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Ndong Mba

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first: 2014-09-18
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“We recognize the important role they have played, and we hope that the stakeholders will adopt a constructive approach in order to find a solution through direct and unhindered dialogue that can prevent and put a definitive end to any future use of chemical weapons in the Arab Republic of Syria by any party. In that context, it is essential to create a mechanism to identify those responsible for the use of chemical weapons, to make formal accusations against them and to prosecute them. That will require the unity of the Security Council. In conclusion, I reiterate that in the view of the Government of Equatorial Guinea, it is now understood that a political process is the only viable solution to the problem of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“It is also worth recalling is that the authorities of the Syrian Arab Republic should prioritize their cooperation with the OPCW Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic so that no single case of chemical weapons use goes uninvestigated and that those responsible do not go unidentified. The principled position of Equatorial Guinea on chemical weapons has not changed. It has always been clear and consistent. We are firmly opposed to the use of chemical weapons by any country, organization, group of States or person in any circumstance. The use of chemical weapons is unjustifiable and intolerable anywhere, at any time. The Security Council and the OPCW are the primary channels for addressing the problem of Syrian chemical weapons.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“The efforts and, above all, the contributions of countries and international organizations to the Trust Fund for Syrian Missions, which currently amounts to â‚¬17.1 million, deserve our praise. Those resources should undoubtedly be used to further support the activities of the OPCW in Syria. Faced with the current context of the terrorist threat in north-western Syria and the offensives of the Syrian Government that are making progress in recovering territories, the parties must continue to consider the importance of upholding international treaties, especially the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“It is a significant step forward that should encourage the parties to take concrete steps towards the implementation of the relevant provisions of resolution 2118 (2013), and the members ofthe Security Council to return to unanimity in addressing this important and sensitive issue. With regard to the security of OPCW personnel, we believe that access to places of investigation requires that the security of the Mission be guaranteed on a permanent basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, held on 26 and 27 June. In that regard, we encourage the OPCW secretariat to implement the new measures aimed at mitigating the high security risks proposed by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, and her team for their substantive briefing. Equatorial Guinea welcomes the definitive destruction of the 27 chemical weapons-production facilities declared by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic. The verification of that information was requested in previous meetings, and we should indeed be pleased that the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) made all the arrangements necessary for the verification of that information.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We firmly condemn the attack on the lives of members ofthe Skripal family in Salisbury. We stand in solidarity with the British people, especially with the family of the victims who died as a result of this abominable crime. Equatorial Guinea reiterates its hope that the parties concerned - the United Kingdom and the Russian Federation - will display moderation and find a way to manage the situation in an appropriate and reasonable manner while maintaining direct contact with one another. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea reaffirms its conviction that the complete and effective prohibition of chemical weapons and their destruction is a necessary step in realizing the purposes and principles of the Charter, especially the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Equatorial Guinea has followed the developments in the events related to the use of a chemical agent in Salisbury on 4 March with concern. We are carefully following the current investigations aimed at full clarification of the incident. We expect them to be exhaustive, fair and independent, and in accordance with the relevant international norms. Equatorial Guinea opposes the manufacture, storage and use of chemical weapons, which contravene the Chemical Weapons Convention and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and advocates for their complete prohibition and destruction. We hope that those responsible for their use, wherever that may occur, will be brought to international justice.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8343 (2018) · source
“There has been a steady decline in the number of cholera cases since the end of 2016, and that trend should continue for the rest of the year. I wish to conclude by expressing my support for, and gratitude to, the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti for its efforts. I call on all State institutions in Haiti - the Government, Parliament, the courts, the national police and civil society - to collaborate closely with President Jovenel Moise and to support him in his reform agenda with a view to promoting the sustainable development of Haiti, which absolutely requires upholding the law, respect for human rights, good governance, respect for State authority and the strengthening of Haiti's legal institutions.