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Nathalie Broadhurst Estival

lines on the record: 183
first: 2020-09-03
most recent: 2021-10-28
sittings or episodes: 34
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“I also have in mind the Wagner mercenaries who have been acting with impunity throughout the territory of Central Africa, whose abuses are well established and whose presence is incompatible with peace efforts in the Central African Republic and everywhere else. Lastly, we must move forward on the issue of financing African peace operations. France supports the sustainable and predictable financing of African peace operations jointly by the AU and the United Nations, including through compulsory contributions. The negotiations between the Council and the African Union should be resumed. France will continue to support the efforts of the United Nations to strengthen its ties with the African Union.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“We must also fight together against the resurgence of the scourge of mercenaries, which is a factor in destabilization. I am thinking in particular of the foreign forces and mercenaries in Libya. It will be essential to initiate a withdrawal process, as the Libyans themselves have demanded, to strengthen the security of Libya and the region. We want to make progress in that direction at the Paris Conference on Libya on 12 November, in which neighbouring countries and the AU will be closely involved. The process should be supported by demobilization, disarmament and reintegration programmes.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“Turning to sustainable development, we cannot contemplate it without an ambitious response to climate change and efforts in the field of environmental protection, actions that the AU must be closely associated with. Sustainable development also involves economic development. That was the purpose of the Summit on Financing African Economies, organized by France in May, and of the ambitious commitments made there. Lastly, we must mobilize in order to deepen the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. The United Nations must continue to support the Silencing the Guns in Africa initiative and achieving the objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, especially with regard to threats such as terrorism and violent extremism.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“As the Council is aware, Africa is the main beneficiary of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator initiative and the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility, funded with more than $3 billion from the European Union and its member States, which have enabled more than 102 million doses to be distributed to 52 African States so far. And as of April we are proud to have been the first nation to give, in addition to financial support, our own doses via COVAX, distributed according to the equitable allocation framework defined by the World Health Organization. Our goal now is to deliver 120 million doses by mid-2022, and 60 million of them by the end of this year.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“As the Secretary-General has recommended and done so again recently, a United Nations logistical support office funded from the regular peacekeeping budget would be the best way to provide predictable and sustainable support in the shortest amount of time. The Security Council cannot ignore this need any longer and should assume its responsibilities in that regard. For my second point, I would like to emphasize that cooperation with the African Union is also essential in the areas of health and sustainable development. Ensuring equitable and universal access to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines must remain our priority. These vaccines must become new global public goods.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“I also want to acknowledge the commitment of the Economic Community of West African States, under the leadership of Ghana’s presidency, in supporting the transition in Mali. In that context, the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union is an essential tool for ensuring peace and security on the African continent in accordance with the principles outlined in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. For the United Nations cannot forget what peacekeeping owes to African countries. African contingents make up nearly 50 per cent of the Blue Helmets deployed in peace operations. I am also thinking of African-led operations, from the Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad basin to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel. The progress that the Joint Force has made in recent years is significant.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Kenya and President Kenyatta for this opportunity to highlight the importance of the ties between the United Nations and the African Union (AU). I would first like to stress the African Union’s central role in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. There are many examples where its involvement has made it possible to make progress in resolving crises — in Madagascar in 2018, in the Sudan in 2019 and even with regard to the Grand Renaissance Dam, as well as in the Central African Republic and the Sahel. However, these are efforts that we have to keep undertaking over and over again, as the coup d’état in the Sudan has unfortunately just shown us.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“Finally, and this is my last point, the recent increase in the number of victims, which is not acceptable, should not cause us to lose sight of the collective efforts that have led to a decrease in the number of victims over recent years. To that end, the independent strategic review of United Nations peacekeeping operations’ responses to improvised explosive devices, which is provided for in the presidential statement (S/2021/11) to be adopted today, offers an opportunity to renew those efforts.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“The shows of force by the French forces are a good illustration of that, as was the case during the attack on the Aguelhok camp in Mali on 2 April, when the overflight of a French aircraft helped to repel the attackers. France also contributes to the training of peacekeepers, both before and during their deployment. We are striving to meet the capability needs, in particular so as to fill the gaps identified in the context of the light coordination mechanism. Lastly, I would like to mention boosting security in camps by implementing high-tech systems, in particular to detect indirect fire and warn United Nations personnel.