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  1. “The approach that I have referred to requires the international community, including the United Nations and its specialized agencies and regional and subregional organizations, to pool their efforts and work together with the States of the region. What is needed is coordination and cooperation among the mechanisms of all of the parties concerned, because that will ensure peace and save the peoples of the region from political, humanitarian and security crises. Egypt is fully prepared to step up its cooperation with the countries of the Lake Chad basin region through projects and programmes under the Egyptian Partnership Agency for Development, with a view to alleviating the crisis faced by the region and its people.”

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

  2. “The crisis in the Lake Chad basin region is an example ofa situation that would benefit from such an approach. We need to concentrate on developing institutional and human capacity in order to eradicate the terrorist groups and counter their ability to recruit young people to commit crimes on their behalf. That requires assistance to the countries of the region so that they are able to invest in health and economic and social development projects. We need to build and sustain peace in order to put an end to the crisis, as Ambassador Power said a few moments ago. That means, inter alia, that we need to have a new comprehensive Sahel strategy, because the strategy up until now has been rather lacking.”

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

  3. “We commend the leadership of the MNJTF. Egypt calls upon the international partners and the international community to increase their aid to the MNJTF so that it can, once and for all, complete its task, put an end to Boko Haram and liberate the outstanding areas still under that group's control. With regard to prevention, Egypt would invite the international community to provide the necessary support to the Governments of the region to help them with their rehabilitation programmes for former Boko Haram fighters and to help the Governments to rehabilitate the villages that have been freed from Boko Haram. At the 10 January ministerial open debate under your presidency (see S/PV.7857), my delegation stressed the need to adopt an approach that would address the root causes of those problems.”

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

  4. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by thanking the three briefers on the security and humanitarian situation in the Lake Chad basin region. I thank Ms. Askira in particular for giving us a local view on the situation. Those briefings have given us some idea of the humanitarian tragedy that the region is facing. It is a tragedy that the countries and people of the region have been suffering for some time now. Unfortunately, the crisis has gotten more serious recently, as was indicated by the briefers, owing in particular to the security situation in certain countries, such as Mali and Libya, and the environmental threats in the region. The military operations of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have made significant progress in fighting Boko Haram and have been able to limit its activity.”

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

  5. “In that regard, we would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to the Ambassador of New Zealand, who chairs the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011).”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

  6. “Egypt also provided LE1 million Egyptian in humanitarian assistance, in addition to training for nurses, diplomats and legal experts, as well as assistance for more than 500 Afghani students at Al-Azhar University. Moreover, we have deployed efforts in Kabul to raise awareness among the public with regard to tolerance with regard to Islam. We promote assistance and cooperation in other areas as well, especially in the field of energy, in particular renewable energy. Lastly, Egypt reiterates its support and solidarity with the Government of Afghanistan in its attempts to achieve peace and stability. The goal is the same as the goal of combating terrorism.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

  7. “Egypt maintains strong, friendly relations with the people and the Government of Afghanistan. We are always ready to support stabilization efforts throughout the Afghan territory and we are always ready to support the efforts of the Afghan Government in combating terrorism. In addition to its efforts to promote development and improve the living conditions of Afghans, the Egyptian Agency for Partnership and Development marshalls coordination among various Egyptian agencies to respond to the needs of Afghanistan. Our strategic training programmes for Afghan armed forces and police are an example of how successful that cooperation can be, and they fill an important need in Afghanistan thanks to Egyptian expertise in those areas. That has enabled us to train 2,567 Afghan police officers.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

  8. “The figures in the report show that drug trafficking fuels illegal activities, central among them terrorist groups and armed militias. It is therefore essential to encourage international and regional cooperation in order to fight drug trafficking. In that regard, we appreciate the convening of the Central Asian conference on drug trafficking in Afghanistan, which was recently organized by Tajikistan. The worsening of the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan in recent months is an additional challenge for Afghanistan, and the international community must shoulder its responsibilities and provide adequate support to the Afghan Government in order to help it meet that challenge. The report (S/2016/1049) of the Secretary-General illustrates how serious the situation is.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