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We note the valuable work of the legislature, as evidenced by its adoption of key bills, such as that of access for persons with disabilities to buildings and facilities; the establishment of a fund for persons with disabilities; as well as the creation, organization and functioning of the National Council on Legal Aid, among others. We believe that the vision to better integrate persons with disabilities demonstrates that the political will exists to extend the development of Haiti to all social strata. Similarly, we welcome the support of UNICEF for the construction of a juvenile court, which will open before the end of the year. We believe that it is a good justice initiative that will strengthen the rule of law. We commend the United Nations for its enhanced efforts to eradicate cholera in Haiti.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we welcome President Jovenel Moise's praiseworthy position and his initiative to eliminate subsidies on oil products, as well as his subsequent appeal to citizens to remain calm and return to their homes. The delegation of Equatorial Guinea commends the visit in May by members of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, who had the opportunity to meet with President Moise, other political actors and representatives of civil society and development agencies operating in the country. They discussed socioeconomic issues, development priorities and the rule of law, inter alia. We are confident that such meetings will serve to promote the sustainable development that the Haitian people need.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“We trust that her academic background and experience will greatly assist her in her duties. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is closely following developments in Haiti and notes the ongoing efforts of its Government, the United Nations and partners to address the country's challenges and best promote the sustainable development of Haitian society as a whole. We are deeply concerned about the events of early July - the street protests in Port-au-Prince and other areas of the country as a result of an increase in fuel prices. We deplore the fact that those protests led to loss of life and caused considerable collateral damage. The peaceful manifestation of dissent by citizens must respect the laws of the country so that those involved do not harm those who do not support them.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to welcome Her Excellency Ms. Leona Marlin-Romeo, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten. I wish her a pleasant stay in New York. Through you, Mr. President, allow me to extend our sincerest thanks to the delegation of the United States for having included this item on the agenda for the month of September. We thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for her detailed and informative briefing, as well as for her important role and achievements in Haiti. My delegation welcomes the appointment on 1 August of Ms. Helen Meagher La Lime as the new Special Representative for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH).”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8342 (2018) · source
“I should like to conclude my statement by, on the one hand, encouraging the international community - in particular the Organization of American States and the Catholic Church - to continue its constructive mediation role so as to establish the necessary external conditions to facilitate consultations, dialogue and agreement to avert a deterioration of the situation and help the parties find a negotiated solution and, on the other hand, by calling on the Government of Nicaragua to open up to the international community and facilitate the putting in place of the mechanisms needed for a resolution of the serious political crisis the country is experiencing. That is how we truly believe we can address the situation in Nicaragua, and not by including it on the programme of work of the Security Council.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Such demonstrations must be peaceful expressions of the population and their convening, development and conclusion must be regulated by the law, while also respecting the rights of those who do not support them. We are convinced that any differences must be resolved through an ongoing quest for a peaceful solution, through consultation and dialogue, always in accordance with the principles of international law and in accordance with absolute respect for human rights. We therefore urge the parties to continue the national dialogue and, to that end, seek the support of international organizations to act as mediators.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“In Nicaragua's case, our Government expresses its great concern about the political crisis that began in the country in April and the popular uprisings that are taking place in several cities of the country, which are led by students and supported by workers, professionals and entrepreneurs. Such events have claimed hundreds of lives and led to numerous injuries, considerably affecting the socioeconomic situation of the country, as illustrated in the briefings we have just heard. The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea recognizes the right of citizens to demonstrate, which is also recognized by the Nicaraguan legal system.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“In view of the continuing threats to international peace and security, the action of the Security Council, although notable in many areas, needs to substantially and significantly improve, envisaging what is set out in Chapter VIII of the Charter, which defines the mechanisms and means necessary for interaction among the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations, in order to strenthen the prevention, management and peaceful settlement of conflicts. Our Government recognizes, appreciates and greatly values the concern of both the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations in the face of any threat to international peace and security.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Over the past decade, we have witnessed numerous situations that have resulted in death, injury and other atrocities as a result of civil war and acts of terrorism, where the devastating effects of weapons have become a reality, leaving victims in many parts of the world. In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, we, the Member States, entrust to the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and we agree that, in carrying out its functions under that responsibility, the Council act on our behalf. Such a task, in spite of all the difficulties, continues to be vigorously undertaken.