mechanisms in the future. In conclusion, I would like to note that Egypt continues to follow the case of the detention of Judge Aydin Sefa Akay in Turkey on the grounds of certain accusations made against him. We look forward to arriving at a satisfactory solution that preserves the dignity and independence of the international judiciary and is in line with the rules of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source

38. “That serves our objectives, but it is important for the group responsible for the review, whether at the assessment or recommendation level, to pay heed to the nature of the Mechanism as a judicial institution and to ensure a balance between improving administrative performance and efficacy, on the one hand, and not to prejudice the independence of the international judges, on the other. Therefore, seeking the help of seasoned, experienced judges as part of the group responsible for the review is essential to fully understanding the nature of the work of the Mechanism. In that respect, agreement on a reference methodology for such reviews will facilitate communication between the Office and the Mechanism, while preparing future reports.”

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source

39. “The experiences gained and the lessons learned from the ICTR, the ICTY and the International Residual Mechanism, therefore, merit consideration as a reference for the future. We must build on the positive aspects and avoid any failures or shortcomings. In that respect, the Office of Internal Oversight Services, in accordance with the mandate of the Council, reviews the working methods of the Mechanism and reports thereon, as it did with regard to the ICTY.”

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source

40. “The Council's support of the Tribunal is essential if it is to optimally fulfil its mandate and duly finalize the cases of which it is seized. We urge Member States to continue cooperating with the Registry of the Tribunal in accordance with its mandate, as outlined in its Statute. In that respect, I wish to underscore the need to use all available financial and administrative resources effectively in order to facilitate the work of the Residual Mechanism and the ICTY, as required. The International Criminal Tribunals are an important tool for the international community in the administration of justice and the punishment of those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law.”

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source

41. “The Security Council established the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to uphold the principles of justice and the rule of law, to demonstrate the sincerity of the international community in addressing war crimes and crimes against humanity, to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable for their actions and to anchor the principle of zero impunity at the international level. The two Tribunals have played a commendable role in that respect and will continue to do so through the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in Arusha and The Hague. In that connection, we salute all efforts to ensure a smooth transition and handover. The mandate of the ICTY is drawing to a close.”

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source

42. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to extend my thanks to Judge Meron, Judge Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings. We have carefully reviewed the contents and considerations of the two periodic reports (see S/2017/434 and S/2017/436). I would like to commend the progrees made in the implementation of the mandates of both Tribunals and to underscore our support of their efforts to complete their mandates, as scheduled.”

    2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source

43. “That includes committedly respecting the agreed timelines. In that regard, we hope that the Security Council's visit during Uruguay's presidency in May will provide impetus for the Peace Agreement in Colombia and its implementation. That would reflect international support for the Agreement.”

    2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source

44. “We believe that the next phase should focus on efforts to reintegrate members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia into Colombian society. Secondly, we commend the efforts and positive and effective steps taken by the Government of Colombia in implementing the Peace Agreement, in particular with regard to legislation aimed at prosecuting the perpetrators of crimes committed during the conflict, as well as the establishment of other entities, including the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism to follow up on the implementation of the Peace Agreement and, in particular the special electoral mission that will monitor ensuring participation in political life. Thirdly, and lastly, we hope that the two parties will overcome their differences with regard to the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”

    2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source

45. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to join my colleagues in expressing our condolences to the Government and the people of Colombia on the hundreds of Colombian lives claimed by the landslide. I would like also to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing. I have three brief points to make. First, my delegation commends the efforts of the two parties to the Final Peace Agreement and the reaffirmation of their commitment to abide by the timelines specified by the Agreement, despite the logistical issues that have led to relative delays. In in that regard, we welcome the successful cantonment of combatants in the agreed-upon zones.”

    2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source

46. “We urge those parties to redouble their efforts to reach a peaceful settlement of the crisis that can fulfil the people's aspirations within a framework of international legitimacy, to show restraint and to avoid any military escalation. We reiterate our firm support for all efforts designed to achieve a political solution to the crisis, including those in the Normandy format.”

    2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source

47. “That is essential if we are to reach the ultimate goal of a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine and to achieve peace and stability in the country and a lasting settlement of the conflict in the region. Egypt also urges full compliance with resolution 2202 (2015) and calls on all the parties involved to implement the Minsk agreements' package of measures and procedures, particularly observance of the ceasefire, the withdrawal of heavy weapons, the institution of essential constitutional reforms and the holding of elections in the Donbas region. Those should be accompanied by a settlement of the military crisis brought on by the conflict in coordination with all the parties, without exception. Egypt reaffirms its confidence in the various formats for peaceful negotiations between the two parties.”

    2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source

48. “Furthermore, we must guarantee full access for humanitarian assistance to the entire region affected by the conflict with a View to improving the living conditions of the citizens, above all in the light of the worsening of the humanitarian situation in the region. In that context, Egypt welcomes the agreement expressed by the Council on press statement SC/12700, which was issued on 31 January. Egypt believes that we should seek a peaceful solution to the conflict in keeping with international commitments. We support the Minsk agreements and believe that they are the appropriate framework for dealing with this crisis, which must be resolved in the context of the region, through mediation efforts among the stakeholders and with respect and appreciation for both parties to the conflict and the entire international community.”

    2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source

49. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would like tojoin those who have spoken before me in thanking you, Mr. President, as well as Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Mr. Ertugrul Apakan and Mr. Stephen O'Brien for their briefings to the Security Council on the worsening of the situation in the Donbas region. Egypt expresses its serious concern about the continuation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine, and especially with regard to the supplies of electricity, water and heat, which have been cut off and which affect a great number of civilians in very difficult weather conditions in Ukraine. Egypt calls upon all the parties to respect an immediate cessation of hostilities and to fully implement the ceasefire and prevent any provocation that could create further stress.”

    2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source

50. “That will be within the framework of a comprehensive strategy aimed at sustaining peace in that region and other regions of the African continent.”

    2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source