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2019-07-26

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2020-01-09

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1. “As a country that has seen and continues to suffer from the effects of conflict, terrorism and violent extremism, Afghanistan will continue playing a proactive role by proposing ideas and sharing its experience on ways in which the United Nations and the Council can approach our Organization’s seventy-fifth anniversary with a stronger mandate that reaffirms the values of our Charter and our important mandate to uphold peace and security for all.”

   2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source

2. “Sanctions regimes and efforts to tackle the financing and movement of terrorist groups must be strengthened and thoroughly implemented to ensure that all countries comply with their obligations and such regimes. No financial havens or other sanctuaries must be allowed to permit the continued operation of those groups. The United Nations has launched a global conversation on the role of global cooperation in building a better future for us all. We must heed this conversation as States and provide further inputs on ways through which we can continue to revitalize and reform this Organization, transforming it into a United Nations that is reflective of our modern reality and that can more effectively tackle the plethora of new challenges to peace and security.”

   2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source

3. “In addition, the Council must continue to work in ensuring the effective implementation of all Security Council resolutions by all Member States — Council members and non-Council members alike. Throughout the years, the Council has adopted a series of resolutions to target major threats to peace and security, such as the movement of foreign terrorist fighters and the financing of international terrorism. The lack of implementation of, or disregard for, those important documents by various countries does not only deter our efforts in the fight for international peace and security, but also leads to the weakening of the political mandate of the Council. That needs to be avoided. Finally, the Security Council should further evaluate ways to make its many tools to counter threats to international peace and security more effective.”

   2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source

4. “In terms of other ongoing reform processes within the Organization, Afghanistan continues to call for an effective and substantive approach to the reform of the Security Council. Having previously chaired the intergovernmental negotiations on the matter, we understand both the difficulty of the task and the importance of attaining a solution that can strengthen the Council’s faculties and mandate for safeguarding international peace and security. We believe that a successful reform of the Council will enhance not only the organ’s representation, but also its working methods in order to ensure that it adjusts to the threats of conflict, terrorism and violent extremism and operates in a more transparent and efficient matter.”

   2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source

5. “With the rise of violence and terrorist threats around the world, we must emphasize the work that the Secretary-General has put into enhancing the focus of the United Nations on prevention. We must continue to work on the implementation reform and revitalization efforts that emphasize economic cooperation over conflict in a more proactive approach that seeks to avoid polarization. We have been doing so in our region by promoting various initiatives, including under the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan and the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process, which have fomented economic growth and connectivity in our region, as well as tackling the economic vulnerabilities that lead to conflict by giving people jobs and ways to ensure their livelihoods.”

   2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source

6. “I want to thank the Vietnamese presidency for organizing this meeting on such an important topic, namely, upholding the Charter of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security. We believe this to be a timely meeting, considering that we are on the eve of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Charter. Back then, the community of nations came together to end decades of conflict and destruction, creating an international framework to maintain peace and security around the world. Today, in a world that continues to suffer from the havoc caused by conflict and the evolving threat of terrorism, it is time to recommit to the values of the Charter and revitalize the role of the United Nations in achieving that challenging endeavour.”

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7. “In that regard, my Government is working in close cooperation with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the United Nations country-level task forces on monitoring and reporting to the United Nations country team to implement the action plan and delist the Afghanistan national and local police from the shame list, based on the noticeable progress made to end underage recruitment. We also continue to report on the implementation of the action plan, with the seventh annual report having been presented in April. In conclusion, allow me once again to reiterate the commitment of my Government to continuing to protect our children from conflict, as well as our work with the United Nations in fully implementing the joint national action plan to prevent child recruitment.”

   2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

8. “One thousand and nine underage children were also prevented from enlisting in the Afghan National Army, as well as 300 applicants in the Afghan national police forces, through the implementation of the age assessment guidelines for the prevention of child recruitment in the military forces and the establishment of child protection units at the police headquarters of all 34 provinces. As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of resolution 1882 (2009), in addition to taking stock of past achievements, it is fitting to reflect on how we can enhance efforts to address the six grave violations against children more effectively.”

   2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

9. “With regard to recruitment, the Government follows a zero-tolerance policy on child recruitment in the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces. Strict regulations were established following the endorsement of the road map for the implementation of the joint action plan in 2014 and the new penal code of Afghanistan, which has been in force since 2018. The results of those efforts have been reflected in official reports from the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, which indicate no recruits in 2018.”

   2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

10. “Although Government efforts focus on their protection, the Taliban and other illegal armed groups continue using and targeting children as part of their operations. They lure, brainwash and force them to partake in the conflict as soldiers and suicide-bombers. The Afghan Government is fully committed to the protection of children in conflict and strongly condemns and opposes all forms of violations against children, including recruitment, killing and maiming, rape and other kinds of sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools or hospitals and the denial of access to humanitarian assistance. To that end, the Government has taken concrete and decisive steps to address the situation and ensure the protection of our children.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

11. “I also thank the Secretary-General for his report and commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, and her capable team for their sustained efforts and commitment in supporting children in conflict-affected countries. I also thank the other briefers for their insightful remarks. In the ongoing armed conflict in Afghanistan, children are the primary victims. As reported by the Secretary-General, in 2018 children constituted one-third of the 3,062 verified civilian casualties. In addition, 1,207 child casualties - 327 dead and 880 injured 4 were reported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in the first half of 2019. Many victims of the recent suicide attacks in Kabul, Logar, Kandahar and Nangarhar were children.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

12. “Before delivering my brief statement, I would like to highlight a couple of points because we are cited in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/509). At the national level, in the ongoing armed conflict in Afghanistan, children are the primary victims. The Taliban and illegal armed groups use and target children in their operations. The Government of Afghanistan follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding the recruitment of children to its security forces. Sadly, we must report to the Chamber today that although more than 1 million children are eligible to go to school, they are unable to attend. I would like to congratulate Poland on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August and for taking the initiative to convene this timely debate on the topic of children and armed conflict.”

