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Ndong Mba

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“That is why our delegation urges the Security Council and the international community to stay united and to approach its work with more humanity in order to achieve a definitive political solution to the conflict that is in the interests of both the Palestinians and the Israelis, a solution that all the other peoples of the Middle East and the world in general so fervently wish for. We deplore the fact that the historic moments that gave hope to the whole world on this issue have been consigned to oblivion. However, we believe that it is still necessary and urgent to continue to coordinate efforts aimed at finding a formula for talks that would encourage the parties to return to the negotiating table and deal with all outstanding issues.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Similarly, Israel should respect international law and measure its responses in order not to harm the civilian population generally. Lethal weapons of war should not be directed at areas inhabited by civilians who are not involved in the fighting in the conflict. The Israeli forces present in the occupied Palestinian territories should respect and ensure the security of citizens of both sides in the event of protests or demonstrations, keeping in mind that the right to protest is a historical democratic right as long as it is the civilian population that is demonstrating, as is the case in Gaza. We cannot leave the Israelis and Palestinians to their fate.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“These ongoing clashes are endangering children, whose rights, as the representative of Belgium noted, are currently being commemorated in the General Assembly Hall in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. And the groups that have always been the most vulnerable in this conflict, women and the civilian population of both sides, are also in danger. We believe that as long as Gaza remains at the centre of the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, none of the efforts to improve the deteriorating economic and social situation of Gaza's 2 million inhabitants will improve their long-standing terrible standards of living. We therefore urge all the armed groups in Gaza to cease their provocations and attacks.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to express our delegation's appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his informative briefing and for his and his team's laudable and tireless efforts in the Middle East. We also commend the valuable and constructive contributions of Ms. Tania Hary, Executive Director of Gisha, Legal Centre for Freedom of Movement. Today's meeting revisiting the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, is very timely. In the past week, the Israel Defense Forces and Palestinian militias in Gaza once again exchanged intense attacks, resulting in several deaths and injuries and extensive material damage.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Along the same lines, efforts to ensure public education for young people, such as media campaigns, can help to dispel the rumours and propaganda spread by extremists, which fuel social and political tensions. It is also important to take heed of the role that women can play in peacebuilding and peacekeeping through reconciliation. Let me conclude by saying that we wish to pay well-deserved tribute to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Abiy Ahmed, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, for his efforts at reconciliation with Eritrea. They have established a new dynamic of a calming of tensions in the Horn of Africa.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Finally, resolution 2419 (2018), on youth and peace and security, reminds us that the inclusion of young people is key to advancing national peacebuilding processes and objectives, while ensuring that the needs of all segments of society are taken into account. In that regard, we believe it is crucial to consider the active participation and inclusion of young people in all aspects of peacebuilding. Promoting reconciliation among young people could serve as a strategic way of building on peacekeeping. Young people suffer psychological wounds caused by the trauma that they or their families have personally experienced, which breeds bitterness and mistrust vis-a-vis their communities. Reconciliation with young people fosters restoration and rebuilds societal relations.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Their work can involve a series of tasks, such as countering rumours and exaggeration, advocating non-violent solutions to conflicts, providing education for peace through community programmes and acting as mediators for conflicting groups. In the appropriate conditions and where requirements are met, peace commissions can facilitate communication among different groups and engage with opposition parties to reduce violence and promote a degree of tolerance. Consequently, peace commissions have become the focal point of institutional strengthening efforts aimed at capacity- building and ensuring some uniformity in practice and procedure.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“They serve to provide a broad forum for discussion and interaction among all political stakeholders on a wide variety of aspects concerning the political, economic and sociocultural life of the country. Those dialogues underpin the sustained climate of reduced tensions and national harmony that has prevailed in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for the past 40 years, thereby guaranteeing participatory and sustainable development in infrastructure, education, health, energy and water supply, to mention but a few. These matters are addressed at the economic conferences that are also held periodically in the country. The establishment of peace commissions, which serve as grass-roots organizations to mobilize local leaders and community members, helps to prevent outbreaks of violence and foster tolerance.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Among the various approaches to conflict prevention and resolution, our delegation believes that the promotion of social reconciliation is a strategic means of preventing and resolving conflicts. Therefore, we believe that it is necessary to harness political instruments to promote social reconciliation initiatives, such as establishing peace commissions, fostering dialogue, raising awareness through the media and advancing reconciliation among young people and women. It is for that reason that, under the successful initiative of His Excellency Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, my Government periodically holds national dialogues between all established and recognized political parties in the country.