  9. “The Government's efforts aimed at countering terrorism along with the international support it has garnered for that purpose is the most suitable way to put an end to this phenomenon, as is the case in many regions of the world - be it in Central Asia or other regions of the world. The ongoing activities and spread of Da'esh/Khorasan Province in Afghanistan is a major danger, and we must be relentless in our efforts to combat it by pooling the efforts of the international community. On the other hand, drug trafficking in Afghanistan is a parallel threat to that of terrorism. The growth of this problem, as was highlighted in the report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime published in October represents a step back in combating drug trafficking.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

  10. “And we also welcome the statements made at that Conference with regard to the intention to provide $15.2 billion between now and 2020. We urge the international community to honour its commitments to support the ambitious reform plan put together by the Government of National Unity. In the same vein, we congratulate the people and the Government of Afghanistan on the positive development represented by the peace agreement signed at the end of September between the Government and Hizb-i Islami (Gulbuddin). We hope that this will be an example followed by other Afghan factions and that it will lead to peace throughout Afghanistan. Terrorism remains the greatest challenge facing Afghanistan.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

  11. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): I join my colleagues in thanking the briefers for the useful information we heard under this agenda item at the beginning of the meeting, the scope and diversity of which were surprising. Many aspects have been highlighted here with regard to the current situation in Afghanistan. Egypt commends the Afghan Government for the major efforts they made to put together a National Framework for Peace and Development in Afghanistan. The international community has welcomed the plan, which was an important element in the success of the ministerial-level Brussels Conference on Afghanistan taht took place at the beginning of October. We also welcome the commitment displayed by the international community in order to continue politically and financially supporting Afghanistan.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

  12. “Lastly, we need to find a solution to the crisis characterized by the illegal export of natural resources, because it threatens the economic development of the country.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

  13. “Unfortunately, those efforts have not prevented those groups from committing crimes and violence against the civilian population, not to mention an increase in ethnic tensions, such as the attack on a camp in North Kivu. That, of course, has contributed to a deteriorating situation in the east of the country. Furthermore, in order to find a lasting solution it is important to make progress on the issue ofreconciliation. Tensions need to be eased and the grievances of the local population heeded, including those of refugees and displaced people. It is also important to combat impunity, ensure the rule of law and expand the authority of the Government. We also need to improve the living conditions of the citizens.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

  14. “I would like to very briefly focus on the situation in the east of the country. I have made two visits to the country over the past few months, first with the Council and also within the framework of the Committee pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), which Egypt has the honour of chairing. On both occasions I was able to see first-hand the suffering of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the horrible living conditions they endure in that part of the country. In the context of the cooperation between the Congolese army and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, military operations have been bolstered, which has enabled significant progress against armed groups.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

  15. “I would like to say a word on the very important role played by the African Union and other regional organizations, in particular the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region under the leadership of Angola, which has played a very important role in what has been achieved so far. We need to step up our efforts to overcome the remaining difficulties. I further note that the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be decided solely by its own people and institutions country. Respect for the Constitution is incumbent on all national actors, while the international community must also respect the sovereignty, independence and Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That is indeed an essential factor for preserving peace and security there.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

  16. “In addition to the implementation of the agreement, all political actors must work to build a broad consensus in order to ensure the stability necessary for the organization of the elections in accordance with the Constitution. We welcome the efforts being undertaken to that end, in particular those of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo. We call on all political actors to contribute to those efforts and to demonstrate flexibility. We urge them to seek ways to overcome their differences and conflicts in order to preserve and guarantee the stability and security of the country. In that context, Egypt strongly welcomes presidential statement S/PRST/2016/ 18, adopted by the Council today, which refers to our ongoing support for those efforts.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