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate Ambassador Karen Pierce and the delegation of the United Kingdom for their very successful presidency of the Security Council in August. We also wish you, Madam President, and your delegation success during your presidency, and we guarantee you all the necessary support from the delegation of Equatorial Guinea. Allow me to welcome to this meeting His Excellency Mr. Denis Moncada Colindres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua. I also thank Mr. Gonzalo Koncke, Chief of Staff to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, and the representative of civil society, Mr. Felix Maradiaga, for their comprehensive briefings, which have provided a very timely and detailed explanation of the situation in Nicaragua.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8340 (2018) · source
“As things stand, it does not constitute a threat to international peace and security, and we are therefore of the view that this matter remains the purview of the joint preventive diplomacy of the Secretary-General and the Organization of American States. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“Despite this being a very busy month due to the preparations for the holding of the seventy-third session of the General Assembly, I am convinced that this provisional programme of work will provide for a month of very positive outcomes in the Security Council. With respect to Nicaragua, as we said this morning, while we regret the prevailing domestic situation in that Latin American country and call on the Government of Nicaragua to spare no effort in seeking a solution to this domestic problem, our Government is of the view that the situation does not as yet merit discussion in the Security Council. At present, the Organization of American States and the United Nations Secretariat could dedicate efforts, together with the Government of Nicaragua, to find a solution to the situation.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to offer my sincere congratulations to the United Kingdom for its exemplary presidency during what was for many a month of vacation. Despite that fact, it managed to attain very positive outcomes through rich debates guided by its programme of work. We also congratulate the United States on assuming the presidency for the month of September, which is no easy task. We express out satisfaction with the approach it has adopted, whereby almost all meetings will be held in an open modality, allowing the broader members to be informed as to the content of our discussions.”
2018-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8339 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to thank the authorities of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry for their warm welcome and for the fruitful meetings held, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jose Viegas Filho, the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme, Ms. Seraphine Wakana, and her team for the excellent support provided during my visit.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“The visit reflects the positive momentum for cooperation between the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012) and the Government of Guinea-Bissau, which should be maintained and improved. I also noted that the political actors and civil society were keen to discuss and to put forward their views to the Committee, which leads me to believe that an ongoing dialogue between the Committee and the Council and the Bissau-Guineans is necessary. On 16 July, I reported to the Committee and provided recommendations. In particular, I focused my attention on the need for a timely revision of the sanctions list, taking into account the current circumstances, the developments in Guinea-Bissau and the Views expressed by the relevant interlocutors interviewed during my visit.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“However, many interlocutors continue to demand that sanctions be imposed against politicians responsible for the political crisis, which is still perceived as an issue that has not yet been fully resolved. I took note of the initiatives undertaken by the Security Council, the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the ECOWAS Mediator for Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Alpha Conde, President of the Republic of Guinea, the European Union, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and the international community with a view to supporting and encouraging Guinea-Bissau in overcoming the political stalemate.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“However, the international community should continue to monitor the situation in the country closely, also taking into account that some key elements of the road map for peace envisaged in the Conakry Agreement on the Implementation of the Economic Community of West African States Roadmap for the Resolution of the Political Crisis in Guinea- Bissau still need to be implemented. The security situation is stable given that no incident of significant Violence has been recorded, the army does not interfere in politics and, in general, human rights are respected. However, there is still great concern over the activities related to transnational crime and illicit trafficking. The feeling and the View of most of the interlocutors was that the sanctions had been effective in deterring possible disruptive elements.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“To date, the constitutional order does not seem to be directly threatened, but the uncertainty over the division of power between the President and the Prime Minister continues to be the basis of political disputes. In addition, the political leaders still have to draft and implement important reforms, particularly in the security and justice sectors. International and regional efforts and initiatives to find a lasting solution to the political crisis seem to have been effective so far.