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to welcome the Minister of State for the Commonwealth, the United Nations and South Asia, His Excellency Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, and thank the presidency of the United Kingdom for the excellent initiative to convene this important debate. I also wish to thank the Secretary- General and our other briefers today, Mr. Alpaslan Ozerdem and Ms. Ilwad Elman, for their comprehensive and enlightening presentations. We would also like to commend the Peacebuilding Commission for its support in post-conflict situations, as well as its role assisting in the prevention of conflicts.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we would like to urge the international community to join forces in pursuit of effective and peaceful solutions to the conflict, which should be dealt with through a more objective and constructive approach, while taking into account the cultural, ideological and political aspects of the Libyan people. We believe that the work of the Council should not only consist of words but be implemented in specific and effective actions. In conclusion, in our national capacity, we would like to point out that, as Mr. Salame has just mentioned, the migrant and Libyan civilian communities have just suffered another series of attacks that have claimed many innocent lives. How long can we, as members of the Security Council, allow such atrocities to continue? In 2011, the assault by NATO forces was justified to protect the Libyan people.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we reiterate the African Union's call for the appointment of a joint United Nations-African Union special envoy for Libya in order to assist and strengthen the work of Mr. Ghassan Salame. We welcome Germany's initiative to support Mr. Salame in the implementation of his three-step plan by convening an international conference of influential parties external to the conflict. We hope that the Berlin conference will produce positive results that provide urgent solutions to this serious crisis. In turn, we take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Salame and UNSMIL for their tireless work and firm commitment in seeking a political solution in Libya. The three African countries reiterate their unwavering support.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, the continuing violations of the arms embargo represent a blatant disregard for the Council's authority. We therefore call on all parties, as well as the international community, to comply with and rigorously implement resolution 2491 (2019) and the other relevant resolutions adopted by the Council. With regard to this issue, it is worth highlighting the repeated concerns expressed before the Council by our respective delegations regarding ongoing foreign interference, as has also been expressed by the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya. We therefore call on countries with influence over the parties and the entire international community to act as brokers and refocus the process in the pursuit for a genuine and effective peaceful solution to the conflict.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“We deplore the impact of the prolonged conflict on the civilian population, which has left more than 128,000 people displaced. We remain concerned about the situation of migrants and refugees being held in detention centres, and we hope that they are being treated with humanity and dignity. Due attention should be given to the large numbers of those who have lost their lives off the coast of Libya. In that regard, we welcome the efforts of Mr. Ghassan Salame' in seeking an agreement to close the detention centres. Secondly, we strongly condemn the attacks on civilian areas and civilian infrastructure and on health- care centres and their personnel. We want to remind all parties to the conflict that such actions, as well as the inhumane treatment of migrants and refugees, are flagrant violations of international humanitarian law.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge the parties to establish a definitive ceasefire, and we reiterate that there can be no military solution in Libya. The only way forward is through negotiation and inclusive dialogue, leading to a political solution that will enable the achievement of a stable and lasting peace throughout the country. We echo the calls for a ceasefire, negotiations, reconciliation and the unification of the Libyan people, with a view to ensuring a prosperous future in which the Libyans themselves take ownership of their decisions. Today we would like to focus on three issues. First, we are concerned about the serious consequences of this protracted conflict, especially on the humanitarian and security fronts, which themselves are likely to have grave consequences for sub-Saharan Africa generally.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I am speaking on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa and my own country, Equatorial Guinea. At the outset, we would like to express our thanks to Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), for his detailed and informative report. We also thank Ms. Rida Al Tubuly for her briefing. Eight years have already passed since the beginning of the Libyan conflict. The three African members of the Council remain concerned about the deadlock in the current crisis, which owing to its particular nature is far from being resolved.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“Equatorial Guinea stands ready to work with the international community to support lasting peace and security and sustainable development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We would like to conclude our brief statement by welcoming the unanimous adoption of resolution 2496 (2019) submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany, which extends the mandate of the European Union-led Operation Althea by a further 12 months.