  17. “In that light, Egypt insists on the importance of the political agreement that was reached thanks to the mediation oer. Kodjo, paving the way for free and peaceful elections. We welcome the measures that have been taken to implement the agreement, particularly the nomination of a new Prime Minister. The credibility of the agreement naturally depends on its appropriate implementation without further delay, including preparations for the elections, ensuring their transparency, adopting confidence-building measures, protecting the fundamental freedoms of citizens, and ensuring the freedom of the press, within the framework of the law.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

  18. “Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Our meeting today is taking place shortly after the very important meeting that the Security Council organized in mid-November (see S/PV.7819). Today's meeting clearly highlights the importance that the Security Council attaches to the latest developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We acknowledge the impact of the events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the stability of the Great Lakes region and the region as a whole. I would like to make a few comments in that regard. It goes without saying that the upcoming elections, as outlined in the Constitution, are of special and indeed historical importance for the fate of the country. They will enhance stability, the constitutional order and the country's institutions.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

  19. “With respect to the fight against non-State actors who take part in activities related to the use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Security Council must be in a position to determine how those activities are carried out in order to halt the activities of such groups and prevent their participation in future chemical weapons- related activities. The implementation of resolution 2319 (2016) regarding Da'esh, Jabhat al-Nusrah and other terrorist groups, in the context of the issue of chemical weapons in Syria, can be considered an essential development within the framework of the mandate of the Joint Investigative Mechanism. We hope that the unity showed by the Council in adopting resolution 2319 (2016) can serve as a new impetus to resolve the crisis in Syria in all of its aspects - military, political and humanitarian.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7815 (2016) · source

  20. “Our commitment to that path arises from the concern felt in Egypt and other countries in the Middle East regarding the increase in the capabilities of terrorists and non-State actors with foreign support with respect to the manufacture and use of chemical weapons. We are especially concerned about those actors who have not been identified by the Council within the framework of terrorist groups working in Syria despite their well-known terrorist background and records of odious crimes committed against innocent Syrian people. In that framework, we hope to strengthen the role of the Security Council and the Joint Investigative Mechanism.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7815 (2016) · source

  21. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Egypt welcomes the adoption of resolution 2319 (2016) by the Council, which extends the mandate of the Joint Investigate Mechanism by an additional year. We pay tribute to the professionalism shown by those responsible for the Mechanism. On many occasions we have reiterated the importance ofmaintaining a high level ofobjectivity and neutrality in order to hold accountable those responsible for the alleged use of chemical weapons against innocent civilians in Syria. It is important to determine the facts concerning the perpetrators who have carried out such crimes in recent years.”

    2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7815 (2016) · source

  22. “We are ready to extend all forms of support to efforts to confront extremists and aberrant ideologies, particularly efforts aimed at fighting violent religious speech and at rectifying flawed religious concepts. In conclusion, Egypt reasserts the need to intensify efforts aimed at implementing the 5+2 agenda in full, as well as the need for the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina to earnestly emphasize the concepts of sociopolitical coexistence, and, concomitantly, to press ahead with the cause of peace and action, which also requires sincere international and regional backing for those efforts.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

  23. “We wish to state that if those challenges are not addressed in a serious, comprehensive and consensual framework, with the participation of all Bosnian political parties, the political achievements made since the signing of the Dayton Agreement will be undermined. That Agreement remains the prevailing reference point for the region and the main guarantee of its stability. In that connection, Egypt would like to highlight the need for all parties to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, national Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the decisions issued by the country's judiciary. Once again, we emphasize our full backing for the efforts of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina in confronting the dangers of terrorism.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

  24. “That was accompanied by a launch of nationalistic calls from certain political parties in Republika Srpska for the secession of the Serbian entity from Bosnia and Herzegovina, in addition to other calls to redemarcate the internal borders of the federal Republic. That constitutes a serious threat to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia. That fallout will affect not only Bosnia and Herzegovina but also the entire Balkan region. Hence, we call upon all of the political leaders to place the joint interests of the Bosnian people over the narrow ethnic political interests of any particular ethnic group, which would only thwart progress and stability.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