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“It is also crucial to prevent crimes against peacekeepers. In that regard, the Security Council must increase the penalties against those responsible. The United Nations must support national investigations and, more generally, efforts to combat impunity for such crimes. France is actively involved in improving the safety and security of peacekeepers. That support includes operational cooperation between the French forces and peacekeeping operations. That is particularly the case between Operation Barkhane and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, as well as with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“The security of peacekeepers also depends on their greater awareness of the situation on the ground thanks to the peacekeeping intelligence policy and the use of technological resources. It also depends on the ability to build trust with the population. In that regard, language skills are crucial. Lastly, the host State has a particular responsibility for the security of peacekeepers. Compliance with status-of-forces agreements (SOFAs) is key. In that regard, I would like to underscore France’s concern about SOFA violations, which have increased in number in the Central African Republic in recent months. Those actions are unacceptable, and we call on the authorities of the Central African Republic to do their utmost to ensure the safety of United Nations personnel deployed to assist the Central African people.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Atul Khare, Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Gilles Michaud for their briefings. France pays tribute to the peacekeepers who died or who were injured in the course of their work. I would like to emphasize three points. First, the main priorities of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative focus on the safety and security of the Blue Helmets. France is convinced that effective, mobile and robust operations, conducted with determination, deter attacks and limit the freedom of action of hostile groups. That is also a prerequisite for effectively fulfilling mandates, particularly in terms of civilian protection. That is, for example, the purpose of reconfiguring the Intervention Brigade within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which must continue.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“France will remain committed and engaged, together with its European partners, in order to put an end to the Libyan crisis so as to build a peaceful future in Libya. The Council meeting in July, under the French presidency of the Security Council, will provide an opportunity to take stock of the situation exactly six months before the elections.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“That must also ensure a fair and equitable distribution of Libya’s resources for the benefit of the entire Libyan population. The serious human rights violations in Libya are unacceptable. We must put an end to the trafficking of migrants, which has been highlighted by many speakers today. We therefore call on our partners in the Security Council to remove their reservations on the individuals proposed for sanctions by the Committee. It is also important that UNSMIL particularly ensure the protection of children in the Libyan conflict. Finally, in order to fight against impunity for perpetrators of international crimes, we recall the obligation imposed by resolution 1970 (2011) on the Libyan authorities and the relevant parties to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“The crisis in Libya will be resolved in the long term if a number of key structural issues are addressed. The death of President Idriss Deby reminds us of the security risks posed by foreign armed groups in Libya, especially for all neighbouring countries and in particular the Sahel. With regard to Libyan armed groups and militias, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process in Libya must begin without delay, in parallel with the reconstruction of unified security institutions. The objective is clear: Libya cannot regain its sovereignty without dismantling the militia groups as soon as possible. The unification of Libya’s armed and security forces, as well as its economic and financial institutions, is essential.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“The European Union (EU) is fully prepared to respond to requests from the Libyan parties and UNSMIL to contribute to that mechanism. We also recall the essential role played by the EU Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI in the implementation of the arms embargo decided by the Council. Operation IRINI is the only mechanism dedicated to the implementation of the embargo, the violations of which have been amply documented by the Panel of Experts on Libya for the benefit of both parties. It is therefore indispensable. It implements its mandate with neutrality and impartiality, and must continue to do so. That is why France and Estonia will soon propose a draft resolution that will renew the high-seas inspection mechanism established by resolution 2292 (2016). We are counting on the unanimous support of the Council.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“France is ready to work with the Libyans and with all the relevant Member States to provide a diplomatic solution to enable that withdrawal and its verification, while ensuring that it does not destabilize Libya’s neighbouring countries, from which some of the mercenaries very often originate. We call for the implementation of all the confidence-building measures provided for in the ceasefire agreement, in particular the urgent reopening of the coastal road between Sirte and Misrata. We also call on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to make every effort without delay to facilitate the establishment of the Libyan ceasefire-monitoring mechanism, in accordance with resolution 2570 (2021), with a sufficient number of international observers.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“A unified budget must be adopted. The meaningful participation of women and young people in the electoral process must be ensured. The stability and sovereignty of the country and the security of Libyans must be guaranteed. To that end, the ceasefire agreement of 23 October must be fully implemented and the arms embargo should be respected. As we know, foreign forces and mercenaries must withdraw from Libyan territory, as provided for in the ceasefire agreement endorsed by the Libyans in the framework of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and in accordance with resolution 2570 (2021).”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Ján Kubiš and the Indian Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya for their briefings. I would also like to welcome the presence among us of the Libyan Permanent Representative. Libya has seen encouraging progress on the political front in recent months, but the situation remains fragile. It is imperative that every effort be made to ensure that the political transition is successful. In particular, all the conditions necessary for the successful holding of elections on 24 December must be met. Those conditions were clearly established by the Security Council in resolution 2570 (2021), which was unanimously adopted and welcomed by the Libyan stakeholders. That resolution must now be fully implemented. A legal framework for the elections must be developed.”