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“I emphasized that the Security Council continues to attach importance to the situation in Guinea-Bissau and that the overall objective of the sanctions regime was not to punish, pressure or change the leadership, but rather to contribute to the establishment of stability in the country and support positive change in the subregion. There is still some confusion about the scope of the travel-ban restrictions, and I made sure to explain the procedures to the authorities during my visit. While the situation in Guinea-Bissau remains generally stable and shows encouraging progress, the political uncertainty in the light of the upcoming elections threatens to undermine the calm in the country.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“During our discussions, I emphasized the importance of continuing the dialogue and engagement with the many national and international stakeholders with the aim of seeking a way out of the political impasse in Guinea-Bissau and finding a lasting solution. I also stressed that the international community should continue to support Guinea-Bissau, especially in the light of the upcoming legislative and presidential elections and related technical and financial issues, and that it should take concrete measures to create a stable political environment.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“It was the second visit to Guinea-Bissau by the Sanctions Committee Chair, the most recent visit having been undertaken by my predecessor, Ambassador Rosselli of Uruguay, in mid-June 2017. The purpose of my visit was to gain first-hand information on the effective implementation of the sanctions measures imposed under resolution 2048 (2012) and to discuss progress in the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau. I was accompanied on my visit by a representative of the Secretariat. Representatives of the local Embassies of China, cote d'Ivoire, the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom joined me and participated in the meetings I held in Bissau and Conakry.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Before I begin my briefing, allow me to warmly welcome His Excellency Prime Minister Aristides Gomes and His Excellency Mr. Joao Ribeiro Butiam Co, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities. Their presence at this meeting is clear proof of the considerable interest in the new dynamic promoted by the authorities in Guinea- Buissau to bring the country back to a state of peace, stability and respect for constitutional order. I have the honour to inform the members of the Security Council, in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), concerning Guinea-Bissau, of my visit to Bissau and Conakry from 25 to 29 June.”
2018-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8337 (2018) · source
“I would like to conclude by underscoring the initiative by Ethiopia and Eritrea to achieve peace, security and stability, not just for the two countries or the Horn of Africa, but for the entire continent. The African Union's promise to silence weapons by 2020 is notjust a pipedream; it is possible. But we need support. We must ensure that that noble goal is achieved.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“The three African members of the Security Council support the participation and inclusion of women and young people in the relevant processes and strategies because they are key to achieving lasting peace on the continent. The African Union is an indispensable partner of the United Nations in the area of promoting peace and security in Africa. We encourage the African Union to continue its leadership and commitment to finding African solutions to African problems. We recommend that the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council continue to strengthen their strategic partnership and align their visions with a View to providing a speedier and more effective response to conflicts. The three African members of the Security Council will continue to firmly support those key processes.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“I reiterate that United Nations-African Union cooperation is a valuable tool in preventing and resolving conflicts on the continent. It is vital that the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council support both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063. We believe that supporting social and economic development in Africa can help resolve several conflicts on the continent. Therefore, greater cooperation in the area of development is also needed, notjust in the area ofpeace and security, because one without the other will lead us nowhere. We are pleased that several initiatives have been undertaken to ensure that women are involved in processes to promote peace and security in Africa.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“The three African members of the Security Council are proud of the level of commitment shown by African Union member States in their quest for self-reliance in order to reach their goal of funding 25 per cent of peacekeeping and security costs. In that regard, the $47 million raised by African Union member States this year accounts for the highest-ever contribution to the African Peace Fund since its establishment in 1993 and proves that African Union member States are seriously committed to achieving the goal of 25 per cent self- funding. The three African members of the Security Council expect a similar commitment from the United Nations, in particular from the members of the Security Council, in line with resolutions 2320 (2016) and 2378 (2017).”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“With regard to the contents of the report, it also indicates that there are promising advances being undertaken by the African Union, of course with United Nations support, to establish the necessary framework for international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as the conduct and discipline required for the support operations of the African Union. We applaud the completion of the conduct and discipline policies, as well as the prevention of and response to exploitation and sexual abuse. Other frameworks related to progress in guaranteeing respect for human rights in the deployment of troops from troop-contributing countries, as well as compliance with training standards for African Union peace support operations, are also encouraging.