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Ndong Mba

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“This positive outcome is the result of the contributions of all members of the Council, to which we extend our gratitude and commend for the fruitful end. What lies ahead now is the effective implementation of the provisions of the resolution with a view to achieving the objective the Security Council has set out to achieve, namely, an immediate ceasefire throughout Syria in order to facilitate the safe, unhindered and sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid, services and medical evacuations of all severely injured and ill persons. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea energetically calls on all parties, the United Nations and those involved in the devastating conflict to do everything possible towards the noble end of saving human lives and alleviating the suffering that has been endured far too long by the people.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Following the unanimous adoption of resolution 2401 (2018), I take the floor on behalf of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, whose Government closely followed the whole process leading up to its successful conclusion with the unanimous adoption of this humanitarian resolution. At the outset, I pay a well-deserved tribute to the penholders, Kuwait and Sweden, for all their efforts, patience and dedication to the goal of drafting a resolution that was ultimately deserving of a favourable vote. We commend the unanimous support of the elected members for the penholders throughout the duration of that process. In Spanish, it is often said that "it is never too late if the outcome is good".”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Stability in Central Africa implies stability for the entire Central African region, which is why the region's top leaders have been extensively involved in the search for a solution, including sending forces when the situation has required it. Equatorial Guinea has been no exception: for a long time, His Excellency President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has been involved in assistance and mediation efforts in conjunction with all stakeholders.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The Central African Republic will achieve the desired stability if it is able to make a genuine national reconciliation effort through frank, direct and inclusive political dialogue. It is important for all the stakeholders involved to act by putting their country's supreme interests first; only in that way can lasting peace and stability be achieved. Although much progress has been made in the right direction, much remains to be done to rebuild the country. The role of the international community is particularly crucial in enhancing what the African Union and regional structures, particularly the Economic Community of Central African States, can do in this process. MINUSCA is also instrumental in that regard, and its results have been very positive.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Equatorial Guinea calls on all armed groups to lay down their arms and appeals to the parties to the conflict to renounce all sectarian interests so as to allow for a dialogue leading to peacebuilding and the stabilization of the country. Equatorial Guinea re-emphasizes the need for strict monitoring of the tripartite agreement signed on 23 May 2011 in Khartoum. Equatorial Guinea welcomes the efforts of the Government of the brotherly Central African Republic, under the leadership of President Touadera, in concert with the international community, aimed at State-building after the conclusion of the political transition. Those efforts involve disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation and also involve reform of the security and defence forces. The ultimate goal is to achieve national reconciliation and stability.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“In that context, Equatorial Guinea condemns the recent attacks perpetrated by the previously mentioned armed groups against on civilians and MINUSCA and expresses its deep regret at the loss of human lives, both of MINUSCA personnel and Central African citizens who have been victims of the consequences of the violence. Despite the outstanding progress and success of the elections in March 2016, as well as the United Nations presence to strengthen stability, support the Government and provide humanitarian assistance, the Central African Republic continues to suffer from unrest and instability, resulting in the violation of human rights and international humanitarian law, giving rise to hundreds of victims - men, women and children - who have been subjected to sexual violence, trafficking in persons, arrests, detentions and displacement.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Having heard the briefings, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea expresses its concern at the current atmosphere of violence being fomented by some armed groups in the country, which affects not only the parties to the conflict but also has a serious impact on the civilian population, in particular the most vulnerable segments - women and children - thereby further aggravating the critical humanitarian situation, weakening the State and facilitating the unrestrained activity of mafias in plundering its natural resources throughout the country.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Bedializoun Moussa Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union for Central Africa, and Lieutenant General Esa Pulkkinen, Director of Military Planning and Conduct Capability of the European Union, for participating in today's meeting. We also thank and welcome Ambassador Bernard Tanoh-Boutchoue of Cote d'Ivoire, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic, and Ambassador Omar Hilale of Morocco, in his capacity as Chair ofthe Peacebuilding Commission's configuration for Central Africa, for their briefings. Both provided us with a clear illustration of the current situation in this brotherly country of ours, the Central African Republic.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is grateful for the report of the Secretary-General presented by Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) (S/2018/125), to whom we extend our sincere congratulations for the commendable and noble work he is doing in Central Africa. We also wish to extend these congratulations to the entire MINUSCA team. We also thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Even as we debate this issue here in the Chamber, the people of eastern Ghouta and elsewhere in Syria are on the verge of perishing. We must consider any proposal to be submitted from the humanitarian perspective, taking into account the suffering of the population of eastern Ghouta and Syria.