2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source
“We call for the immediate removal of bureaucratic obstacles throughout the country. Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation for all. We cannot repeat it often enough: the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, must remain an absolute imperative. You can count on France to remain fully mobilized and committed to peace in Yemen and to reducing tensions in the region. The Security Council is united in seeking an end to the war in Yemen, and it is time for its demands to be met.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“The Houthis must also immediately and unconditionally allow the United Nations inspection mission access to the FSO SAFER oil tanker. Otherwise, they will be responsible for a major ecological disaster, which will have disastrous environmental, economic and humanitarian consequences in Yemen and the entire region. Discussions have been under way for more than two years now to avoid such a catastrophe. The Houthis’ blocking of any progress on that issue is unacceptable. We call on the Houthis to act immediately and responsibly for the Yemeni people. On the humanitarian front, we must redouble efforts to address the risk of large-scale famine and counter the spread of the coronavirus disease pandemic, including by accelerating the vaccination campaign. It is essential to ensure full humanitarian access to all who need it.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“And lastly, they must immediately cease their attacks on Saudi territory, which we condemn in the strongest terms. They have the opportunity to accept a diplomatic settlement of the conflict whose parameters are well known: a ceasefire throughout Yemen, without delay or preconditions; the reopening of the Al-Hudaydah port and Sana’a airport; and discussions for a comprehensive and inclusive political solution, in which women and youth must be able to fully participate. It is time for that solution to be implemented and for the suffering of the Yemeni people to be put to an end. The international community, and more specifically the Security Council, must be ready to take action if no progress is made in the coming days.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings and for all their efforts. I reiterate our full support to them. The Houthis continue to prevent peace in Yemen. However, there is an opportunity to finally bring this conflict to an end. And we welcome the efforts of the United States and the announcements of Saudi Arabia in that regard. The Houthis must stop refusing dialogue with the Special Envoy, as was the case in Muscat, and stop their offensive against Ma’rib, which is home to millions of civilians, including more than 1 million displaced persons. They must immediately stop the recruitment and use of children, which we condemn. In that regard, we renew our call for the implementation of the conclusions of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“We must ensure that internally displaced persons (IDPs) continue to receive assistance when they leave the camps, particularly with regard to health. I reiterate the need for the return of IDPs to be voluntary and to be carried out in a safe and dignified manner. The stability and prosperity of Iraq also depend on a relationship of trust between Baghdad and Erbil. The adoption of the 2021 budget is a positive development. We hope that the dialogue will continue in order to resolve all outstanding issues between the two capitals. Finally, I would like to conclude by welcoming the progress made on the issue of missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals. The identification of the remains of eight Kuwaiti nationals and one Saudi national is a positive development. We hope that cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait on that issue will continue.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“The stabilization and reconstruction of areas liberated from Da’esh are also a priority, in particular to facilitate the return of displaced persons. To that end, the Sinjar agreement must be fully implemented. We also welcome the projects launched in Mosul as part of the Revive the Spirit of Mosul initiative, supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Finally, the fight against impunity is essential in turning the page on Da’esh. In that respect, we welcome the adoption of the Yazidi Female Survivors Law. From a humanitarian and health perspective, ensuring equitable access to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is also critical. In that regard, the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility has a key role to play.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We are convinced that Iraq can be the source of a positive regional dynamic, and we encourage the balanced diplomacy promoted by the Iraqi Government. It can serve as an example of coexistence for the whole region, as demonstrated by the recent visit of Pope Francis to the country. A sovereign Iraq also requires effective State control over all armed groups. It is also essential to continue the fight against Da’esh. In the context of a threat that has not disappeared but has changed, the assistance of the international coalition at the request and in support of the Iraqi authorities remains indispensable. In that regard, we call for the security of the coalition’s bases and forces to be ensured.