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“In particular, we applaud the endorsement by the Assembly of the African Union of an instrument relating to the enhanced governance and management structure of the Peace Fund, which created the necessary legal framework for the establishment of a board of trustees, an executive management committee, an independent evaluation panel and the creation of the Peace Fund secretariat. It is important that the instrument of governance and management be put into operation as soon as possible. We praise the efforts that the African Union is currently deploying in that regard.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“Of particular relevance is the support to peace support operations of the African Union. We must remember that in resolution 2378 (2017), the Security Council expressed its intention to continue considering the adoption of practical measures and the conditions necessary to establish a mechanism through which the African Union could direct peace support operations authorized by the Security Council. Those could be financed in part through the contribution of the United Nations, on a case-by-case basis. As indicated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/678), the African Union has made definitive progress towards putting the Peace Fund into operation, and the three African members of the Council wish to salute the important achievements made during the past year in that regard.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend the joint visit of Under-Secretary-General Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Commissioner Chergui to the Central African Republic and the Sudan. We are pleased that the Secretary-General has given the highest priority to partnership and cooperation with the African Union in his proposal for reform of the peace and security pillar, and his recent endorsement, through the Fifth Committee, shows that Member States strongly support this noble objective. The three African members of the Council remain committed to assisting the Secretary-General in his effort to implement the United Nations reform process. It is very important that we improve operational cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in the areas of conflict prevention and mediation, maintenance and peacebuilding.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the continued strengthening of cooperation between the secretariats of the two organizations within the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, which was signed last year. In that regard, we welcome the recent visit of the Secretary-General to Addis Ababa for the second high-level meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, which is testimony to the determination of the top leadership of both organizations to forge solid ties between the United Nations and the African Union on issues of peace and security on the continent. The shared commitment of the United Nations and the African Union in the Joint Task Force on Peace and Security, as well as in the high level of representation on the bureau, is also encouraging.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“We believe that the twelfth annual joint consultative meeting between the members of the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, which is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, 19 July, will be a good opportunity for both bodies to step up their efforts to address the most urgent security obstacles and challenges in Africa, in particular the problems related to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, further steps could be taken to take this cooperation to the next level, including through joint field visits, the development of methods of understanding and shared analysis, regular information exchange and joint planning, evaluation and information systems.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“Sma'i'l Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security. I deliver this statement on behalf of the three non-permanent African members of the Security Council: C6te d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Ethiopia. It is encouraging to note that the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union is advancing. In particular, efforts are being made to improve collaboration between both the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council and between the United Nations Secretary-General and the African Union Commission. That collaboration has become even more steadfast since the eleventh consultative meeting.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by thanking Sweden for convening this important briefing on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, including the African Union (AU). I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union, Ms. Sable-Work Zewde, for her informative briefing. As this is the first time that she has briefed the Council in her new role, on behalf of the three African members of the Council I take this opportunity to offer our sincere congratulations to Ms. Zewde, wishing her resounding success in her new functions, to which we offer our full support. We would also like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr.”
2018-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8314 (2018) · source
“Similarly, we express our support for the country's leaders so that they can rise to the occasion and take advantage of this new opportunity to achieve peace. For that reason, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea will abstain in the voting on draft resolution S/2018/691 so as provide the political actors and institutions of the region with the opportunity to consolidate their efforts under way to achieve definitive peace in South Sudan.”