    2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

13. “We look forward to continuing to work together towards a stable and prosperous Afghanistan. The meeting rose at 12.05 pm.”

    2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source

14. “We look forward to the discussion of that matter in September, in the hope that the United Nations Assistance Mission will be renewed for a period of one year, at the minimum, and that the renewal document will retain core priority issues for Afghanistan and incorporate new developments, including the upcoming elections and the peace process. The commitment of the international community and the United Nations to the people of Afghanistan is instrumental in protecting and preserving the gains achieved in these years of partnership and transformation. In closing, allow me to once again thank the Deputy Secretary-General and her high-level delegation for their visit, which truly symbolizes the strong commitment between the United Nations and the people of Afghanistan.”

    2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source

15. “Those efforts, coupled with particular and tangible regional steps within the Afghan-led platforms, the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan and the Heart ofAsia process, have allowed us to also emerge as a catalyst for economic and regional cooperation. Allow me to reiterate Afghanistan's gratitude and support for the work of the United Nations in our country. We further hope that the visit was able to provide Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed and her delegation with valuable perspectives and input on the importance of a thorough renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”

    2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source

16. “We maintain our belief that only a dual-track approach of pressure and incentives can ensure a conducive environment for a successful comprehensive agreement with the Taliban. Despite the challenges that remain, the past 18 years have seen the emergence of a new democratic and developing Afghanistan. Reforms in the security and civilian sectors, as well as in the rule of governance, have allowed us to continue with strong determination the implementation of the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework and the national priority programmes and to follow a steady path towards stability and self-reliance through the fight against corruption, the empowerment of youth and women, the promotion of economic growth and the development of stronger and more efficient public institutions.”

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17. “Holding these elections will assert the will of the people of Afghanistan to reaffirm our commitment to democracy and the rule of law in our country. Furthermore, a joint security plan has been finalized to ensure that the presidential elections are held in a secure environment. More broadly, our security forces have kept terrorist groups from making any major gains in the country and operating with great confidence and efficiency. The effort will continue, prioritizing the defence of our people and our country's territorial integrity, in parallel with the ongoing peace negotiations. In that regard, we reiterate our call on the Taliban to honour its commitment to peace through deeds and not words, particularly in the aftermath of yesterday's deadly blasts in Kabul, which once again claimed the lives of innocent civilians.”

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18. “Mohammed highlighted during her visit, however, a comprehensive settlement must have women at the very centre ofits agenda and must recognize their role as leaders and agents of change, willing and able to delineate what peace means to them. Their rights and the institutional gains of the past 18 years must be preserved and protected. From the Government's side, we will continue our commitment to ensuring the inclusive role of women in peace and in development as we move forward in our efforts towards building a stable and self-sustaining Afghanistan. Regarding other ongoing processes in the country, allow me to once again reiterate the Government's commitment to the holding of firm, transparent, free and secure elections on 28 September, the date selected by the Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan.”

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19. “A visit ofthis kind truly underlines the commitment of the United Nations to continuing its support and bringing its agenda to the most relevant stakeholders: the people on the ground. The United Nations has always been an engaged partner for the benefit of our country, and we are thankful that Ms. Mohammed and her delegation chose to travel to Afghanistan at a time when a vital process for the achievement of lasting and comprehensive peace is taking place. The momentum for peace continues to grow stronger and the Government of Afghanistan is determined to bring the decades-long conflict to an end. As Ms.”

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20. “I wish to strongly state that the Government and His Excellency President Ashraf Ghani are committed to organizing free and fair elections. The most important point I would like to highlight is the violation ofwomen's rights, on which President Ashraf Ghani has a zero- tolerance policy. Regardless of what we have heard, President Ashraf Ghani is personally working on this issue at the Government level and at the national level. I thank the Permanent Mission of Peru for convening this briefing on the occasion of the visit of Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and her high-level delegation to Afghanistan, in the context of women and peace and security, as well as development. I also welcome Ms. Jamila Afghani's participation in this meeting via video-teleconference.”

    2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source

21. “At the outset, I would like to highlight three very important main issues that I have been raised during the course ofthe meeting today. First of all, let me thank all members ofthe Council for condemning the terrorist attacks that took place yesterday. That reflects the Council's unanimous support for the people of Afghanistan, particularly those who lost their loved ones. I wish to share that the majority of those affected were civilians. Secondly, I refer to the issue of women. Today's women are totally different to those of yesterday. The situation of women in Afghanistan today cannot be compared, at any level, with that of the past. I really appreciate and support the statement delivered by the Deputy Secretary-General and the work of her team. Thirdly, I shall turn to the matter of elections.”

    2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source