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“The Council must redouble its efforts and persuade the opponents to return to the negotiating table. In that sense, resolution 2254 (2015) remains a valid instrument. The recent history of this conflict has taught us the devastating implications that it can have for the entire region. A definitive and sustainable solution to the conflict is in the interests of all the countries of the world. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea urgently calls on all parties to the conflict, be they directly or indirectly involved, to declare a ceasefire with immediate effect that will be respected and guaranteed by all parties so as to allow for the evacuation of civilians and the delivery of medical care, drinking water and food that will save hundreds of human lives.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“In recent days, the number of victims and amount of material damage to infrastructure have increased considerably, and the international community is obliged to take some urgent action so as to halt the ongoing loss of lives, mostly of children and women. We reiterate the appeal made by the delegation of Equatorial Guinea on 14 February for the parties to the conflict to allow humanitarian aid to reach those most in need (see S/PV. 8181). The cessation of hostilities is imperative in order to ensure safe access for relief teams, the distribution of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of the wounded and sick. Equatorial Guinea calls on all parties to the conflict to take the necessary steps to cease hostilities. Frank, direct and inclusive dialogue is the only viable way out of the Syrian crisis.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): Equatorial Guinea thanks the Russian Federation for convening this meeting of the Security Council and hopes to contribute to the adoption of a decision aimed at alleviating the enormous suffering and regrettable loss of human life in eastern Ghouta and other parts of Syria. We thank the representative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Mark Lowcock, for his informative briefing. For the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the changing humanitarian situation in eastern Ghouta requires urgent action to alleviate the critical state of affairs of the most vulnerable members of the civilian population.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“I conclude by expressing the hope that the international community in general and the United Nations in particular will resolutely support the Government and the people of Iraq in overcoming all the foregoing challenges, in order to completely normalize the situation in the country, so that the next legislative elections can be held in an atmosphere of peace and unity for all Iraqis.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that the greatest challenges now facing the Government and the Iraqi people are the holding of the parliamentary elections on 12 May and the resolution of the very worrying humanitarian situation in the country and the human rights situation, as expressed by Ms. Agnes Callamard following her Visit to Iraq in November last year and by Ms. Liz Throssell, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights during the presentation of her report on 15 December 2017.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea commends and greatly appreciates the two-year initiative launched by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the donor conference - the Iraq Recovery and Resilience Programme - to address the country's many challenges. One of these challenges is the persistent tension between the central Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as the constant risk that ISIL may continue to launch attacks such as the one that took place in northern Baghdad on 13 January. Faced with these situations, we appeal to the Government and the people of Iraq to remain united, overcome their differences and remain vigilant, so that the victory achieved over ISIL is irreversible.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea welcomes the convening in Kuwait of the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq a few days ago, with the aim of obtaining the necessary funds to undertake the reconstruction of the country. In this regard, we commend Kuwait for its support and the decisive role it has played in holding this conference, at which donors pledged to disburse some $30 billion for the commencement of this reconstruction work. To this end, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea calls on the international community to show great solidarity with the Government of Iraq by supporting it in the arduous task of completely rebuilding the country.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“As this is the first time I have taken the floor on the situation in Iraq, I would like, on behalf of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on the one hand, to express our congratulations to the Iraqi Government and the coalition of forces of the international community that made the defeat of ISIL and the total liberation of Iraqi territory possible, and, on the other hand, to demonstrate to the Government and the people of Iraq the solidarity of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in the face of the enormous loss of human life and for all the atrocities and suffering that group inflicted on the Iraqi population as a whole. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea also commends the unity of the Iraqi people, which has greatly contributed to this victory.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“This turn of events put an end to several years of indescribable indignity committed against the Iraqi population by this terrorist group, which during its occupation starting in 2015 came to control two thirds of the territory of Iraq, committing atrocities of every stripe, with thousands of deaths, millions of internally displaced persons, the massive levelling of all types of infrastructure and the destruction of the economic fabric of the country.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): The Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Mr. Jan Kubis, has just provided a succinct briefing to update us on the situation in Iraq and the latest developments there. We thank him for his briefing and excellent work in Iraq as Head of UNAMI. Likewise, we congratulate the entire UNAMI team. As the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 2367 (2017) (S/2018/42) highlights, on 9 December last year the Government of Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8184 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we pay well-deserved tribute to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East for its work, despite scarce resources, and call for the continued provision of international financial assistance to an agency whose humanitarian efforts are very noble and laudable.