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“We encourage the parties to amend the laws relating to the Federation House of Peoples, strengthen the rule of law, ensure the full implementation of election results and continue efforts to contain and eliminate ethnic divisions, crime, corruption, violent extremism and terrorism, which continue to be the key issues in the quest for stability and prosperity in the country and the region. My delegation advocates full respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We commend the commitment of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina within his mandate, and emphasize our support for his efforts to promote the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“It is in that regard that we urge the parties to work together for political stability and to address these problems as soon as possible, with a view to ensuring a promising future for the country and achieving reconciliation among its various ethnic groups and communities. We believe that there is still much to be done. We must therefore continue to work to build a common vision of the future that will help to foster lasting national unity and cement the role of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Balkans, Europe and the world.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“Selma Korjenie for the enlightening information she provided. My delegation duly notes the High Representative's report on the achievements and progress made over the past six months in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the simultaneous adoption of a package of measures related to the European Union reform agenda, which demonstrates the commitment and the remarkable efforts that have been made towards Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as mutual interest in the common objective of stabilizing the country. While my delegation recognizes and applauds the positive advances that have been made in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the reporting period, we are equally concerned about the lack of progress in the formation of a Government following the general elections of 7 October 2018.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): As this is the first time in November that I am taking the floor at a Council meeting, allow me to begin by congratulating the United Kingdom on its assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. I would also like to commend South Africa, one of the three African members of the Security Council, for its excellent and very successful presidency of the Council in October. My delegation joins others in welcoming Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, back to the Security Council, and in thanking him for his comprehensive briefing and his informative presentation on the fifty-sixth report (S/2019/843, annex) on the implementation of the peace agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our thanks also go to Ms.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“Finally, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that the Security Council and the international community must continue to work to ensure a genuine normalization of the situation in Haiti and to strengthen its institutions and its sovereignty, so that it can restore calm and social harmony and achieve lasting and sustainable peace.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“This will have to be taken into account in the efforts of the new Office. The goals set by the Secretary-General for this new special political mission are vital in order to carry out the necessary work in Haiti. Before concluding, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the work of Ms. La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We wish her every success in meeting this new challenge, and we also pay warm and well-deserved tribute to all the women and men who have served in MINUJUSTH, which comes to a close today. We also express our support to the people and the Government of Haiti and hope that they will soon be able to assume full national ownership of their country's destiny, stability and development.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Another worrying aspect of this new phase of State-building is the fragility of the security situation in Haiti, which is a due not only to the absence of institutional capacity to support the security apparatus, but also to social conditions, which do not allow for a dynamic leading to a virtuous circle of development and hope. We should also note that the economic situation is becoming increasingly complicated, which could deepen the crisis and intensify social instability and violence if adequate measures are not taken, as the various statements made this morning have pointed out. It is clear that the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti will begin its mission in a difficult context, and, unfortunately, we are concerned that this unstable situation could deteriorate in the coming months.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“It is only then that our sister Republic of Haiti will be able to ensure peace and stability and relaunch its progress towards the implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The renewed legislative power is a decisive stage in the consolidation of democracy. We note with concern the indefinite postponement of elections in Haiti, and we reiterate the importance of adopting an electoral law without delay and updating electoral lists in order to pave the way for credible, inclusive and timely elections.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that political instability can be addressed only through an inclusive inter-Haitian dialogue that allows the parties to address their differences and reach agreement on the political challenges that fuel hatred and confrontation between the parties. Democratic governance implies constructive dialogue with the opposition and civil society, including genuine accountability. The Government must promptly form completely in order to prevent any blockage of development programmes, and we therefore call on all parties to set aside their differences and private interests and work together to overcome the increasingly worrisome situation in the country.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Given this delicate context and bearing in mind that we are at the end of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), we believe that this brotherly Caribbean country is about to enter a crucial period for its political elite, which is called upon to redouble its efforts and give thought to the future that it wishes for Haiti, bearing in mind the dynamic that will characterize its new cooperation with the United Nations. The political situation in Haiti this year has not been promising, but we have seen an increasingly tense atmosphere between the Government and the various opposition factions.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, who provided this morning, as always, a clear and detailed briefing. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea deems this important debate to be very relevant, as it coincides with a turning point for the Republic of Haiti, which has been marked by a protracted political crisis, increased insecurity and severe economic difficulties. This situation threatens, on an ongoing basis, the well- being and stability of the Haitian population in general.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Our delegation welcomes with great pleasure and satisfaction His Excellency Mr. Gustavo Meza- Cuadra, the recently appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru, to whom we reiterate our sincere congratulations on having earned this mark of high trust from his Government as a Minister of Peru. This is a major and delicate responsibility in which we wish him the greatest success. We are certain that the same values with which he led his country's delegation to the United Nations in New York will continue to guide him in his work, now and always, for the benefit of his country, Latin America and the world in general. We ask the all-powerful Lord to light his way and protect him as he undertakes these complex and delicate tasks. We also thank the team represented by Mr.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Lastly, I would like to reiterate our appreciation to the Colombian Government for the activities that it is carrying out, the commitments that it is upholding and the strides that it is making on a daily basis in pursuit of restoring social and political peace to the Colombian people, something for which they sorely yearn.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“Before concluding, I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the efforts of President Ivan Duque Marquez and his Government in the implementation of their "Peace with legality" strategy, while encouraging all those concerned to redouble their efforts to implement all parts of the peace agreement in order to meet the commitments made to former combatants, victims and communities affected by the conflict. We once again commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia for the noble and commendable work they are undertaking by playing a crucial role in supporting the Government in its efforts to achieve a lasting and stable peace. They have our full support.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“We call for the draft laws and constitutional reforms submitted to the present legislature to respect the commitments set out in the peace agreement, as those are the cornerstone for achieving the reconstruction of Colombia. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that it is our duty to underscore the importance of all armed groups becoming aware of the overriding interest of the Colombian people, namely, peace and national unity. In that regard, we urge the Ej e'rcito de Liberacion Nacional to consider the preconditions of the Government to resume the stalled negotiations.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“We also endorse the messages of support from the various sectors of Colombian society for the former leaders and combatants of the FARC-EP who remain committed to the peace process and who made many calls for the revitalization of the implementation of the peace agreement as a whole. The increase in incidents against political party candidates overall is a matter of concern to my delegation because it could pose a risk to this month's elections. However, we encourage all parties to ensure that those elections be held in a climate of peace and tranquillity, through inclusive dialogue and in compliance with the law. With respect to attacks by insurgent armed groups, appropriate measures to dismantle those criminal networks and bring their perpetrators before justice must be urgently taken.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“On another note, we strongly condemn all known and unknown attempts to reverse the achievements already made in the long process of reconstruction. Given the suffering of the people of Colombia, there is no reason to justify the decision announced on 29 August by a group of former Fuerza Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) combatants to take up arms again. The international community must continue to express its condemnation to that end and put pressure on those responsible, especially the individuals Luciano Martin, known as Ivan Marquez, and Seuxis Pausias Hernandez Solarte, known as Jesus Santrich, to reconsider their decision. In that regard, we welcome the rejection of the political party Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun of that decision and its reaffirmed commitment to the peace agreement.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“It is now reaffirmed by the National Pact for Political Culture and Non-Violence during the Electoral Campaign, signed at the end of August by the political parties, which rejects violence and promotes dialogue and political rights in the context of the elections to be held on 27 October. Given those significant steps, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea joins the call in the Secretary- General's report and all voices to encourage the parties and the people as a whole to follow a constructive direction, set aside the discourse of polarization and stigmatization and work towards extending a hand and reaching an inclusive consensus on the aspects of most interest to society, especially to those who have suffered the most from the conflict.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“The report before us today (S/2019/780) continues the trend in previous reports that allows us to hold up Colombia as a clear example of how, when a people comes together in action, they can prevent a crisis from escalating and save lives, thereby realizing the mandate of the United Nations enshrined in the Preamble to the Charter of our Organization. That political will on the part of the Colombian parties, after more than 50 years of conflict, has been evident at critical junctures, from the Final Agreement for the Termination of Conflict and the Construction of a Stable and Lasting Peace of 2016 to the successful 2018 elections.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, our delegation would like to thank you, Sir, and your delegation for convening this meeting during the October, a crucial time in Colombia's electoral calendar. We also wish to welcome the presence of Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, with us today at this meeting, and to wish him a pleasant stay in New York. We join other Council members in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, and his team for the very clear, detailed and informative presentation.”