  25. “That was described by the High Representative today in his report (S/2016/911, annex) as constituting a grave violation by the Republika Srpska of its obligations under the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Constitution of the country. That came in addition to further intimations by Republika Srpska officials about the possibility of organizing further referendums, including one on the status of the region. The insistence by Bosnian Serb officials not to respect the decisions of courts in general demonstrates a failure to apply the rule of law and negatively affects the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

  26. “That shows the Bosnian Government's persistence in pressing ahead with carrying out the requisite reforms with a view to achieving integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions in a manner that fosters the stability of the country and contributes to the efforts to achieve the comprehensive development aspired to by the Bosnian people. At the same time, Egypt expresses its grave concern about the deterioration in the overall political climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in the wake of the decision by the Republika Srpska to organize a plebiscite to commemorate "Republika Srpska Day", in contravention of two decisions by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

  27. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Hercegovina, for his thorough briefing before the Council on the latest developments in the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Egypt expresses its full support to him in carrying out his mandate. Egypt welcomes the positive political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the past period, particularly the European Union's approval of the official application presented by Bosnian authorities to join the European Union.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

  28. “We recommend that the Council and the Secretariat communicate directly and regularly with these organizations through the convening of debates, consultations, technical consultations and annual consultations between the Secretariat and the secretariats of the regional organizations.”

    2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source

  29. “As for the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Egypt maintains programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development in different areas, including in the humanitarian and civilian areas, trade, development, direct investment, the free movement of persons, migration and modern technology and its uses. In that context, the role played by the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States is one of complementarity at the regional level, and one that also strengthens peacekeeping and security promoted by the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Lastly, we stress the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the United Nations and these regional and subregional organizations in Europe and Asia.”

    2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source

  30. “My country also supports the role played by the Collective Security Treaty Organization in connection with combating terrorism, drug trafficking and cross- border organized crime. We are also a member of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, and want to strengthen cooperation with the Committee and that organization. It is important to benefit from sharing the experiences and opinions of the Committee so that we can strengthen the efforts of the United Nations in those two areas. We also believe that there is potential for future cooperation in connection with training for peacekeeping operations and peacekeeping efforts in Asia or Europe.”

    2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source

  31. “Egypt is also an observer to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization because our country is closely following its activities and working towards exchanging information and experience at all levels, including in the economic, strategic and military areas, among others. We are pleased with the work carried out by that organization, especially with regard to combating terrorism, drug trafficking and other cross-border criminal activities, such as illegal arms trafficking, in particular small arms and light weapons. Such weapons must not wind up in the hands of armed terrorist groups. In that vein, we welcome the efforts made by the organization to restore peace in Afghanistan.”

    2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source

  32. “The current challenges pertaining to peace and security require meaningful coordination between the United Nations and the various groups and organizations, in particular those that deal with the maintenance ofpeace and security. In that regard, Egypt is a member of several regional and subregional organizations through which it contributes to the maintenance of peace and security, regional stability and the promotion of good neighbourly relations and mutual trust between the various parties. Egypt is striving to strengthen is relations with different parts of the world, including Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Far East.”

    2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source

  33. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): We thank and welcome the three briefers to our meeting this morning. We also thank the Russian presidency for its initiative to convene this meeting in order to strengthen the objectives of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and coordination between the United Nations and regional organizations, on the one hand, and the various United Nations agencies, on the other. Egypt believes in the noble mission of regional and subregional organizations in connection with the maintenance of international peace and security as mentioned in the concept paper (S/2016/867, annex) distributed by the President.”