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Equatorial Guinea believes that the solution to the grave humanitarian crisis should be a priority for the international community, with the objective of improving the plight of the civilian population. We therefore commend Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on providing financial assistance to ease the humanitarian crisis. Nonetheless, it is not enough to resolve issues with health care, drinking water and electricity. Without those services, it is very difficult to provide medical assistance and a semblance of normalcy. We call for intra-Palestine dialogue to overcome differences. We believe it will have a positive impact on the quest for ajust solution to the crisis.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“All negotiations must be conducted within the framework of the relevant Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. The final status of Jerusalem must be the consequence of such negotiations. Equatorial Guinea considers as just the historic claims of the Palestinian people, which have been validated by the various declarations by the African Union and the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. But Israel's right to live in peace and security must also be taken into account. The parties should refrain from unilateral actions that could stymie dialogue. We are deeply concerned about the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza, as highlighted by Mr. Mladenov's briefing.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“The Government of Equatorial Guinea, led by His Excellency President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, always advocates for negotiated solutions to all conflicts and problems no matter how complex or intractable they might seem, and, with regard to the case at hand, our Government's stance is no different. We therefore call on all parties involved in the conflict to do their utmost to normalize the situation and alleviate the suffering of the people. The Government of Equatorial Guinea advocates for the two-State solution directly negotiated between Israelis and Palestinians, or within the framework of a multilateral mechanism. It is possible that such a solution might entail painful concessions for both parties, as the very nature of dialogue implies the ability and need to make concessions.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“The Republic oquuatorial Guinea is optimistically following developments in Iraq, although it is very concerned about the current situation in Yemen and Syria, and it expresses its deep concern about recent developments in the Iraeli-Palestinian conflict. Accordingly, we express the full support of Equatorial Guinea for stabilizing and bringing peace to the region in general, and the situation between Israel and Palestine in particular. Equatorial Guinea regrets the latest escalation of violent incidents and tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, as we just heard in Mr. Mladenov's briefing, and calls on all parties to act rationally and refrain from actions that could aggravate an already complex situation.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, allow me to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting in order to hear the briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, by Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. We commend Mr. Mladenov for the excellent work that he is doing in the Middle East in the search for peace in that region. We welcome the President of the State of Palestine, His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, and are grateful for his presence at this meeting. We also appreciate the presence of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Equatorial Guinea, as amember of the CPLP and Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), concerning Guinea- Bissau, will support and take initiatives that it believes are necessary to assist in efforts under way to find a solution to the situation in the brotherly country of Guinea-Bissau.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Equatorial Guinea reiterates its gratitude to the defence and security forces that have chosen to adopt a neutral, republican position. Therefore, we urge all political actors in Guinea-Bissau to put the interests of the country and its people, love of State and their responsibility above all other considerations so as to create the right conditions for the holding of free, fair and transparent elections. Stability in the country must not be disassociated from economic recovery. In that regard, we welcome the support of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, through the Peacebuilding Fund, in financing various multisectoral projects. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea will take part in good offices and negotiations.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“The Security Council's vote, scheduled for 27 February, must allow the Mission to be extended for a year or more, until presidential elections are held in 2019. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that international partners should continue to focus primarily on mediation, good offices, dialogue and direct negotiations as the only viable paths to breaking the current political and institutional deadlock. The most recent report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (S/2018/110) concludes that the population's latent frustration with an uncertain political environment could foster instability and crime.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“That is why the Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that an international support mechanism for the electoral process should be put in place for the purpose of updating the electoral rolls and assisting the Independent National Electoral Commission to effectively shoulder its responsibility, and with all other preparations that would allow for the holding of transparent, democratic elections whose results would put a definitive end to the political maze the country has had to navigate over the past few years. The extension of the mandate of UNIOGBIS is a key element in resolving the crisis. As announced, ECOWAS has decided to extend the mandate of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau until 31 March. The actions of the United Nations must be part of that undertaking.