2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source
“A prudent time frame is required to evaluate and monitor the implementation and viability of those agreements and, where necessary, to take appropriate action against those who breach them or obstruct peace. Meanwhile, none of us has the moral authority or legitimacy to rule out such efforts a priori. We all agree that the parties must be pressured to establish a secure and lasting peace in South Sudan, but we urge that such pressure be exerted, as it is now, by regional actors, with the support and faith of the Council, and without any lack of consideration or the disregard that is being shown. However, like every other member of the Council, we wish the best for the young people of South Sudan who have already suffered more than enough.”
2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source
“Equatorial Guinea believes that the message that should go out from this Chamber is one of recognition, support and encouragement for the efforts that both the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, in particular President Al-Bashir of the Sudan and President Museveni of Uganda, have been making and which, in recent weeks, have produced tangible results. Clearly, one cannot expect the signed agreements to change the situation radically overnight. That would be naive, and I do not believe that anyone sitting in this Chamber is naive. It takes time for the compromises reached to take effect and all the more so in a conflict like this one, in South Sudan, that involves many actors and different situations. Time - that is what we have been asking for - a little more time.”
2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The Republic of Equatorial Guinea fears that today is a sad day for the relationship between the Organization and the African continent. The text that has been proposed and draft resolution S/2018/69l, which will be voted on, is a step backwards in the many efforts that are being made on both sides to build a sound relationship based on mutual trust and on the pursuit of common goals. Our position is well known. The Council's imposition of sanctions at this time would involve not just a counterproductive interference in the undeniable positive progress that has been made on the ground, but also reflect a clear lack of consideration for the States and regional organizations involved. We deeply regret that our colleagues in the Council have decided to take that course of action.”
2018-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8310 (2018) · source
“For Equatorial Guinea, a key question is how the debate on this issue can contribute to the Council fully assuming its commitment to climate change. Another question is how to improve the analysis that the Security Council receives on how and where climate-related issues are a factor of conflict or insecurity. That is why we strongly advocate the improvement of the analyses and information on the subject provided by the Secretary-General. In conclusion, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea once again congratulates Sweden on its decision to raise this key issue and expresses its commitment to supporting the international community's action to combat the adverse effects of climate change.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source
“All those worrying aspects intensify the struggle among different groups for control of scarce resources, thereby increasing the risks and dangers of conflicts in various parts of the planet. Coping with climate change no longer depends solely on scientists and academics. It has also become a high priority political issue that needs to be addressed frequently so as to ensure progress in achieving the related objectives. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes and suggests that the climate issue should be included in all reports submitted to the Security Council on the maintenance of peace and security, as is the issue of women and children in conflict, in order to better understand and address the adverse implications of climate change on various conflicts.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source
“For Equatorial Guinea, international peace and security are threatened by various elements, each representing a different challenge to the international community. In addition to the threats posed by political, religious and terrorist agendas, the climate change affecting the entirety of our planet undoubtedly presents new risks, raising those already in existence to more dangerous and violent levels. In fact, climate change affects basic and fundamental aspects of human life, as we have already mentioned, such as access to drinking water, the deterioration of land quality to produce food, resulting in food shortages, and the reduction of land suitable for living.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source
“It emphasized the need for by Governments and the United Nations to undertake appropriate risk assessments and adopt risk management strategies in relation to those climate-related factors. It should be recalled that in January, the Security Council adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2018/3, which addressed the activities undertaken by the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel in the areas of conflict prevention, mediation and good offices, and welcomed the efforts of the countries of the region to combat terrorism and transnational crime. The statement used the language of resolution 2349 (2017), which recognized the adverse effects of climate change and ecological changes, among other factors, on the stability of West Africa and the Sahel, thereby reflecting the security implications of those factors for the region.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source