2019-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8639 (2019) · source
“Unfortunately, many did not agree with this African initiative, and Libya was plunged, as we know, into the sad situation that this fellow African country is facing today.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“I should like to conclude my statement by highlighting that the time is now ripe to assert the important role women have to play in preventive diplomacy and the prevention and resolution of conflicts by peaceful means. It is therefore necessary to ensure that women are always involved in conflict-prevention mediation and dialogue processes. In conclusion, in the realm of conflict prevention, I recall the dedicated efforts made by President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, where, in his capacity as Chair of the African Union in 2011, he sought to prevent the conflict in Libya and various African Presidents to travel to Tripoli to urge then-leader Muammar AI-Qadhafi to leave the country.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“That open debate culminated in the unanimous adoption of resolution 2457 (2019), relating to silencing the guns in Africa, encouraging the United Nations and the African Union to strengthen their cooperation to coordinate efforts in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa. A ministerial conference on silencing the guns will be held in November in Malabo, to which the members of the Security Council, among other countries, will be invited. The conference will provide a unique opportunity to tackle in depth the topic we are discussing here today, namely, the central importance of preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention and resolution. Silencing the guns in Africa is the right mechanism to end conflicts in Africa.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Members will recall that, during the presidency of C6te d'Ivoire in December 2018, we held an open debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, with a focus on the role of States, regional arrangements and the prevention and resolution of conflict by the United Nations, especially in Africa (see S/PV.8414). During the presidency of Equatorial Guinea in February, the Security Council held an open debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, with a focus on silencing the guns in Africa by 2020, exploring the mechanisms whereby the United Nations and the African Union could collaborate to end conflicts in Africa (see S/PV.8473).”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is firmly persuaded of the importance of, and believes in, preventive diplomacy, having participated in such efforts in various African countries through consultations and mediation with the direct participation of President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who played a decisive role in normalizing the post-electoral situation in the Republic of the Gambia in early 2017. Our delegation therefore reiterates its gratitude to the South African presidency for holding a debate on this topic, which is very well aligned with the efforts of the three African members of the Security Council and the importance we have attached over the past two years to cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union on peace and security issues.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Strengthening international cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union is absolutely essential, since the development of Africa, a continent abundant in all types of resources, human and economic alike, is a precondition for peace and harmony throughout the world. It should be a priority for the entire international community to finance multinational missions deployed by the United Nations and the African Union to maintain peace and security in the region, which are crucial for stability on the African continent. That is why sustainable and predictable financing is required in support of peace missions led by the African Union, as the case may be, with budgets managed through the United Nations.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“The most effective way to mitigate the human suffering, immense economic cost and the aftermath of conflicts is to prevent them from occurring in the first place. In that regard, the United Nations, through the General Assembly and the Security Council, together with regional and subregional organizations, has an important role to play in conflict prevention. The use of diplomacy, good offices and mediation, special envoys and political missions to the field, peacekeeping operations, coercive measures, preventive disarmament and recommendations of the Secretary-General, in accordance with the Charter, provide a range of tools for conflict prevention.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Liberata Mulamula, Ms. Naledi Maite and Ms. Linda Vilakazi for their extensive and informative briefings, which help us contextualize preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and resolution and to maintain international peace and security, using good offices, dialogue and mediation as special tools. One of the fundamental purposes of the United Nations, and an essential element of its mandate, is the maintenance of international peace and security. Since the founding of the Organization, 74 years ago, it has on many occasions prevented controversies from degenerating into war by persuading disputants to come to the negotiating table and engage in dialogue instead of resorting to force, and when conflict has broken out, it has helped restore peace.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Our statement aligns fully with those to be delivered by Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, and Her Excellency Ms. Jeanne d'Arc Byaje, Permanent Observer of the Economic Community of Central African States to the United Nations. Allow me to congratulate and commend the delegation of South Africa for having included this important, relevant and timely debate in the agenda of its presidency. It constitutes a topic of vital importance in the efforts of the Security Council, in collaboration with the African Union, to maintain peace and security on the African continent, in particular, and the international security of all States Members of the United Nations, in general. We also thank Secretary-General Antenio Guterres, Ms.”
2019-10-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8633 (2019) · source
“We therefore voted in favour of resolution 2491 (2019) so that over the course ofthe next 12 months a solution can be found to the causes of this crisis that can ultimately put an end to migrants' suffering and martyrdom.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“To that end, and in order to ensure the greater effectiveness of monitoring operations, naval assets should be redeployed as soon as possible. I would like to take this opportunity to point out the need for the African Union to become officially involved in the efforts to find a solution to the very serious crisis that Libya has been going through since 2011. On 27 September the African Union Peace and Security Council issued a communique on the decision by the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya proposing the designation of a joint United Nations- African Union envoy for Libya, and requested that the Security Council take the necessary measures to consider it.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The truth is, we are partially satisfied with the adoption of resolution 2491 (2019), above all because we believe that the monitoring of operations in Libya should be similar to those conducted in the Gulf of Aden, given the statistics on the loss oflives and the atrocities committed against migrants who fall victim to illicit trafficking in persons, murder and gruesome organ harvesting. We are well aware of the origins and causes of those practices but we do know how to end to them. Over the next 12 months, every effort must be made to improve monitoring operations so that they are more effective and to do our utmost to put an end to the pernicious practices to which migrants in Libya are subjected.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8631 (2019) · source
“We appeal to the African Union, the International Organization of la Francophonie, the Southern African Development Community and international partners to continue to develop synergies with the member States of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region in order to implement of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework agreement in the region and to take advantage of the current climate so that the countries of the region, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and the Central African Republic, can be fully involved in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and African Union Agenda 2063. We would like to conclude by congratulating the various United Nations missions and offices in the Great Lakes region on their hard work.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source