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Given the lack of consensus surrounding the appointment of the Prime Minister, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea calls upon all political actors in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, including the President of the Republic, as well as the leaders of the two main political parties, to work together to form an inclusive Government that would create the right conditions ahead of upcoming legislative elections to be held later this year, and presidential elections in 2019. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea supports the electoral calendar as outlined in the country's Constitution.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“The Agreement not only outlines the appointment of a Prime Minister who is trusted by the President of the Republic, but whose appointment is the result of consensus among all national stakeholders. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has taken note of the rejection of the appointment of Mr. Augusto Antonio Artur Da Silva by ECOWAS and the main political actors in Guinea-Bissau, in particular of the two main political parties - the Partido Africano da Independencia da Guine e Cabo Verde and the Partido para a Renovacao Social.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Equatorial Guinea lauds the commitment and considerable effort made, as well as the human and financial resources made available by international multilateral partners, in particular the Guinea- Bissau group of five, comprising the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the CPLP, the European Union and the United Nations. Undoubtedly, the synergy among international actors with regard to the issue in Guinea-Bissau attests to the desire and willingness of the international community to find a peaceful and consensus-based solution in the interests of Guinea- Bissau. The Conakry Agreement must continue to be the fundamental reference for national political actors.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has followed very closely and with great interest the developments in the political and institutional crisis in Guinea-Bissau. It has paid even closer attention since the country joined the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) in 2014, and now that Equatorial Guinea chairs the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), concerning Guinea-Bissau. In my capacity as Chair of the 2048 Committee, I would like to voice our concern about the deadlock in the peace process in Guinea-Bissau, which is hindering the country's national reform programme, thereby threatening to undermine progress in the country since constitutional order was restored in 2014.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, on behalf of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, let me thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea- Bissau and Head of Mission for the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS), Mr. Modibo Toure, and his team for the detailed and important briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. We also thank Mr. Mauro Vieira, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration ofthe Peacebuilding Commission, for his briefing, in which he underscored the configuration's commitment to the various initiatives in Guinea-Bissau.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“That must be a priority for the international community, given that the presence of terrorists significantly hinders the possibility of reaching a peaceful and definitive solution to the Syrian issue.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“The participation in that intra-Syrian meeting by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General in Syria, Mr. De Mistura, gave way to the creation of a constitutional committee. Efforts must now be made to ensure the effective functioning of that committee. Equatorial Guinea congratulates the participants for their efforts to engage in dialogue through direct and inclusive negotiations and hopes that the decisions taken in Sochi will lend new impetus to the United-Nations sponsored negotiations in Genevaon the political and humanitarian situation in Syria. Despite all of those efforts, it is entirely necessary to drain the country of all terrorist activity.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea always advocates a negotiated solution to problems, however complex the situation. In order to achieve the desired political agreement, direct, frank and inclusive negotiations are an inevitable step, which is what Equatorial Guinea advocates. For that reason, our Government welcomes the holding ofpeace talks in Vienna on the Syrian issue and is glad that, for the first time since the beginning of the conflict in 2011, 1,500 Syrian representatives from all backgrounds, creeds and almost all political views came together under the framework of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress held in Sochi at the end of last month. Although criticized by some countries, the Sochi conference was unique in being driven, reshaped and framed by the United Nations.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“In the case of a non-international armed conflict, impeding humanitarian assistance violates human dignity, according to the parameters of Common Article 3 to the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and to Protocol Additional II, of 8 June 1977. It should be noted that the attack on humanitarian assistance personnel, facilities, materials, units or vehicles is considered a war crime pursuant to the Rome Statute, both in the context of international and non-international armed conflicts. Likewise, we join the request made by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in order to guarantee the provision of humanitarian assistance in Afrin, Raqqa, Idlib, eastern Ghouta, Fo'ah, Kefriya and the Rukban camp - areas besieged by armed groups and where the level of violence is critical.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“The situation in Syria is deteriorating rapidly, with civilians suffering the impact of the political crisis, and in this chaotic scenario we are likely to be facing yet another major humanitarian disaster. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea underscores the need for the parties to the conflict to strictly comply with the obligations incumbent upon them under international law. Actions by parties at the national and international levels should always be carried out within the framework of Security Council resolutions. In that regard, resolution 2254 (2015) urges the belligerents to adopt measures that promote the re-establishment of lasting peace. The actions of the warring parties that prevent access to humanitarian aid constitute a clear violation of the rules of international law.