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“It is also essential that the perpetrators of abuses against protesters be brought to justice. We also call for those responsible for the murder of the activist Ihab Al-Wazni, who was killed in Karbala on Saturday, to be identified and brought to justice. The resumption of violence against Iraqi civil society is a particularly worrisome development as the country prepares for elections that are important to its future. It is essential that Iraqis be able to exercise their constitutional freedoms of expression and assembly. That is particularly necessary for the success of the national dialogue that has been announced by the Prime Minister. In terms of security, it is also crucial that Iraq remain free from regional tensions and that its territorial integrity be respected.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“The international community must be present to enable the organization of a free and transparent election in which women can fully participate. In that regard, the establishment of the high-level committee to monitor women’s participation is a very positive development. Apart from the Council, we encourage Iraq’s partners and regional organizations requested by Iraq to also assist in monitoring the upcoming elections, in accordance with the Iraqi requests. In addition to the elections, the international community must mobilize to support Iraq in affirming its sovereignty. On the domestic front, reforms have been announced to meet the legitimate aspirations of the population. They must now be implemented so as to modernize the economy and tackle corruption.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, for her briefing, and I wish to assure her of France’s full support in the conduct of her duties. I would also like to welcome the presence of the representative of Iraq among us today. Lastly, I would like to pay tribute to the victims of the fire at the Ibn Al-Khatib hospital on 24 April and to reiterate France’s solidarity with Iraq at this difficult time. Our meeting falls on the eve of the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. We have heard the Iraqi authorities’ request for United Nations support for the elections. We hope that the Security Council will respond positively to them, taking into account the constraints weighing on the work of the United Nations in Iraq.”
2021-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/474 (2021) · source
“We call on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to overcome their divisions and to redouble their efforts to implement the reforms recommended by the European Union, as well as the 5+2 agenda, which is a condition for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. Lastly, I would like to reaffirm France’s full support for the European prospects of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkan countries more broadly. For that to happen, greater reform efforts and a firm rejection of divisive rhetoric are more necessary than ever.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“France reaffirms the importance of justice, reparation and guarantees of non- repetition for those crimes. Transitional justice and reconciliation processes remain the only solid basis for the future of the country. Given the tense political situation and, in particular, the resurgence of rhetoric that challenges the existence of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a State, we reaffirm our conviction that both the Office of the High Representative and the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina Operation Althea, to which France has recommitted itself, must be maintained.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“We also continue to call for the formation of Governments in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as in all the cantons that still do not have one, and for the normal functioning of the country’s institutions. As we commemorated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide on 11 July 2020, France reaffirms its strongest condemnation of the glorification of war criminals convicted by the courts and the denial of genocide, which are incompatible with the values of the European Union. The national and international justice systems have done a remarkable job of prosecuting and convicting those responsible for the atrocities committed during the conflict of the 1990s and their decisions must be respected. The victims of sexual violence must be recognized.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“However, much more needs to be done to implement the 14 key priorities of the European Commission’s opinion. The year 2021, with no electoral deadline, is an opportunity to make progress in implementing those reforms. We call for progress to be made in the effective functioning of democratic institutions, namely, at the central State level, and in strengthening the rule of law, especially with regard to the independence of the judiciary and the fight against corruption. Electoral reform must be implemented in accordance with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights and the recommendations of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Venice Commission. The full and effective participation of women in political life must also be a priority.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Divisive, nationalistic and secessionist rhetoric, or rhetoric that raises the possibility of war, is not acceptable. France calls on the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to focus on the real challenges facing the country. There are many: the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which the European Union has supported, the adoption and implementation of the reforms necessary for its development, and its rapprochement with Europe. We welcome some recent achievements, such as the holding of local elections in 2020, in particular in Mostar for the first time since 2008, as has been mentioned several times, and we call on the newly elected municipal authorities to undertake concrete, inclusive local actions for the benefit of all their citizens.