    2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source

  34. “Finally, the the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development provides assistance to regions in armed conflict, and we are sensitive to the gender dimension in providing assistance. We call for a renewal of the political and moral commitment to empowering women in conflict and post-conflict areas. Women represent the primary component in the transitional stage from conflict to development and from a fragmented community, owing to armed conflict, to a healthy one capable of moving forward and providing sustainable peace.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  35. “We have culturally tailored the women and peace and security agenda to the Arab context so that it addresses the specific situations of the Arab region, including in particular the plight of Palestinian women in the occupied territories and the role of women in combatting terrorism and extremist ideologies. At the national level, Egypt is committed to providing gender-based training for its forces participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Other institutions are also playing a vital role in countering the adulterated religious opinions, including fatwas, issued by terrorist organizations in conflict areas, especially those affecting the status of women.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  36. “Fifthly, the recent adoption by the Peacebuilding Commission of the gender strategy, as well as the Peacebuilding Fund's allocation of some ofits resources to empowering women in post-conflict States, represent important albeit preliminary steps to achieve the desired goal. Egypt recently joined the national focal point network for women and peace and security established by Spain, and participated in the foundational meeting of the network. At the regional level, Egypt has participated effectively in drafting an Arab regional strategy to implement resolution 1325 (2000) under the aegis of the League of Arab States and through cooperation with UN-Women.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  37. “We should ensure coherence, as well, between the implementation of the recommendations of the special review of resolution 1325 (2000) mandated under resolution 2122 (2013) and the recommendations included in other United Nations reviews. We should provide the necessary financial resources to establish the institutional framework, which will facilitate the follow- up to the implementation of such recommendations. In that regard, we look forward to the contributions of the Secretary-General designate to provide new proposals to develop an effective institutional framework to enhance the women and peace and security agenda in the United Nations.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  38. “Thirdly, we must strengthen the gender-based structure and gender-technical expertise within the framework of the United Nations system and provide assistance to States to build their capacities within that framework, including increasing financial resources to facilitate implementing the commitments of the women and peace and security agenda and resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2242 (2015). Fourthly, it is important to coordinate all United Nations efforts, enlisting all its organs, including civil society, regional organizations and communities, to implement the recommendations of the global study. That would avoid any duplication, redundancy or controversy in carrying out such activities.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  39. “First, it is important to strike a balance between the two main the pillars of the women and peace and security agenda: protection and participation. The international community must pay sufficient attention to providing and delivering the necessary protection to women in conflict and post-conflict areas, in parallel with promoting women's participation, so as to ensure complementarity between both pillars. Providing protection to women is a necessary precondition for their effective participation during the post-conflict period. Secondly, the women and peace and security agenda continues to ignore the suffering of women under foreign occupation. Palestinian women continue to suffer under the yoke of Israeli occupation. Men are not effectively participating in the implementation of the agenda, which undermines its all-round credibility.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  40. “Despite the many gains achieved on the issues of women and peace and security during the past 16 years, there is only temporary progress. Women and girls remain the primary Victims in areas of conflict. In that vein, through its current membership of the Security Council, Egypt is committed to sparing no effort in supporting and developing the women and peace and security agenda and implementing resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2242 (2015), thereby ensuring the protection of women in areas of armed conflict and in other situations. It should also ensure its genuine participation in maintaining and building peace. In that regard, we look forward to cooperating with Secretary-General designate Antonio Guterres. In line with our follow-up to the implementation of the recommendations of the global study, we would like to stress the following.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  41. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Phumzile Mlambo- Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN-Women, for her impassioned briefing. I would also like to pay tribute to the commendable efforts of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to promote the women and peace and security agenda. I would also like to thank Ms. Rita Lopida for her moving statement. She gave voice to the suffering of women in South Sudan. During its latest visit to Juba and Wau, the Security Council witnessed that reality with its own eyes. This meeting is particularly important as it has been a year since the adoption of historic resolution 2242 (2015) and the issuance of the global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  42. “In that regard, we call for a genuine partnership with the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission in order to deliver comprehensive international aid to Haiti during the current transition phase, in which the country is seeking to move beyond its decades-long instability. In conclusion, I would like to express our full support for the people and the Government of Haiti. We are convinced that they will succeed in overcoming this very delicate and complex period.”