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndonga Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to commend the efforts of the United Nations, and particularly those of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, who has just provided us with a detailed description of current events in Syria. His briefing was very alarming and worrying - 1,000 civilians killed in the space of a week, 1,200 internally displaced persons and the shelling of residential areas in Damascus are indeed issues of great concern. The worsening violence is not only disturbing for millions of Syrian citizens, with its numerous casualties and massive displacement, it is also undermining our shared political and humanitarian commitment.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“Let me conclude by thanking the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for its cooperation and excellent work; the Monitoring Team on the implementation of resolution 1267 (1999) of 15 October 1999; the International Criminal Police Organization; the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, and all other bodies of the United Nations. Together, all of those organizations carry out an essential function in helping Member States to develop strategic capabilities to protect their infrastructure from terrorist attacks.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is committed, to the extent possible and in line with its national laws, to working to ensure the implementation and application of the resolutions. In order to implement effective strategies, we call on the international community to support the development of initiatives to protect critical infrastructure in Africa and the rest of the world, in particular in the most vulnerable countries. We also call on it to participate in initiatives that ensure that representatives of all social and economic sectors take part in programmes that help us to better understand terrorist threats, prevent terrorist acts and detect suspicious activities.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“We would therefore encourage greater cooperation with the African Union and the subregional and regional economic communities, where - as we all know - particularly complex vulnerabilities exist with regard to maintaining the progress made towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which should lay the foundation for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the African Union Agenda 2063. We understand that the implementation of resolution 2341 (2017) complements the objectives of the Committee and of other Council resolutions, including resolutions 1373 (2001), 2309 (2016), on civil aviation, and 2322 (2016), on international cooperation, and that mechanisms to implement the resolutions must be incorporated into national and regional counter- terrorism strategies.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea endorses resolution 2341 (2017), which calls for the establishment of suitable national, subregional and continental mechanisms for cooperation, information-sharing and public-private partnerships for planning, preventing, managing crises and deterring potential attacks on the critical infrastructure of the countries. Similarly, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is encouraged by regional initiatives that are supported by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, as outlined in the briefing we just heard. Nonetheless, we must point out the lack of African initiatives listed.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is one of the principal investors in development and infrastructure projects of all kinds in Central Africa, which are key to making progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the subregion. We therefore understand and acknowledge the crucial importance of protecting critical infrastructure that guarantees the distribution of drinking water and food, access to education, health sources of renewable energy, air, maritime and land transportation and financial services that sustain the economy and well-being of our people.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Iwould like to thank Ambassador Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, established by resolution 1373 (2001), for his informative briefing, which shed light on the current status of the implementation of resolution 2341 (2017), on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. We sincerely thank Kuwait's presidency for including such a relevant and important issue on the Security Council's agenda in February. Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is extremely concerned about and supports the protection of critical infrastructure from potential terrorist attacks. The Government of His Excellency Mr.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“We are convinced that, with the support and assistance of the international community, Bangladesh and Myanmar will surely be able to improve the situation and find ways to solve the problem through negotiation. I would like to conclude my comments on behalf of Equatorial Guinea by referring to the offer of support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to both the Governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh and to the refugees in finding a long-term solution that would benefit the refugees, the authorities of both countries, the host community of Bangladesh and all the communities of Rakhine state. The implementation modalities of the agreement, which should be in accordance with international standards, would contribute significantly to resolving the problem.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“The Republic of Equatorial Guinea believes that, in order to reach a concerted solution in the mass movement of the population across the border between Myanmar and Bangladesh, we must first secure the goodwill of both countries. The two parties have met a number of times and are expected to sign a repatriation agreement aimed at finding an acceptable solution to both parties. This issue must be adequately addressed by Bangladesh and Myanmar through bilateral channels. The international community, including the Council, must offer favourable conditions and create an adequate environment to promote bilateral consultations between Bangladesh and Myanmar.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“That is the only possible way to comprehensively solve the complicated problem of the Muslim minority in Myanmar. Equatorial Guinea supports all efforts to facilitate interreligious interactions within the country by involving the spiritual leaders of all religions. We take note of the contributions and actions of Bangladesh, which, despite its difficulties, provides timely humanitarian aid and welcomes those in need. Equatorial Guinea greatly appreciates the generosity, efforts and contributions of Bangladesh. The international community should provide additional assistance to Bangladesh commensurate with its needs.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source