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“I, too, wish China every success in its presidency of the Security Council in May and congratulate Viet Nam on its successful presidency last month. I thank the High Representative, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his briefing and commend his tireless commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina over the past 12 years. I also welcome the presence here today of the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and the European Union. At a time when some people in Bosnia-Herzegovina are choosing to play the card of division and the exacerbation of tensions, France, as a signatory to the Dayton Agreement, strongly reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and calls on all signatories to these agreements to continue to uphold them.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“We cannot stress enough that international humanitarian law must be respected by all parties. We also call for the implementation of the conclusions of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, adopted last March. Finally, I would like to reaffirm France’s full support for the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa at this unprecedented time in the region, which is dealing with the Abyei question, the peace process in Darfur, South Sudan and the conflict in Tigray. Dialogue and regional cooperation are more essential than ever to overcome these challenges. We support the efforts of the Special Envoy and the Secretary- General to foster dialogue and cooperation, with the support of African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and all relevant partners.”
2021-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/408 (2021) · source
“The resumption of dialogue at the local level to address security issues and to move towards the establishment of joint administrations in the area is essential. Specifically, that includes joint investigations into the violence in Nainai and Kolom in January 2020. The operationalization of Athony airport, the issuing of visas for the deployment of police units, the arrival of a deputy head of mission and the strengthening of human rights expertise are all envisaged. Furthermore, the deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan, where food insecurity is at an all-time high, and in Ethiopia is of great concern. It is essential to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all people in need, including internally displaced persons and refugees.”
2021-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/408 (2021) · source
“We call on the African Union to push the parties in that direction through its political mediation efforts. We welcome all the efforts of UNISFA to maintain an open dialogue between the communities and to ensure the conditions for a lasting settlement of the conflict. Nevertheless, France regrets the lack of progress in the political process. Despite a meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism in October, the same issues remain unresolved. The absence of a local governance body prevents the resolution of disputes and UNISFA’s work is hampered by the lack of cooperation from the parties. The measures expected of the parties are well known and progress would be an important confidence-building measure.”
2021-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/408 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga for their briefings. I also welcome the presence here today of the representatives of the Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia. In that regard, I would like to emphasize four points. First, only a resolution of the final status of Abyei is likely to lead to a change in the mandate or configuration of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNSIFA) that is both acceptable to all parties and sustainable. We are aware of the challenges that all parties face. But the status quo is based on an extremely fragile balance; relying on its preservation is a risky bet. In that regard, we welcome the rapprochement between the Sudan and South Sudan, and hope that it will lead to progress.”
2021-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/408 (2021) · source
“Finally, I express my hope that the Security Council will promptly adopt a draft resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary-General. Implementing the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace is a long-term process, and challenges remain. That is why France, together with the European Union, will continue supporting all those working every day to build peace in Colombia.”
2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source
“The grip of drug-trafficking must be loosened once and for all by strengthening the illicit crop-substitution programme. The chapters of the agreement on ethnic and gender issues must also receive specific attention, as must those relating to political reform, where progress is slow. My fourth point is perhaps the most important: we must commend the consistent progress made by the Comprehensive System for Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non- repetition. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace issued its first indictment in Case 01. Many former combatants have contributed to the process of establishing the truth. It is necessary to continue on this path and to ensure that all parties to the conflict commit to the process in good faith.”