    2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

  43. “When the Council begins its consideration of extending the mandate of MINUSTAH, it should take account of the fact that, despite a relative drop in crime over recent months, the number of demonstrations and protests has been increasing since April, exposing the fragility of the security situation, particularly in the current humanitarian crisis. I must therefore congratulate MINUSTAH on its efforts. The Mission has indeed played a lead role in bolstering national institutions and in institutional capacity-building, particularly of the country's security and judicial institutions. I appeal to Member States and all troop-contributing countries to continue to support the country's national authorities and to step up efforts to finish building national security institutions.”

    2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

  44. “The Haitian authorities have found themselves obliged to postpone the elections, without fixing a new date for them, in the light of the fact that the hurricane destroyed numerous polling stations. The national authorities were counting on their own resources to conduct the elections, which clearly demonstrates their determination to establish political stability in the country. We are firmly convinced that the Haitian authorities understand the importance of the election taking place on the date set in order to avoid another political crisis that would impact the country's security, economy and society as a whole.”

    2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

  45. “Before the MINUSTAH mandate is renewed, Egypt calls for the issue to be reviewed in an open-minded manner, given the current suffering of the Haitian people and the number of challenges that the country is facing. It is therefore necessary to undertake a strategic assessment of the United Nations presence in Haiti, while taking into account all current challenges and the way in which MINUSTAH is addressing them. It is vital that such an assessment include real solutions to address the underlying causes of the country's instability. The country's political process, which should have led to presidential elections on 9 October, has been impacted by the hurricane.”

    2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

  46. “Basic infrastructure has been destroyed, in particular infrastructure that the Haitian authorities were going to use as ballot stations. There is also a cholera epidemic and an acute food crisis. For that reason, I urge the international community to step up its efforts in supporting Haiti during this humanitarian crisis. In the face of these challenges, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) - to which Egypt has contributed a police contingent - has played an important role in ensuring that humanitarian aid has reached the Haitian people. The Mission took part in the relief and rescue operations following the hurricane. Those efforts must continue so that Haiti does not again face a humanitarian crisis similar to that which followed the 2010 earthquake.”

    2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

  47. “Mr. Moustafa (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to echo previous speakers by expressing my sincere condolences to the people and the Government of Haiti following Hurricane Matthew. I can assure Haiti of Egypt's support. I would like to thank Ms. Sandra Honore' for her comprehensive briefing and express our support for the efforts that she and her team are making in Haiti. Haiti is at a turning point in its history. It is encountering enormous challenges in different areas, including the disastrous humanitarian situation and ongoing political, security and economic challenges. The joint support of the international community to Haiti is therefore absolutely vital now. Hurricane Matthew has provoked a dire humanitarian situation, as Ms. Honore said a moment ago.”

    2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source

  48. “Lastly, we reaffirm Egypt's commitment to countering the scourge of terrorism on the basis of cooperation, openness and transparency. We will work to offer practical responses to the threat to the field of civil aviation security.”

    2016-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7775 (2016) · source

  49. “If we are serious, we ought to engage in intensive cooperation and stop financing terrorism and providing safe haven to terrorists. We should also halt all attempts to use social media to spread messages of hatred and terrorist propaganda. We must equip and assist countries in fighting terrorism in the required manner. We should also keep pace with the fast-changing attitudes and resources of terrorist groups, and adopt uniform measures and standards for countries that have been victimized by terrorism, which seeks to destroy their economies. We should not treat Victims differently depending on their origins, but sympathize with all victims of terrorism. It is our ethical and political duty to treat everyone equally.”

    2016-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7775 (2016) · source

  50. “A recent review of aviation practices and procedures in Egyptian airports took place, in line with the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, and it is my pleasure to inform the Council that the ICAO audit team has given Egypt a positive assessment for its application of standard security procedures. The Egyptian authorities received a formal letter from ICAO in August, indicating the progress made by Egypt in the field of aviation security. We hope that other countries are at the same level. We believe that the threat to civil aviation requires a collective effort to counter terrorism in a comprehensive manner by addressing the root causes that lead to terrorism within countries and by countering it in all its forms.”

    2016-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7775 (2016) · source