2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source
“It impacts children, young people, former combatants, civil society actors, ethnic community leaders, human rights defenders and journalists. It must stop, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. The solution in the long term will require strengthened State presence in the most isolated areas. The policy of dismantling armed groups must also be implemented and finalized. Secondly, we recognize the significant efforts devoted to reintegrating former combatants. These efforts must continue, with a focus on former combatants residing outside the former territorial areas for training and reintegration. Thirdly, the Comprehensive Rural Reform must be fully implemented. In this regard, it is important to continue land purchases. Achieving peace means providing fair and viable socioeconomic opportunities for all.”
2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his briefing and assure him of our full support in implementing his mandate. I also welcome the presence among us of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Ms. Blum de Barberi. Building peace is a long and painstaking undertaking. Much progress has been achieved by the people and the Government of Colombia. We must welcome that progress but also take a clear-eyed look at the remaining challenges. More than four years since the singing of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, the implementation of several of its provisions is still lacking. I shall focus on four aspects in particular. First, we regret the continuation of violence in Colombia.”
2021-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/401 (2021) · source
“We call for greater cooperation between the League and the Council in that regard.Finally, I would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to the work of the International Organization of la Francophonie, particularly in terms of electoral observation and political dialogue, as is currently the case in Haiti. We are convinced that the United Nations and regional organizations complement one another. Together, they can continue to invent a multilateralism that is close to the ground and produces results, to meet the challenges of our time.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“I would also like to acknowledge the role of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy on the ground, as well as the efforts of Mr. Ban Ki-moon in that connection. Fourthly, I would like to underline the very important role that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is playing at the moment with regard to the situation in Donbas and near the Ukrainian border and in Crimea, which is of great concern to us. The OSCE provides an appropriate framework for Russia to engage in de-escalation. Fifthly, I would like to mention the contribution of the League of Arab States in facilitating various political processes, especially in Libya, Yemen, Syria and the Middle East overall.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“That is particularly the case in West Africa with the Economic Community of West African States, which was able to mobilize last year after the coup in Mali. It is also the case, of course, with the African Union, which is currently acting in the context of the conflict in Tigray and in the Central African Republic, in conjunction with the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. In addition, the financing of African peace operations, including mandatory United Nations contributions, remains essential. Thirdly, I would like to support the ongoing efforts of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to try to resolve the violent crisis that is ravaging Burma. We will be paying close attention to the outcome of the upcoming ASEAN Summit.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“We are working concretely with the United Nations in all crisis areas. That includes the development and implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran, which must be preserved. It also includes the resolution of the Libyan crisis and the deployment of the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI to implement resolution 2292 (2016). In the Sahel, the European Union is training the local army and police, while the United Nations plays a key role in the peace process and the protection of civilians. Finally, I would like to highlight the European Union’s action in Kosovo to promote the rule of law and political dialogue. Secondly, I would like to commend the role played by African regional organizations. They know how to put in place rapid and appropriate measures to resolve political crises.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Viet Nam for organizing this very important debate and to congratulate it once again on its presidency of the Security Council in April. We need effective multilateralism now more than ever. In order to deal with the crises around the world, the United Nations must work closely with regional organizations. That is the whole point of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which sets the framework for that cooperation. Because they are closest to the ground, regional organizations are the first witnesses of crises. They know the deep roots of crises, and therefore understand how to prevent them and effectively resolve them. It is not possible to mention all the crises here, but I will focus on a few current examples. First, I would like to mention the active role of the European Union.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“Every day, lives are shattered because of a misstep. Time is of the essence in the face of the ever-increasing number of victims caused by these weapons. It is our moral, political and legal responsibility. Rest assured of France’s firm commitment to that end.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“I would like to acknowledge the remarkable work of the United Nations Mine Action Service and pay tribute to all the specialized non-governmental organizations, which work tirelessly in extremely dangerous areas. At the national level, France supports demining programs, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, in close cooperation with a large number of partners. The strengthening of resources on the ground must go hand in hand with the implementation of a universal legal framework. The protection of civilian populations against the indiscriminate effects of certain means of warfare is a fundamental obligation, which was recalled in the Ottawa Convention and reinforced by the Oslo Convention. For over 20 years, France has been firmly committed to the implementation and universalization of these conventions.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source